Join us on Friday as we walk/ride the neighborhood in our costumes!
Our Tiger Family was all smiles as we kicked off the first day of the 2025–2026 school year! 🐯💛
Students filled the halls with excitement, ready to learn, grow, and shine. From morning greetings to classroom activities, our Tigers showed that they are ready to Give it their best, Reach beyond their limits, Own every step, and Work hard, work smart — living out our theme: Let’s GROW Tigers! 🌱✨
A huge thank you to our amazing staff for creating a welcoming, joyful environment for our students. Together, we are building a year full of growth, learning, and success.
📸 Here are just a few snapshots from this special day — our Tigers are off to a great start!
#LetsGrowTigers #YESmithStrong #FirstDayOfSchool #TigerPride
🎒 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
🚶♀️🚴♂️🎉 History in the making! Y.E. Smith Elementary and Eastway Elementary teamed up for their first-ever joint Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day — and it was a celebration to remember!
With support from Mayor Leonardo Williams, Councilmembers Carl Rist & Chelsea Cook, and a Durham Police Motor Unit escort, students showed off their moves and talents during a high-energy opening ceremony spotlighting the excellence at both schools. 💫
Huge thanks to Bike Durham for making this event possible and continuing to support our walk, bike, and roll movement across the city!
#WalkBikeRoll #WeAreDPS #BikeDurham
🎉 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
We are Goal Getters!!!!
