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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 10-14, 2026

Turkey nachos, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, and pizza are among the Durham Public Schools lunch choices during the week of Aug. 10-14.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 10-14, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Aug. 10-14, 2026

Durham Public Schools students can start their mornings with fruited bread, a Super Donut, breakfast pizza, and other choices during the week of Aug. 10-14.

Lunch options vary by grade level, although elementary and middle school students will see the same main selections throughout the week. Meals are free for all DPS students.

🍳 Breakfast Menu (K-12)

Breakfast includes a choice of low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice. Whole-grain cereal and cereal bars are available as daily entrée options.

DayEntréeSide
Monday, Aug. 10Fruited bread slice (V)Chilled peaches
Tuesday, Aug. 11Super Donut (V); Pre-K: yogurt cup (V)Applesauce
Wednesday, Aug. 12Breakfast pizzaFruit cup
Thursday, Aug. 13Breakfast muffin (V)Mixed fruit
Friday, Aug. 14Crispy chicken biscuitHash brown rounds

👧 Elementary School Lunch

Wowbutter and jelly (V) is available as a daily entrée option. Lunch includes a choice of low-fat or fat-free milk and fresh fruit.

DayEntrée OptionsSides
Monday, Aug. 10Turkey nachos with cheese or fiesta bean nachos (V)Refried beans, Mexicali corn, and spiced apples
Tuesday, Aug. 11Barbecued chicken with roll or yogurt snack pack (V)Mashed potatoes, green beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Aug. 12Chicken nuggets or lasagna roll-up (V)Dinner roll, savory steamed carrots, local seasoned greens, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Aug. 13Sloppy joe on bun or veggie burger on bun (V)Steamed broccoli, local butternut squash, and chilled pears
Friday, Aug. 14Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Baby carrots with dip, tossed salad with dressing, and peaches

🧑 Middle School Lunch

Assorted pizza options and Wowbutter and jelly (V) are available as daily entrée choices. Lunch includes a choice of low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.

DayEntrée OptionsSides
Monday, Aug. 10Turkey nachos with cheese or fiesta bean nachos (V)Refried beans, Mexicali corn, and spiced apples
Tuesday, Aug. 11Barbecued chicken with roll or yogurt snack pack (V)Mashed potatoes, green beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Aug. 12Chicken nuggets or lasagna roll-up (V)Dinner roll, savory steamed carrots, local seasoned greens, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Aug. 13Sloppy joe on bun or veggie burger on bun (V)Steamed broccoli, local butternut squash, and chilled pears
Friday, Aug. 14Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Baby carrots with dip, tossed salad with dressing, and peaches

🧑‍🎓 High School Lunch

Assorted pizza options and Wowbutter and jelly (V) are available as daily entrée choices. Lunch includes a choice of low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.

DayEntrée OptionsSides
Monday, Aug. 10Regular or spicy chicken sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V)Local sweet potato fries, steamed corn, and spiced apples
Tuesday, Aug. 11Cheeseburger on bun or veggie burger on bun (V)Oven potatoes, barbecue baked beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Aug. 12School favorite entrée or deli turkey subBaby carrots, local seasoned greens, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Aug. 13Chicken chunks with roll or grilled chicken salad with rollCherry tomatoes with dip, green beans, and chilled pears
Friday, Aug. 14Beef hot dog on bun or chicken Philly sandwichColeslaw, oven potatoes, and chilled peaches

💵 Meal Prices and Menu Notes

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students during the 2026-27 school year.

  • Adult breakfast: $2.50
  • Adult lunch: $4.50
  • Milk purchased separately: 50 cents

Menus are subject to change. The symbol (V) identifies a meatless entrée.

DPS cautions that cross-contact with food allergens is possible and that ingredients, recipes, and manufacturers’ product formulations can change. Families with questions about a specific food or recipe can contact Durham Public Schools Nutrition Services at 919-560-2370.

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