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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 27-May 1, 2026

Hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, early-release pizza, and a Thursday comfort-food lineup lead into a Friday teacher workday with no school across Durham Public Schools.

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Durham Public Schools cafeterias are serving up another full week of free breakfasts and lunches, with familiar favorites and a few hearty comfort-food picks along the way. From chicken cheesesteak nachos and dumplings to fish and chips on Friday, here’s what’s on the menu for April 27–May 1 across DPS.

All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.

Day	Entrée	Side
Monday, April 27	French Toast Sticks (V)	Chilled Peaches
Tuesday, April 28	Chicken & Waffle	Applesauce
Wednesday, April 29	Breakfast Pizza	Fruit Cup
Thursday, April 30	Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V)	Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 1	No School — Teacher Workday	—

🧒 Elementary School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides
Monday, April 27	Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara	Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples
Tuesday, April 28	Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice
Wednesday, April 29 (Early Release)	Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V)	Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit
Thursday, April 30	Chicken Pot Pie w/Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll	Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears
Friday, May 1	No School — Teacher Workday	—

👦🏽 Middle School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides	MS To Go
Monday, April 27	Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara	Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples	—
Tuesday, April 28	Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice	—
Wednesday, April 29 (Early Release)	Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V)	Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit	—
Thursday, April 30	Chicken Pot Pie w/Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V)	Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears	Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll
Friday, May 1	No School — Teacher Workday	—	—

🎓 High School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides
Monday, April 27	Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/ Marinara (V)	Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples
Tuesday, April 28	Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Oven Potatoes; Local Butternut Squash; Fruit Choice
Wednesday, April 29 (Early Release)	Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V)	Salsa; Fiesta Black Beans; Fresh Fruit
Thursday, April 30	Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll	Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears
Friday, May 1	No School — Teacher Workday	—

🏫 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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