Wednesday, August 28 – Fall Vision Screening begins with 4th and 5th grade
Monday, August 26 – Fall Pictures
Friday, August 22 – Booster Pep Rally (8:00 a.m., Gym, Pre-K – 5)
Wednesday, August 20 – Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Open House!
🎒 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
Pre-Register for Pearsontown!
🎉 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
Science Night!
This month is Autism Acceptance Month. Please see the attached spirit week flyer for next week! Please send to your families. Please support our AU classes by making cards, posters, etc. we currently have 3 AU classes.
Ms. Jackson - PreK
Mrs. Moses- 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade
Mr. Wright - 4th and 5th grade
Science Olympiad placed 3rd on the Ecology Experts event. Thank you Coach Baucom!
Spring Carnival!
It's Assistant Principals 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
🌞 Spring Intersession Camps – Register Now!
📅 March 17 - March 28 |
March 15, 2025
Student Basketball Game
@Pearsontown 10:00
March 17 - April 5
Spring Intercession
No School for Students
👩🏽⚕️ 5th Grade Human Growth & Development Class – March 14
📅 Date: March 14 | Parents must “Opt-Out” if needed