Central Park School for Children

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Central Park School for Children

A child-centered, project based K-8 charter school in downtown Durham, North Carolina.

09/10/2026

It’s a weekend of fun and friendship! We’re excited to welcome our community to the Friday All-School Potluck, a dance event Sunday, and Grandfriends Muffin Morning on Monday. RSVP at the link in your News & Announcements for more details.

09/08/2026

⛰️We have mountain climbers! Our 4th grade traveled to Pilot Mountain last Friday, starting the day by reading a Cherokee story called “Yonder Mountain.” Then everyone hiked the Pilot K**b trail, did some observational drawings, and participated in ranger programs. Students participated in a rock identification scavenger hunt, played a rock cycle game, and participated in an erosion lab. Students will use their observational drawings to paint landscapes and write narratives about the trip.

09/02/2026

Learning takes place everywhere, not just within the walls of a classroom! As a downtown school, we take advantage of the many opportunities for outdoor learning and walking field trips. Here our kindergarteners sketch our school, 3rd graders visit the library, and 7th graders visit the Geer Street Learning Garden.

08/28/2026

Megan’s 4th Grade class last year, “The Wonderful Wolves” raised over $2000 for red wolf conservation in North Carolina from their hand painted holiday card and calendar sales. This money was used to adopt a red wolf from the NC Zoo and the Museum of Life and Science, and donations were made to the Red Wolf Coalition and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. They really made a difference in the preservation of this important animal. Megan can’t wait to see what this year’s class will accomplish!

08/25/2026

🎨🖌️🎭🎶What is Arts Integration at CPSC? A thoroughly integrated Arts curriculum is fundamental to CPSC’s mission and philosophy. The Arts are critical for developing each child’s personal and intellectual potential — a vital element, relevant to all our work, and essential to hands-on learning. The Arts encourage the entire community to play and explore. Through the Arts - whether in studio art, theater, music, or other pathways - students examine and celebrate their own uniqueness and their own lives. They develop self-confidence, acceptance, and a creative approach to life.

08/21/2026

“We are not the passengers, we are the crew!” This artwork the 5th graders collectively created speaks volumes to our philosophy. We are a child-centered community of learners working together. There is nothing we can’t do together, CPSC!

08/19/2026

We kicked off this week with a visit from Mayor Leo Williams! The 8th grade teachers led this event as we work to organize a Student Government Association this year with 7th and 8th grade students gathered in the Teaching & Learning Center while other grade levels participated via livestream. He talked about his journey to becoming Mayor, and how important it is that they make a difference. The students were impressed and inspired by our local leader.

08/14/2026

✏️Our first week of the 2026-27 school year is in the books! We couldn’t be more excited for another year of growing and learning at our K-8 City Block Campus. If you’re looking for a project-based, community-centered school for your child, come find out more at the link in our bio. www.cpsfc.org

04/27/2026

📲🍓🎨Swipe to see just a taste of the awesome artwork that might be at Saturday’s Strawberry Festival! We’re proud to feature local artisans and hope you’ll love them as much as we do.

04/20/2026

How do you get to the Strawberry festival? Scroll to see the parking map! 📍The Festival is at Old North Durham Park, behind Central Park School for Children. Several lots will be closed for the festival and while some street parking will be available, please park with care and respect for our neighbors. We recommend our FREE Park & Ride shuttle (see second slide), walking, using public transit, biking, or ride sharing to the festival whenever possible. Limited handicapped parking is available in front of the school.
❗️FREE PARK & RIDE: Morgan Rigsbee Parking Deck
(105 West Morgan Street) - only .3 miles from the festival! Our shuttles will pick up every 15 minutes and take you to the park! Miss the bus? It’s just a 6 minute walk from the free deck.
❓Still have parking questions? DM us or comment below.

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Address

724 Foster Street
Durham, NC
27701

Telephone

+19196821200

Website

https://cpsfc.org/

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