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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Oct. 13–17, 2025

Students across Durham Public Schools - from Parkwood to Jordan — can look forward to another week of hot, balanced, and free meals. From nachos and pasta to classic pizza Fridays, here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus this week.

Wes Platt

10 Oct 2025 — 3 min read

From nachos to pizza Fridays, see what’s cooking in Durham Public Schools cafeterias this week - free, nutritious meals for every student.

Year-round and traditional schools are both in session!

From nachos to pizza Fridays, Durham Public Schools cafeterias are serving up hot, balanced meals and a few student favorites to keep energy high this fall. All student breakfasts and lunches are free again this year across the district.

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Each morning, students can enjoy a main entrée plus their choice of low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.

Day	Entrée	Sides
Monday, Oct. 13	French Toast Sticks (V)	Chilled Peaches
Tuesday, Oct. 14	Yogurt Cup w/Granola (V) Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V)	Applesauce
Wednesday, Oct. 15	Breakfast Pizza	Fruit Cup
Thursday, Oct. 16	Cinnamon Roll (V) Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V)	Mandarin Oranges
Friday, Oct. 17	Chicken Sausage Biscuit	Hash Brown Rounds

🧒 Elementary School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides
Monday, Oct. 13	Hot Dog on Bun Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara	Cole Slaw, BBQ Baked Beans, Spiced Apples
Tuesday, Oct. 14	Chicken Filet Sandwich Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 15	Meatball Sub Hummus + Flatbread (V)	Baby Carrots w/Dip, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, Oct. 16	Chicken Pot Pie w/Roll Toasted Cheese Sandwich (V)	Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Chilled Pears
Friday, Oct. 17	Assorted Pizza Options Cheese Pizza (V)	Cucumber Slices w/Dip, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Peaches

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👦🏽 Middle School Lunch

All elementary menu items are served, plus a rotating “Middle School To Go” salad option.

Day	Entrée Options	Sides	MS To Go Option
Monday, Oct. 13	Hot Dog on Bun Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara	Cole Slaw, BBQ Baked Beans, Spiced Apples	–
Tuesday, Oct. 14	Chicken Filet Sandwich Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Choice	–
Wednesday, Oct. 15	Meatball Sub Hummus + Flatbread (V)	Baby Carrots w/Dip, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit	–
Thursday, Oct. 16	Chicken Pot Pie w/Roll Toasted Cheese Sandwich (V)	Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Chilled Pears	Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll
Friday, Oct. 17	Assorted Pizza Options Cheese Pizza (V)	Cucumber Slices w/Dip, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Peaches	Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll

🎓 High School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides
Monday, Oct. 13	Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V)	Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Steamed Corn, Spiced Apples
Tuesday, Oct. 14	Double Cheeseburger on Bun Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Oven Potatoes, BBQ Baked Beans, Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Oct. 15	Asian Rice Bowl Deli Turkey Sub	Glazed Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, Oct. 16	Chicken Chunks w/Roll Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll	Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip, Green Beans, Chilled Pears
Friday, Oct. 17	Double Hot Dogs on Bun Barbecue Flatbread (V)	Cole Slaw, Oven Potatoes, Chilled Peaches

🏫 A Note from Durham Public Schools Nutrition

All meals come with fresh fruit and milk, and vegetarian options are offered daily (marked V). Menus are subject to change based on ingredient availability.

Fun fact: This week (Oct. 13–17) is National School Lunch Week! The 2025 theme is “Taste the World with School Lunch” - celebrating the variety of global flavors and local favorites served daily in DPS cafeterias.

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