Durham Public Schools is proud to announce that Elizabeth Helser, a 12th-grade student at Durham Early College of Health Sciences, has been named a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist.
This prestigious recognition is awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic ability, intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, and a commitment to excellence. Elizabeth’s selection places her among the top students in the nation and is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
As a student in the Durham Public School system, Elizabeth represents the very best of what our schools strive to cultivate—academic excellence, critical thinking, and a passion for learning. Her achievement reflects not only her personal commitment but also the support and dedication of her teachers, family, and school community.
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Helser on this remarkable accomplishment. We are confident she will continue to make a meaningful impact both in and beyond the classroom.
Mi Exito
Durham Early College of Health Sciences (formerly Middle College High School at Durham Tech) Earns Top Marks in State Report Card
Durham Early College of Health Sciences, formerly known as Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College, continues to make headlines for its outstanding academic performance and commitment to student success.
In the latest state report card data, the school earned a letter grade of “A”, making it one of only four schools in Durham Public Schools to receive this top distinction. This achievement reflects the hard work of students, educators, and staff in fostering a high-performing academic environment.
The school also excelled in areas tied to college and career readiness. On the ACT WorkKeys assessment, Durham Early College of Health Sciences was one of just four schools in the district to exceed the 61.4% benchmark, showcasing strong workforce preparedness. Even more impressively, the school achieved a 100% Cohort Graduation Rate, joining a select group of six high schools in the district to meet or surpass the 86.4% graduation benchmark.
These milestones contribute to a broader success story for Durham Public Schools, which now ranks among the top 10 districts in North Carolina for meeting and exceeding academic growth expectations. DPS also leads the state’s 12 largest districts in overall growth.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis expressed pride in the district’s continued progress:
“As the leader of instruction for this district, I am proud of the progress that we continue to make, proud of our teachers who inspire our scholars to learn, proud of our principals who in turn inspire our teachers and staff, and grateful to the parents and community who place their trust in our ability to provide an education that is preparing them for life beyond graduation,” said Dr. Lewis.
With a strong foundation in both academics and real-world readiness, Durham Early College of Health Sciences is proving to be a model of excellence within the district and across the state.
See DPS article here.
Please see the Sep. 1 newsletter.
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Good evening DECHS families. We hope that everyone had a wonderful, rainy, Wednesday. Tomorrow is the big day! Here are some important pieces of information to help the day go as smoothly as possible.
Tomorrow and Friday, you will be allowed to drop off in the circle, in the front of the school. Please do not try to turn left. Follow the traffic pattern attached.
In the afternoon, it is imperative that everyone follows the pickup pattern attached. You will pick your student up on the left side, in the 5 designated parallel parking spots. As one car exits, another car may pull forward. There is a brief video for you to watch, so that you can visualize what it looks like. https://youtu.be/HvjIf3JWnHE
We will issue numbers to students in the coming days. That number will need to be displayed on the front dashboard.
Unless there is an urgent matter, please do not park and come in. We have all schedules on standby, so that students can pick them up immediately upon entering the building. We know that this is an exciting day for everyone. However, we want to minimize the amount of traffic that is already entering the building.
As a reminder, there will be media, filming and taking pictures. For students that are Opting Out of having their pictures taken, they need to have the smiley face sticker displayed close to the neck lining of their shirt. These stickers were made available at the front desk during our Open House.
Thank you all for all that you do, and we look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Have a great evening.
Respectfully,
DECHS Admin Team
Fee Coverage:
Includes one accidental repair per year (e.g., cracked screen, keyboard).
Not Covered:
Lost devices, intentional damage, multiple incidents, or lost/damaged chargers (chargers can be purchased separately).
Middle/High Students: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG501-12
Donation Link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/BG501-VAR1
