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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 18-22, 2026

Chicken cheesesteak nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.

DPS cafeterias are serving another full week of free breakfasts and lunches, with comfort-food favorites, dumplings, nachos, and pizza Friday on the menu for students across the district.

All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.

Day	Entrée	Side
Monday, May 18	Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V)	Chilled Peaches
Tuesday, May 19	Fruited Bread Slice (V)	Applesauce
Wednesday, May 20	Scrambled Eggs w/Toast	Fruit Cup
Thursday, May 21	Breakfast Muffin (V)	Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 22	Crispy Chicken Biscuit	Hash Brown Rounds

🧒 Elementary School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides
Monday, May 18	Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)	Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples
Tuesday, May 19	Steak & Gravy w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V)	Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 20	Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll	Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 21	Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll	Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears
Friday, May 22	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, May 18	Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)	Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples	—
Tuesday, May 19	Steak & Gravy w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V)	Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice	—
Wednesday, May 20	Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll	Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit	—
Thursday, May 21	Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V)	Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears	Deli Chef Salad w/Roll
Friday, May 22	Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V)	Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches	Deli Chef Salad w/Roll

🎓 High School Lunch

Day	Entrée Options	Sides
Monday, May 18	Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V)	Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples
Tuesday, May 19	Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)	Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 20	Asian Rice Bowl or Deli Turkey Sub	Glazed Carrots; Steamed Broccoli; Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 21	Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll	Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears
Friday, May 22	Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Fish & Chips Basket w/Roll	Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches

🏫 Good to Know

Monday meals are year-round schools only
Vegetarian options marked (V)
Menus may change based on availability
All student meals are free in DPS

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