SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, April 30th from 4:30-6:00 pm for Southwest Arts Night. Join us as we celebrate all Seahawk artists and performers!
MOY BENCHMARK TESTING
Beginning Thursday, April 16th through Monday, April 27th, all 3rd–5th graders will take their End‑of‑Year (EOY) Benchmark tests. Students must arrive on time-testing begins promptly at 8:00 AM. Please refer to the image on Dojo for the daily schedule.
PTA MEETING
The PTA virtual meeting is this Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30PM. https://meet.google.com/hqs-vfcw-ygu It's a great chance to get involved, volunteer for a committee, or bring your ideas to the table. We’d love to see you there!
KINGS & QUEENS TALENT SHOW
The Kings & Queens are hosting a school-wide talent show on Friday, April 17th at 5:00 PM in the Southwest Gym. Come cheer on our talented Seahawks!
CONSENT FOR RETESTING
Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, students who scored not proficient on their end of grade (EOG) state test may participate in a second test administration. This retest will give students the opportunity to improve their test scores. However, parental/legal guardian permission is required for a student to participate in a retest.
Please complete this form giving consent for your child to retake the EOG if they do not pass the first time. This is only for the EOG at the end of the year; there will not be April Benchmark retesting. Giving this approval ahead of time allows us to begin planning so every student has the opportunity to pass the EOG! https://shorturl.at/kPwA6
YEARBOOK PHOTOS
Please share your photos to be included in the yearbook at https://plicbooks.com/go/K9ALUR and don't forget to tag the event!
STEM DAY
The Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange County is hosting a free STEM Day on Saturday, April 18th from 9 AM to 3 PM. The event includes hands‑on activities, free swag, and is open to the community at no cost. They’re asking attendees to register in advance at https://shorturl.at/glrsv.
YMCA FAMILY DAY
YMCA at Hope Valley Farms is hosting Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18th from 1 to 4 PM. It is a free community event with activities and resources promoting healthy, active families. YMCA departments and community partners will be on site, and attendees can enter raffles for free for YMCA programs and kids’ and adults’ bicycles.
DPS SCIENCE AFTER SUNSET
The Office of Federal Programs and Community Engagement invites you to participate in Science After Sunset, which will be held at the Museum of Life and Science on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration is required for this event. Additional information is available on our school’s website and DPS social media platforms. If you have any questions, please contact Tanita Nicholson-Gaddy, Title I Specialist, at tanita_nicholson@dpsnc.net or (919) 560-2000 extension 29260.