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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 25-29, 2026

Memorial Day shortens the school week, but DPS cafeterias still pack in meatball subs, loaded nachos, hot dogs, and another pizza Friday for students across the district.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 25-29, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: May 25-29, 2026

DPS wraps up May with a shortened school week after Memorial Day, followed by meatball subs, hot dogs, breakfast pizza, and another pizza Friday across the district.

🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)

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

DayEntréeSide
Monday, May 25No School — Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 26Chicken & WaffleApplesauce
Wednesday, May 27Breakfast PizzaFruit Cup
Thursday, May 28Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V)Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 29Chicken Sausage BiscuitHash Brown Rounds

🧒 Elementary School Lunch

DayEntrée OptionsSides
Monday, May 25No School — Memorial Day Holiday—
Tuesday, May 26Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 27Meatball Sub or Hummus + Flatbread (V)Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 28Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara or Crispy Chicken Salad w/RollCole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Chilled Pears
Friday, May 29Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V)Cucumber Slices w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches

👦🏽 Middle School Lunch

DayEntrée OptionsSidesMS To Go
Monday, May 25No School — Memorial Day Holiday——
Tuesday, May 26Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice—
Wednesday, May 27Meatball Sub or Hummus + Flatbread (V)Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit—
Thursday, May 28Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/MarinaraCole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Chilled PearsCrispy Chicken Salad w/Roll
Friday, May 29Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V)Cucumber Slices w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; PeachesCrispy Chicken Salad w/Roll

🎓 High School Lunch

DayEntrée OptionsSides
Monday, May 25No School — Memorial Day Holiday—
Tuesday, May 26Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V)Oven Potatoes; Local Butternut Squash; Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 27Loaded Nachos or Deli Turkey SubSalsa; Fiesta Black Beans; Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 28Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Crispy Chicken Salad w/RollCherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears
Friday, May 29Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Barbecue Flatbread (V)Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches

🏫 Good to Know

  • Vegetarian options marked (V)
  • Menus may change based on availability
  • All student meals are free in DPS

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