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Durham Public Schools transportation leaders are moving forward with plans to implement “family responsibility zones” for elementary schools and possibly express bus stops for secondary schools in January. “You could move forward with walk zones and express stops or move forward with family walk zones or express stops, but doing
![[UPDATED 11/22/2024] Durham Bus Plan Rolls Out in December](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/rotation1122.png)
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[Updated to add specific information about groups and the bus numbers assigned to them.] After the Thanksgiving break, Durham Public Schools will put its new rotational school transportation plan into effect. Under this plan, DPS would require families on traditional school buses to find alternate transportation one day a week
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On Saturday, families can meet with educators and administrators from Durham Public Schools to learn what the district has to offer their children. The annual Showcase of Schools is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at N.C. Central University’s Student Center
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Nov. 18 * Breakfast muffin with cheese stick. * Yogurt cup and granola. * Fruit. Nov. 19 * Assorted fruited bread slice. * Yogurt cup and granola. * Fruit. Nov. 20 * Hot pancakes
![[SoDu Gallery] Jordan High School Fall Market](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/11/market2.png)
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The Future Farmers of America at C.E. Jordan High School on Saturday hosted a Fall Market and Plant Sale featuring vendors from throughout Durham. Southpoint Access was a proud participant! Young photographer John Michael Platt, son of Wes Platt (editor and publisher), captured a few images for this gallery.
![[UPDATED 11/15/24] Durham High School Prepares for Fall Market](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/10/fallmarket2024.png)
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[UPDATED 11/15/24: Updated to add vendor map and information about additional vendors participating in the Fall Market and Plant Sale at Jordan High School.] The Future Farmers of America chapter at C.E. Jordan High School is hosting vendors selling arts, crafts, plants, foods, and more at the
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Thirty-six Durham schools are expected to share $168,400 in grants from the Durham Public Schools Foundation to support transformation projects in categories of innovation and mental health/wellness. “We are thrilled to present these grants to schools across our district,” said Erika Wilkins, DPSF executive director. “We believe in
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North Carolina public schools – especially Title I schools – are eligible to apply for their share of $1 million in funding for field trips that give students hands-on educational experiences at locations run by the state’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). Speaking alongside DNCR Secretary Reid Wilson at
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One short-term fix for transportation problems in Durham Public Schools may be a rotational coverage approach that ensures the district avoids leaving the most vulnerable students without a way to get to and from school. During Thursday’s work session, DPS transportation officials discussed the prospect of choosing one day
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Monday, Nov. 11, is a no-school day due to Veterans Day. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Nov. 11 * NO SCHOOL TODAY. Nov. 12 * Egg and cheese biscuit. * Yogurt cup and grahams.
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School improvement plans, transportation service problems, and masters pay are among the topics on the agenda for the Nov. 7 work session of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. The consent agenda – items likely to be approved without discussion – include: * Delegates and agenda for the upcoming North Carolina School
![[UPDATED: 11/2/24] Southpoint Access Joins Effort to Support Hope Valley Elementary Snack Fund](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/10/snacks2024.png)
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[UPDATED with this editor’s note on Nov. 2, 2024: Any business that matches or exceeds the Southpoint Access contribution of $250 is eligible to get 30 days of free advertising on this site. Reach out to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com for details.] The Hope Valley Elementary PTA is rallying the