Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

🎒 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

💰 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

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Huge congratulations to Kevin Perla Martinez of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability — awarded the Wingate Academic Scholarship to Wingate University, totaling $116,000! Dedication. Achievement. Fully funded future. 🎓💼 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #WingateUniversity #AcademicScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Big congratulations to Zoe Johnson of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability — awarded a $56,000 Merit Scholarship to Randolph College! Excellence earned. Opportunity unlocked. 🎓🌟 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #RandolphCollege #MeritScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

💰 Scholars securing the dollars! 💰 Congrats to Errik Reid of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability — awarded a $25,000 Academic Merit Scholarship to Wingate University! Hard work. Strong finish. Bright future. 🎓🔥 #DPSScholarsSecuringDollars #WingateUniversity #MeritScholar #WeAreDPS #DPSProud

🏆 STATE CHAMP ALERT! Samone Arrington, a rising senior at J.D. Clement Early College and track star at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, is the NCHSAA 3A State Champion in the 100m hurdles! 🥇💨 She didn’t stop there—Samone shattered 15+ year-old school records in both the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles this season. 🔥💪 Southern. Speed. Legacy. #DPSProud #TrackStar #StateChampion

🎉 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

Today, Durham Public Schools joined in celebrating "Purple Up Day"—a special recognition of our military-connected students and their families—led by the dedicated team at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability. Purple Up Day is part of the nationwide Month of the Military Child, honoring the strength, resilience, and unique experiences of students in military families. The color purple represents all branches of the military, symbolizing unity and support. Thank you to the Southern team for spearheading this important celebration and helping us show appreciation for our military-connected students across DPS. #PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #WeAreDPS #SouthernStrong

📢 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