💙 Supporting healthy scholars starts with informed families!
DPS parents and legal guardians: Please review our handout about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to help your family stay informed.
📄 View the diabetes handout: https://aptg.co/cYPG5r
Does your scholar need diabetes care during the school day? Visit our Managing Health Conditions & Forms webpage for information and forms to help your scholar receive the support they need:
🔗 https://www.dpsnc.net/page/managing-health-conditions-and-forms/
Together, we can help our scholars stay healthy and ready to learn! #WeAreDPS
DPS parents and legal guardians: Please review our handout about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to help your family stay informed.
📄 View the diabetes handout: https://aptg.co/cYPG5r
Does your scholar need diabetes care during the school day? Visit our Managing Health Conditions & Forms webpage for information and forms to help your scholar receive the support they need:
🔗 https://www.dpsnc.net/page/managing-health-conditions-and-forms/
Together, we can help our scholars stay healthy and ready to learn! #WeAreDPS
Start the Day with Breakfast! Start your scholar’s day off right by joining them for breakfast on Thursday, October 2nd, from 7:15–7:45 a.m. Families are welcome to bring breakfast from home, or you may purchase a school breakfast. We hope to see you there!
¡Empieza el día con el desayuno! Ayuda a tu hijo a empezar bien el día acompañándole en el desayuno el jueves 2 de octubre, de 7:15 a 7:45 de la mañana. Las familias pueden traer el desayuno de casa o comprar uno en el colegio. ¡Esperamos veros allí!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Us!
Bethesda Elementary invites our families to join us as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Come enjoy an evening of learning, connection, and celebration with our Bethesda family!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
¡Celebra con nosotros la herencia hispana!
La escuela primaria Bethesda invita a nuestras familias a unirse a nosotros para celebrar las ricas culturas, tradiciones y aportaciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. ¡Ven a disfrutar de una velada de aprendizaje, convivencia y celebración con nuestra familia de Bethesda!
¡Estamos deseando celebrarlo contigo!
Bethesda Elementary invites our families to join us as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Come enjoy an evening of learning, connection, and celebration with our Bethesda family!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
¡Celebra con nosotros la herencia hispana!
La escuela primaria Bethesda invita a nuestras familias a unirse a nosotros para celebrar las ricas culturas, tradiciones y aportaciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. ¡Ven a disfrutar de una velada de aprendizaje, convivencia y celebración con nuestra familia de Bethesda!
¡Estamos deseando celebrarlo contigo!
State Accountability Data Reports Historic Student Performance Gains for DPS in 2025-26. Read more: https://www.dpsnc.net/article/3108568
Join Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis for the 2026 State of the District Address as we celebrate our progress, showcase the DPS Difference, and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities shaping the future of Durham Public Schools.
Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD
Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD
The countdown is ON!
The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re getting ready to welcome our scholars back for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
Be sure to visit www.dpsnc.net to view the full Back to School Guide for everything you need to start the year strong! #WeAreDPS
The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re getting ready to welcome our scholars back for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
Be sure to visit www.dpsnc.net to view the full Back to School Guide for everything you need to start the year strong! #WeAreDPS
Start your students’ day off right by joining them for breakfast on Thursday, May 7th from 7:15 - 7:45. Outside Breakfast is welcome or school breakfast can be purchased.
End of Year Benchmark assessments begin this week for 3rd - 5th grade students!
Reading Spirit Week: March 23rd - 27th
Semana de la lectura: del 23 al 27 de marzo
Semana de la lectura: del 23 al 27 de marzo
Start your students’ day off right by joining them for breakfast on Thursday, March 5th from 7:15 - 7:45. Outside Breakfast is welcome or school breakfast can be purchased
Mark your calendar for the DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Start your students’ day off right by joining them for breakfast on Wednesday, December 17th, from 7:15 - 7:45. Outside Breakfast is welcome, or school breakfast can be purchased.
October is National Principals Month! Join us in celebrating our awesome principal, Mr. Wyckoff!
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Night on Wednesday, October 15th!
Start your students’ day off right by joining them for breakfast on Thursday, October 2nd from 7:15 - 7:45. Outside Breakfast is welcome or school breakfast can be purchased.
Join us for Open House this Friday, August 22nd from 1:00 - 3:00!
We are so excited to meet our incoming Kindergarteners! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12th, from 3:00–4:00 PM for a special welcome event for incoming students and families.
We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to our DLI family! By choosing this program, you've taken the first step in giving your child the incredible gift of bilingualism, academic excellence, and cultural enrichment.
We look forward to partnering with you as your child begins this exciting journey of learning in two languages. Together, we’ll build a strong foundation for success in school and beyond.
🎒 Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year – Starts Today! 🚍
Durham, let’s kick off the school year right! The annual “Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year” school supply drive begins today, running through August 8. Our good friends at the DPS Foundation will be leading the effort in restocking the shelves at Crayons2Calculators so every DPS teacher has the tools needed—completely free—for student success 📝📚
What’s happening:
Community-wide efforts to gather essential supplies—pencils, notebooks, art tools, rulers, folders, tissue, and more.
Drop-off bins are set up around the city (libraries, churches, businesses) and at Crayons2Calculators warehouse, 808 Bacon St., open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 am–3 pm.
Prefer to support digitally? Financial donations help purchase high-need items efficiently.
Why it matters:
Last year, Crayons2Calculators distributed over $129,000 in supplies, supporting 96% of DPS teachers at 59 schools—and many teachers still spend hundreds out-of-pocket.
👉 How YOU can help:
Donate supplies: drop off at Crayons2Calculators or community bins.
Give online: support via financial contributions.
Share & volunteer: host your own drive or help pack supplies.
Let’s come together and ensure no teacher—or student—goes without this school year. 🔗 Visit www.fillthebus.org for more details and a full list of needed items.
#FillThatBus #DPSStrong #FuelTheYear #Crayons2Calculators
Get ready for kindergarten! Join us on Tuesday, August 12th, from 3:00–4:00 PM for a special welcome event for incoming students and families.
