Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 23-27, 2026
Hot sandwiches, meatball subs, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools ahead of spring break.
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: March 23-27, 2026
DPS heads into the final week before spring break with another full lineup of free breakfasts and lunches. From hot sandwiches and meatball subs to comfort classics and pizza Friday, here’s what students can expect across the district. NOTE: Year-round DPS schools already are on intersession.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | French Toast Sticks (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, March 24 | Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Breakfast Pizza | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, March 26 | Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, March 27 | Chicken Sausage Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, March 24 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Meatball Sub or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 26 | Chicken Pot Pie w/ Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, March 27 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Cucumber Slices w/ Dip; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, March 24 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Meatball Sub or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, March 26 | Chicken Pot Pie w/ Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears | Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Roll |
| Friday, March 27 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Cucumber Slices w/ Dip; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Peaches | Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Roll |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, March 24 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; Local Butternut Squash; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Loaded Nachos or Deli Turkey Sub | Salsa; Fiesta Black Beans; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 26 | Chicken Chunks w/ Roll or Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, March 27 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | 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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