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The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Danielle Howard to serve as principal of Oak Grove Elementary...
08/14/2026

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Danielle Howard to serve as principal of Oak Grove Elementary School, and Darneise Massey to serve as Director of Partnerships, Special Projects & District Ombudsman. Read more at dpsnc.net.

08/13/2026

| DPS Board of Education Monthly Work Session | 8/13/26

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to be a Durham Public Schools Parent Ambassador!Are you passionate about supporting pu...
08/13/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to be a Durham Public Schools Parent Ambassador!

Are you passionate about supporting public education and helping share the good news about Durham Public Schools? Become a DPS Parent Ambassador!

Parent Ambassadors amplify the success of the district, share resources with families, and help share information about the many opportunities available across our district.

Make a difference in your school community and your local public schools! Apply now to become a Parent Ambassador.

Application deadline: Friday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m.

Apply today: https://forms.gle/CxRGx7jLZANaiwG48

Dr. Asia Cunningham, DPS Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, has been accepted NCSSA Aspiring Superintend...
08/13/2026

Dr. Asia Cunningham, DPS Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, has been accepted NCSSA Aspiring Superintendent Program Cohort XI. The immersive program collaboratively run by the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD). It prepares experienced administrators to lead local public school districts effectively.

📱 ICYMI: A new way to stay connected with your child’s teachers!For the 2026–2027 school year, Durham Public Schools is ...
08/12/2026

📱 ICYMI: A new way to stay connected with your child’s teachers!

For the 2026–2027 school year, Durham Public Schools is using TalkingPoints for teacher-family communication. The platform makes it easy for families and teachers to stay connected throughout the school year, with messages available in families’ preferred languages.

Be on the lookout for more information from your child’s school about using TalkingPoints.

DPS families, we’re celebrating dual enrollment! 361 DPS students are taking 1,399 college course registrations in 100 d...
08/12/2026

DPS families, we’re celebrating dual enrollment! 361 DPS students are taking 1,399 college course registrations in 100 different Durham Tech courses this fall. We’re proud to see so many students getting a head start on college, industry credentials, and career pathways.

Dual enrollment families, remember: make sure your students do NOT opt out of Day One Access to digital textbooks in Canvas through BibliU. Day One provides digital textbooks, and students cannot be opted back in after opting out. Print books will only be provided when a course does not offer a digital textbook.

Need guidance? Click the link to access the BibliU Quick Reference Guide: https://bit.ly/4hvWfRk

Congratulations to our students, and have a great semester!

The countdown is ON!The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re gettin...
08/12/2026

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!

Congratulations to Paula Januzzi-Godfrey, Media Coordinator at Glenn Elementary School, who has been named a regional wi...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to Paula Januzzi-Godfrey, Media Coordinator at Glenn Elementary School, who has been named a regional winner for the North Carolina School Librarian of the Year Award! 📚✨

This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding school librarians who make a meaningful difference for students, educators, and their school communities.

Congratulations, Ms. Januzzi-Godfrey, on this well-deserved honor! 🎉

Congratulations to Rogers-Herr Middle School seventh grader Charlie Torrione on an incredible showing at the 2026 Nation...
08/11/2026

Congratulations to Rogers-Herr Middle School seventh grader Charlie Torrione on an incredible showing at the 2026 National Junior Championships in West Virginia this summer!

Charlie brought home GOLD in the Boys’ C 3-Meter Springboard competition, earning the title of National Champion! He also earned a silver medal in the 1-Meter Springboard and placed fourth in Platform.

This isn’t Charlie’s first time at the top—he also earned first place in the Boys’ 3-Meter competition at the 2024 National Championships.

Way to represent Rogers-Herr and Durham Public Schools on the national stage, Charlie!

A BIG thank you to UNC Health for showing up for our students!Through their annual Stuff the Bus event, UNC Health colle...
08/11/2026

A BIG thank you to UNC Health for showing up for our students!

Through their annual Stuff the Bus event, UNC Health collected and donated school supplies to DPS, helping ensure our students have the tools they need for a strong start to the school year.

We are grateful for community partners like UNC Health who continue to make a difference for students across our district.

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