Durham Nativity School

Durham Nativity School We aim to help break the cycle of poverty through a quality middle school education that will help empower each child to reach their full potential.

Durham Nativity School serves middle school boys who come from financially challenged (low income) families. The students should be able to thrive in a structured, academically challenging environment focused on the development of leadership skills and community service. The school provides the boys with emotional, social, moral and intellectual support through small classes, an extended day and a year-round program. We consider our mission to be an eleven year process with our students. Our faculty and staff work to help our students become young men ready for the rigors of college preparatory high schools and, consequently colleges. Our Board of Directors has also adopted a high school tuition assistance program that will allow us to continue supporting our graduates that attend a college preparatory high school that does not offer a full scholarship. This funding will ultimately become an endowment fund that will subsidize their high school education when needed. In addition, the DNS Volunteer/Graduate Support Coordinator will continue to follow each graduate’s progress throughout his high school and college years in order to further emphasize our commitment to our students. It is our ultimate desire to have our DNS graduates return and serve this community following their college graduation. Our administration will continue to put forth our eleven year commitment to our student’s parents and would urge them to recognize that process with their ongoing parental/guardian support of volunteerism. In the non-sectarian Nativity model our students are enrolled without regard to race, color, religion or ethnicity, but all must qualify for the federal meal program. Above all, the boys and their families must be committed to our rigorous schedule. The school is not tuition driven, but completely dependent on private donation. We require active parental involvement and hire faculty and staff fully dedicated to our mission. Durham Nativity School is educating boys who will break across barriers to become tomorrow’s leaders and role models within the community.

09/17/2026

Wake up, Carolina! It is a great day to be a DNS young man!

Thank you, Greg Funderburg and CBS 17 for continuing to amplify our incredible young men.

Every morning starts with power, purpose, and brotherhood at Durham Nativity School.Standing arm-in-arm in Morning Assem...
09/17/2026

Every morning starts with power, purpose, and brotherhood at Durham Nativity School.

Standing arm-in-arm in Morning Assembly, our students and staff recite the DNS Creed together, speaking strength, leadership, and academic excellence into existence before the first bell even rings. When our young men link arms with the mentors guiding their journey, positive affirmations turn into unbreakable character.

Words become actions. Actions become character. Brotherhood builds the future.

We left it all on the pitch yesterday at Trinity. Despite a tough 2-5 loss, our squad battled until the final whistle an...
09/16/2026

We left it all on the pitch yesterday at Trinity. Despite a tough 2-5 loss, our squad battled until the final whistle and showed true heart.

The highlight of the day…Seeing our Durham Nativity brotherhood in full effect. Massive thanks to DNS alumni Fernando (DNS ’26, Trinity ’30) and Anderson (DNS ’23, Trinity ’27) for coming out to support both teams.

¡En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Durham Nativity School celebra 25 años de hermandad! Nos enorgullece honrar las voc...
09/15/2026

¡En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Durham Nativity School celebra 25 años de hermandad! Nos enorgullece honrar las voces, valores y visiones vibrantes de la comunidad hispana que continúan enriqueciendo nuestra escuela y nuestra nación.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Durham Nativity School celebrates 25 years of brotherhood! We are proud to honor the vibrant voices, values, and visions of the Hispanic community that continue to enrich our school and our nation.

THE FINAL DAYS ARE HERE!Our 25 in 25 Challenge ends September 17, and we’re racing toward our goal of raising $25,000 in...
09/15/2026

THE FINAL DAYS ARE HERE!

Our 25 in 25 Challenge ends September 17, and we’re racing toward our goal of raising $25,000 in 25 days in honor of 25 years of Durham Nativity School!

For 25 years, our community has invested in young men, their education, and their futures. Now, as we celebrate this milestone, we’re inviting YOU to help us finish strong.

Our Goal: $25,000
Deadline: September 17

And remember: every gift is matched 1:1 up to $25,000, doubling your impact! A $25 gift becomes $50. A $250 gift becomes $500.

Whether you give $25, $250, or another amount meaningful to you, every gift moves us closer to the finish line.

Help us celebrate 25 years by investing in the next 25. 💙

Full-circle community moment at Durham Academy! Aykell (DNS ’26, DA ’30) reconnected on campus with former DNS staff mem...
09/15/2026

Full-circle community moment at Durham Academy!

Aykell (DNS ’26, DA ’30) reconnected on campus with former DNS staff member & current DA faculty member Angel Whitehead. Love seeing our network support students every step of the journey!

Stronger partnerships mean greater access for Durham families! We’re teaming up with local partner schools and community...
09/15/2026

Stronger partnerships mean greater access for Durham families!

We’re teaming up with local partner schools and community organizations to host "Understanding Independent Schools: A parent's guide to exploring your options."

Join us for an informative session designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to take the next step for your child's education.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Durham Nativity School | 1004 N. Mangum St, Durham

Special shoutout to Marichal Gentry from Durham Academy for leading the way, and Steven Cannady from Students to Scholars for helping us spread the news! See you there!

Four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) our students step up to the mic to share their voices with the ...
09/14/2026

Four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) our students step up to the mic to share their voices with the school. What makes this year so special is how deeply our boys are leaning into vulnerability, choosing speech topics centered on their own personal areas of growth.

Case in point: Alex, an 8th grader who has been with us since 5th grade. This morning, he delivered an incredible speech on discipline, maturity, and what it truly means to strive to excel. Seeing his evolution over the last four years is a powerful reminder of what happens when we create a space where young men feel supported enough to reflect, grow, and lead.

We are so proud of Alex and every young man stepping up to the podium this year with such courage and self-awareness!

Click here to watch Alex’s speech -

"Strive to excel." Those are not just words on a wall at DNS; they ...

Every day our young men walk into classrooms built specifically for how boys learn best. Our phenomenal faculty makes th...
09/11/2026

Every day our young men walk into classrooms built specifically for how boys learn best. Our phenomenal faculty makes that magic happen, from hands-on projects and spirited debates to building the confidence these future leaders need to thrive.

Representation matters deeply in the lives of our young men. Having a diverse team of educators and mentors means our students see their own potential reflected back at them every single day. Seeing leaders from various backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives shows our young men that there are endless ways to lead with integrity, strength, and purpose.

Our teachers bring indispensable perspective, deep empathy, and rigorous instruction to our halls, ensuring every boy is fully seen, supported, and challenged to reach his highest potential.

To our entire faculty: thank you for bringing energy, passion, and purpose to our community!

What an incredible evening celebrating Anita Holt’s remarkable tenure at The Forest at Duke! Anita and the entire team a...
09/11/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating Anita Holt’s remarkable tenure at The Forest at Duke!

Anita and the entire team at The Forest at Duke have been true champions for our young men. Through TFAD grants and vital support for our students who matriculate to Cristo Rey, their commitment has created life-changing pathways for our scholars. This is what real partnership, collaboration, and uplifting our community looks like.

Thank you, Anita, for your visionary leadership and unwavering heart. Wishing you the absolute best in your next chapter!

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1004 N Mangum Street
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 6pm
Thursday 7:45am - 6pm
Friday 7:45am - 6pm

Telephone

+19196803790

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