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09/10/2026

| DPS Board of Education Monthly Work Session | 9/10/26

Get ready to experience the sound of the Bull City!The inaugural Bull City Band Expo will bring together marching bands ...
09/10/2026

Get ready to experience the sound of the Bull City!

The inaugural Bull City Band Expo will bring together marching bands from Jordan, Northern, Hillside, Riverside, and Southern high schools for an unforgettable afternoon of music, community, and Durham pride! Our local middle school bands will also join the celebration for the National Anthem and pep tunes!

This event is more than a showcase—it’s an opportunity to celebrate our talented student musicians and support our band programs as they pursue another exciting marching season.
Join us on September 19 for great performances, concessions, raffles, and community spirit. Purchase tickets, enter the raffle, and learn more at bit.ly/bullcityexpo-2026 .

Special thanks to Nothing Bundt Cakes of South Durham and artist L. Jamal Walton for sponsoring this event!

Congratulations to DPS Director of Advanced Academics Laura Parrott on her appointment to a second three-year term on th...
09/10/2026

Congratulations to DPS Director of Advanced Academics Laura Parrott on her appointment to a second three-year term on the North Carolina Governor’s School Board of Governors!

The Governor’s School is the nation’s oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, granting opportunities to explore academic disciplines and the arts in a learning environment free of tests and grades.

Director Parrott’s reappointment reflects her longstanding leadership, expertise, and commitment to expanding access to advanced learning opportunities in Durham Public Schools and across North Carolina.

We are proud to see her continue representing DPS and helping shape meaningful experiences for our state’s gifted learners. Congratulations!

We’re proud to celebrate Jessica On, fifth-grade teacher at Lyons Farm Elementary and the reigning DPS Beginning Teacher...
09/10/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Jessica On, fifth-grade teacher at Lyons Farm Elementary and the reigning DPS Beginning Teacher of the Year, for being featured by Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences!

The article highlights Ms. On’s journey into education, the community that helped shape her and her commitment to creating a classroom where every student feels supported and empowered.
Congratulations, Ms. On! Read her full story in Duke’s article: https://trinity.duke.edu/news/education-program-alumni-feature

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education Work Session will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM at the Fulle...
09/09/2026

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education Work Session will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM at the Fuller Administration Building, 511 Cleveland Street, Durham.

Public comments will be accepted in person. The meeting will also be viewable on the DPS YouTube channel. For more details, visit https://www.dpsnc.net/page/board-of-education

09/08/2026

Northern High School Culinary students are putting their skills to work beyond the classroom through a growing partnership with FCR Head Start & Early Head Start.

From catering FCR’s Male Engagement Red Carpet event to hosting a cooking night for families, students are gaining real-world experience while giving back to the Durham community. Along the way, they’re also showing how cooking can bring families together and why learning these skills at a young age matters.

Take a look at what this partnership has made possible, and what Northern Culinary and FCR hope to continue building together.

Yesterday, we shared an in-depth look at the latest school performance data, and today, we’re putting some of those numb...
09/03/2026

Yesterday, we shared an in-depth look at the latest school performance data, and today, we’re putting some of those numbers in the spotlight!

There is so much to celebrate across Durham Public Schools! These results represent the hard work of our scholars, the dedication of our teachers, principals, and staff, and the continued support of our families and community partners. Every gain, milestone, and achievement reflects the collective effort happening in our schools each day.

As you swipe through these DPS pride points, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the people behind the progress and all that our scholars and schools have accomplished.

Want to dig deeper into the data and learn more about this year’s results? Visit DPSNC.net for the full story.

Join Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis for the 2026 State of the District Address as we celebrat...
09/03/2026

Join Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis for the 2026 State of the District Address as we celebrate our progress, showcase the DPS Difference, and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities shaping the future of Durham Public Schools.

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
📍 Northern High School, 4622 N. Roxboro St.
🕠 Registration: 5:30 p.m.
🎤 Program: 6:00 p.m.

Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Interpretation services will be provided. Please complete the form to confirm your attendance.

This event is in partnership with the DPS Foundation.

Acompañe al superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas de Durham, el Dr. Anthony S. Lewis, en el Discurso sobre el Estado del Distrito 2026, donde celebraremos nuestros avances, destacaremos la Diferencia DPS y pondremos la vista en las prioridades y oportunidades que están dando forma al futuro de las Escuelas Públicas de Durham.

📅Martes, 22 de septiembre de 2026
📍 Escuela preparatoria Northern, 4622 N. Roxboro St.
🕠Inscripción: 5:30 p.m.
🎤Programa: 6:00 p.m.

Regístrate ahora: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD

Este evento es gratuito y está abierto al público. Se solicita inscripción previa. Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación. Por favor, complete este formulario para confirmar su asistencia.

Este evento se realiza en colaboración con la Fundación de DPS.

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.Take time to check in with the people around you. Ask how they are doi...
09/02/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Take time to check in with the people around you. Ask how they are doing and make space to truly listen. A simple conversation can make a real difference. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 anytime. Free and confidential help is available 24/7.

You matter. You are not alone. Help is available.

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