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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 9-13, 2026

Chicken cheesesteak nachos, honey chili Sriracha chicken, pork totchos, and pizza are on DPS menus during a week shortened by Veterans Day.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Nov. 9-13, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Nov. 9-13

Durham Public Schools cafeterias have a four-day lineup this week, with no school Wednesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. Student breakfast and lunch are free.

Breakfast choices include breakfast pizza, turkey sausage croissants, muffins, and chicken biscuits. Lunch brings chicken cheesesteak nachos, steak and gravy, soft tacos, chicken nuggets, pork totchos, and pizza.

Schedule note: DPS schools are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. No meals will be served that day.

Schedule note: DPS schools are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. No meals will be served that day.

K-8 Breakfast

DayEntréeFruit or side
MondaySuper Donut (V)
Pre-K: Blueberry Belgian waffle (V)		Chilled peaches
TuesdayTurkey sausage croissantApplesauce
WednesdayNo schoolVeterans Day holiday
ThursdayBreakfast muffin (V)Mixed fruit
FridayCrispy chicken 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
WednesdayNo schoolVeterans Day holiday
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 and Thursday this week.

Elementary School Lunch

DayEntréesSides
MondayChicken cheesesteak nachos or fiesta bean nachos (V)Pinto beans, Mexicali corn, and mixed fruit
TuesdaySteak and gravy with a roll or yogurt snack pack (V)Mashed potatoes, green beans, and blueberry cobbler
WednesdayNo schoolVeterans Day holiday
ThursdayChicken nuggets with a roll or barbecue flatbread (V)Barbecue baked beans, oven potatoes, and chilled pears
FridayAssorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Baby carrots 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
MondayChicken cheesesteak nachos or fiesta bean nachos (V)Pinto beans, Mexicali corn, and mixed fruit
TuesdaySteak and gravy with a roll or yogurt snack pack (V)Mashed potatoes, green beans, and blueberry cobbler
WednesdayNo schoolVeterans Day holiday
ThursdayChicken nuggets with a roll or barbecue flatbread (V)Barbecue baked beans, oven potatoes, and chilled pears
FridayAssorted pizza options, cheese pizza (V), or deli chef salad with a rollBaby carrots 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
MondayRegular or spicy chicken sandwich, or cheese-filled pizza sticks with marinara (V)Sweet potato fries, barbecue baked beans, and mixed fruit
TuesdayHoney chili Sriracha chicken with rice or protein pack (V)Steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit
WednesdayNo schoolVeterans Day holiday
ThursdaySoft tacos or protein pack (V)Pinto beans, local side salad, and chilled pears
FridayLocal pork totchos with a cornbread muffin or chicken Philly sandwichColeslaw, tater tots, 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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