Don’t forget! Eastcut Sandwich Bar Spirit Day is today, March 12. Eastcut will give 10% of all sales to our PTA. Lunch or dinner count! 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707. Order early--this was a popular event last year!
Families,
Lost & Found is overflowing. Please have your child check for lost coats/jackets. All items will be hanging on coat racks in the lobby next week. Any unclaimed items will be donated Friday March 13.
Lost & Found is overflowing. Please have your child check for lost coats/jackets. All items will be hanging on coat racks in the lobby next week. Any unclaimed items will be donated Friday March 13.
Join us for our Title I SEL Family Night on March 12 from 6:00–7:00 PM! Families will be introduced to the five social-emotional competencies and learn about the three DPS-approved curricula that support students’ social-emotional learning and development. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM. We hope you’ll come learn, connect, and grow with us!
Track Out Camp:
Held at Pearsontown Elementary School, our Intercession/Track Out Camps are open to all players in kindergarten–5th grade, of any skill level, gender, or school.
Camps run Monday–Friday, 9:00–5:00 p.m. Early drop-off is available 8:15–8:50 AM, with late pick-up from 5:10–5:45 PM—perfect for working families. A full day of movement, skill-building, and fun players will love.
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Climb to support your PTA at Triangle Rock Club. Spend your evening climbing while supporting our school. Sunday, April 19, 6-8 pm. $15 per person and 45% of the proceeds will go back to the PTA. 1010 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713. Sign up here in advance: https://trianglerock.club/HVPTA
HVE Spirit Week
March 9-March 13
March 9-March 13
Join us for our Title I SEL Family Night on March 12 from 6:00–7:00 PM! Families will be introduced to the five social-emotional competencies and learn about the three DPS-approved curricula that support students’ social-emotional learning and development. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM. We hope you’ll come learn, connect, and grow with us!
The HVE Landscaping Committee is hosting Spring campus workdays on Sat and Sun March 7-8, 2026 from 8am to 12pm. Join the committee in clearing and planting the courtyard beds, planting spring bulbs, picking up trash, refreshing the street sign, and more. We hope to see you there.
Families,
Lost & Found is overflowing. Please have your child check for lost coats/jackets. All items will be hanging on coat racks in the lobby next week. Any unclaimed items will be donated Friday March 13.
Lost & Found is overflowing. Please have your child check for lost coats/jackets. All items will be hanging on coat racks in the lobby next week. Any unclaimed items will be donated Friday March 13.
Eastcut Sandwich Bar Spirit Day! On Thursday, March 12, Eastcut will give 10% of all sales throughout the day to our school's PTA. Lunch or dinner (or snack) all count! 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Come out for an evening of culture, creativity, and community as we honor the powerful voices, rich history, and lasting impact of Black leaders and changemakers. Explore our student gallery featuring incredible projects created by HVE scholars, and support local food trucks Better Fork Wit It and Mellow Dogs from 5:00–6:30 PM, this Thursday 3/5.
We look forward to celebrating together as we uplift the past, embrace the present, and inspire the future!
March is National Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions, leadership, and impact of women throughout history and in our communities today.
HVE Spirit Week
March 9-March 13
March 9-March 13
This week we proudly celebrate National School Social Work Week!
A special thank you to Ms. Stillwagon for the compassion, care, and unwavering support she provides to our students and families each day. Her dedication to students’ social-emotional well-being and advocacy makes a meaningful difference in our school community.
A special thank you to Ms. Stillwagon for the compassion, care, and unwavering support she provides to our students and families each day. Her dedication to students’ social-emotional well-being and advocacy makes a meaningful difference in our school community.
Pajamas, Books and Family Fun Night
We are excited to have you join us THIS evening of stories and fun! Reading sessions will take place in 15-minute rotations from 5:30–6:30 PM. Families may choose which room to visit during each session. When the session ends, you are welcome to rotate to a new location for the next story.
You do not have to attend every session; feel free to move at a pace that works best for your family.
During one of the sessions, families are also invited to visit the library to check out books and explore together. You may choose any rotation to visit the library.
We look forward to reading with you!
We are excited to have you join us THIS evening of stories and fun! Reading sessions will take place in 15-minute rotations from 5:30–6:30 PM. Families may choose which room to visit during each session. When the session ends, you are welcome to rotate to a new location for the next story.
You do not have to attend every session; feel free to move at a pace that works best for your family.
During one of the sessions, families are also invited to visit the library to check out books and explore together. You may choose any rotation to visit the library.
We look forward to reading with you!
The HVE Landscaping Committee is hosting Spring campus workdays on Sat and Sun March 7-8, 2026 from 8am to 12pm. Join the committee in clearing and planting the courtyard beds, planting spring bulbs, picking up trash, refreshing the street sign, and more. We hope to see you there.
Spirit Night at Makus Empanadas. Order dine-in, takeout, delivery, and online--and 25% of proceeds will go to Hope Valley Elementary PTA. TODAY from 4-8 pm. Make sure you mention/write Hope Valley Elementary when ordering in person and online. Makus Empanadas: 1125 W North Carolina 54 #304, Durham, NC 27707
Spirit Night at Makus Empanadas. Order dine-in, takeout, delivery, and online--and 25% of proceeds will go to Hope Valley Elementary PTA. Wednesday, 2/25, 4-8 pm. Make sure you mention/write Hope Valley Elementary when ordering in person and online. Makus Empanadas: 1125 W North Carolina 54 #304, Durham, NC 27707
Spirit Night at Makus Empanadas. Order dine-in, takeout, delivery, and online--and 25% of proceeds will go to Hope Valley Elementary PTA. Wednesday, 2/25, 4-8 pm. Make sure you mention/write Hope Valley Elementary when ordering in person and online. Makus Empanadas: 1125 W North Carolina 54 #304, Durham, NC 27707
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
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
