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Local Government

🗳️ SoDu We Watch Our Government? - May 20, 2025

In this installment: The Durham Public Schools Board of Education meeting set for May 22.

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for March 24-28, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. (NOTE: Year-round schools are on intersession until April 7.)

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Student U Taking Lead of Durham's Community Schools

This transition is aimed at sustaining and expanding the initiative, which focuses on addressing students’ academic, social, and economic needs by connecting schools with community resources.

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[SoDu Alert] Turmoil at Two Durham Schools

A Jordan High School teacher faces sexual exploitation charges, while the principal at Durham School of the Arts has gone on leave ahead of retirement this summer.

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[SoDu How-To] Enroll Your Child in DPS Kindergarten

The public school district offers traditional calendar, year-round magnets, and Montessori schools. To figure out your base school, use the DPS School Locator tool or call 919-560-2059.

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for March 17-21, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. (NOTE: Year-round schools are on intersession until April 7.)

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[SoDu Alert] Durham Students Rally Against Bullying

Rumors on social media - thus far unconfirmed by school officials - indicate that some DSA students bullied Gaby with comments about President Donald Trump's immigration policies and deportation plans.

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Expect Lots of Pink at Hope Valley Elementary on Friday

MIX 101.5 FM's Bryan Lord is bringing his Carpool Casanova to the home of the Eagles - and could end up awarding the school a $500 prize at the end of the academic year.

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Schools Superintendent Unveils Post-Entry Plan

Wrote Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis: "By working together, we can build a school system that supports our educators, empowers our students, and earns the trust of our families and stakeholders. This is our moment of change, and I am committed to leading with urgency and accountability."

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for March 10-14, 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] Two Incidents Raise Alarm at Jordan High School

"A search of the campus was conducted and the student was located at a park adjacent to the school with three other juveniles," a DCSO press release stated. "One of the four did have a firearm. The lockdown was lifted."

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for March 3-7, 2025

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