Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 6-10, 2026
Spring break lingers Monday for traditional schools, but DPS menus pick back up with free breakfasts and lunches featuring chicken nuggets, fried rice, and pizza Friday.
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: April 6-10, 2026
After spring break winds down, Durham Public Schools cafeterias ease back into the week with a mix of year-round-only meals on Monday and a full districtwide lineup starting Tuesday. From chicken nuggets and fried rice to pizza Friday, here’s what students can expect for breakfast and lunch across DPS April 6–10, 2026.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | Fruited Bread Slice (V) (Year-round only) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Egg & Cheese Biscuit (V) | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, April 9 | Breakfast Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, April 10 | Crispy Chicken Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | Turkey Nachos w/Cheese or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) (Year-round only) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Chicken Nuggets or Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Barbecued Chicken w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Fruit Cobbler |
| Thursday, April 9 | Chicken Fried Rice or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, April 10 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | Turkey Nachos w/Cheese or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) (Year-round only) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Chicken Nuggets or Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Barbecued Chicken w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Fruit Cobbler | — |
| Thursday, April 9 | Chicken Fried Rice or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Chilled Pears | Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, April 10 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches | Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | No School – Spring Break | — |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, April 8 | School Favorite Entrée or Deli Turkey Sub | Baby Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, April 9 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, April 10 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Chicken Philly Sandwich | 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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