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MacKenzie Scott Funds May Reduce Durham Schools Budget Shortfall

If the district moves forward with this plan, it would leave them short by $1.66 million – so DPS still has work to do to balance their budget.

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for Feb. 3-7, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.

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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Staff Data May Have Been Breached

Regardless of whether families or educators are contacted by Experian, they can reach out to find out how to activate Experian's protection offer.

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Hope Valley Elementary Kicking Off Boosterthon

Students of families that sign up by Feb. 6 get to wear pajamas to school on Feb. 7.

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Durham Students Ready to Shine

Proceeds support the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund, which benefits at least one senior at each DPS high school.

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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears

On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement reassuring students, staff, and families that the district is “committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for every student and family that we serve.”

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for Jan. 27-31, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.

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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Delayed on Friday

Due to potential poor road conditions after freezing temperatures, Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Friday. Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.

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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Closed Thursday

All district activities and events are canceled. For staff, it will be an optional remote workday.

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[Updated 1/22/25] Durham Schools Facing $7M Budget Shortfall

As the 2024-2025 school year started, the district began withholding 15% of every school and departmental budget to address shortfalls, yielding about $26.4 million.

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[SoDu Alert - Updated] Durham Schools CLOSED Wednesday

Originally, the district had announced a two-hour delay, but DPS officials determined that worsening conditions meant travel would be too dangerous for students, staff, and families.

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[SoDu Alert] Weather Concerns Cause Early Durham Afterschool Program Closures

The district is continuing to monitor weather forecasts as administrators consider how it could affect tomorrow's school operations.