Celebrate the first 20 days of learning with us! Students will share their literacy growth, and families will receive Title I information, progress updates and resources to support learning at home.
The first 10 days of school are complete. The 11th day of school is here! Just 2 and 1/2 more weeks before progress reports go out to families. Here are snapshots of our Cougar Family celebrating the 10th day of school as well as Jamaica Emancipation Day on Friday!
Get Ready for Our Oak Grove Elementary Cougar Fun Run Fundraiser!
We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser — Oak Grove Elementary Cougar Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for upgrades to the gym and facilities to benefit our students at Oak Grove Elementary.
Why are we excited?
✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform
✅ Character-building program
✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!
Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!
Students will also enjoy 'Star Quest 5,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through space-themed figures and activities.
⭐ Key Dates:
💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 07/24/2025
🎉 Kickoff in school – 08/07/2025
👟 Event Day – 08/15/2025
Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media or Rooms for updates!
🎒 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
T minus 21 days before students return with smiling faces! Please see the 2025-2026 School Supply Lists as you prepare for students' return to school. Click the arrows to find the class or grade-level supply list for your child(ren). See you soon!
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¡Faltan 21 días para que los estudiantes regresen con alegría! Consulten las listas de útiles escolares del ciclo escolar 2025-2026 mientras se preparan para el regreso a clases. Hagan clic en las flechas para encontrar la lista de útiles escolares de su(s) hijo(s) por clase o grado. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
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🎉 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
New and Returning Families of Rising Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd
grade students:
Have questions about next school year? Want to get a headstart on preparing for your child’s next grade level?
Join us for our Welcome and Transition Night.
Refreshments will be served on a first come first serve basis! 🍧🍦🧋🧃
New and Returning Families of Rising 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students:
Have questions about next school year? Want to get a headstart on preparing for your child’s next grade level?
Join us for our Welcome and Transition Night.
Refreshments will be served on a first come first serve basis! 🍧🍦🧋🧃
Join us for Spring Fling! All are welcome!
Today was so exciting! Students and their families enjoyed Science Kit Activities sponsored by Duke Energy and Morehead Planetarium and Science Center! Today was also Science & Math Spirit Day. ➡️Swipe to see how our day went.
Join us tomorrow for Career Day 8:30 - 10:00am. We have many community partners excited to share their careers. Tomorrow is also Technology Day for STEAM Spirit Week - Wear futuristic clothing, coding symbols, and gaming shirts!
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¡Un día muy emocionante! Los estudiantes y sus familias disfrutaron de las actividades del Kit Científico, patrocinadas por Duke Energy y el Planetario y Centro de Ciencias Morehead. Hoy también fue el Día del Espíritu Científico y Matemático. ➡️Desliza para ver cómo nos fue.
Acompáñanos mañana al Día de las Profesiones, de 8:30 a 10:00 a. m. Tenemos muchos socios comunitarios entusiasmados por compartir sus carreras. Mañana también es el Día de la Tecnología para la Semana del Espíritu STEAM: ¡Viste ropa futurista, símbolos de programación y camisetas de videojuegos!
🎉 Congratulations to our DPS Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists!
👏 Candace Clark – Oak Grove Elementary
👏 Dr. Quincey Farmer – C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Thank you both for your outstanding leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day. We’re proud to celebrate you! 💙
#WeAreDPS #DPSLeaders #APoftheYear
📢 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
Happy Spring! See you on April 7th!
Teacher of the Year 2025: Raye Thompson;
Teacher of the Year Runner Up: Ann Marie Wisdom;
Beginning Teacher of the Year: NyJah Frazier
