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The Durham Comics Club Gathers Sunday for Supergirl Discussion

The topic this month: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow - (Tom King, Bilquis Evely), which was the inspiration for the DC movie that appeared in theaters this summer. It follows Kara Zor-El as she's enlisted by an alien girl seeking vengeance.

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[SoDu How-To] Part 2: Attendance, Buses, and Emergency Plans Every DPS Family Should Know

The second installment of Southpoint Access’ 2026-27 handbook guide explains when absences count, how documentation works, who can sign out a student, what families should know about buses, and what five emergency commands mean.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS Board Approves Salary Schedules After Wage Debate

The Durham school board approved raises in a 4-3 vote, but members will keep looking for money to increase the district’s minimum wage. The board also advanced projects at Lyons Farm and Southwest elementary schools.

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DPS Board to Vote on Pay Raises, South Durham School Projects

The July 21 special meeting includes proposed 2026-27 salary scales, Southwest Elementary paving, and design work for six mobile classrooms at Lyons Farm Elementary.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch July 20-24, 2026

Mini pancakes, chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and corn dog nuggets close out the final DPS cafeteria menu of the 2025–26 academic year.

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Ready for a Book Harvest Celebration?

Durham Central Park hosts the nonprofits Summer Block Party from 3 to 6 p.m. today.

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[SoDu How-To] Part 1: Before the First Day: Meals, Technology, Forms, and Fees for DPS Families

The first installment of Southpoint Access’ 2026-27 handbook guide explains free meals, Infinite Campus, device fees, privacy decisions, health forms, and volunteer requirements.

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Durham Public Schools Foundation Hires James Perry as Executive Director

The former Winston-Salem Urban League president plans to begin his tenure with community office hours and a six-month listening period.

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Fill That Bus Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Durham Classrooms

The annual community school supply drive runs July 13 through Aug. 14, helping Crayons2Calculators stock supplies for teachers across Durham Public Schools.

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[Class of 2026] Durham Public Schools Graduate Lists

Browse our Durham Public Schools graduation lists - and give your graduate a special shoutout in Southpoint Access.

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[Class of 2026] Durham Performance Learning Center Graduate List

Durham Performance Learning Center celebrated its Class of 2026 on June 10 at Durham Performance Learning Center.

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[Class of 2026] Lakeview School Spring Graduate List

Lakeview School celebrated its Class of 2026 on June 10 at Lakeview School.