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Operating as usual

01/23/2025

Durham Public Schools will have a two-hour delay on Friday, January 24 for students and staff to allow for safer traveling conditions to school and work in the morning. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates, as necessary.

Las Escuelas Públicas de Durham tendrán una demora de dos horas el viernes, 24 de enero para que los estudiantes y personal puedan viajar en condiciones más seguras en la carretera para ir a la escuela y al trabajo en la mañana. Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y proporcionaremos actualizaciones como sea necesario.

01/22/2025

Durham Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23 for students and staff due to unsafe travel conditions caused by inclement weather. All district activities and events are canceled. Thursday will be an optional remote workday.

Las Escuelas Públicas de Durham estarán cerradas para los estudiantes y el personal mañana, jueves 23 de enero debido a las condiciones inseguras en las carreteras causadas por las inclemencias del tiempo. Todas las actividades y eventos del distrito están cancelados. El jueves será un día de trabajo remoto opcional para el personal.

Photos from Durham Public Schools's post 01/22/2025

🎓 Ready to rise to the top?

Join our AP/Advanced Placement Virtual Family Info Session on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:30-7:30 PM to learn how AP classes can:
✅ Strengthen your transcript
✅ Boost college readiness
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Hear from students, teachers & admins!
📲 Register now: https://bit.ly/InfoDPSAP

🎓 ¿Listo para llegar a la cima?

Únase a nuestra Sesión Informativa Virtual sobre Cursos AP/Colocación Avanzada el martes, 28 de enero, de 6:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. para aprender cómo los cursos AP pueden:
✅ Fortalecer su expediente académico
✅ Prepararlo para la universidad
✅ Ahorrar dinero en créditos universitarios

¡Escuche a estudiantes, maestros y administradores!
📲 Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/InfoDPSAP

01/22/2025

Due to increased accumulation and the potential for hazardous road conditions tomorrow, Durham Public Schools will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22. Wednesday will be an optional remote workday for staff. All DPS facilities will be closed, and all district activities are canceled.

We previously announced a two-hour delay, but as the weather worsened this evening, it is clear that travel conditions will not be safe for our community. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety. Stay safe and warm, and check our website and social media for further updates.

Debido al aumento de la acumulación y las condiciones potencialmente peligrosas de la carretera mañana, las Escuelas Públicas de Durham estarán cerradas para los estudiantes y el personal mañana, miércoles 22 de enero. El miércoles será un día de trabajo remoto opcional para el personal.

Anteriormente anunciamos un retraso de dos horas, pero debido a que las condiciones climáticas han empeorado, está claro que las condiciones para viajar no serán seguras para nuestra comunidad. Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad. Manténgase seguro y abrigado, y consulte nuestro sitio web y redes sociales para obtener más actualizaciones.

01/21/2025

Due to anticipated winter weather this evening and to give our teams the opportunity to assess road conditions and facilities in the morning, Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22 for all students and staff. Employees who are designated as essential personnel during inclement weather should report to work as directed by their supervisor.

Buses will run two hours later than normal.
Schools will begin two hours later than their regular start times.
Before-school programs will also operate on a two-hour delay.

This plan could change should weather conditions worsen. We will be sure to update families and staff as soon as possible. Please stay safe!

Debido al clima invernal previsto para esta noche y para darles a nuestros equipos la oportunidad de evaluar las condiciones de las carreteras y las instalaciones por la mañana, las Escuelas Públicas de Durham operarán con un retraso de dos horas mañana, miércoles 22 de enero para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Los empleados que estén designados como personal esencial durante las inclemencias del tiempo deben presentarse a trabajar según las indicaciones de su supervisor.

Los autobuses escolares operarán dos horas más tarde que el horario normal.
Las escuelas empezarán dos horas más tarde que su horario regular de inicio.
Los programas antes de escuela también operarán con una demora de dos horas.
Este plan podría cambiar si las condiciones del clima empeoran.

Nos aseguraremos de informar a las familias y al personal lo antes posible. Por favor manténganse seguros.

01/21/2025

🚨 **Update:** DPS Winter Graduation has been postponed due to weather conditions.

📅 New Date: Wednesday, January 29th
⏰ Time: 7 PM
🏫 Northern High School

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating our graduates next week! 🎓❄️

01/21/2025

Due to the arrival of winter weather this afternoon, DPS afterschool programs at year-round schools will close at 4 p.m. today. Additionally, all afternoon and evening activities including athletics events and practices, winter graduation practice, and arts programs have been canceled. The Career Fair will be rescheduled. We are actively monitoring the approaching winter storm and will provide updates as soon as possible regarding school operations tomorrow.

01/21/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Sarah Walls! 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate Sarah Walls, a dedicated ELA and Social Studies teacher at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, for her selection as a North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) “Learning Happens Here Teacher Ambassador”!

Sarah is among an inaugural cohort of 18 outstanding K-12 educators from across the state who will collaborate with DNCR to promote experiential and place-based learning. This program connects classrooms with North Carolina’s rich cultural, historical, and natural treasures.

Reflecting on this exciting opportunity, Sarah shared, “North Carolina has incredible historic sites, museums, and parks that have long benefited my teaching. I’m thrilled to deepen my knowledge of our state through this program.”

As a Teacher Ambassador, Sarah will explore DNCR sites, develop innovative resources for educators, and inspire students to build a deeper connection with our state’s unique history, culture, and environment.

Join us in congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved honor and for representing Durham Public Schools with excellence! 👏

Learn more about the Learning Happens Here Teacher Ambassadors Program at dncr.nc.gov.

01/20/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! Join us for a Career Fair on January 21st!

📅 When: January 21, 2025
📍 Where: Minnie Forte Brown Staff Development Center
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

We're seeking Bus Drivers, Community Ed Staff, Instructional Assistants, and Maintenance Technicians.

Come explore your next career opportunity! 💼

01/20/2025

"Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🕊️ His vision for equality, justice, and unity continues to inspire us. Together, let’s work toward a brighter future for all. 💙 "

01/17/2025

📢 Important Transportation Update for DPS Families
🚍 Daily bus service resumes and Family Responsibility Zones for 21 elementary schools will be activated on Tuesday, January 21.

📲 Check Your Bus Info!
Updated bus routes, numbers, and times will be live in the Edulog Parent Portal App on Saturday, January 18. Log in to confirm any changes before Tuesday.
👉 Need the app? Click here to get started: https://www.edulog.com/parent-help/

Redes Sociales
📢 Actualización importante sobre el transporte para las familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Durham.
🚍 El servicio diario de autobús se reanuda y las Zonas de Responsabilidad Familiar para 21 escuelas primarias se activarán el martes 21 de enero.

📲 ¡Por favor revise la información de su autobús!
Las rutas de autobús actualizadas, números de bus y los horarios estarán disponibles en la aplicación del portal de padres de Edulog a partir del sábado, 18 de enero de 2025. Inicie su sesión para confirmar cualquier cambio antes del martes.
¿Necesita la aplicación? Haga clic aquí para iniciar: https://www.edulog.com/parent-help/

01/17/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Burton IB Elementary for being named a Top Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America! 🌟👏 Only 24 schools in the NATION are awarded this prestigious honor!

5 more DPS magnet schools earned top honors:
🏆 Schools of Excellence:
Durham School of the Arts
Durham School of Technology
George Watts Montessori

🌟 Schools of Distinction:
City of Medicine Academy
Lakewood Montessori Middle

These awards celebrate innovative curricula, academic excellence, diversity, and strong community partnerships. 🙌

Photos from Durham Public Schools's post 01/17/2025

📢 Durham families! Join the Durham PreK Family Info Session on Feb 1, 2025, 10-11:30 AM (Virtual, Bilingual: English & Spanish). 🌟 Learn about PreK, the application process, and what happens next. Don’t miss out—register here: https://bit.ly/4jhEovZ

📢 ¡Familias de Durham! Únanse a la Sesión Informativa para Familias de Durham PreK el 1 de febrero de 2025, de 10 a 11:30 AM (Virtual, Bilingüe: Inglés y Español). 🌟 Aprendan sobre PreK, el proceso de solicitud y qué esperar después. ¡No se lo pierdan! Regístrense aquí: https://bit.ly/4jhEovZ

01/17/2025

DON'T FORGET! 🎉 The DPS Application Lottery is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Explore your options, from Montessori & Dual Language Immersion to IB, year-round schools, specialty high schools, Ignite! Online Academy, & CTE Pathways.

📅 Application closes Jan. 31st @ 5 PM.
APPLY NOW: DPSNC.net

Photos from Durham Public Schools's post 01/17/2025

It's a party, it's a party, it's a CARPOOL PARTYYYY! 🎶🎤 Bryan Lord of MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM brought his Carpool Casanova magic to E.K. Powe Elementary, entertaining kids, parents & teachers with sing-alongs, dance moves & pure fun. 🚗💃 Making Fridays unforgettable since 2021! 💖
MIX Mornings Kyle, Bryan and Sarah

01/15/2025

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a man who dreamed of justice, equality, and peace for all. 🕊️

Let his words inspire us to keep pushing forward:
"The time is always right to do what is right." ✊🏾

Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

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Videos (show all)

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