Johnell Daye, III has been appointed Chief Legal Counsel for Durham Public Schools. A member of the Eastern District, Middle District, and the State of North Carolina bars, Daye ...

Zawadi Owino’s principal says from the moment she met Zawadi, she could sense success from this purpose-driven scholar who wasn’t afraid to use her voice to empower others and stre...

Lowe’s Grove Middle School is enjoying a period of significant transformation. New leadership has re-energized staff, students, and families alike. And it all starts with ensuring ...

Dr. Sharron Williams has been named Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, effective September 28. Dr. Williams is a collaborative and visionary educational leader commi...

A sharpened focus around more effective instruction for students through strengthened teacher support and more meaningful family involvement has yielded a watershed moment for Du...

Julian-Ramos Larenzo is a Senior at the School for Creative Studies who is known for his broad smile, pleasant attitude, and kind demeanor. Appointed as a Senior Ambassador at th...

Danielle Howard, currently serving as the assistant principal at Hillandale Elementary School, has been named principal at Oak Grove Elementary School, effective September 7. Ho...

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has approved Central Services leadership and school administrator appointments for the 2026–2027 school year. Dr. Rodney Lofton has...

The DPS Back-to-School Guide is NOW AVAILABLE! 📘 The 2026-27 Back to School Guide is Here! We’re excited to welcome students and families to a brand-new school year at Durha...

The Board approved leadership appointments for schools and central services departments ahead of the 2026-27 school year. School Leaders Dr. Katherine Blackburn has been appo...

Riverside High School senior, Shamar Washington, will start as a transportation mechanic after graduating, finishing internship Story and Photos by DPS Office of Public Affai...

E.K Powe teacher Jonathan Norville, known to most everyone as Jon O, says as a student with a learning disability, school was hard for him. As a fifth grade teacher, he's committe...

Heidi Perez Director of Instructional Systems Heidi Davis Perez has been appointed to serve as Director of Instructional Systems, effective July 1, 2026. Perez has served 30 ye...

As students transition into summer, Durham Public Schools wants to ensure that important support services are still available for those who need them. DPS Student Support Services ...

At 91 years old, John Mack continues serving students with faith, consistency, and pride. Story written by Tony Cunningham, DPS Digital Communications Specialist By the time I f...

Dr. Crystal Isom-Adu Principal, Little River Montessori Elementary School Dr. Crystal Isom-Adu has been named principal of Little River Montessori Elementary School, effective ...

Jakara Heyward has been named Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, effective June 16. Certified in K-6 elementary education; 6-9 middle level science; and K-12 sch...

Karen Coffee arrives to work every day as a member of a department that requires putting others first. As a Human Resources analyst responsible for the district’s substitute teach...

Durham Public Schools is pleased to announce that Steven Gupton, Program Supervisor for Beginning Teacher Support and Development, has been selected for the Learning Forward Acade...

It is the kind of transformation that everyone knows is possible but very difficult to pull off. Glenn Elementary School has done it, completely reinventing itself from a formerly...