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Student of the Month

Student of the Month | September 2021

Congratulations to our September 2021 #WeAreDPS Student of the Month Esvin Vasquez-Colaj. Vasquez-Colaj is a senior at Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College. He will be recognized during our DPS Board of Education meeting on September 23.

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Say Something

Say Something

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure & anonymous safety concerns to help identify and intervene upon at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others.

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District Updates

Community input sought for new DPS elementary school

Durham Public Schools will soon break ground for a new elementary school in South Durham, and the district is seeking assistance with naming the new school.

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Message from the Superintendent/Mensaje del Superintendente | 9-10-21

At last night’s Work Session, our Board of Education made two important decisions that I want you to be aware of.

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Significant pay raise will be offered to attract and retain commercial driver license holders

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DPS graduation rate leaps forward despite challenging COVID-19 year

Through all the challenges of remote and hybrid learning during the 2020-21 school year, a full-court press by Durham Public Schools teachers and support staff helped last year’s seniors graduate on time from high school at their highest rate since DPS superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s arrival.

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DPS News

E.K. Powe principal to lead Pearsontown Elementary

Ms. Asia Cunningham previously served Pearsontown as a teacher and staff member from 2009 to 2016.

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Board extends Superintendent Mubenga’s contract

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to extend Dr. Mubenga's contract by one year through June 2025.

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Easley Elementary COVID-19 Update

An update for Easley families about current COVID-19 cases

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Upcoming Events

September 23, 2021

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM September 23, 2021 Board of Education Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
October 7, 2021

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM October 7, 2021 Board of Education Work Session 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 13, 2021

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM #DPSCommunity Plant Giveaway
October 16, 2021

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Skywatching/Observación del Cielo

DPS Spotlight

Equity Champion of the Month | September 2021

Congratulations to Tonisha Coburn of Northern High School. Coburn has been named the Durham Public Schools Equity Champion of the Month for the month of September 2021.

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DPS Special Features

TAKE 5 with EC | Becky Haigler, EC Teacher

Durham Public Schools is proud to launch Take 5 with EC. This series spotlights our Exceptional Children’s team.

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TAKE 5 with EC | Lisa Clay, Speech/Language Pathologist

Each month, you’ll meet one of our outstanding practitioners and learn a little about their area of focus and how they are helping DPS special needs students excel and thrive.

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In The News

Bloomberg Businessweek | Covid Can Make Kids Very Sick. Why Aren't More Being Vaccinated?

Children have to get vaccinated for less urgent threats—and it works. So why not with Covid?

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