Learn why Durham Public Schools is the best option for your student! Join us for the Showcase of Schools on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the N.C. Central University Student Center, 500 Nelson St., Durham (map). Learn about all the outstanding DPS schools and programs available for your student, including both neighborhood, zoned schools and application options such as year-round, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and Dual-Language Immersion options. Representatives from all DPS schools will be available to share information and answer questions, as well as staff from various departments, including the Office of Student Assignment, Advanced Academics, Exceptional Children's Services, and Student Support Services. You'll be able to learn about K-12 curriculum, student supports, arts education, specialized programming, and more.
In addition, representatives will also be available from our online academy, specialty high schools, early colleges, and career and technical programming to help you and your student explore alternative pathways for academic study or career preparation.
Parent and student information panels will provide information on important topics surrounding school selection. The schedule for these panels is:
10:30-11:30 a.m. Transition to Kindergarten
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Navigating Magnet and Lottery Options in DPS
1-2 p.m. Demystifying School Options: Charter, Public, and Everything In Between
All children in attendance will receive one free book from our community partner Book Harvest!
Parking
Participants will be able to park at the Latham parking deck (705 E. Lawson St.). Bring the ticket issued at the deck to the event to receive parking validation.
Explore DPS application schools through our Application Schools App! Follow this QR code or this link
You can also visit our Welcome website to find more information about each of our schools. Enter your address in the School Locator tool on the site to learn about your school assignments for the 2026-27 school year.
