Congratulations to senior Grace Arrington on signing her NCAA letter of intent to play softball and study at Methodist University.
Congratulations to math teacher Mr. Anik Sen on his recognition as the DPS District Beginning Teacher of the Month for February.
Shout out to Ms. Boliek, Ms. Moore, Mr. Mann and all of our student performers in the RHS Choir, Orchestra and Band for a wonderful Music in Our Schools Concert.
Shout-out to Ms. Boliek and the Advanced Chorus for their performance with Choral Society of Durham and Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble.
Thank you to Ms. Duncan and all of the students who presented and performed yesterday in the African American Heritage Program.
Shout-out to Ms. Duncan and her dance students for their outstanding performance in DPS' Evening to Shine.
Congratulations to Elliot (Ellie) Anderson, David May. Jesse May and Elisabeth (Libby) Pormann for their performances as part of the Eastern Region Orchestra this weekend at ECU
Shout-out to Ms. Brooks and our CTE students for participating in the Microsoft NEXTGEN STEAM Conference on the campus of North Carolina Central University.
Congratulations to Dr. Gold and our Battle of the Books Team for finishing third in this year's district competition.
Shout-out to Ms. Boliek and Ms. Duncan and all of our student singers and dancers who performed in the DPS' Evening of Entertainment at DPAC on Tuesday.
Congratulations to AuNeehstii Hagens-WIlliams, Saniya Thurman and Lalia Braimah on their Tobacco Road All-Conference and Sportsmanship recognitions.
Congratulations to seniors Darryn Johnson and Robert McDonald for being named to the Tobacco Road All-Conference Team, senior Eli Taylor for Honorable Mention All-Conference, and Talib Harrell who received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.
Shout-out to Major Bond, Major McPherson and our JROTC leadership team for hosting a district military ball with JROTC students from Northern and Hillside.
Congratulations to senior Stephanie Diaz-Mendosa who won her second consecutive NCHSAA wrestling individual state championship in Greensboro this weekend.
The RHS Dance program had a trendous opportunity to participate in a Masterclass with the National Dance Theater of Jamaica.
Congratulations to our track and field athletes for their outstanding performances at this year NCHSAA state indoor track and field championships.
Congratulations to senior Juleah Somers on signing her NCAA letter of intent to attend and play softball at Bates College in Maine.
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
Congratulations to Mr. Christopher who was recognized at the RHS Pirate Hero for the month of December for his commitment to his students and to the Pirates’ Hook newspaper.
Shout-out to college coordinator Ms. K and all of the counselors for providing our students with an informative day at Winston-Salem State University on Tuesday.
