🦅 Happy Summer, Eagle Family!
2026 Back-to-School Info
We hope that you have been and will continue to enjoy your summer vacation prior to the first day of in person school for most of our students on August 6th.
Below is some information that will help you plan over the next 5 weeks. Please continue to check your emails periodically for JDC ECHS information and Durham Public Schools general information regarding school bus transportation, parent portal, and other important messages.
Enjoy this precious time that is quickly coming to an end.
Take care,
Dr. Lori Bruce
Principal, JDC Early College High School
Quick Links & Resources
Key Dates & Events
Class of 2026 Senior Portraits
Questions? Email: lakisha_bostick@dpsnc.net
Important Contacts:
Data Manager (residency/vaccinations): sudie_white-spence@dpsnc.net
Front Desk: deborahe_jenkins@dpsnc.net
Assistant Principal: jamel-anderson_ruff@dpsnc.net
Counselor: lakisha_bostick@dpsnc.net
Principal: lori_bruce@dpsnc.net
Open House Events
Virtual Open House
In-Person Open House & Laptop Pick-Up
📅 Wednesday, August 5 | 🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 JDC ECHS Building
3:30 PM: In-person presentation (same as virtual)
Meet staff, pick up paper schedules, bus info
11th Grade Laptop Pick-Up Only
First Day of School (High School Classes Only)
📅 Thursday, August 6
Juniors in Chem/Econ: Begin virtual classes on Aug 6
until NCCU starts on Aug 18
First Day of NCCU College Classes
📅 Monday, August 18
College Textbook Pick-Up @ NCCU Bookstore
9th & 10th Graders: With seminar class, August 8–15
11th & 12th Graders: August 12–15
What to Bring:
NCCU Schedule (via MyEOL Banner App)
ECHS Eagle ID Card
🔹 Most textbooks are provided via e-code (check your receipt)
🔹 Freshmen: PE Shirt purchase info will come from Seminar teachers
🔹 Wait to pick up textbooks if your schedule is not final
📧 Questions? Email Liaison: lwilder9@nccu.edu
📩 Return receipts to the school treasurer
Senior Laptop Pick-Up
📅 August 12–15