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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 16-20, 2026

Turkey, stuffing, peach cobbler, local pork barbecue, Nashville hot chicken, and pizza are on the DPS cafeteria lineup Nov. 16-20.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 16-20, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Nov. 16-20

Durham Public Schools cafeterias have a full five-day schedule this week, capped by a holiday feast Thursday at elementary and middle schools. Student breakfast and lunch are free.

Breakfast choices include French toast sticks, breakfast quesadillas, breakfast pizza, cinnamon rolls, and chicken sausage biscuits. Lunch brings local pork barbecue, sloppy Joes, Nashville hot chicken, chicken chunks, turkey with stuffing, and pizza.

K-8 Breakfast

DayEntréeFruit or side
MondayFrench toast sticks (V)Chilled peaches
TuesdayBreakfast quesadilla (V)Applesauce
WednesdayBreakfast pizzaFruit cup
ThursdayCinnamon roll (V)
Pre-K: Blueberry muffin (V)		Mixed fruit
FridayChicken sausage biscuitHash brown rounds

Breakfast includes low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice. Whole-grain cereal and cereal bars are available daily.

High School Breakfast

DayEntréeFruit or side
MondayBreakfast pizzaChilled peaches
TuesdayCroissant sandwichHash brown rounds
WednesdayWhole-grain bakery item (V)Fruit cup
ThursdayScrambled egg entréeMixed fruit
FridayBiscuit sandwichHash brown rounds

Breakfast includes low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice. Daily alternatives include whole-grain cereal, cereal bars, doughnuts, Pop-Tarts, muffins, and Wowbutter sandwiches. Fruit and yogurt parfaits with granola are available Tuesday through Thursday.

Elementary School Lunch

DayEntréesSides
MondayLocal pork barbecue sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V)Coleslaw, barbecue baked beans, and mixed fruit
TuesdayChicken quesadilla or veggie burger on a bun (V)Sweet potato fries, Mexicali corn, and fruit choice
WednesdaySloppy Joe on a bun or grilled cheese sandwich (V)Pinto beans, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit
ThursdayHoliday feast: Turkey with gravy, stuffing, and a roll; or yogurt snack pack (V)Mashed potatoes, green beans, and peach cobbler
FridayAssorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Cucumber slices with dip, tossed salad with dressing, and peaches

Lunch includes low-fat or fat-free milk and fresh fruit. Wowbutter and jelly sandwiches are available daily.

Middle School Lunch

DayEntréesSides
MondayLocal pork barbecue sandwich or cheese-filled breadsticks with marinara (V)Coleslaw, barbecue baked beans, and mixed fruit
TuesdayChicken quesadilla or veggie burger on a bun (V)Sweet potato fries, Mexicali corn, and fruit choice
WednesdaySloppy Joe on a bun or grilled cheese sandwich (V)Pinto beans, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit
ThursdayHoliday feast: Turkey with gravy, stuffing, and a roll; or yogurt snack pack (V)Mashed potatoes, green beans, and peach cobbler
FridayAssorted pizza options, cheese pizza (V), or grilled chicken salad with a rollCucumber slices with dip, tossed salad with dressing, and peaches

Lunch includes low-fat or fat-free milk and fresh fruit. Wowbutter and jelly sandwiches are available daily.

High School Lunch

DayEntréesSides
MondayNashville hot chicken sandwich or cheese-filled pizza sticks with marinara (V)Sweet potato fries, pinto beans, and mixed fruit
TuesdaySloppy Joe sandwich or veggie burger on a bun (V)Oven potatoes, baby carrots with dip, and fruit choice
WednesdayChicken chunks with a roll or fruited yogurt parfait (V)Steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit
ThursdayTurkey with gravy, stuffing, and a roll; or grilled chicken salad with a rollMashed potatoes, green beans, and peach cobbler
FridayBreaded chicken-and-biscuit basket or turkey ham and cheese flatbreadColeslaw, oven potatoes, and peaches

Lunch includes low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice. Assorted pizza and Wowbutter and jelly sandwiches are available daily.

Meal Prices and Menu Notes

  • Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students.
  • Adult breakfast costs $2.50.
  • Adult lunch costs $4.50.
  • Milk costs 50 cents when purchased separately.
  • (V) indicates a meatless option.
  • Menus may change without notice because of product availability.

Food Allergy Information

Families should contact their school’s cafeteria manager about food allergies or unique dietary needs. Durham Public Schools Nutrition Services can also be reached at 919-560-2370.

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