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.

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.

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).

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.

#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.