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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

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🎉 History in the making! Y.E. Smith Elementary and Eastway Elementary teamed up for their first-ever joint Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day — and it was a celebration to remember! With support from Mayor Leonardo Williams, Councilmembers Carl Rist & Chelsea Cook, and a Durham Police Motor Unit escort, students showed off their moves and talents during a high-energy opening ceremony spotlighting the excellence at both schools. 💫 Huge thanks to Bike Durham for making this event possible and continuing to support our walk, bike, and roll movement across the city! #WalkBikeRoll #WeAreDPS #BikeDurham

🎉 Big News from Eastway Elementary! 🎉 We're proud to announce that Eastway Elementary has been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School! 🌟 This prestigious honor celebrates schools that go above and beyond to create a safe, connected, and supportive environment where students thrive — emotionally and academically. Principal Dr. Jackaline Teel said it best: "This honor reflects the unwavering commitment of our teachers, staff, students, and families to creating a school culture where every child feels seen, valued, and supported." 👏 Congratulations to our incredible Eastway community! #CapturingKidsHearts #EastwayExcellence #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

🎉 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

📢 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