Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 16-20, 2026
Nachos, chicken fried rice, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: March 16-20, 2026
Durham Public Schools cafeterias are keeping National Nutrition Month going with another full week of free breakfasts and lunches for students across the district. From nachos and barbecue chicken to dumplings and pizza Friday, here’s what students can expect on trays March 16–20 at DPS elementary, middle, and high schools. NOTE: Year-round DPS schools start intersession this week.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 16 | Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Fruited Bread Slice (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, March 18 | Scrambled Eggs w/ Toast | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, March 19 | Breakfast Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, March 20 | Crispy Chicken Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 16 | Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans, Mexicali Corn, Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Steak & Gravy w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, March 18 | Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli, Local Butternut Squash, Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 19 | Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Local Seasoned Greens, Oven Potatoes, Chilled Pears |
| Friday, March 20 | 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, March 16 | Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Steak & Gravy w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, March 18 | Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, March 19 | Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears | MS To Go: Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, March 20 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches | MS To Go: Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 16 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/ Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, March 18 | Asian Rice Bowl or Deli Turkey Sub | Glazed Carrots; Steamed Broccoli; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 19 | Chicken Chunks w/ Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, March 20 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Chicken Philly Sandwich | Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches |
🏫 Good to Know
- Vegetarian options are marked (V)
- Menus are subject to change due to availability
- All DPS student meals remain free for the 2025–26 school year
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