District Updates

2020-21 DPS athletics to resume in October with “soft opening” for two sports

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted 5-2 to approve the “soft opening” of two sports—cross-country and volleyball—during Thursday night’s meeting.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
2020 DPS Magnet and CTE Pathways Fair (Virtual)

For the first time ever, the DPS Magnet and CTE Pathways Fair is being held virtually. The event will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 1 pm. Click the link below for more details and to register.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
#DPSVideo | Message from the Superintendent | October 22, 2020

Check out the latest from our superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
It's Report Card Time!

Starting October 23, parents will be able to access student report cards via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Click the link below for more details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Spark Reopening Task Force | Health and Safety Standards and Procedures

Working with the Spark Reopening Task Force of administrators, teachers, and health professionals in the spring and summer, and continuing into the current school year, DPS leaders have developed procedures and standards for protecting students and staff.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
FAQs | Your questions and our answers about Ignite Online Academy and making plans for returning to classrooms

We have been working hard to have plans in place to protect our students and staff for in-person instruction in Durham Public Schools when the time comes. We will be presenting an overview of those safety procedures and standards at our school board’s work session on Thursday, Oct. 8. at 5 p.m.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
DPS Learning Center at Southwest Elementary closure extended to Oct. 9

The DPS Learning Center at Southwest Elementary School will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 1. The feeding program at Southwest Elementary will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Virtual Cooking Night

Join us for the first-ever DPS Virtual Cooking Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 pm.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Taylor-Grace White is our 2020-21 DPS Teacher of the Year

A beloved educator who began her career at City of Medicine Academy seven years ago has been named the Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year for 2020-21.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
DPS to remain on Plan C through January

Check out Plan C updates and other highlights from our Thursday, September 24 DPS Board of Education meeting.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
DPS to resume offering Driver Education Classes

Durham Public Schools is pleased to resume offering Driver’s Education to students. Online instruction will resume through Canvas on November 30.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
DPS closes Hillside High School building until Friday morning

Durham Public Schools has learned of a probable positive case of COVID-19 in an employee working at Hillside High School during the administration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
UPDATE | Fall 2020 Student Meals Distribution Information

DPS has expanded its feeding program to include more hot meals and more distribution locations across Durham County.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Finalists for the #WeAreDPS 2020 Teacher of the Year

We are pleased to announce the six finalists for the 2020 Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
#DPSBOEVideo | Plan C Update Presentation

Recently, our #WeAreDPS Board of Education heard an update on the district's "Plan C" by Deputy Superintendent of Academics Dr. Nakia Hardy. Take a look.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
It’s not too late to enroll in DPS!

Here are six reasons why you should do so today!

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Durham Public Schools extends full feeding program through December

Starting on September 1, Durham Public Schools will be able to continue offering school breakfasts and lunches even though our students are learning at home.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
DPS graduation rate advances during “year unlike any other”

Despite the disruptions caused by the global pandemic in the spring, more DPS students graduated from high school in four years in 2020 than the previous school year, according to data released today by the State Board of Education.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Family, Staff and Community Feedback on Virtual Learning

DPS will gather feedback from staff and families regarding our online learning implementation.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Family Academy Virtual Workshops | Canvas Learning Management System

The Office of Title I Family Engagement and Family Academy are delighted to offer, “Evenings with Family Academy a DPS Virtual Class Series.”

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display