durham public schools
Year-round schools are open all week (traditional schools are off Monday), and DPS cafeterias are serving student favorites - from cheeseburgers and corndogs to pasta and pizza Friday. Here’s what’s cooking across Durham.
sodu week in review
Durham City Council passed new ordinance aimed at landlords with dangerous rentals, South Regional Library seems most popular early voting spot, and Southpoint Access commits revenue share to Hope Valley Elementary.
Kitchen Table
Fire danger in effect; sunny 71°F. Durham Night Market, Bright Black’s reading club, rooftop Witches Night Out, and this week’s SoDu shopping basket.
Locally Aware
Your weekday local lowdown, powered by Southpoint Access. 💌 [Subscribe Free] | [Support Local Stories] Today’s South Durham Weather Forecast (Oct. 22, 2025) Heads up: Increased Fire Danger, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. today. Dry air (relative humidity 25–30%) plus westerly winds 15–20 mph, gusts 20–25 mph
Obituaries
Sunshine and a light breeze this afternoon, cooler tonight near 50°. Support Hope Valley Elementary at Tomato Jake’s, see today’s obits, free school meals, DPS hiring needs, and a full rundown of Oct. 21 happenings across South Durham.
Local Government
From 32 e-buses for Durham schools to classified pay and DPSF grants, here’s where the money goes and what changes for students.
Your Week Ahead
Kinya Ramen replaces Melting Pot at Southpoint Crossing. Plus: Oct. 20 DPS lunch menus, NC Countdown to College kickoff, robotics + stargazing programs, City Council meeting, board game night, and our Triangle Rivalry Challenge fundraiser.
durham public schools
Year-round and traditional schools are back in full swing, and DPS cafeterias are serving up another week of hot, healthy, and free meals for every student. From nachos and barbecue chicken to Friday pizza favorites, here’s what’s cooking across Durham schools Oct. 20–24.
sodu week in review
Waterline replacements near American Tobacco ramp up Oct. 18–31 with lane shifts and flaggers; Baker & Taylor’s shutdown slows Durham County Library new-book arrivals. Plus: Harper’s Home pickleball/tennis mixer (Sun., Oct. 19, 3–5:30 p.m.) and DPS honors Dr. Vanessa Alford.
durham county health department
Review August–September 2025 health inspection scores for Durham school lunchrooms. Lyons Farm scored 100; Parkwood posted 95.5 due to no hot water.
Kitchen Table
From honoring a beloved Durham principal to uncovering the cheapest place to buy groceries in SoDu, today’s newsletter is packed with local impact.
durham public schools
The veteran educator’s open-door approach and data-informed coaching are raising outcomes and pride across the school community.