cafeteria menus
Durham Public Schools: Menus for Feb. 10-14, 2025
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Schools release early on Feb. 14.
Wes Platt
Neighborhood news guy for Southpoint Access!
South Durham Business
New Bank Coming to Ellis Crossing
The building is expected to be 2,805 square feet, according to Durham Planning Department records.
Southpoint Access
SoDu Week in Review - Feb. 8, 2025
Moriah Ridge falls short with the Durham City Council, while Durham Public Schools may reduce its shortfall with grant money once earmarked for affordable teacher housing. And what are state GOP lawmakers working on that should matter to neighbors in South Durham?
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Nerdspresso
[VIDEO] Nerdspresso Phase II Episode 4: Dissection 31
In the fourth episode, we lament the badness and squandered potential of Section 31, the new Star Trek movie.
state government
State GOP Proposals Could Affect Schools, Gun Safety, Government Authority
These bills, introduced by Republican senators, address issues such as concealed carry laws, student participation in public school activities, and restrictions on legal challenges to presidential executive orders.
Family Budget
SoDu Shopping Basket - Feb. 7, 2025
Get store-by-store comparisons of prices for grocery staples available in the South Durham area. Available to SoDu Crew and other supporters of Southpoint Access with their paid newsletter subscription.
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Southpoint Access
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Deferring Affordable Dreams
What price will Durham Public Schools pay by shifting philanthropic funds to balance this year's budget? Plus, N.C. launches a PowerSchool investigation.
durham public schools
DPS Work Session: Transportation, Shortfall, and Legacy
Durham schools using the new responsibility zones – areas where school bus service is discontinued, leaving families to rely on carpool, bicycles, or walking – apparently have managed the first 10 days without any crises.
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Data Security
[SoDu Alert] N.C. Attorney General Opens PowerSchool Investigation
In December 2024, a hacker got into PowerSchool’s system, which potentially exposed Social Security numbers, names of minors, and medical and disciplinary information. Durham Public Schools indicated that it appeared more likely that some staff data may have been exposed in the breach.
Southpoint Access
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Rolling Ahead with Durham School Transportation
School transportation leaders are set to give an update to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. Plus, The Makery's coming to Boxyard RTP, there's a new episode of SoDu We Like Local News, and Jordan High School athletes celebrated signing day!
Sports
Jordan Athletes Sign for Next-Level Sports
Athletes from Jordan High School are moving on to play at colleges like Virginia Tech University and N.C. Central University.
education
New STEAM-Focused Space Coming to Boxyard RTP
The site, geared toward elementary-aged children, tweens, and teens, will allow participants to work with simple materials or 3D printers and robotics to immerse themselves in maker education.