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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
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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
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Tuesday, Nov. 5, is a no-school day due to the general election. Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Nov. 4 * Assorted breakfast muffin and sunflower seed kernels. * Yogurt cup and granola. * Fresh
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During third period on Oct. 29, about 500 students at C.E. Jordan High School left class and walked onto the track to protest North Carolina Senate Bill 49, according to The Falcon Post, Jordan’s school news site. The law, enacted in August 2023 after an override by the
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Durham Public Schools families with children who live with disabilities are invited to connect with the Durham Advocates for Exceptional Children during their fall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The meeting is open to caregivers, educators, administrators, students, support staff, and members of the community. The advocates want to explore
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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 Oct. 28 * Grits bar with various toppings. * Assorted cereal. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 29 * Grits bar with various toppings. * Overnight oats. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 30 * Jumbo waffles with
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[UPDATED 10/24/24: The DPS Board of Education voted on Oct. 24 to move the transportation strategies topic to the Nov. 7 work session to ensure the proper personnel can attend to answer questions.] Transportation managers at Durham Public Schools on Thursday expect to discuss tactics within two primary
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The 2024 Crayons2Calculators Fill That Bus! campaign, in partnership with the Durham Public Schools Foundation, raised more than $50,000 to support teachers and students in Durham Public Schools. This year’s donations nearly doubled last year’s total. Aetna’s $20,000 contribution played a pivotal role in the
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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 Oct. 21 * Breakfast biscuit bar: warm biscuit, egg patty, cheese, butter, and jam. * Breakfast bar. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 22 * Breakfast biscuit bar: warm biscuit, egg patty, cheese,
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The next phase of the Durham Public Schools Growing Together plan is set to kick in for the 2025-2026 school year. Families can attend informational meetings in the weeks ahead to learn more about what’s planned during this phase, which affects the district’s middle and high school pathways.
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A Rogers-Herr Middle School student apparently posted a video on social media in which they held a replica firearm and threatened another student. According to Principal Tawauna Stewart, the post was removed and law enforcement was notified. The student who posted the video was questioned. “Thanks to reliable information, this
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. NOTE: It’s National School Lunch Week! Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast Oct. 14 * Bagel bar: assorted bagels with cream cheese, jelly, butter. * Whole grain cereal. * Fresh fruit. Oct. 15 * Bagel bar: