Schools
DPS Board to Confront Chronic Absenteeism, Law Enforcement Policy Changes
Thursday’s agenda also includes legislative priorities, a ThoughtExchange contract renewal, and budget amendments
News
Durham Public Schools Closed on May 1
The Board of Education voted Monday to close schools so teachers and staff can attend a rally at the North Carolina state capital.
Sports
SoDu Sports Week Ahead: April 20-24, 2026
A day-by-day roundup of this week’s public school games across South Durham, from high school tennis and lacrosse to middle school baseball, soccer, softball and track.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 20-24, 2026
Nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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[Gallery] Hope Valley Elementary School K-2 Concert
Students at the year-round public school on Friday performed for families in the school gymnasium.
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Sports
[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle School Rams vs. Neal Middle School Eagles Baseball
The teams faced off at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the RHMS baseball field. Here's a photo gallery from the game.
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Busy Spring Stretch at Hope Valley Elementary School
Families can look ahead to testing volunteer needs, the book fair, concerts, Spirit Night, a parent meetup and Career Day.
Sports
SoDu Sports Week Ahead: April 13-17, 2026
A day-by-day roundup of this week’s public school games across South Durham, from high school tennis and lacrosse to middle school baseball, soccer, softball and track.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 13-17, 2026
Chicken sandwiches, corn dog nuggets, spaghetti, and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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Tickets for Teachers Fundraiser Aims to Scale Nights Out for DPS Staff
RootEd in DPS wants to build tech and improve operations behind a fast-growing effort serving Durham Public Schools employees.
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DPS Returns with New Express-Stop Plan
Ahead of an April 9 work session, Durham Public Schools is again pitching express-stop transportation for magnet students - and reopening a familiar debate over reliability, access, and how much of the burden falls on families.