News
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Here’s what’s on the menu for Aug. 5-9. REMINDER: Aug. 9 is an early release day for DPS. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Breakfast Aug. 5 * Breakfast muffin. * Chilled peaches. Aug. 6 * Dunkin Sticks. * Pre-K: Whole grain cereal.
News
Got kids in Durham Public Schools? Want to stay informed about the latest programs and initiatives – and then help spread the word to other parents in the DPS community? Then maybe you’re a good fit for the district’s Parent Ambassador program. Ambassadors attend monthly meetings where they get
Local Government
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education won’t make an official decision on the future of Durham School of the Arts until a work session next Thursday. Today, board members heard presentations from the district’s operation services staff about the comparative costs of renovating the existing downtown campus
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Columns
My 11-year-old daughter, Harper, has bravely faced cancer, appeared on national news, and been celebrated by crowds of thousands. As she prepares to start at a new school this fall, she is as unflappable as ever. Me, on the other hand? I’m a bundle of nerves, despite having ushered
News
Alums and families devoted to the downtown campus of Durham School of the Arts may see the Durham Public Schools Board of Education make a final decision on its closure on Thursday. The board has called a special meeting for 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 for a presentation
News
The annual “Fill That Bus!” drive, organized by Crayons2Calculators in partnership with the DPS Foundation, is now underway, aiming to collect school supplies and financial donations to support Durham teachers, students, and families. As the new school year approaches, the need for essential classroom materials becomes ever more critical. Despite
News
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. NOTE: Menus are subject to change without notice. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Breakfast July 29 * Fruited bread slice. * Chilled peaches. July 30 * Waffle with scrambled egg. * Applesauce. July 31 * Breakfast muffin. * Fruit choice. Aug. 1 * Cinnamon French toast with
News
Durham year-round schools are back in session next week. Here’s what students can expect to find on the menu in cafeterias throughout the district from July 22 to July 26. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Breakfast July 22 * Glazed cinnamon bun. * Pre-K: Blueberry muffins. * Chilled peaches. July 23 * Turkey ham
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Commentary
In the ninth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, recaps recent news from South Durham, including the development known as Oldfourth, a voting sticker contest for kids, a new Dunkin’ on Highway 55, and the open houses and supply lists for year-round schools
News
Durham Public Schools year-round calendar campuses are set to open on July 22. The schools here in South Durham are holding open houses this week, and they’ve released supply lists for families preparing for the academic journey ahead. Quick note: Starting this year, all DPS students can get free
News
Daniela Visbal, formerly a teacher at Parkwood Elementary School in South Durham, this August starts teaching second grade at the new Murray-Massenburg Elementary on South Roxboro Street. She wants to get off to a roaring start with her students by incorporating the latest technology into her daily lessons for whole
Southpoint Access
Ultra-local journalism can illuminate vital issues and drive positive change right here in our backyard of South Durham, but it’s also got the potential to inform, educate, and inspire readers beyond our borders. With that in mind, Southpoint Access is launching a fundraising campaign to support the production of