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Bus update: bus 600 is running late today and will leave in approximately five minutes. Please expect delays with a substitute driver and a late departure..

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

BUS UPDATE: Bus 44 will ride bus 614 this afternoon.

BUS UPDATE: Bus 600 will ride bus 614 this afternoon.

BUS UPDATE:
- Bus 44 on bus 629
- Bus 205 on bus 129.

BUS UPDATE: Bus 119 (Bus 246) will NOT run today. Parents of students riding bus 119 (246) will need to have someone to pick up their child today. Please communicate with your child's teacher on how your student will get home today.

BUS UPDATE: DPS is experiencing driver shortages today, and as a result, some routes will be severely impacted during morning arrivals. Delays should be expected. We appreciate your patience as our transportation team works to cover routes and minimize disruptions.

Panther families, Don't forget, we have open food pantry hours each Friday this month! Sign up here if you are interested. https://forms.gle/5LC99ztnvTrXwKmd9

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR PANTHER PTA!

We spread a lot of holiday cheer today! 🎄🍬
Over 300 candy cane grams were sold and delivered to our amazing school staff.
A special shout-out to Ms. Angie in the front office, who received the most candy canes this year! 💖
Thank you, families, for supporting our staff and helping us share a little extra sweetness this season! ✨

BUS UPDATES:

Bus 600 will be on bus 53 today.

Bus 205 will be on bus 199 today.

Happy Holidays! 🎄🕎🕯️

BUS UPDATE: Bus 600 will be on bus 628 this afternoon.

BUS UPDATE: Bus 600 will be on bus 86 this afternoon.

As the year winds down, we hope you will join us at the Community Meeting (facilitated by the PTA) on Thursday to reflect and connect before the Winter Extravaganza. From 5-5:30pm, we will share “behind the scenes” accomplishments, preview what’s to come this spring, and have informal time to meet other parents.
Childcare and Spanish interpretation will be provided for those who need it. Note that children must be toilet-trained for the childcare.
We look forward to seeing you!

BUS UPDATE: Bus 205 will be on 199 Bus 600 will be on 247

Bus update: BUS 600 will be on BUS 601 today, 12/15

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, people all over the world find beautiful ways to bring light into the season. From candles and lanterns to fireworks and twinkling trees. Light reminds us of hope, joy, and connection, no matter where we live or what traditions we celebrate.
We invite every student, family, teacher, and staff member to show how you bring light into your own winter traditions!

Next week will be our school-wide winter spirit week to get us in the festive, cheerful spirit!  See flyer for details.

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, DPS is CLOSED to students and staff for 12/8/2025 and 12/9/2025.