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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School 2025-26
Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. For W.G. Pearson, administrators are holding an open house on July 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. for kindergarten, first, and second grade;…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Hope Valley Elementary School 2025-26
Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Hope Valley Elementary School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. For Hope Valley, administrators are holding an open house on July 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Pearsontown Elementary School 2025-26
Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Pearsontown Elementary School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. For Pearsontown, administrators are holding an open house on July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up…
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Durham School Board Selects Bettina Umstead as Chair
Bettina Umstead returned to the role as chair of Durham Public Schools’ Board of Education during a special organizational meeting held Tuesday morning. Millicent Rogers, who served as chair during the past year, was elected to vice chair for 2025-26. “What I see ahead is us thinking about how we collectively put our strengths together…
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[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Rogers-Herr Middle School 2025-26
Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Rogers-Herr Middle School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. Whether your child is entering 6th grade or wrapping up middle school in 8th, having the right supplies can make a big difference. Here’s a…
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[SoDu How-To] Enroll for Kindergarten at Durham Public Schools
If you have a rising kindergartener intent on Durham Public Schools (DPS), it’s time to get ready. Kindergarten registration for the 2025–26 school year is officially open, and DPS is encouraging families to act now so students can hit the ground running. A “Children’s Garden” for Lifelong Learning The word kindergarten comes from the German…
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School Supply Drive “Fill That Bus!” Rolls Again on July 7
Crayons2Calculators, which joined the Durham Public Schools Foundation in January, is helping teachers prepare for the 2025-2026 school year with the “Fill That Bus!” school supply drive. This year, it runs July 7 to Aug. 8. “‘Fill That Bus!’ is a pivotal drive for us, as it allows us to restock our shelves for the…
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[Commentary] Kimberly Jones: Public Education Is A Sacred Obligation
By Kimberly JonesBeacon Media I’ve spent my life in North Carolina’s public schools, as a student, a teacher, and most recently an advisor to the N.C. State Board of Education. These experiences created a core belief: education expands our worlds, develops our voices, and empowers us to make positive change in the world. These beliefs…
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[Graduation 2025] Hillside High School Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates Hillside High School Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. This year’s graduates reflect a broad range of academic, athletic, artistic, and community achievements, marking the culmination of effort, growth, and perseverance. Their time at Hillside has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament to the…
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[Graduation 2025] Durham School of the Arts Graduates
Southpoint Access congratulates Durham School of the Arts Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. This year’s graduates reflect a broad range of academic, athletic, artistic, and community achievements, marking the culmination of effort, growth, and perseverance. Their time at DSA has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament…
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Afterschool Expansion Coming to Durham Public Schools?
Perhaps the most consequential item for South Durham families on Thursday’s Durham Public Schools Board of Education agenda: a proposed pilot program to bring non-state licensed afterschool care to eight DPS elementary schools – including Pearsontown, Southwest, Murray-Massenburg, Lyons Farm, and Forest View. The move is designed to address chronic aftercare waitlists, which have affected…
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