Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026
French toast sticks, chicken sandwiches, meatball subs, loaded nachos, and pizza are among this week’s DPS cafeteria choices.
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By Wes Platt, wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026
French toast sticks, chicken sandwiches, meatball subs, loaded nachos, and pizza are among this week’s DPS cafeteria choices.
Durham Public Schools students can choose from familiar breakfast and lunch favorites during the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4.
This will be the final week before new menu items and recipes begin joining the district’s cafeteria rotation after Labor Day. 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.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 31 | French toast sticks (V) | Chilled peaches |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | Chicken and waffle | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Breakfast pizza | Fruit cup |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 | Cinnamon roll (V); Pre-K: blueberry muffin (V) | Mixed fruit |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | Chicken sausage biscuit | Hash 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.
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 31 | Hot dog on bun or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V) | Vegetable choice, barbecue baked beans, and spiced apples |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | Chicken filet sandwich or veggie burger on bun (V) | Sweet potato fries, garden peas, and fruit choice |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Meatball sub or grilled cheese sandwich (V) | Steamed carrots, seasoned greens, and fruit choice |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 | Cheeseburger on bun or hummus and flatbread (V) | Oven potatoes, green beans, and chilled pears |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V) | Steamed broccoli, vegetable choice, 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.
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 31 | Hot dog on bun or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V) | Vegetable choice, barbecue baked beans, and spiced apples |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | Chicken filet sandwich or veggie burger on bun (V) | Sweet potato fries, garden peas, and fruit choice |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Meatball sub or grilled cheese sandwich (V) | Steamed carrots, seasoned greens, and fruit choice |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 | Cheeseburger on bun or hummus and flatbread (V) | Oven potatoes, green beans, and chilled pears |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V) | Steamed broccoli, vegetable choice, 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.
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Aug. 31 | Regular or spicy chicken sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V) | Sweet potato fries, steamed corn, and fruit choice |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | Cheeseburger on bun or veggie burger on bun (V) | Oven potatoes, barbecue baked beans, and fruit choice |
| Wednesday,, Sept. 2 | Loaded nachos or deli turkey sub | Salsa, fiesta black beans, and fresh fruit |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 | Chicken chunks with roll or assorted pizza | Steamed carrots, seasoned greens, and chilled pears |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | Beef hot dog on bun or grilled cheese sandwich (V) | Green beans, oven potatoes, and chilled peaches |
🍽️ New Choices Coming After Labor Day
DPS says new items and recipes will begin appearing in the cafeteria rotation after Labor Day. The district hasn’t yet identified those additions in the menu calendars covering this week.
💵 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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