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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Oct. 5-9, 2026

Year-round campuses stay closed, Wednesday is an early-release day, and CIHS students are off Thursday. What’s on DPS cafeteria menus Oct. 5-9?

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026

DPS students have no school Wednesday, and year-round campuses remain in intersession. What’s on cafeteria menus for schools in session Sept. 28-Oct. 2?

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South Durham in Five: Gun Safety, School Policy, and Three Ballot Questions

Three recent shooting deaths sharpened Durham’s focus on gun safety, DPS set a one-hour limit for off-campus religious instruction, and voters face three constitutional amendments. Which story should Southpoint Access keep following?

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[SeeGov Enhanced] DPS board sets one-hour limit for off-campus religious instruction

Students could leave campus for religious lessons under a new state law, but Durham's board counted travel in its one-hour weekly limit. What else did the start-of-school review reveal?

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South Durham in Five: A Fatal Shooting, Rising Fuel Costs, and Durham’s Water Future

A Parkwood mother was killed, investigators linked a rare fatal infection to an El Futuro water feature, and global conflict pushed Durham fuel prices sharply higher. Which story should Southpoint Access keep following?

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 21-25, 2026

No school Monday, and year-round students begin intersession Tuesday. Here’s what’s on DPS cafeteria menus for schools in session Sept. 22-25.

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[Gallery] Rogers-Herr Middle boys soccer prevails over Lucas in home game

The Rams rolled to an 8-3 win over the Lucas Leopards at home Thursday! Were you there to cheer on Rogers-Herr? Check out Southpoint Access’ photos from the boys soccer game.

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[Gallery] Hope Valley Elementary Adds $2,500 to OneFundraiser Coffers

Wednesday talent show and raffle helped push the annual fundraiser past $25,000 on the way to a $40,000 goal.

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Jordan, Southern bring Friday night football home to South Durham

Where are you cheering this week? Our guide covers 46 games and meets, from Monday middle school matchups to Friday night football at Jordan and Southern.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Sept. 14-18, 2026

Durham Public Schools students have a full five-day school week ahead, with breakfast and lunch served each day. Both meals remain free for all DPS students.

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South Durham in Five: 52 Thefts From Vehicles, DPS Gains, and a 270-Foot Tower

Police reports show another rough week for parked cars, Durham’s reservoirs remain at 46%, and eligible Fayetteville Street businesses can seek up to $10,000. Which story stands out to you?

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DPS targets chronic absenteeism after 11k students miss too much school

The Board of Education on Thursday also will review mixed academic results, overdue fire-safety work, policy changes, and several building projects.