Durham Chef, DPS Cafeteria Manager set to debut next Durham Bowls Creation

Durham Public Schools is proud to announce the second of six new recipes from Durham Bowls 2018…the Cuban Pork & Rice Bowl.

National School Board Recognition Month

January is National School Board Recognition Month and Durham Public Schools would like to thank the members of the DPS Board of Education for their dedication and service to our district.

Winter Testing Proctors Needed

Durham Public Schools is in search of community members to volunteer to serve as Proctors for Winter Testing.

Apply for DPS Magnet Programs and CTE Pathways NOW!

The Magnet School and CTE Pathways Application Window is now open. Find out how to apply here.

Estamos escuchando: “We are listening”

DPS reorganization to improve support for Latinx and non-English speaking families

On Sale Now: An Evening of Entertainment

The DPS Scholarship Foundation and Durham Public Schools are pleased to present "An Evening of Entertainment” on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the DPAC at 7:30 pm.

2019-20 Durham Public Schools Community Input on Budget Priorities

Please take a few minutes and take the following survey to let us know what you think are the top funding priorities for DPS for the 2019-20 school year.

DPS Teacher Raises $7000 to Feed Students for the Holidays

Find out which DPS teacher is feeding her students and their families for the holidays.

DPS Announces New National Board Certified Teachers

Eighteen Durham Public Schools teachers achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2018, placing DPS among the top 30 districts in the nation for the total currently employed with the district, according to the NBPTS.

Weather Related Cancellations / Cancelaciones relacionadas con el clima

Due to the uncertainty in the weather forecast for this weekend and the risk of freezing rain in northern Durham County, Durham Public Schools is canceling all extracurricular activities and building rentals for Sunday, Jan. 13. The “Durham’s Finest” art reception.

Inclement Weather Make-Up Days Announced for Dec. 10th and 11th (English/Español)

Durham Public Schools has announced make-up dates for Monday, December 10th, and Tuesday, December 11th which were lost due to Winter Storm Diego.

Updated Inclement Weather Cancelations/Delays (English/Español)

Wintry weather remains an issue affecting our area. Click here for the latest.

#DPSSundaySnowDay Pics

It's an amazingly cold and snowy day today. Check out some of our #DPSSundaySnowDay pics submitted throughout the day.

[VIDEO/PHOTOS] DPS and Durham Bowls Introduces New Healthy Lunch Option

On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Durham Public Schools and Durham Bowls introduced a sweet potato, kale and mozzarella flatbread that will be available to students.

DPS Students Ask the Question "Do You See Me?"

The voices of DPS students making a powerful statement through a simple question. Embrace differences. What if? Tag, other districts—we challenge you to answer the call with a similar student video of your own. Let their voices be heard.

2019 DPS High School Spring Graduation Schedule

Looking for information about DPS 2019 Spring Graduations? Look no further.

DPS, Durham Tech partner to prepare students for skilled trades field

Grants from A.J. Fletcher Foundation will help fund new career pathway

WRAL-TV Teacher of the Week: Coach John Ware (Lowe's Grove Middle School)

Lowe's Grove Coach John Ware says that teaching saved his life.

Schools Recognized for PBIS Programs

Eighteen Durham Public Schools were recognized for their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) programs at the November 13 North Carolina School Boards Association annual conference in Greensboro.

Northern Hosts College and Career Fair

Northern High School seniors had the opportunity to explore college and career opportunities in the comfort of their own gym.

DPS and Durham Bowls Welcomes New Addition to School Lunch Menu

The wait is over! Durham Public Schools is proud to introduce the first delicious of 10 new recipes from Durham Bowls 2018 to a school café near you.

Experienced IT leader joins the Durham Public Schools team

DPS Students explore Duke during Duke-Durham School Days

DPS students recently had an opportunity to tour Duke University as part of Duke-Durham School Days.

New Partnership Aims to Accelerate Digital Learning for All Ages

Durham Public Schools is proud to announce a new partnership with Digital Learning Institute.

2019 DPS Principal of the Year Announced

Congratulations to our 2019 Principal of the Year Dr. Kimberly Ferrell of Burton Elementary Magnet School.

More Calendar Changes

End of quarter dates have changed for traditional calendar schools and year-round schools get a teacher work day put back on the calendar.

DPS Names 2019 Principal of the Year Finalists

Burton Elementary Magnet School principal Dr. Kimberly Ferrell and City of Medicine Academy principal Dr. Jackie Tobias are finalists for the Durham Public Schools 2019 Principal of the Year award.

NC State Board of Trustees honors Hillside High School Alumnus with building renaming at NC State

The North Carolina State Board of Trustees honors Hillside High School alumnus Irwin Holmes with the renaming of University College Commons building at NC State.

Crayons2Calculators releases the 2018-2019 Teacher Shopping Schedule

Crayons2Calculators is back for another year of providing school supplies for DPS teachers.

No Make up Day required for October 12, 2018

Students will not have to make up instructional time lost due to Hurricane Michael on October 12, 2018.

DPS Year-round Schools and Early Release Cancellation

Statement on Early release day cancellation for year-round schools.

Hillside Student-Athlete David Madzivanyika awarded the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award

Hillside Student-Athlete David Madzivanyika awarded the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award

Jordan High School Teacher Named WRAL Teacher of the Week

Jordan High teacher named Teacher of the Week.

New Initiative offers greater accessibility to Durham County Library (English/Español)

The new project allows ALL Durham Public School students to access and check out Durham County Library resources with their DPS student ID numbers.

[GALLERY] School Transformation Day at Lowe's Grove

Durham Council of PTAs Back-to-School Kickoff Conference

Durham Council of PTAs recently hosted their Back-to-School Kickoff Conference. (English and Español)

[NEWS] Lighting A Spark

Faster student progress and higher School Performance Grades are highlights of the 2017-18 academic year

[VIDEO] Community Partnership: Sam's Club and Fayetteville Street Elementary School

We are proud to salute community partners who see the value in supporting our students and teachers. Thank-you Sam's Club!

Bethesda Celebrates Grandparents

We LOVE Grandma and Grandpa!

Teens Now Ride For Free

Teens between the age of 13 and 18 are now able to ride public buses in Wake and Durham counties for free with a special pass card.

Determination and Drive: DPS Summer 2018 Graduation

Strategic Plan Gives Boost to Local Teacher Pay

Additional Support Coming to Non-teaching Employees

DPS Commits to Students and Community in Five-Year Strategic Plan

After months of intensive community outreach and stakeholder input, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education has approved Superintendent Pascal Mubenga’s Strategic Plan to move DPS forward for the next five years.

Principals and New Director Supporting Families Named

Rookie Teacher of the Year Named

Madison Ambrose from Rogers-Herr Middle

New Leadership for Student Support Services

Dr. LaVerne Mattocks has been selected to serve students needing additional help to succeed academically and socially as DPS’s Senior Executive Director for Student Support Services, effective July 1.

Instructional Assistants of the Year

Summer Reading Program

Last Day of School Dismissal Times

Eno Valley’s next principal is a familiar, successful face

Jason M. Jowers, an accomplished former Durham Public Schools principal, teacher, and one-time state assistant principal of the year, is returning to DPS as the next principal of Eno Valley Elementary School.

Project SEARCH Graduation

Brogden Middle principal for next year named

Riverside's Twietmeyer Named DPS Teacher of the Year

Notes for Parents about "13 Reasons Why"

Teacher of the Year Finalists

ADAM DAVIDSON OF RIVERSIDE HIGH SELECTED 2018 STEM EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Named

Schools closed to students May 16

Club Boulevard Media Coordinator Named 2018 DPS Media Coordinator of the Year

Karen Rankins Named DPS School Counselor of the Year

Layla Martin Named DPS School Social Worker of the Year

Hillandale Elementary earns 2nd Place in Region 3 Battle of the Books

2018-19 Budget Proposal Now Online

Lowe's Grove 8th Grade STEM Day

DPS Holds High School Battle of the Books Competition

Leading the Class

DPS students shared their experiences with the directors of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

DPS Names 2019 Teacher of the Year Semifinalists

Hillside Drama Students to Perform on West Coast

Superintendent announces school leadership changes

New Beginning for DPS Leadership

New Cabinet and senior leadership positions announced

DSA Students Superior at State Thespian Conference

Forest View and E.K. Powe to Compete in State Odyssey of the Mind

Hanna Closs Wins Scripps Regional Spelling Bee

29 DPS Students Accepted to Governor's School

Spelling Champions Compete in Regional Spelling Bee

Capturing Kids' Hearts

Burton Elementary receives national award for inclusion, connection and respect

Hillandale Elementary Wins DPS Battle of the Books

School Social Worker Week March 5-9

Hillside and DSA Place 1st and 2nd in State Dance Competition

DPS Schools win Magnet Honors

Riverside High School Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students

RHS Named a distinguished school for STEM and career learning

DPS To Host North Central NC Regional Educational Job Fair

DSA Wins Middle School Battle of the Books

Pearsontown's Petifer Named DPS AP of the Year

Club Boulevard's Community Engagement Supports Students and Families

MathCounts!

DPS middle school teams compete to determine the top 'Mathletes'

February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week

The week highlights the unique contribution of school counselors and the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

DPS equity initiatives receive national attention

Forte-Brown, Bullock interviewed by American School Board Journal

A Place to Read and Create

Northern CTE Teacher Wins State Award

Demikia Taylor was named the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Districts Teacher of the Year

When Weather Gets Dicey

How the decision is made to close school.

Makeup Days Announced

Student Art at NCCU Museum

Town Hall Meetings With Dr. Mubenga

We want your ideas!

Dr. Mubenga Continues Listening and Learning

DPS Adds 11 New National Board Certified Teachers

Rogers-Herr Students Present "Genius Hour" Projects

Happy holidays!

New Parkwood Elementary principal returns to Durham

Three principals appointed; more senior staff leadership named

Veteran HR leader joins Durham Public Schools

Superintendent's Art Reception

Dr. Mubenga Sworn in as DPS Superintendent

New academic leadership: Hardy named deputy superintendent

Forte-Brown named NCSBA President

Award-winning School Meals

DPS one of only five NC districts to win Alliance award

Githens Middle Chorus Uses Grant to Compose a Song

Neal Middle Principal Michael Fuga Named DPS Principal of the Year

Mayoral Candidates Visit Neal Middle

Durham School of the Arts RECEIVES STEM GRANT FROM TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION

Q&A: Meet Dr. Mubenga

Durham Public Schools Board of Education Names New Superintendent

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Dr. Pascal Mubenga as the next superintendent of Durham Public Schools.

Meet DPS's next superintendent

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has called a special meeting for Monday evening to elect and introduce the district’s next superintendent.

International Walk to School Day

“One Word”: DPS Exceptional Children staff make their year’s commitments

Summer lighting project spruces up schools, saves taxpayer money

More attractive schools, more natural lighting to read by, and savings for Durham County taxpayers? That’s a win-win-win thanks to Durham Public Schools’s summer LED lighting project.

CMA Achieves Second Highest Academic Growth in State

Announcement of DPS Interim Superintendent

Broad, steady academic progress for DPS in 2016-17

Athletic Department Update: September 1, 2017 Games Rescheduled

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, games scheduled for September 1, 2017 will adhere to the following

Are you ready for the solar eclipse on Monday?

Recruitment Fair: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition, Community Ed and Subs

Come work for DPS!

Walking through Virtual Reality

Stories Come to Life at Three DPS Middle Schools

Schools and community band together to promote summer reading

Read together as a family and help keep the joy and wonder of reading alive until the new school year begins!

An Update from the Office of Equity Affairs

DPS Instructional Assistants of the Year

R.N. Harris Elementary’s Kirtina Jones is DPS’s Teacher of the Year

Volunteers Needed to Proctor Exams

The end-of-year testing season presents our schools with a huge challenge: the need to find volunteers to help proctor exams.

DPS Names 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalists

2017 DPS Media Coordinator of the Year from Lakewood Montessori

Scholars-At-Work Program Sends Students to Work for Spring Break

DPS Wins Three NCHSAA Awards

DPS Names 2018 Teacher of the Year Semifinalists

DPS Names 2017 School Counselor and Social Worker of the Year

Durham Public Schools earns accreditation recommendation

Task force to present plan for universal pre-kindergarten in Durham

DPS to Host Northern Durham Schools Showcase

Saturday, May 13 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Lucas Middle School

School board takes up question of finding DPS’s next superintendent

“The most important thing a board does is choose a superintendent,” said chair Mike Lee as members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education began discussing how to accomplish that task at a specially called meeting Wednesday, April 19.

Early College Awareness, Saturday, April 22nd

Award Winning Doctor Visits CMA

DPS Middle Schools Go to Work

Superintendent Bert L'Homme to Retire

DPS CAREER-READINESS FAIR PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREERS

Y.E. Smith AIG Students Participate in Cultural Exchange

Kindergarten Registration Week!

Hillside AP Named DPS Assistant Principal of the Year

R.N. Harris Elementary Wins National Urban Schools Award

The National Center for Urban School Transformation has named R.N. Harris Integrated Arts/Core Knowledge Magnet School one of 27 winners of the 2017 America’s Best Urban Schools Award.

DPS Holds First Modern Woodmen Speech Contest

DPS Teacher Named Southern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Rogers-Herr Middle Named School to Watch

Statement from Board Chair about International Women's Day

Three DPS Magnet Schools Take National Honors

2017 Math Fair Winners

2017 Middle School Battle of the Books Winners

CMA Hosts Black History Month Speaker

Lowe's Grove Principal Named 2017 NCMLE Administrator to Watch

National School Counseling Week: February 6-10, 2017

Mark your calendars: An Evening of Entertainment Friday, March 3

Jordan High School to launch Distinguished Speaker Series

Northern High Hosts Orchestra Festival

DPS Response to Concerns about Immigration Enforcement

DPS Advanced Academics and Secondary Mathematics Department MathCounts Competition

Feb. 2 School board work session at Eno Valley

Creekside Elementary holds "Science Week at the Creek"

Durham Public Schools begins redistricting study

As a response to changing population trends in Durham County, Durham Public Schools is beginning a study that may lead to some changed school assignments in the 2018-19 school year.

Food & Menu Changes

Due to schools being closed and no food deliveries being made, School Nutrition Services will need to make changes to the menus until Thursday, January 19, 2017.

Dec. 15 Board Meeting Canceled

DSA Students Perform at DPAC with The Piano Guys

Eight Durham School of the Arts Orchestra violin students were selected to perform with The Piano Guys at their sold out DPAC event on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Published Durham writers teach the next generation at Githens Middle

“You have to promise me that you won’t tell your friends these secrets,” Durham crime novelist Katy Munger told the classroom.

Hillside High Dance Ensemble Wins State Title

Hillside High School's Dance Ensemble was crowned state champions at the state finals of Art Showcase and the NC Dance Ensemble Competition.

Holt Performs "The Collision: Technology Meets Arts"

DPS Hiring Teachers, School Psychologist

All of our students deserve an outstanding education – one that helps them discover their interests, hone their talents, follow their dreams and reach their full potential. We always need outstanding teachers and staff to make this happen.

Early College High Receives $10,000 Grant

J.D. Clement Early College High School received a grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.

CMA HOSA Students Compete at State Conference

Southern Students Grow Agribusiness

DPS chooses new senior leader to champion equity and opportunity for all students

A Message to DPS Families

Durham Public Schools is a welcoming, safe and supportive school system for ALL of our families...

Gloria Woods-Weeks Named Durham Public Schools 2017 Principal of the Year

George Faison, Broadway’s First African American to win a Tony Award for Best Choreography, to appear at Hillside’s Opening Night Gala of THE WIZ

City of Medicine Academy Students “Put on the Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness

“Several members of our faculty and student body have been touched by cancer. Our students are phenomenal. They learn about this in their science classes—the mechanisms of cancer—but also in their health sciences classes about patient care, treatment, and compassion.”

DSA Students Walk into the World of Virtual Reality

Meet the National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists from Durham Public Schools

Solar Panel at Jordan Brightens Minds

Lowe's Grove Students Take Initiative

Umstead named to DPS Board of Education

On their first straw-poll ballot, members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education appointed Bettina Umstead to a seat representing District 2.

Ukraine Administrators Visit Northern High

Neal Students Place in Top 3 at International Competition

Applicants for Board District 2 Vacancy Announced

Thirteen people applied to serve on the Durham Public Schools Board of Education in the vacant District 2 seat.

We need your input!

The Durham Public School system is engaged in an ongoing continuous improvement process called district accreditation. Every five years, the district participates in an external review in order to achieve accreditation and input from parents is an integral part of this process.

Rogers-Herr Students Support Others

BASF, Cisco Step Up to Serve at Neal Middle

Four Schools Recognized as Healthiest in America

2015-16 academic results: Progress, but "We have to do more"

Two Durham Public Schools specialty high schools targeting minority achievement, J.D. Clement Early College High School and City of Medicine Academy, were able to boast both a 100 percent on-time graduation rate and an “A+” School Performance Grade in academic results released Sept. 1 for the 2015-16 school year.

Early College High Students Rack Up 200+ Volunteer Hours

Board extends Superintendent L’Homme’s contract

New health assessment requirements for children new to public schools

Hillside SGA Takes the Lead

Lowes Grove Awarded US2020 School of the Year for STEM Programs

Graduation dates set for 2016-17

DPS receives financial reporting awards

Durham Public Schools was one of only 12 North Carolina school districts, and the largest in the state, to receive all three awards presented at the State Board of Education’s Finance and Business Services Summer Conference this year.

DPS Educator Participates In Exclusive Discovery Education Professional Development Event

Fresh on the plate: More DPS schools selected for USDA fruit and veggie program

Holt Teacher Named Global Educator of the Year

New Board Leadership Takes Office

Most Outstanding Beginning Teachers of the Year

Four Named Counselors of the Year

From Hillside, Southwest, Githens and Jordan, they exemplify the leadership, compassion and professionalism of our counselors working throughout the district.

Justine Daniel of Githens Middle Wins 2017 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Justine Daniel, language arts teacher at Githens Middle School, for winning the DPS 2017 Teacher of the Year!

National Merit Awards Presented to Four DPS Magnet Schools

Four of our Durham Public Schools magnet schools won national merit awards from Magnet Schools of America. The organization selects magnet schools from around the country to be recognized as Schools of Distinction and Schools of Excellence.

Three DPS Students to Compete in State National Geographic Bee

Three Durham Public Schools students, including a fifth grader, will compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Friday, April 1, in Charlotte.

JD Clement Early College Teacher Named National Educator of the Year by DePauw University

Science teacher Mr. Holsopple in the recipient of the award presented by the University's Honor Scholar Program.

More Gates Millennium Scholars from Hillside

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Negro College Fund have announced that that Anthony Teachey and Tamontae Stanton-Jones, two Hillside High School seniors, have been named Gates Millennium Scholars in the final year of the program.

Four DPS Magnets Receive National Merit Awards

CMA Psych Teacher Wins National Award for Excellence

Steve Jones stands out because of his deep knowledge, humble personality and cast social media presence, the APA says.

Holocaust Survivor Visits Rogers-Herr

DPS Teachers Earn Elite Kenan Fellowships

Five Durham Public Schools teachers will spend the summer interning with experts in STEM fields...

DSA, CMA Ranked on National "Best of" List

Durham Public Schools once again earned national attention after two of our high schools were ranked as the Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

2017 DPS Teacher of the Year Finalists

Lakewood Elementary PTA Mobilizes Community to Win $1,000

Friends of Lakewood Elementary PTA, the first­year PTA for Lakewood Elementary School, is the winner of the “Box Tops for Education Farm Fresh Sweepstakes” sponsored by General Mills Sales, Inc.

School, churches work together to attack achievement gaps

Bethesda Elementary hosts a Celebration of African American Literature

In honor of Black History Month and Read Across America, members of Bethesda Elementary Student Leadership group held a special read-in event “A Celebration of African American Literature” on March 2nd.

Alton Brown Demystifies Popcorn for Students at Fayetteville Street

As more than 300 Fayetteville Street Elementary pre-K through fifth grade students filed into the auditorium, and saw Alton Brown on the stage, one pre-k student was overheard telling her friend, “Oh I know who that is! I bet he makes good cookies!”

DPS Redesigns New Website with Parents in Mind

Durham Public Schools today launched a new version of its website, www.dpsnc.net, featuring a data-driven redesign with parents and community members in mind.

Budget Documents Posted

Access the budget documents presented by Superintendent L'Homme at the April 14 meeting

Jordan Rocketry Team Presenting at White House Science Fair

Five Jordan High School students and their physics teacher Dr. Jeffrey LaCosse left at 4:30 this morning headed north to Washington, DC, for a once-in-a-lifetime honor.

DSA Students Qualify for National Thespian Conference

Durham School of the Arts students competed in the North Carolina International Thespian Conference State Conference in Greensboro.

Durham County School Board Member, Natalie Beyer, is a Recipient of the 2016 NCAE President’s Award

Magnet Lottery Results Available

The results of the magnet school and CTE pathways application lottery are now available! Click here to get the link.

DPS schools make their mark in the Science Olympiad

Pearsontown wins Elementary Battle of the Books

Congratulations to Pearsontown Magnet Elementary for winning first place in this year’s Battle of the Books held at the Durham Public Schools Staff Development Center.

Jordan Gymnast Places First in State; Team Places Third

Jordan High School’s Drew Grantham won the North Carolina small high school team individual all-around gymnastics title in January and helped lead the Jordan team to third in the state.

Four DPS Middle Schools Named "Schools to Watch"

Carrington, Githens, Lakewood Montessori and Rogers-Herr Middle Schools have each been named a 2016 National School to Watch by The Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. Each of these schools has been recognized for providing a superior learning environment for every student.