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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 7-11, 2026

Students return from Labor Day to chicken and waffles, cheeseburgers, nacho bowls, spaghetti, pizza, and more.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 7-11, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Sept. 7-11, 2026

French toast sticks, chicken sandwiches, meatball subs, loaded nachos, and pizza are among this week’s DPS cafeteria choices.

Durham Public Schools cafeterias will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Breakfast and lunch service resumes Tuesday, Sept. 8. Meals remain free for all DPS students.

🥞 K-8 Breakfast

DateMenu
Monday, Sept. 7No school: Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8Chicken and waffle; applesauce. Pre-K: Waffle (V)
Wednesday, Sept. 9Mini filled bagel (V); fruit cup
Thursday, Sept. 10Mini Cinnis (V); mixed fruit. Pre-K: Blueberry muffin (V)
Friday, Sept. 11Chicken sausage 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

DateMenu
Monday, Sept. 7No school: Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8Croissant sandwich; hash brown rounds
Wednesday, Sept. 9Whole-grain bakery item (V); fruit cup
Thursday, Sept. 10Scrambled egg entrée; mixed fruit
Friday, Sept. 11Biscuit 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

DateEntrée choicesSides
Monday, Sept. 7No school: Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8Cheeseburger on a bun or veggie burger on a bun (V)Tater tots, BBQ baked beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Sept. 9Corn dog nuggets or grilled cheese sandwich (V)Sweet potato fries, local seasoned greens, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Sept. 10Beef spaghetti with breadstick, hummus and flatbread (V), or crispy chicken salad with a rollGreen beans, baby carrots with dip, and chilled pears
Friday, Sept. 11Assorted pizza options or cheese pizza (V)Cucumber slices 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

DateEntrée choicesSides
Monday, Sept. 7No school: Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8Cheeseburger on a bun or veggie burger on a bun (V)Tater tots, BBQ baked beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Sept. 9Corn dog nuggets or grilled cheese sandwich (V)Sweet potato fries, local seasoned greens, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Sept. 10Beef spaghetti with breadstick, hummus and flatbread (V), or MS to Go crispy chicken salad with a rollGreen beans, baby carrots with dip, and chilled pears
Friday, Sept. 11Assorted pizza options, cheese pizza (V), or MS to Go crispy chicken salad with a rollCucumber slices 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

DateEntrée choicesSides
Monday, Sept. 7No school: Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 8Carolina cheeseburger or veggie burger on a bun (V)Oven potatoes, BBQ baked beans, and fruit choice
Wednesday, Sept. 9Build-your-own nacho bowl or fruited yogurt parfait (V)Refried beans, salsa, and fresh fruit
Thursday, Sept. 10Saucy chicken chunks with a roll or Southwestern chicken salad with tortilla chipsCherry tomatoes with dip, local seasoned greens, and chilled pears
Friday, Sept. 11Fish and chips basket with a cornbread muffin or cheese quesadilla (V)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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