Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Oct. 20–24, 2025
Year-round and traditional schools are back in full swing, and DPS cafeterias are serving up another week of hot, healthy, and free meals for every student. From nachos and barbecue chicken to Friday pizza favorites, here’s what’s cooking across Durham schools Oct. 20–24.
Durham Public Schools’ cafeteria teams are keeping students fueled and focused this fall with free breakfast and lunch served daily at every campus. Whether your child is at Parkwood Elementary, Githens Middle, or Jordan High, there’s something on the menu for everyone - from cheesy nachos and barbecue chicken to hearty rice bowls and veggie flatbreads. Here’s the full DPS breakfast and lunch lineup for the week of Oct. 20–24, 2025.
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🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 20 | Super Donut (V) Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Fruited Bread Slice (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Scrambled Eggs w/Toast | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, Oct. 23 | Breakfast Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, Oct. 24 | Crispy Chicken Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 20 | Turkey Nachos w/Cheese Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Pinto Beans, Mexicali Corn, Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Barbecued Chicken w/Roll Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cobbler |
| Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Chicken Nuggets Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll, Oven Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, Oct. 23 | Chicken Fried Rice Edamame Fried Rice (V) | Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Chilled Pears |
| Friday, Oct. 24 | Assorted Pizza Options Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
All elementary options plus a rotating “Middle School To Go” salad option.
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 20 | Turkey Nachos w/Cheese Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Pinto Beans, Mexicali Corn, Spiced Apples | – |
| Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Barbecued Chicken w/Roll Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cobbler | – |
| Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Chicken Nuggets Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll, Oven Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Fresh Fruit | – |
| Thursday, Oct. 23 | Chicken Fried Rice Edamame Fried Rice (V) | Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Chilled Pears | Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, Oct. 24 | Assorted Pizza Options 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, Oct. 20 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V) | Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Steamed Corn, Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Double Cheeseburger on Bun Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes, BBQ Baked Beans, Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce Deli Turkey Sub | Baby Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, Oct. 23 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll Chicken Caesar Salad w/Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip, Green Beans, Chilled Pears |
| Friday, Oct. 24 | Double Hot Dogs on Bun Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Cole Slaw, Oven Potatoes, Chilled Peaches |
🏫 Quick Bite:
All DPS meals come with fresh fruit and milk, and vegetarian options are available every day. Menus are subject to change based on availability.
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