Good evening Githens families,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Please review this email in its entirety for our weekly updates at Githens.
Calendar
Monday, September 22nd is a Teacher Workday. There will be no school for scholars on that day.
Thursday, September 25th is Fall Picture Day (Flyers will be distributed this week)
Tuesday, September 30th we will host our School Curriculum/Title 1 Night from 5:30pm - 6:30
Immunizations
Parents/Guardians of 7th grade scholars, please visit the immunization link listed HERE to ensure your scholar’s immunizations are up to date. There will be individual notifications sent home in the form of a letter for scholars that are impacted by this.
Transportation (Carpool and Buses)
Carpool: Parents who utilize morning carpool, please note that the cones placed at the front entrance are designed to support a smoother traffic flow:
Left-turning cars should enter the carpool lane on the left side of the cones.
Right-turning cars should enter the carpool lane on the right side of the cones.
This system, established by Deputy Waller, helps ensure a safer and more efficient flow of traffic during morning drop-off. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our carpool process safe and orderly.
No students will be dismissed between 3:00pm - 3:20pm and ALL carpool scholars must be picked up no later than 4:15pm daily.
Buses: To help you stay informed, we encourage you to use the Edulog app to track your scholar’s bus and receive real-time updates about delays or changes. Transportation information and guidelines can be found HERE. If you have any questions regarding buses, please contact Mr. Carter, james_carter@dpsnc.net. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to ensure safe and efficient transportation for all students
Athletics
Soccer/Volleyball
The Raiders will take on the Bulldogs of DSA at Githens on Monday, 9/15/25 at 4:45 pm
The Raiders will take on the Cougars of Carrington at Carrington on Thursday, 9/18/25 at 4:45pm
Cross Country:
The Raiders will take on the Eagle of Neal and the Bulldogs of DSA in a cross-country meet at Neal on Tuesday, 9/16/25 at 4:45 pm.
Football: The Raiders will take on the Cougars of Carrington at Riverside High School on Wednesday, 9/17/25 at 4:45 pm
Tickets for Sporting Events can be purchased at GoFan. https://gofan.co/app/school/NC13663
If you have any questions regarding athletics, please contact Mr. Carter, james_carter@dpsnc.net or Mr. Goble, gregory_goble@dpsnc.net
Infinite Campus & Rooms Information
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Durham Public Schools is transitioning to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus . This system will replace PowerSchool as your one-stop-shop for grades, attendance, and other important school information. Watch this video to preview the new system. You can stay connected via the Campus Parent app, which can be downloaded through the links below or by visiting the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.
Download from the Google Play Store
This year, Durham Public Schools will launch a districtwide two-way messaging tool that will make communicating with families easier and more efficient. The new tool, called Rooms , is part of the same platform that runs the district website and app, which will integrate and streamline the process for teachers and district leaders to communicate with families. From now on, communication from our schools will all exist in one place: The DPS district app. Parents and guardians can also receive messages from their teachers via text and email or can check notifications via a web browser.
Download from the Google Play Store
Community Events:
DPS 5K
You’re invited to join us for the Bright Futures 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, October 12 at 8:00 a.m. at the Miracle League of the Triangle’s Durham field. This is a fun, block-party-style event supporting our Southwest region schools, with part of your registration going back to the school you choose. Register today and show your school spirit! You can find the link on the Durham Public Schools website or in your school’s newsletter. This is a rain-or-shine event with no make-up date, so register early and join the fun! Register Here!
Our goal at Githens is to keep a strong connection between home and school. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
For 6th grade inquires - Mr. Carter
For 7th grade inquires - Mr. Goble
For 8th grade inquires - Mrs. Major
Raiders, let’s make it a magnificent week!