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Durham Public Schools Closed on May 1
The Board of Education voted Monday to close schools so teachers and staff can attend a rally at the North Carolina state capital.
Sports
SoDu Sports Week Ahead: April 20-24, 2026
A day-by-day roundup of this week’s public school games across South Durham, from high school tennis and lacrosse to middle school baseball, soccer, softball and track.
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Morgan Farm, Bella Ridge, and Patterson Hall Await City Council Consideration
Plus, Creekside Elementary Needs Your Votes for a Bartaco teacher appreciation event!
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 20-24, 2026
Nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
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Schools
[Gallery] Hope Valley Elementary School K-2 Concert
Students at the year-round public school on Friday performed for families in the school gymnasium.
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Sports
[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle School Rams vs. Neal Middle School Eagles Baseball
The teams faced off at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the RHMS baseball field. Here's a photo gallery from the game.
Schools
Tickets for Teachers - Supporting RootEd for DPS!
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt talks with Matt Sears about RootEd in DPS and a fundraising effort to support Tickets for Teachers.
News
Triangle Performance Ensemble Brings New Easter Drama, Anti-Gun Violence Message to Durham Stage
“The Third Day,” a world premiere from the producers of “Black Nativity Durham,” opens April 17 at Hillside High School.
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Health Inspection Reports
[Health Inspection Reports] Durham School Cafeterias - April 2026
TL;DR Version: The top scores went to KIPP Durham College Prep, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Spring Valley Elementary School, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Oak Grove Elementary School with a score of 93.5.
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Busy Spring Stretch at Hope Valley Elementary School
Families can look ahead to testing volunteer needs, the book fair, concerts, Spirit Night, a parent meetup and Career Day.
Sports
SoDu Sports Week Ahead: April 13-17, 2026
A day-by-day roundup of this week’s public school games across South Durham, from high school tennis and lacrosse to middle school baseball, soccer, softball and track.