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

Black History Bowl
8:30-10:00 am
8:30-10:00 am

Black History Program
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00

Black Fathers Read
7:45-8:45

Q3 Progress Reports

Schoolwide Spelling Bee
6:00-7:00
6:00-7:00

Kindness week!

January 19th- Martin Luther King. Jr. Holiday

January 9th- Report cards go home!

Dr. C is a finalist for the Constantino Practitioner Award!
Support her by casting your vote!
Vote Here!

We are getting ready for our next PANDA Takeover Event! 🎉
Please take a moment to review the attached flyer for Hyper Kidz.
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of fun, excitement, and community connection. Bring your Panda Spirit and enjoy a great time with family and friends!
Please take a moment to review the attached flyer for Hyper Kidz.
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of fun, excitement, and community connection. Bring your Panda Spirit and enjoy a great time with family and friends!

🐼 Sponsor Spotlight: Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids!

December Beautification Event - help needed! Please join us to beautify our campus!
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 9am - 12pm (any or all)
Details: We will meet near the ball field and split up to pick up trash, weed, pick up items left on playgrounds, maybe paint, maybe power wash. All help is appreciated!
Signup: If you know you can make it, for any amount of time, it helps the planners if you signup!
Lastly, I want to remind everyone, we have no school next week in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday! Please spend the time you need with family and friends during this Holiday Season.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 9am - 12pm (any or all)
Details: We will meet near the ball field and split up to pick up trash, weed, pick up items left on playgrounds, maybe paint, maybe power wash. All help is appreciated!
Signup: If you know you can make it, for any amount of time, it helps the planners if you signup!
Lastly, I want to remind everyone, we have no school next week in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday! Please spend the time you need with family and friends during this Holiday Season.


Nov. 24 Teacher Workday
Nov. 25-28 Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 25-28 Thanksgiving Holiday

Holiday Can Food Drive
(Hosted by B2B & S2S)
(Hosted by B2B & S2S)

Q2 Progress Reports

General Body PTA Meeting
6 - 6:45 pm
6 - 6:45 pm

Nov. 11th- Veteran's Day. No School.

On Saturday, 11/1/25, we will be hosting a flag football game here at P-Town against North Oak Academy at 10:00 AM. Please come out and support our amazing cheerleaders and flag football students, who are currently undefeated!


