Parkwood Elementary Open House
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Join us as we kick off an exciting new school year at Parkwood Elementary! Families are invited to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and connect with staff while learning about the many programs and resources available to support student success.
To help with parking and traffic flow, we recommend arriving during your grade-level window:
4:30–5:10 PM: EC Pre-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade
5:00–5:40 PM: 2nd & 3rd Grade
5:35–6:15 PM: 4th & 5th Grade (departmentalized classroom rotations)
Throughout the evening, families can also visit information stations featuring enrollment assistance, transportation, attendance, Title I, PTA, ESL, AIG, Exceptional Children (EC) Services, counseling, school nutrition, before- and after-school programs, community partners, volunteer opportunities, and our Specials team (Art, Music, Media, PE, and Spanish).
We look forward to welcoming our Parkwood Panthers back for another amazing year!
Casa Abierta de la Escuela Primaria Parkwood
Jueves, 20 de agosto de 2026
¡Acompáñenos para dar inicio a un emocionante nuevo año escolar en la Escuela Primaria Parkwood! Invitamos a todas las familias a conocer a los maestros, visitar los salones de clase y conectarse con nuestro personal mientras aprenden sobre los programas y recursos disponibles para apoyar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
Para facilitar el estacionamiento y el flujo de visitantes, recomendamos llegar durante el horario asignado para cada grado:
4:30–5:10 p. m.: EC Pre-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten y 1.º grado
5:00–5:40 p. m.: 2.º y 3.º grado
5:35–6:15 p. m.: 4.º y 5.º grado (rotación de clases por materias)
Durante el evento, las familias también podrán visitar estaciones informativas sobre inscripción, transporte, asistencia, Título I, PTA, servicios para estudiantes de inglés (ESL), programa AIG, servicios para Niños Excepcionales (EC), consejería escolar, nutrición escolar, programas antes y después de clases, organizaciones comunitarias, oportunidades de voluntariado y las clases especiales (Arte, Música, Biblioteca, Educación Física y Español).
¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestras familias de Parkwood para un excelente año escolar!
Click the link, select Parkwood Elementary, then choose your grade level for your 2026 - 2027 School Supply List!
This year, we are excited to launch a new initiative: Beyond the Backpack: School Supply Drive.
While backpacks and traditional school supplies are always appreciated and remain an important need, we have recognized that many of our students and families face challenges that extend beyond what can fit inside a backpack. Throughout the school year, we often encounter needs such as clothing, hygiene and hair care products, sensory items, and other basic essentials that help students feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn.
With your support, we hope to meet these everyday needs so that every child can come to school prepared to learn and thrive. We invite you to partner with us by donating items that will help us stock our Beyond the Backpack Resource Closet and provide ongoing support to students and families throughout the year.
Attached is a flyer outlining the various donation kits and suggested items. Whether you choose to donate a few items, sponsor an entire kit, or organize a collection drive through your church, business, civic organization, or neighborhood, your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you for investing in our students and believing in the work happening at Parkwood Elementary School. Together, we can ensure that every Panther has the resources they need to succeed—both inside and outside the classroom.
With gratitude,
Dr. Jessica Perry
Principal
Parkwood Elementary School
Wytha Balance Yoga is hosting a Yoga Summer Camp June 15 - July 31, 2026
Scan the code for more information!
Scan the code for more information!
Come learn more about Kindergarten for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Countdown to Kindergarten Event
May 4th 6 - 8 PM at the Museum of Life and Science
Countdown to Kindergarten Event
May 4th 6 - 8 PM at the Museum of Life and Science
Field Day Update!!
Actualización sobre el día de campo!!
Actualización sobre el día de campo!!
Join us for our Title I Science & Math Night!
We’re excited to invite all families to an evening of hands-on learning and fun on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Students and families will have the opportunity to explore engaging science and math activities together, enjoy light food and refreshments, and visit our Scholastic Book Fair.
This is a great chance to support your child’s learning, connect with our school community, and make learning come alive in a fun and interactive way.
We hope to see you there!
¡Acompáñenos en nuestra Noche de Ciencias y Matemáticas de Título I!
Nos entusiasma invitar a todas las familias a una noche de aprendizaje práctico y diversión el jueves 23 de abril de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. Los estudiantes y sus familias tendrán la oportunidad de explorar juntos actividades interesantes de ciencias y matemáticas, disfrutar de comida ligera y refrigerios, y visitar nuestra Feria de Libros de Scholastic.
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para apoyar el aprendizaje de su hijo/a, conectarse con nuestra comunidad escolar y hacer que el aprendizaje cobre vida de una manera divertida e interactiva.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
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
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
We would love for you to join us next Thursday, February 19th, for our Black History Month Title I event!
🎉 Calling All Future Kindergarten Families! 🐾
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join us for our Kindergarten Information Meeting on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00 PM!
Come meet our amazing team, tour classrooms, and get all the info you need for a successful start to your child's school journey! 💛📚
📍Parkwood Elementary School
5207 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713
Sign up for your child's Kindergarten Assessments TODAY! (August 13th-14th)
🎒 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
The Office of Early Education will host its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event on July 8, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Museum of Life and Science located at 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC.
Durham Public Schools is celebrating its rising kindergarteners and families by hosting a welcome event offering pertinent information to enhance a successful start to kindergarten. District and community partners will be on-hand to share information and answer questions.
Families will be able to explore the Museum of Life and Science and have an opportunity to connect with Community Education (Before/Afterschool), School Nutrition Services, DPS Transportation Department, Durham County Library, and many others. For more information, please contact Shewahn Lee(shewahn_lee@dpsnc.net).
Durham Public Schools is celebrating its rising kindergarteners and families by hosting a welcome event offering pertinent information to enhance a successful start to kindergarten. District and community partners will be on-hand to share information and answer questions.
Families will be able to explore the Museum of Life and Science and have an opportunity to connect with Community Education (Before/Afterschool), School Nutrition Services, DPS Transportation Department, Durham County Library, and many others. For more information, please contact Shewahn Lee(shewahn_lee@dpsnc.net).
🎉 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
As part of NC Science Festival sponsored by Duke Energy, come to Parkwood's Science Night to engage with hands on science activities with your family!
Save the Date!
Parkwood Elementary School's Scholastic Book Fair will be held April 7-11, 2025.
