Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 9-13, 2026
Here is the Durham Public Schools cafeteria menu for March 9-13, 2026, based on the official March 2026 DPS breakfast and lunch calendars.
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: March 9-13, 2026
Durham Public Schools cafeterias continue celebrating National Nutrition Month with another week of free breakfasts and lunches for students. From sandwiches and dumplings to vegetarian options and pizza Friday, here’s what’s on the menu across DPS elementary, middle, and high schools this week. NOTE: Year-round DPS schools start intersession next week.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 9 | Mini Pancakes (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, March 10 | Yogurt Cup w/ Granola (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Breakfast Pizza | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, March 12 | Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, March 13 | Chicken Sausage Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 9 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Savory Steamed Carrots; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, March 10 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Corn Dog Nuggets or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 12 | Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, March 13 | 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 9 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Savory Steamed Carrots; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, March 10 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Corn Dog Nuggets or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, March 12 | Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears | Deli Chef Salad w/ Roll |
| Friday, March 13 | 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 9 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, March 10 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Savory Carrots; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Burrito Bowl or Deli Turkey Sub | Black Beans; Mexicali Corn; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 12 | Chicken Chunks w/ Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/ Dip; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, March 13 | 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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