Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch July 27-31, 2026
Year-round DPS students can expect breakfast favorites, nachos, dumplings, chicken nuggets, and pizza during the final week of July.
Wes Platt
By Wes Platt, wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: July 27-31, 2026
Here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch lineup for July 27–31.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 27 | Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt cup (V) | Chilled peaches |
| Tuesday, July 28 | Fruited bread slice (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Scrambled eggs with toast | Fruit cup |
| Thursday, July 30 | Breakfast muffin (V) | Mixed fruit |
| Friday, July 31 | Crispy chicken biscuit | Hash brown rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 27 | Chicken cheesesteak nachos or fiesta bean nachos (V) | Refried beans; Mexicali corn; spiced apples |
| Tuesday, July 28 | Steak and gravy with a roll or yogurt snack pack (V) | Mashed potatoes; mixed vegetables; fruit choice |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Chicken and vegetable dumplings in teriyaki sauce or macaroni and cheese with a roll (V) | Steamed broccoli; glazed carrots; fruit choice |
| Thursday, July 30 | Chicken nuggets with a roll or grilled cheese sandwich (V) | Seasoned greens; oven potatoes; chilled pears |
| Friday, July 31 | Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V) | Baby carrots with dip; tossed salad with dressing; peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 27 | Chicken cheesesteak nachos or fiesta bean nachos (V) | Refried beans; Mexicali corn; spiced apples |
| Tuesday, July 28 | Steak and gravy with a roll or yogurt snack pack (V) | Mashed potatoes; mixed vegetables; fruit choice |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Chicken and vegetable dumplings in teriyaki sauce or macaroni and cheese with a roll (V) | Steamed broccoli; glazed carrots; fruit choice |
| Thursday, July 30 | Chicken nuggets with a roll or grilled cheese sandwich (V) | Seasoned greens; oven potatoes; chilled pears |
| Friday, July 31 | Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V) | Baby carrots with dip; tossed salad with dressing; peaches |
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students. Adult breakfasts cost $2.50, adult lunches cost $4.50, and individual cartons of milk cost 50 cents. Menus are subject to change.
Families with questions about ingredients or food allergens may contact DPS Nutrition Services at 919-560-2370.
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