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Mark your calendar for the DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

🎒 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! 🎈 Book the Ultimate Birthday Bash 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! ☀️ Summer Membership – Just $69.99! Jump every single day through September 22, 2025—for only $69.99! No passport, no auto-renewal—just endless summer fun. 📅 Don’t wait! Book your party or grab your summer pass now by scanning the QR code or contacting us: 📞 (919) 425-0800 📱 Text: (919) 425-0800 📧 durham_events@skyzone.com

✨ 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

📢 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! 🌟