District Updates
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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W.G. Pearson Learning Center will close early today (January 7, 2021)
W.G. Pearson Elementary facility will be closed for two business days.
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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
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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
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#DPSCommunity | The Spark Connection Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the Spark Connection Newsletter
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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.
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12/16 Delayed Opening
Due to an inclement weather forecast, Durham Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jordan High volleyball practices, games cancelled following positive COVID-19 test
Practices and games for the Jordan High junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams have been canceled through Tuesday, Dec. 15 after an individual associated with the Dec. 1 volleyball matches tested positive for COVID-19.
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The Spark Connection | Newsletter | November 2020
We are excited to release the district’s new newsletter: The Spark Connection. This newsletter aims to provide you with important information as it relates to your student(s).
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DPS Board of Education passes amended Plan B recommendation, in-person learning could begin January 2021
The DPS Board of Education voted 4-3 in favor of the possible return of elementary students to in-person learning as part of the school district’s Plan B recommendation for the remainder of the school year.
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#DPSVideo | Return to the Classroom
When the time comes to open, we will be ready to welcome our students back for in-person instruction. Take a look at what we have been doing to prepare for their return.
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