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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 5: Health, Special Education, and Mental Wellness in DPS
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Academic success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Students bring their whole selves to school – their health, emotions, learning needs, languages, talents, and identities. Durham Public Schools recognizes this, and has built a system of supports to meet students where they are. In Part…
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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 4: Grades, Tests, and Success in Durham Classrooms
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Grades and standardized tests can cause stress, for students and parents alike. But Durham Public Schools is working to make sure that academic success is measured fairly, consistently, and with student growth at the center. In Part 4 of our handbook series, Southpoint Access…
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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 2: Attendance, Buses, and Emergency Plans
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! As the first day of school approaches on Monday, Aug. 25, families are doing more than packing lunchboxes and picking out backpacks – they’re getting organized. And one of the smartest ways to prepare is by understanding how Durham Public Schools handles the basics:…
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[SoDu How-To] Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus This Summer
Contribute to the Southpoint Access Summer Support Fundraiser! Durham County just confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus since 2022. While the risk remains low for most people, this serves as a timely reminder: mosquito-borne illnesses are active in North Carolina – including right here in South Durham. With warm, wet weather and…
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[SoDu How-To] Be Clear About What “Walkers” Are
Support features like this with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! During the first week of school, Rogers-Herr Middle School Principal Dr. Tawauna Stewart finds herself having to explain what seems, on the surface, to be a pretty simple premise. Students classified as “walkers” walk home from school. Riders – like my son – either…
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[SoDu How-To] Best Ways to Set Boundaries for Tech with Kids?
In today’s connected world, raising kids with smartphones is a high-stakes balancing act. Whether you’re navigating your child’s first device, debating dinner-table rules, or wondering how much tech is too much – you’re not alone. I’ve rounded up some articles exploring how families around the world are rethinking screen time, social media, and smartphone boundaries.…
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[SoDu How-To] Prepare for N.C. Automobile Insurance Changes
Starting July 1, 2025, new state laws will significantly change how automobile insurance premiums are calculated in North Carolina. Whether you’re a longtime driver or just got your license, these changes could impact how much you pay. Here’s what South Durham drivers should know: 🔺 Higher Minimum Coverage Requirements Current law requires: Starting July 1:…
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[SoDu How-To] Navigate Alzheimer’s Support in Durham
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be overwhelming – but you’re not alone. Durham and neighboring communities are home to a growing network of support services, care providers, and educational resources tailored for families navigating memory loss. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis, caregiver support, in-home care, or long-term…
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[SoDu How-To] Find Secular Easter Events for Your Family
By Tricia Smar, Southpoint Access Contributor Besides being a hallmark Christian celebration, Easter has become an indicator that Spring has sprung and invites families to come together. Through Easter, South Durham and neighboring communities offer several opportunities to participate in the age-old Easter tradition of egg hunts, as well as other Easter-themed activities. With events…
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