🎒 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
🎉 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
Read all about our Earth Week at the Eno. Thank you to the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund for making it possible! @ncculture @dpsoutdoorlearning #NCLearningHappensHere
https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2025/04/07/earth-week-eno
Please help support the LMMS library by shopping at Ninth Street Bakery downtown this week!
📢 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
Congrats to our Pi Day winners!
1st - Sally Gray (238 digits)
2nd - Max Cohen (213 digits)
3rd - Annabel Kruse (210 digits)
Who will they pie tomorrow?!
Lakewood Knockout Basketball Tournament on Wed, March 19, 5-7 p.m., LMMS Gym
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Knockout Basketball on Wednesday, March 19 in the LMMS gym. It’s only $5 to enter the tournament! Participation is open to ANYONE - all ages and all schools. Register in advance online, or register at the door (cash only!). Also free to attend and watch!
Prizes to the top 3 competitors!
Pizza, Gatorade, soda, and snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Cash only!
We need help to make the night a success. Consider volunteering here.
Thank you to our awesome sponsor, Riptide Baseball & Softball Academy!