Inclement Weather Closing 1/28/21

Due to anticipated inclement weather, Durham Public Schools facilities will be closed and in-person events will be canceled on Thursday, Jan. 28.

PHOTOS | #WeAreDPS Winter Graduation | January 21, 2021

Check our photos of our 2021 #WeAreDPS Winter Graduation ceremony.

ACT Prep offered to juniors for Spring 2021 Test Date

All juniors attending Durham Public Schools now can participate in test preparation for the upcoming Spring 2021 ACT test.

Community Input Needed

Our Board of Education would like the community's input on a draft of its 2021 Legislative Agenda.

Community Members Wanted For DPS COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND SAFETY TASK FORCE

The DPS Board of Education is seeking applicants to serve on a joint, community-led task force.

DPS will remain in Plan C for remainder of 2020-21 school year

During a special called meeting, members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to remain in Plan C for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.

VIDEO | The DPS Magnet/CTE Lottery Application Process Explained

DPS Office of Student Assignment, CTE/Magnet Programs and Multilingual Resource Center will host a webinar to explain the magnet lottery registration process.

Help DPS name its newest school

We have begun construction of “Elementary School C” located in South Durham, and we need the community’s help in naming it.

The Spark Connection

Check out the latest edition of our DPS community newsletter.

DPS facilities, in-person activities closed Friday; remote learning continues

Due to anticipated inclement weather, all DPS facilities will be closed and all in-person events are canceled on January 8.

W.G. Pearson Learning Center will close early today (January 7, 2021)

W.G. Pearson Elementary facility will be closed for two business days.

Update on final exams in DPS this year

90-100 grade scale for required state exams in effect for 2020-21; other high school finals on 60-100 grade scale

DPS Arts Education to host Virtual District Arts Exhibit in Downtown Durham

Durham Public Schools Arts Education kicks off it’s very first Virtual District Arts Exhibit on December 17 with a virtual reception

#DPSCommunity | The Spark Connection Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of the Spark Connection Newsletter

#DPSVideo | Message from the District | December 11, 2020

DPS Board of Education votes to resume additional high school athletics

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted 4 to 3 during Thursday night’s work session to reconsider their previous vote and authorized the beginning of practice and conditioning for several sports.

12/16 Delayed Opening

Due to an inclement weather forecast, Durham Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

A Message from Superintendent Pascal Mubenga

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to express my personal gratitude to you for supporting our students, teachers, and school communities during this school year.

C.E. Jordan's Susan S. Taylor Named 2020-21 #WeAreDPS Principal of the Year

We appreciate her dedication and commitment to all of our students.

W.G. Pearson Learning Center and meal distribution site closed until Thursday, Dec. 10

W.G. Pearson Elementary School and the W.G. Pearson Learning Center will be closed for two days.