Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 13-17, 2026
Chicken sandwiches, corn dog nuggets, spaghetti, and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: April 13-17, 2026
Durham Public Schools returns to a full regular meal schedule this week, with free breakfasts and lunches for students across the district. From chicken sandwiches and corn dog nuggets to spaghetti, burrito bowls, and pizza Friday, here’s what’s on the menu for April 13–17.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 13 | Mini Pancakes (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Yogurt Cup w/Granola (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Breakfast Pizza | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, April 16 | Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V) | Strawberry Compote |
| Friday, April 17 | Chicken Sausage Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 13 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara | Savory Steamed Carrots; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Corn Dog Nuggets or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Baby Carrots w/Dip; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, April 16 | Beef Spaghetti w/Garlic Knot or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll | Green Beans; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, April 17 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Cucumber Slices w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 13 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara | Savory Steamed Carrots; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Corn Dog Nuggets or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Baby Carrots w/Dip; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, April 16 | Beef Spaghetti w/Garlic Knot or Toasted Cheese Sandwich (V) | Green Beans; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears | Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, April 17 | Assorted Pizza Options or 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, April 13 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Savory Carrots; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Burrito Bowl or Deli Turkey Sub | Black Beans; Mexicali Corn; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, April 16 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Deli Chef Salad w/Roll | Local Butternut Squash; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, April 17 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches |
🏫 Good to Know
- Monday meals are year-round schools only
- Vegetarian options marked (V)
- Menus may change based on availability
- All student meals are free in DPS
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