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...

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! We are thrilled to have each of you with us at Bethesda Elementary School this year! Please find important information below. Please join us for Open...

End of grade testing for 3rd - 5th graders begins May 28th and continues until June 10th. If you have not yet completed the EOG retest consent, please complete the form here: B...

We would appreciate your feedback on family engagement efforts, including Title I curriculum nights, as well as other events and resources. Take the survey here. Nos gustaría co...

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, students who scored not proficient on their end of year state test may participate in a second test administration. This retest will give s...

Every student matters, and it shows! We’re excited to celebrate that ALL subgroups met growth on the NC School Report Card. This milestone is a direct result of our students’ dete...

Durham families are invited to explore, learn, and connect at Science After Sunset , a special evening event designed to make science fun and accessible for all ages. H...

Join us for our Curriculum Night and Science Expo on Thursday, March 26th! All students will have a project on display. Families can also explore end-of-year testing resources, th...

We are proud to recognize the outstanding educators who represent the very best of our school community for the 2025–2026 school year. Nos enorgullece reconocer a los destacados ...

Join us to celebrate Black History month on February 19th! Be inspired by our youth and history’s truth! Commemorating and honoring African-Americans who shaped the world. Educati...

Our Mission and Vision Every day! Every one! Every way! We will learn, serve, and achieve. Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! We are thrilled to have each of you wi...

Kindergarten Staggered Entry 2025-2026 Purpose Durham Public Schools aims to ensure that all students receive a quality education from the first day of Ki...

We are thrilled to announce that Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 16th! 🎈🎽 This is one of the most exciting days of the year, where our students get to enjoy a fun-filled day...

This week, April 7th–11th, is National Assistant Principal Week, and we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate our amazing Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lee! Mrs. Lee plays...

Science Night will feature lots of hands on interactive activities and student experiments. Literacy and EOG packets will be available to take home. Light refreshments will be ser...

The Spring Book Fair opens today! If you haven't created your E-wallet yet...please visit the website to create one today! There are other exclusive items online as well, like ...

Bethesda's Hospitality Team is hosting a Spring Fling Dance party to celebrate Spring Break! The dance will be Friday, March 28th during specials. Admission is only $3.00 (cash on...