School Supplies 2026-27: Hope Valley Elementary School
From crayons and composition books to headphones and hand sanitizer, here's what students in each grade at the Durham Public Schools year-round elementary will need for the 2026-27 school year.
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[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Sept. 10, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
Walmart takes lead as average SoDu Shopping Basket climbs
The average 17-item basket rose about $1 this week, while Walmart posted the biggest decline and Harris Teeter recorded the largest increase.
DPS targets chronic absenteeism after 11k students miss too much school
The Board of Education on Thursday also will review mixed academic results, overdue fire-safety work, policy changes, and several building projects.
OneFundraiser returns to Hope Valley Elementary
Hope Valley Elementary’s eight-day campaign aims to raise $40,000 for recess equipment, student support, teacher grants, and a gaga ball pit.