Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 14-18, 2026
Durham Public Schools students have a full five-day school week ahead, with breakfast and lunch served each day. Both meals remain free for all DPS students.
Wes Platt
By Wes Platt, wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Sept. 14-18, 2026
What’s cooking in DPS cafeterias this week? Look for breakfast pizza, chicken cheesesteak nachos, honey chili sriracha chicken, and plenty of meatless choices.
Durham Public Schools students have a full five-day school week ahead, with breakfast and lunch served each day. Both meals remain free for all DPS students.
🥞 K-8 Breakfast
| Date | Menu |
|---|---|
| Monday, Sept. 14 | Super Donut (V); chilled peaches. Pre-K: Blueberry Belgian waffle (V) |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Turkey sausage croissant; applesauce |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Yogurt cup with granola (V); fruit cup. Pre-K: Yogurt cup (V) |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | Breakfast muffin (V); mixed fruit |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Crispy chicken biscuit; hash 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
| Date | Menu |
|---|---|
| Monday, Sept. 14 | Breakfast pizza; chilled peaches |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Croissant sandwich; hash brown rounds |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Whole-grain bakery item (V); fruit cup |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | Scrambled egg entrée; mixed fruit |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Biscuit sandwich; hash brown rounds |
High school breakfast includes low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice. Daily alternatives include whole-grain cereal, cereal bars, donuts, Pop-Tarts, muffins, and Wowbutter sandwiches. A fruit and yogurt parfait with granola is also available Tuesday through Thursday.
🏫 Elementary School Lunch
| Date | Entrée choices | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Sept. 14 | Chicken cheesesteak nachos or fiesta bean nachos (V) | Pinto beans, Mexicali corn, and spiced apples |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Steak and gravy with a roll or yogurt snack pack (V) | Mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and fruit cobbler |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Chicken and vegetable dumplings in teriyaki sauce or macaroni and cheese with a roll (V) | Steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | Chicken nuggets with a roll, barbecue flatbread (V), or deli chef salad with a roll | Local seasoned greens, oven potatoes, and chilled pears |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V) | Baby carrots with dip, tossed salad with dressing, and peaches |
Wowbutter and jelly (V) is available daily. Lunch includes low-fat or fat-free milk and fresh fruit.
🎒 Middle School Lunch
| Date | Entrée choices | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Sept. 14 | Chicken cheesesteak nachos or fiesta bean nachos (V) | Pinto beans, Mexicali corn, and spiced apples |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Steak and gravy with a roll or yogurt snack pack (V) | Mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and fruit cobbler |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Chicken and vegetable dumplings in teriyaki sauce or macaroni and cheese with a roll (V) | Steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | Chicken nuggets with a roll, barbecue flatbread (V), or MS to Go deli chef salad with a roll | Local seasoned greens, oven potatoes, and chilled pears |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Assorted pizza options, cheese pizza (V), or MS to Go deli chef salad with a roll | Baby carrots with dip, tossed salad with dressing, and peaches |
Assorted pizza and Wowbutter and jelly (V) are available daily. Lunch includes low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
🎓 High School Lunch
| Date | Entrée choices | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Sept. 14 | Grilled chicken sandwich or cheese-filled pizza sticks with marinara (V) | Sweet potato fries, steamed corn, and spiced apples |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 | Cheeseburger on a bun or veggie burger on a bun (V) | Oven potatoes, barbecue baked beans, and fruit choice |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Honey chili sriracha chicken with rice or protein pack | Steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, and fresh fruit |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | Soft tacos or deli chef salad with a roll | Cherry tomatoes with dip, green beans, and chilled pears |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Beef hot dog on a bun or chicken Philly sandwich | Coleslaw, oven potatoes, and peaches |
Assorted pizza and Wowbutter and jelly (V) are available daily. Lunch includes low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
💵 Meal Prices and Menu Notes
- Students: Breakfast and lunch are free for all students.
- Adult breakfast: $2.50
- Adult lunch: $4.50
- Milk: 50 cents
- (V): Meatless entrée
- Menus are subject to change.
⚠️ Food Allergy Information
DPS prepares food in commercial kitchens where cross-contact with allergens is possible. Ingredients may also change because of substitutions, recipe revisions, or manufacturer updates. The district cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
Families with questions about a particular food or recipe can contact Durham Public Schools Nutrition Services at 919-560-2370.
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