🎭 Standing Ovation for Josiah Jennings! 🎭 We're thrilled to announce that Josiah Jennings has been awarded Best Actor at the 2025 DPAC Rising Star Awards, held on Thursday, May 29 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. This prestigious honor recognizes Josiah's exceptional talent and dedication to musical theater. As part of his award, he will receive a $2,000 scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to New York City to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards®—the Jimmy Awards. The DPAC Rising Star Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in high school musical theater across central North Carolina. Hosted by Clay Aiken, the event featured 20 student finalists competing live on stage, with winners selected by a panel of esteemed judges. Congratulations, Josiah! Your passion and hard work have truly shone on stage. 🌟 #DPACRisingStarAwards #DPSProud #WeAreDPS
8 days ago, Durham Public Schools
Josiah Jennings
Click here for all things graduation for the Hillside High School class of 2025! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ia-cm-DXi7jkdLjO_3atwkf2pHSh4sY6lJxFAfe1zFQ/edit?usp=sharing
11 days ago, Hillside High School
Class of 2025 Graduation Information
💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Massive congrats to Karma Livingston of Hillside High School — recipient of both the Cheatham-White Scholarship and The Gates Scholarship. She will be attend North Carolina A&T State University in the fall! Double the scholarships, full ride, unlimited potential. 🎓🚀 #WeAreDPS #DPSProud
23 days ago, Durham Public Schools
Karma Livingston
🚀🌱 Big congrats to Hillside High School students Hajira Syed and Dallas Mejia! 🌟 They’ve earned Honorable Mention in the 2025 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision STEM Project for their innovative work on AstroGel — a smart hydrogel designed to help plants grow in space. As we look to the future of space exploration, their project highlights the importance of sustainable farming beyond Earth. 🛰️🌿 We’re proud of their creativity, passion, and commitment to solving real-world challenges! 📸 Check out the full list of honorees: https://www.exploravision.org/exploravision-2025-honorable-mentions/ #WeAreDPS #DPSProud #STEM #ExploraVision
about 1 month ago, Durham Public Schools
Dallas Mejia and Hajira Syed holding a certificate.
🎉 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
about 1 month ago, Durham Public Schools
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week: Honoring the Heart of Education
Tickets will be available in the Hornet Bank
about 2 months ago, Hillside High School
decorated ballroom image with text HHS Prom Committee presents An Enchanted Garden 5-17-25 8pm-12am
📢 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
2 months ago, Durham Public Schools
Mo Wants to Know
It may be Spring Break, but our online library media center is open 24/7/365! Check out our online books and audiobooks at https://soraapp.com/library/durhamschoolnc. Log in with your DPS email address and password to access hundreds of online titles. Have a safe and relaxing break, and we will see you back in the Hillside Media Center on Monday, April 7th!
2 months ago, Hillside High School
Book border with a picture of a cartoon airplane and the text Sora the student reading app login using your DPS email address and password
Please sign up for the Athletic Boosters parent group at https://forms.gle/6Qajz2iF1KxD9XBx5
2 months ago, Hillside High School
blue hornet in front of a blue circle
Officers and representatives from Hillside Student Council had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a 3-day weekend in Monroe, North Carolina participating in the North Carolina Association of Student Councils conference. They were recognized as an Honor Council and as Victory Junction donors, and the following students were inducted into the Student Council Hall of Fame: Elanah Rooks, Devin DeJesus, Kiyah Perry, Noah Harris, and Destiny Monroe. Way to represent, Hornets!
2 months ago, Hillside High School
group of students standing around the NCASC banner
students standing in front of blue and purple streamers holding certificates
students holding NCASC hall of fame certificates
Ms. Caddell receiving the Honor Council award
Honor Council certificate
Victory Junction donor certificate
Hillside High School celebrates Women's History Month this March. Can you name these famous Hornet alumnae? Answers: Top L: Lauren Banks, Top R: Shirley Caesar, Bottom L: Pauli Murray, Bottom R: Jeanne Lucas
3 months ago, Hillside High School
photos of famous female Hillside graduates with text Hillside High School Celebrates Women's History Month March 2025
Are you interested in joining Hillside's Boys Soccer team next fall? Come to room 210 at 4:45 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, to learn what you need to do to play soccer next fall! Contact: Coach Jaye Pratt jaye_pratt@dpsnc.net
3 months ago, Hillside High School
Hillside Boys Soccer Fall 2025 Interest Meeting - Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 4:45pm in room 210