🎒 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
Hope Valley Families, To support device sustainability and repair, a $15 annual technology fee is required for students in grades K-5 and a $30 annual technology fee is required for students in grades 6-12. The technology fee can be paid at the DPS Online Pay Portal. We’re sharing this information in advance so families can plan accordingly. A hardship waiver is available for families who may need financial assistance. Please see this link for more information from Durham Public Schools.
DPS IT Services Link- https://www.dpsnc.net/o/dps/page/information-technology-services
Link to pay- https://osp.osmsinc.com/DurhamNC/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=BG501-11
Great Morning, POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND!! On Friday, July 11th (9:30am-10:30am) join Principal Whitaker and Assistant Principal Davis on the playground for a meet and greet with HVE Principals. We hope to see you there!
Summer meals for children will begin June 16th to Agosto 1st.
To find a meal location, please visit the website at www.dpsnc.net/o/dps/page/summer-meals-program or scan the QR code for more information.
🎉 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
