DURHAM

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congrats to Errik Reid of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability — awarded a $25,000 Academic Merit Scholarship to Wingate University! Hard work. Strong finish. Bright future. 🎓🔥 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #WingateUniversity #MeritScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

🏆 STATE CHAMP ALERT! Samone Arrington, a rising senior at J.D. Clement Early College and track star at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, is the NCHSAA 3A State Champion in the 100m hurdles! 🥇💨 She didn’t stop there—Samone shattered 15+ year-old school records in both the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles this season. 🔥💪 Southern. Speed. Legacy. #DPSProud #TrackStar #StateChampion

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congratulations to Jolette Puebla of Northern High School — recipient of the Christopher Furr Scholarship from the Durham Public Schools Foundation, and heading to UNC-Chapel Hill! Established in 1987 by friends and family to honor Christopher Furr’s memory, this scholarship recognizes graduating seniors from Northern High School who demonstrate citizenship, responsibility, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Thank you to the DPS Foundation for your continued partnership and unwavering support of our scholars. 💙🎓 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #ChristopherFurrScholarship #UNCChapelHill #ThankYouDPSF #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congratulations to Samiaya Wilson of Northern High School — recipient of the Durham Promise Scholarship from the Durham Public Schools Foundation, and headed to UNC-Charlotte! Thank you to the DPS Foundation for your continued partnership and commitment to supporting our scholars’ futures. 🌟 Promise made. Promise kept. 🎓💚 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #DurhamPromise #UNCCBound #ThankYouDPSF #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Big congratulations to Tatiana Molina-Hueda of Jordan High School — awarded a $40,000 Merit Scholarship to attend Parsons Paris at The New School! Design dreams taking flight — and crossing borders. 🎓🎨✈️ #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #ParsonsParis #TheNewSchool #MeritScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congratulations to Olivia Kirby Johnson of Northern High School — awarded the Presidential Scholarship and the Creative Arts Fellowship at High Point University, with a total value of $72,000 over 4 years! Academic excellence meets artistic talent — and it's fully funded. 🎓🎨🎶 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #HighPointUniversity #CreativeArtsFellow #PresidentialScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congratulations to Khadijatou Sisawo of Northern High School — recipient of the Norma Russell Scholarship to attend North Carolina Central University! This opportunity was made possible through the Durham Public Schools Foundation — thank you, DPSF, for your continued partnership and unwavering support of our scholars. 💛 Proud. Prepared. NCCU bound. 🎓🦅 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #NCCUBound #NormaRussellScholarship #ThankYouDPSF #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Double the brilliance, double the history! Huge congratulations to Julietta Finazzo and Sophia Finazzo of Northern High School — twins awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship at Appalachian State University — a full ride and one of only 10 students selected nationwide! They’re also the first in their family to attend college and the first twins ever to earn this honor at App State. Both have been accepted into the Honors College as well. Trailblazers. Scholars. History-makers. 🎓🏔️👯‍♀️ #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #AppState #ChancellorsScholarship #FirstGenCollegeStudents #TwinSuccess #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

🚨 RECORD BREAKER! 🚨 Huge congratulations to Kylie Specht, a senior at Jordan High School, for breaking the NCHSAA State Record for Highest Career Batting Average with an unbelievable .683! 🥎🔥 Your hard work, talent, and determination have made history. Way to go, Kylie! 👏 #DPSProud #JordanFalcons #StateRecord #SoftballStar #DPSProud #WeAreDPS

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Big congratulations to Samaria Blackwell of Riverside High School — awarded the Wingate Academic Merit Scholarship and additional scholarships to attend Wingate University, totaling $168,000! Hard work stacked with support — the future looks bright. 🎓💫 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #WingateUniversity #MeritScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congrats to Lucy Morris of Riverside High School — awarded both the Presidential Scholarship and the Honors Teaching Fellows Scholarship at Elon University! Leadership, service, and education — financially supported. 🎓🍎 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #ElonUniversity #TeachingFellow #PresidentialScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Big congrats to Champ Luat of Jordan High School — heading to Methodist University with a full scholarship package that includes: 🎓 Opportunity Scholarship – $59,000 over 4 years 🎓 Green & Gold Scholarship – $22,000 over 4 years 🎓 Robert J. Chaffin Cape Fear Region Scholarship – $12,000 over 4 years 🎓 Fidelity Scholarship – Covers all remaining need Multiple scholarships. Zero debt. 100% funded future. 🔥 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #MethodistUniversity #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Big congratulations to Ross Virdin of Riverside High School — awarded the Gator Nation Scholarship to the University of Florida, totaling $80,000! Chomp down on opportunity! 🎓🐊 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #UniversityOfFlorida #GatorNationScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Cheers to Maggie Holsapple of Riverside High School — awarded a merit-based scholarship to Sarah Lawrence College, totaling $80,000! Talent recognized. Future funded. 🎓📚 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #SarahLawrenceCollege #MeritScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congrats to Vera Azevedo Silva of Riverside High School — awarded a Full Ride Merit Scholarship to Meredith College, valued at $240,000! Dedication rewarded. College fully funded. 🎓🌟 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #MeredithCollege #FullRideScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

🎉 Big congrats to Nicholas Flippen, our DPS Exceptional Children's Teacher of the Year! 👏 Nicholas is a Multiple Disabilities Adapted Curriculum Teacher at Riverside High School, and he's making a powerful impact every day. His dedication, heart, and commitment to his students set the bar high. Way to go, Mr. Flippen! 💙 #DPSProud #WeAreDPS

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 A huge round of applause for Nazanin Ghulami of Riverside High School — awarded the Duke NC/SC Grant Initiative to attend Duke University, totaling an incredible $368,000! Elite education. Life-changing support. 100% covered. 🎓🔵 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #DukeUniversity #NCSCGrant #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congratulations to Robinson Edmonds of Riverside High School — recipient of the Presidential Scholarship from Rochester Institute of Technology, totaling $114,000! Innovation, drive, and the dollars to match. 🎓⚙️ #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #RIT #PresidentialScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Massive congratulations to Damian McCabe of Riverside High School — awarded the Duke NC/SC Grant Initiative to attend Duke University, with a total value of $264,000! Top-tier school. Game-changing grant. Fully funded future. 🎓💼 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #DukeUniversity #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Huge congratulations to Andrew Pipeling of Riverside High School — heading to Elon University with a scholarship package totaling $118,000, including the Presidential Scholarship, Honors Fellows Program Scholarship, and Phoenix Band Scholarship! Scholar. Leader. Musician. 100% on the rise. 🎓🎶🔥 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #ElonUniversity #HonorsFellow #PresidentialScholar #PhoenixBand #WeAreDPS #DPSProud