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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 17-21, 2026

Here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus across Durham Public Schools for Aug. 17-21.

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Wes Platt

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 17-21, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Aug. 17-21, 2026

Mini pancakes, breakfast pizza, chicken sandwiches, spaghetti, burrito bowls, and pizza are among the choices Durham Public Schools students will see during the week of Aug. 17-21.

Elementary and middle school students will have the same main lunch selections throughout the week, while high schools will offer a separate menu. Breakfast and lunch remain 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. 17Mini pancakes (V)Chilled peaches
Tuesday, Aug. 18Yogurt cup with granola (V); Pre-K: yogurt cup (V)Applesauce
Wednesday, Aug. 19Breakfast pizzaFruit cup
Thursday, Aug. 20Cinnamon roll (V); Pre-K: blueberry muffin (V)Strawberry compote
Friday, Aug. 21Chicken sausage 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. 17Chicken filet sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V)Savory steamed carrots, steamed corn, and spiced apples
Tuesday, Aug. 18Cheeseburger on bun or veggie burger on bun (V)Oven potatoes, barbecue baked beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Aug. 19Corn dog nuggets or grilled cheese sandwich (V)Local sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Aug. 20Beef spaghetti with roll or hummus and flatbread (V)Green beans, baby carrots with dip, and chilled pears
Friday, Aug. 21Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Cucumber slices 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. 17Chicken filet sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V)Savory steamed carrots, steamed corn, and spiced apples
Tuesday, Aug. 18Cheeseburger on bun or veggie burger on bun (V)Oven potatoes, barbecue baked beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Aug. 19Corn dog nuggets or grilled cheese sandwich (V)Local sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Aug. 20Beef spaghetti with roll or hummus and flatbread (V)Green beans, baby carrots with dip, and chilled pears
Friday, Aug. 21Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Cucumber slices 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. 17Regular or spicy chicken sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V)Local sweet potato fries, steamed corn, and spiced apples
Tuesday, Aug. 18Cheeseburger on bun or veggie burger on bun (V)Local seasoned greens, savory carrots, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Aug. 19Burrito bowl or deli turkey subBlack beans, Mexicali corn, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Aug. 20Chicken chunks with roll or deli chef salad with rollLocal butternut squash, green beans, and chilled pears
Friday, Aug. 21Beef hot dog on bun or barbecue flatbread (V)Coleslaw, 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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