Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 4-8, 2026
Nachos, chicken fried rice, lasagna roll-ups, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: May 4-8, 2026
DPS cafeterias are back after a teacher workday with another full week of free breakfasts and lunches for students across the district. From nachos and chicken nuggets to chicken Philly sandwiches and pizza Friday, here’s what’s on the menu 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, May 4 | Fruited Bread Slice (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, May 6 | Egg & Cheese Biscuit (V) | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, May 7 | Breakfast Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, May 8 | Crispy Chicken Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 4 | Turkey Nachos w/Cheese or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Barbecued Chicken w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Fruit Cobbler |
| Wednesday, May 6 | Chicken Nuggets or Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 7 | Chicken Fried Rice or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 8 | 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 4 | Turkey Nachos w/Cheese or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Barbecued Chicken w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Fruit Cobbler | — |
| Wednesday, May 6 | Chicken Nuggets or Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, May 7 | Chicken Fried Rice or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Chilled Pears | Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, May 8 | 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 4 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Fruit Choice |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 6 | School Favorite Entrée or Deli Turkey Sub | Baby Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 7 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 8 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Chicken Philly Sandwich | 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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