District Updates

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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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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Riverside High School Volleyball practice, games cancelled following positive COVID-19 case

Practices and games for the Riverside High junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams have been canceled through Monday, Nov. 23 after a student-athlete on one of the teams tested positive for COVID-19.

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UPDATE | Driver Education

Registration for DPS Driver Education begins November 16. Driver Education Virtual Course begins November 30, 2020.

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Durham Public Schools COVID-19 Return To School Plan

Durham Public Schools has developed a Plan B recommendation that will be presented to the Board of Education on November 19 proposing safety and health measures to be taken when students and staff return to in-person learning.

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2020-21 DPS Assistant Principal of the Year

Congratulations to our #WeAreDPS 2020-21 Assistant Principal of the Year Jennifer Aguilar from Creekside Elementary. Take a look at Mrs. Aguilar's acceptance speech.

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State-mandated testing information

As Durham Public Schools continues with virtual learning and instruction for students, parents and guardians should be aware of the requirements for students to complete state-mandated End-of-Course and Career/Technical Education Post Assessment testing.

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DPS Names 2020-21 Principal of the Year Finalists

We are excited to announce the finalists for the 2020-21 Principal of the Year.

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Tour Our Virtual Magnet and CTE Pathways Fair

It is not too late to explore our first virtual Magnet and CTE Pathways Fair. Click the link below to see what DPS has to offer.

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LanSchool Air and DPS

DPS uses software like LanSchool to help our teachers stay engaged with their students. Find out more here about how we use it and our commitments to student privacy.

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Spark Reopening Task Force | Health and Safety Standards and Procedures

Working with the Spark Reopening Task Force of administrators, teachers, and health professionals in the spring and summer, and continuing into the current school year, DPS leaders have developed procedures and standards for protecting students and staff.

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FAQs | Your questions and our answers about Ignite Online Academy and making plans for returning to classrooms

We have been working hard to have plans in place to protect our students and staff for in-person instruction in Durham Public Schools when the time comes. We will be presenting an overview of those safety procedures and standards at our school board’s work session on Thursday, Oct. 8. at 5 p.m.

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#DPSVideo | Message from the Superintendent | October 22, 2020

Check out the latest from our superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga.

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2020-21 DPS athletics to resume in October with “soft opening” for two sports

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted 5-2 to approve the “soft opening” of two sports—cross-country and volleyball—during Thursday night’s meeting.

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It's Report Card Time!

Starting October 23, parents will be able to access student report cards via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Click the link below for more details.

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2020 DPS Magnet and CTE Pathways Fair (Virtual)

For the first time ever, the DPS Magnet and CTE Pathways Fair is being held virtually. The event will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 1 pm. Click the link below for more details and to register.

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DPS Learning Center at Southwest Elementary closure extended to Oct. 9

The DPS Learning Center at Southwest Elementary School will reopen on Thursday, Oct. 1. The feeding program at Southwest Elementary will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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