🎒 Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year – Starts Today! 🚍
Durham, let’s kick off the school year right! The annual “Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year” school supply drive begins today, running through August 8. Our good friends at the DPS Foundation will be leading the effort in restocking the shelves at Crayons2Calculators so every DPS teacher has the tools needed—completely free—for student success 📝📚
What’s happening:
Community-wide efforts to gather essential supplies—pencils, notebooks, art tools, rulers, folders, tissue, and more.
Drop-off bins are set up around the city (libraries, churches, businesses) and at Crayons2Calculators warehouse, 808 Bacon St., open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 am–3 pm.
Prefer to support digitally? Financial donations help purchase high-need items efficiently.
Why it matters:
Last year, Crayons2Calculators distributed over $129,000 in supplies, supporting 96% of DPS teachers at 59 schools—and many teachers still spend hundreds out-of-pocket.
👉 How YOU can help:
Donate supplies: drop off at Crayons2Calculators or community bins.
Give online: support via financial contributions.
Share & volunteer: host your own drive or help pack supplies.
Let’s come together and ensure no teacher—or student—goes without this school year. 🔗 Visit www.fillthebus.org for more details and a full list of needed items.
#FillThatBus #DPSStrong #FuelTheYear #Crayons2Calculators
🎉 Make This the Best Summer Ever at Sky Zone Durham! 🎉
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate or keep the kids active this summer? Sky Zone Durham has you covered!
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Take the stress out of party planning with All-Inclusive Birthday Packages starting at a $100 discount! Whether you choose Mega VIP, Epic, or the crowd-favorite Glow Party, each package includes jump time, food, drinks, SkySocks, and more—with fun add-ons like arcades, t-shirts, and future visit passes. A dedicated party host takes care of everything!
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Jump every single day through September 22, 2025—for only $69.99! No passport, no auto-renewal—just endless summer fun.
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📞 (919) 425-0800
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✨ Big news from C.C. Spaulding Elementary! 🎭
Their historic auditorium just got a stunning renovation — blending the building’s legacy with fresh, modern upgrades! 🏫🎉
Here’s what’s new:
🎨 Fresh paint & carpet
💺 Brand new seats
💡 Upgraded lighting, sound system & new aisle lights
🎭 New stage curtains, refinished stage, and ceiling fans
♿ Chair lift added so every student can shine
🖼️ Hand-painted murals were preserved on canvas and reinstalled to honor the space’s history
A beautiful space, reimagined — ready for the next generation of performers, speakers, and stars! 🌟
Stay tuned as we continue transforming the capital landscape of our schools — one campus at a time. 🔧🏫
#WeAreDPS #CIPforDPS
We had an excellent day at Duke Homestead for Field Day! Our scholars had an amazing day with activities curated to address creativity in STEM and learn some history around Durham's early development in the tobacco industry and members of the Duke family. We appreciate Duke Homestead for the hospitality, care, and intention in creating such an engaging and fun day outdoors! #NCLearningHappensHere
🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Durham Public Schools! 🍎💙
This week, we honor the dedicated educators who shape minds, build confidence, and create a lasting impact in our schools and communities.
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year—outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for their students every day.
Stay tuned right here as we celebrate their passion, commitment, and the powerful role they play in every child's future.
#ThankATeacher #DPSProud #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreDPS
🎉 Congratulations to our DPS Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists!
👏 Candace Clark – Oak Grove Elementary
👏 Dr. Quincey Farmer – C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Thank you both for your outstanding leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day. We’re proud to celebrate you! 💙
#WeAreDPS #DPSLeaders #APoftheYear
🚀✨ The Wooten Company brought STEM to life for 4th & 5th graders at C.C. Spaulding Elementary!
From stormwater collection to kinetic energy, students explored real-world STEM careers with hands-on experiences—plus a fire hydrant grand finale! 💦🔬
Thank you, Wooten, for inspiring future innovators! 👏 Click here to view the article from Wooten: https://thewootencompany.com/blog/bringing-stem-ideas-to-life-with-scholars-at-durham-elementary-school
#STEMeducation #FutureScholars #WeAreDPS
📢 State Superintendent Mo Green Wants to Hear From You! 📢
Join the "Mo Wants to Know" tour on April 7 at 6 PM at Northern High School (Durham, NC) for a public listening session on the future of NC public schools.
Parents, students, educators & community members—your voice matters! Register here: go.ncdpi.gov/NorthCentralMWTK
#MoWantsToKnow #NCed #PublicEducation
Join Us for a Family Breakfast! 🍽️
C.C. Spaulding Elementary invites you to our Family Breakfast on Wednesday, March 27th, at 7:15 AM! Start your morning with a delicious meal while connecting with other families, staff, and our school community.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy quality time with your child, meet other parents, and learn more about how we can support each other in fostering student success.
We can't wait to see you there! Let’s share a meal and strengthen our school-family partnership. 💙💛
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM
📍 Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary
DPS Family Literacy Center at C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Helping Us Learn Together: School, Parent, & Child
C.C. Spaulding Elementary is excited to introduce the DPS Family Literacy Center, a program designed to strengthen collaboration between schools and families through free educational opportunities!
Our Family Literacy Center offers three key components:
📘 Adult Education – Personalized classes to support your learning journey, including ESL, Digital Literacy, GED, and Financial Literacy.
👨👩👧 Parent Time – Engaging workshops and resources to help parents support their child's education.
🎉 Parent & Child Together (PACT) Time – Fun, interactive classes, experiences, and activities designed to enhance student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Join us in building a stronger learning community—because when we learn together, we grow together!
District Wide Job Fair
On April 12, 2025, at the new Northern High School from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the Career Expo, our district-wide job fair is scheduled to occur. Please post this information on your school’s website, in weekly newsletters, as well as other forms of social media. Consider joining us for this event on April 12th at 4622 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704. Please click on this link to register.
We are excited about hosting our Sneaker ball yet again!
📢 We Want to Hear from You! 🏫✨ Durham Public Schools is shaping the future of our schools through a Long-Range Facility Master Plan and Learning Environment Guidelines. Your voice matters! Take our Community Listening Survey to guide spending priorities and improvements for our school facilities. 👉 Take the survey here: https://dlrgroup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KUpXlaS22wmLOe Together, we can build brighter futures for our scholars! 🌟
