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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.
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 13-17, 2026
Chicken sandwiches, corn dog nuggets, spaghetti, and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.
sodu week in review
DPS Board Weighs Teacher Retention and Major Magnet Bus Changes
Plus, highlights from the week, including Local News Day, Tickets for Teachers, and the latest SoDu Shopping Basket!
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Tickets for Teachers Fundraiser Aims to Scale Nights Out for DPS Staff
RootEd in DPS wants to build tech and improve operations behind a fast-growing effort serving Durham Public Schools employees.
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DPS Returns with New Express-Stop Plan
Ahead of an April 9 work session, Durham Public Schools is again pitching express-stop transportation for magnet students - and reopening a familiar debate over reliability, access, and how much of the burden falls on families.
sodu week in review
The Demise of Leandro Raises More Concerns About Durham School Funding
Plus, what's ahead for the Durham Planning Commission? And did you catch the Office Hours interview with author and veteran game designer Richard Dansky?
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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 6-10, 2026
Spring break lingers Monday for traditional schools, but DPS menus pick back up with free breakfasts and lunches featuring chicken nuggets, fried rice, and pizza Friday.