Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

Did you see Tye Tribbett last night at the DPAC? 👀 If you did, you witnessed one of Durham's very own shining on that stage — Roné Grant, a proud graduate of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability! 🙌🏾

Roné is currently on the "We Outside" Tour with Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, and special guests Mike Todd and Transformation Worship, but this moment was more than a tour stop — it was a showcase of home-grown talent in front of the people she loves dearly.

Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Roné moved to Durham in the sixth grade, where her love for music truly blossomed. She has been singing since she could talk, and by high school, she was already performing professionally as part of the girl group TTYL, formed by Coko Clemons of SWV. That experience taught her the ins and outs of studio work, harmonies, and vocal production — skills that have shaped her career ever since. 🎶

Fast forward to today, and Roné's voice has graced some of gospel's biggest moments: she's the soprano voice behind Tye Tribbett's live album "Only On The Road (Live)," featured on Todd Galberth's "Greater," and can be heard leading on WO Worship's 2024 album "Sunday Songs, Vol. 1." She's also an artist in her own right, releasing music that reflects her journey. 🌟

From Southern High to sold-out arenas, from a Durham classroom to the DPAC stage — Roné Grant is proof that preparation, passion, and purpose always find their spotlight. We're proud of you, Roné! ☺️

#DPSDidYOUKnow #WeAreDPS #DPSProud #TyeTribbett #WeOutsideTour

2 days ago, Durham Public Schools

Black and white image of a woman on stage, singing passionately into a microphone. She has long wavy hair, wears glasses, and has a joyful expression.

🎒 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

5 months ago, Durham Public Schools

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congratulations to Alexa Izquierdo of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability — awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Science Scholarship to UNC-Chapel Hill, valued at $40,000! STEM excellence. Leadership potential. Tar Heel bound. 🎓🔬💙 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #UNCChapelHill #ChancellorsScienceScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud