January DPS Alumni of the Month: Audrey Hawkins

Audrey, a Southern High graduate and former Homecoming Queen, played alto saxophone in the Symphonic Soul of the South Marching Band and was part of the City of Medicine Academy. Now a Senior Operations Specialist at Merck, she leads LEAD, an Employee Business Resource Group promoting leadership and innovation. Click to learn more!

Lakewood Montessori’s Sarah Walls Selected as DNCR Teacher Ambassador

Sarah Walls, an ELA and Social Studies teacher, joins the inaugural cohort of North Carolina’s “Learning Happens Here Teacher Ambassadors,” connecting classrooms with the state’s rich cultural and natural resources.

DPS Names New School and Central Office Leaders

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has approved recommendations for school and central services leadership positions.  

December DPS Alumni of the Month: Sonie Guseh Osagie

Sonie moved to Durham in the fourth grade and attended Parkwood Elementary School, Lowe’s Grove Middle School, and Jordan High School. She is now the Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Focus Features, part of NBCUniversal. Click to read more!

Durham Public Schools Welcomes New Principal and Leader of Building Services

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education names Brandon Hodges as Principal of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability. Micheál P. Lynch joins DPS as Senior Executive Director for Building Services.

November DPS Alumni of the Month: Pilar Hurtado

DPSF’s November DPS Alumni of the Month is Pilar Hurtado Gutierrez! Pilar attended J.D. Clement Early College High School and is currently a sophomore at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, where she is majoring in Business Administration and Accounting with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Click here to read more!

October DPS Alumni of the Month: Rachel Griffin

After completing her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2013, Rachel earned her Masters in School Counseling from Liberty University in December 2022. She now serves as an elementary school counselor for DPS, giving back to the district that played a significant role in shaping her. Click to read more!

DPS Appoints New CFO and School Principal

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education appoints new district and school leadership. Jeremy Teetor named Chief Finance Officer and Joshua Brown will lead the Durham Early College of Health Sciences.

DPS Board of Education Appoints New Leaders to Key Central Services Roles

The DPS Board of Education has approved leaders to key Central Services positions. Dr. Tanya Giovanni has been named Deputy Superintendent for Administrative, Legal, and Compliance Services. Dr. Larry Webb joins DPS as Chief Operating Officer. Paul Mijumbi transitions to Interim Executive Director for Information Technology.

September DPS Alumni of the Month: Celia Furlow

After graduating from Middle College High School (MCHS) in 2019, Celia attended UNC-Chapel Hill where she studied Public Policy and Sociology. Celia is now in her final year in NC State’s Masters of Elementary Education Program. Click to read more!

DPS Teacher Wins 2024 NCACTE Student Teacher of the Year Award

On September 19, Jessica On was awarded the 2024 NCACTE Student Teacher of the Year Award. The teacher at Lyons Farm Elementary School was recognized for her outstanding representation of her profession during her time as a student teacher.

DPS Selects New Principal and Magnet Program Director

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approves Deborah Brown as principal at Merrick-Moore Elementary. Dr. Kengie Bass joins DPS as director of magnet & choice programs.

Southern Spartans Named 'Story of the Year'

The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability boys' varsity soccer team were recognized for their standout season, which took them to the state championships.

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education taps new school and district leaders

DPS Integrated and Academic Behavior Support Director Appointed

With extensive experience in student support systems and a strong background as a Regional Consultant for NC DPI, Amy Miller is ready to enhance DPS's commitment to excellence and equity for all students.

Board of Education to hold Special Meeting, Public Hearing on Aug. 1

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting and public hearing on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. regarding the construction of Durham School of the Arts.

Teaching Global Citizens

Dual-langugae immersion programs teach students more than two languages.

New Early College Named

The DPS Board of Education has approved Durham Early College of Health Sciences as the name for the district’s new specialty school.

DPS Board of Education Announces New Leadership

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education names new leaders for the 2024-25 school year.

Popular year-round schools program expands for 2024-25 school year

Read how one parent found that the year-round calendar helped her daughter develop academically, socially and emotionally while also being much more convenient for her family’s schedule.