🎒 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
🎉 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
Thanks to awesome reviews from parents, teachers and — most importantly — campers, Camp Invention® returns to SRE the week of July 14-18 with an all-new program! Kids in grades K-6 will team up for exciting STEM challenges, like creating their own claw machine,
embarking on an epic penguin expedition and more! Spots are filling up, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to register today! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/20 to save $25.
Greeting Everyone! It's that time of year of again. I'm in need of Volunteer's for this year's Field Day. That will be held on May 16th.
More information coming soon.
Thanks Kindly,
Ms. Knight
Physical Education Teacher
Spark your child’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program! At Sandy Ridge Elementary the week of March 14-18, children in grades K-6 will team up and take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. They’ll create their own claw machine, embark on an epic penguin expedition and more! Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to secure your spot! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/20 to save $25. Contact Lena Deskins for any questions about this opportunity!
It's Apex Fun Run week! Sponsor your Star by heading to http://www.myapexevent.com and entering your Star's access code!
Attention all Sandy Ridge Stars! Do you want to audition for the talent show? Fill out this form to let Ms. Gilreath know you are interested: https://forms.gle/hXbfQdiYJHhQMZb98
