DPS: Back to School on Time Wednesday - with Early Release

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Southpoint AccessWes Platt

Students go back to Durham Public Schools at their usual times on Wednesday, but REMEMBER: it's also an early release day, so schools will dismiss two hours earlier than normal.

"We are also monitoring the forecast for additional potential winter weather expected Wednesday evening and Thursday morning," district officials said in a statement to families. "If conditions change and impact school operations, updates will be shared as soon as possible."

For early release day, schools are set to serve pizza for lunch.

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