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
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
Yesterday, we hit a milestone for the new Durham School of the Arts 🎨🏗️. The final beam went up, covered in signatures from our community partners who showed up to celebrate a moment that will live in the bones of the building. A simple beam turned into a time capsule. A small piece of steel carrying big dreams ✨.
Thank you to everyone who came out to share the moment and add their name to DSA’s future 💛.
Photo credits: Alejandro Marmolejo, Sophomore at Riverside High School, and DPS Pixel and Pen Creative 📸. #WeAreDPS
Thank you to everyone who came out to share the moment and add their name to DSA’s future 💛.
Photo credits: Alejandro Marmolejo, Sophomore at Riverside High School, and DPS Pixel and Pen Creative 📸. #WeAreDPS
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Durham Public Schools is transitioning to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. This system will replace PowerSchool as your one-stop shop for grades, attendance, and other important school information. Please create your account as soon as possible, as critical information will be shared through the portal.
Using the Parent Portal Access Website
• Go to https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov.
• Step 1: Select Durham Public Schools.
• Step 2: Enter your student’s ID number, first name, last name, and date of birth.
• Step 3: Select the parent/guardian setting up the account.
• Step 4: Choose a verification method (text or email—must match what is on file at the school).
• Step 5: Enter the 6-digit verification code to complete setup.
Access on the Go:
Bookmark the Parent Portal website: https://320.ncsis.gov/campus/portal/parents/psu320durham.jsp
A partir del año escolar 2025-26, las Escuelas Públicas de Durham harán la transición a un nuevo sistema de información estudiantil, NCSIS, impulsado por Infinite Campus. Este sistema reemplazará a PowerSchool como su portal único para calificaciones, asistencia y otra información escolar importante. Le pedimos que cree su cuenta lo antes posible, ya que información crítica se compartirá a través del portal.
Or download the Infinite Campus Parent app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Uso del sitio web de acceso al Portal para Padres
• Visite https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov.
• Paso 1: Seleccione las Escuelas Públicas de Durham.
• Paso 2: Ingrese el número de identificación, nombre, apellido y fecha de nacimiento de su estudiante.
• Paso 3: Seleccione al padre/tutor que creará la cuenta.
• Paso 4: Elija un método de verificación (mensaje de texto o correo electrónico; debe coincidir con el que se encuentra en los archivos de la escuela).
• Paso 5: Ingrese el código de verificación de 6 dígitos para completar la configuración.
Acceso desde cualquier lugar:
Guarde el sitio web del Portal para Padres en sus favoritos: https://320.ncsis.gov/campus/portal/parents/psu320durham.jsp
O descargue la aplicación Infinite Campus Parent desde la App Store de Apple o Google Play.
🌟Stars Spotted at the Lemur Center! 🌟
Meet Madisyn Burrus from Jordan High School and Benjamin Wike from Durham School of the Arts — two of our incredible students in the DPS Rising Stars Program, a paid summer internship for rising juniors and seniors.
This summer, Madisyn and Benjamin brought their curiosity and dedication to the Duke Lemur Center, assisting with educational tours and getting hands-on experience in wildlife research and nonprofit operations. 🐒🔬
The Rising Stars Program gives students real-world work experience, training, and a stipend — setting them up for success beyond the classroom.
👏 Help us celebrate Madisyn, Benjamin, and all our Rising Stars who are making the most of their summer by learning, earning, and making an impact!
#WeAreDPS #DPSProud #DPSRisingStars
Meet Madisyn Burrus from Jordan High School and Benjamin Wike from Durham School of the Arts — two of our incredible students in the DPS Rising Stars Program, a paid summer internship for rising juniors and seniors.
This summer, Madisyn and Benjamin brought their curiosity and dedication to the Duke Lemur Center, assisting with educational tours and getting hands-on experience in wildlife research and nonprofit operations. 🐒🔬
The Rising Stars Program gives students real-world work experience, training, and a stipend — setting them up for success beyond the classroom.
👏 Help us celebrate Madisyn, Benjamin, and all our Rising Stars who are making the most of their summer by learning, earning, and making an impact!
#WeAreDPS #DPSProud #DPSRisingStars
🎒 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
🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Durham Public Schools! 🍎💙
This week, we honor the dedicated educators who shape minds, build confidence, and create a lasting impact in our schools and communities.
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year—outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for their students every day.
Stay tuned right here as we celebrate their passion, commitment, and the powerful role they play in every child's future.
#ThankATeacher #DPSProud #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreDPS
📢 State Superintendent Mo Green Wants to Hear From You! 📢
Join the "Mo Wants to Know" tour on April 7 at 6 PM at Northern High School (Durham, NC) for a public listening session on the future of NC public schools.
Parents, students, educators & community members—your voice matters! Register here: go.ncdpi.gov/NorthCentralMWTK
#MoWantsToKnow #NCed #PublicEducation
Please click for information on Drivers Education: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FxXYSTkCz0eXwY7WQ_kmVZbVWubBKC1128Yc36LqGtc/edit?usp=sharing
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