![[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by DPS Shortfall](/content/images/size/w960/2025/01/IMG_0894.jpg)
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Snowed Under by DPS Shortfall
The kids want to sled. We'll see what happens. How are you spending this snow day? Send pictures to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com!
Wes Platt
![[Updated 1/22/25] Durham Schools Facing $7M Budget Shortfall](/content/images/size/w960/2025/01/dpsbudget122--1-.png)
[Updated 1/22/25] Durham Schools Facing $7M Budget Shortfall
As the 2024-2025 school year started, the district began withholding 15% of every school and departmental budget to address shortfalls, yielding about $26.4 million.
![[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday](/content/images/size/w960/2025/01/dpsclosed122.png)
[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday
Originally, the district had announced a two-hour delay, but DPS officials determined that worsening conditions meant travel would be too dangerous for students, staff, and families.
North Carolina Among States Challenging Birthright Citizenship Order
The controversial order, signed hours after his inauguration, declares that children born in the United States to certain noncitizen parents will no longer automatically receive U.S. citizenship.
![[SoDu Alert] Weather Concerns Cause Early Durham Afterschool Program Closures](/content/images/size/w960/2025/01/colddps.png)
[SoDu Alert] Weather Concerns Cause Early Durham Afterschool Program Closures
The district is continuing to monitor weather forecasts as administrators consider how it could affect tomorrow's school operations.