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[SeeGov] Durham County Proposes $10.9M Increase for Public Schools
That's less than half what Durham Public Schools has requested for the upcoming school year, hoping to cover higher wages for classified staff.
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[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle School Band: Renada Cammon's Final Rams Concert
After 30 years teaching - 20 of those at Rogers-Herr - she's retiring from her role as the middle school's revered band director.
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[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 4: May 12, 2026
A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 11-15, 2026
Chicken sandwiches, burrito bowls, spaghetti, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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[Galleries] Bull City Middle School Lacrosse Tournament - May 9, 2026
Rogers-Herr Middle School Rams played against the Alamance Rams and Voyager Vikings, while the Durham Warbirds played an exhibition game between the semifinal and final games.
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Duke Street Closures Continue in Late May
Get used to finding detours to downtown from South Durham!
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Canvas Locked Down While DPS Evaluates Breach
Families, students, and staff are urged not to access the app through school district or personal devices until further notice.
Schools
Rogers-Herr Middle's Kenya Hill Named 2026 DPS Teacher of the Year
Other winners included Lyons Farm Elementary's Jessica On for Beginning Teacher and Paula Januzzi-Godfrey, Glenn Elementary media coordinator.
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DPS Responds to Canvas Cybersecurity Breach
Families received communications from Durham Public Schools officials on Thursday afternoon.
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[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 1: May 7, 2026
A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.
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Canvas Developer Reports Data Breach
Schools throughout North Carolina and across the country use the platform, created by Instructure. A hacker group may have acquired student names, email addresses, and ID numbers.
Schools
Teacher Working Conditions: What South Durham School Staff Say About Their Schools
Rogers-Herr Middle School, Hope Valley Elementary among schools standing out with strong results in the 2026 survey.