DPS COVID-19 Testing Information

Durham Public Schools, in partnership with MAKO Medical, will begin offering building surveillance testing for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, as well as diagnostic testing for symptomatic individuals, at all DPS schools and district buildings.

Growing Together: A Community Engagement Series

These sessions will provide information about the history and demographics of DPS and the current magnet policy.

Virtual Family Cooking Night/Virtual de cocina para la familia

Chef Brodsky will teach families how to make Apple Hand Pies.

New principals named for Durham School of the Arts, E.K. Powe Elementary

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approved three accomplished district administrators to take new leadership roles at its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23.

Pearsontown named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

For the second time in three years, a DPS school has earned the rare designation of a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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.

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

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.

REPLAY | COVID-19 Preparedness Community Conversation

Check out our virtual discussion regarding COVID-19 preparedness in our schools.

A to Z: DPS’s COVID-19 preventive measures for 2021-22

We are excited to help our students reconnect with teachers, classmates, and the support systems that only strong public schools can provide. We are also committed to reducing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting our students and staff.

REPLAY | DPS Summer 2021 Graduation

Did you miss our live stream of the our 2021Summer Graduation? No worries. Click the button to check out the replay on our Youtube channel.

Durham Public Schools offers recruitment incentive bonus for new hires ahead of 2021-22 school year

As Durham Public Schools prepares for the upcoming school year, the district is launching a Recruitment Incentive Bonus Program with the hopes of attracting skilled educators to fill critical classroom positions in areas like math, science, and exceptional children.

Welcome Back to the Classroom!

We are excited about the 2021-22 school year and are happy to announce that all Durham Public Schools will return to in-person learning for all students and staff. Here are some things you should know.

In-person Powerschool Assistance | Asistencia en persona de Powerschool

f you cannot update your address or need in-person assistance, please come to the Minnie M. Forte-Brown Staff Development Center at 2107 Hillandale Road.

Mask Up! / ¡Cubiertas faciales!

All students and staff are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

Kindergarten Enrollment Week 2021

We are excited about our upcoming Kindergarten Enrollment Week (July 12-15, 2021).

DPS CTE Awarded the Workforce Innovation Fund (EWIF) grant

Durham Public Schools Career & Technical Education was recently awarded the Education and Workforce Innovation Fund (EWIF) grant.

Teachers as ‘lifechangers’: Growing a diverse teacher pipeline in Durham

A $4.8 million U.S. Department of Education grant launches a collaboration between the UNC School of Education and Durham Public Schools to recruit, train, and support diverse teachers, especially Latino teachers

DPS Board of Education Names DSA Interim Principal

During Thursday night’s meeting of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, Jim Key was named the interim principal of Durham School of Arts, effective July 1, 2021.