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Kids Voting Durham Offers Summer Civic Leadership Opportunities
Kids Voting Durham, an organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement among youth, announces an opportunity for individuals aged 14-24 to contribute to the design of the KVD 2024 Election Guide. This initiative not only allows participants to gain valuable experience in civic engagement, but also offers paid and volunteer positions. The project is seeking three…
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Hope Valley Elementary PTA Offers Volunteer Opportunities
South Durham’s Hope Valley Elementary School Parent Teacher Association offers several opportunities and initiatives to help students and staff, from clothing donations to educational activities. Here’s a quick rundown on what was shared in the latest PTA newsletter: Become a Southpoint Access subscriber on Patreon!
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Could All DPS Students Get Free Meals?
In a move that could signal a significant step towards educational equity, Durham Public Schools is exploring the feasibility of extending free meal programs across the entire district through the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. This initiative, aimed at providing universal meals to students, reflects a growing recognition of the critical role nutrition plays…
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DPS Comptroller Recommends No Steps, Offers New Classified Pay Schedule
The comptroller hired to delve into Durham Public Schools’ finances in the aftermath of the classified pay debacle is presenting recommendations to the Board of Education on Thursday. Among them: In his presentation, Crutchfield evaluates the 2022-23 DPS classified pay schedules, which he says “suffered from two major issues, primarily caused by the state’s $15/hr.…
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Hillside High Student Named NHS Semifinalist
Olivia Henson, a senior at Hillside High School and a member of the National Honor Society, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. As a semifinalist, Henson receives a $3,200 scholarship that can be used toward undergraduate expenses. “Olivia is so deserving of the scholarship because she has grown over the years. She has…
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DPS Board Selects Four Finalists for Superintendent Search
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Wednesday narrowed the candidates to search for a new superintendent down to four. The finalists include: Board members next Wednesday will interview representatives from the final four. During the March 21 regular board meeting, members will vote to hire one of those firms. Join our free Discord…
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DPS Plans Special Meeting to Consider Search Firms
The first step to find a replacement for Durham Public Schools’ former superintendent: hire a search firm. On Wednesday, the DPS Board of Education is set to discuss possible finalists to interview for the job of handling the search to replace Dr. Pascal Mubenga. Mubenga left his job after seven years over the controversy stemming…
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DPS Releases Afterschool FAQ for Parents
Families seeking afterschool care for their Durham Public Schools students in the 2024-2025 academic year continue to have questions about the new lottery process that the district is applying for registration. This week, the DPS Community Education department released a frequent asked questions (FAQ) document addressing some of the questions: Q: My child is currently…
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DPS Considers Budget Priorities
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education continued developing budget priorities ahead of a planned joint meeting March 14 with county commissioners. Top of mind for most board members: finding a better way forward for paying classified workers. “I know that our staff have been incredibly discouraged by decisions that this board has made,” said…
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New Traffic Signal Planned for Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Editor’s Note: This project was put up for re-bid on April 3, with a closing date of April 17. In the next few months, expect work to begin on a new traffic signal for Murray-Massenburg Elementary School in the Hope Valley Farms area, at the intersection of Ramblewood Avenue and South Roxboro Street. The City…
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[Junction 54] Pearsontown Bus Scare – Editor’s Column/Audio Note
You’ve probably heard by now, Pearsontown Elementary School students on their way home from school on the bus got a scare today. One of the children took a toy gun from his backpack in front of other passengers. Principal Asia Cunningham called families about the incident, saying that the bus driver acted quickly and confiscated…
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[SoDuWe Poll Results] DPS Magnet Lottery Outcome
On March 2, 2024, Southpoint Access encouraged readers to participate in a flash poll about their experiences with the Durham Public Schools magnet lottery. Of those responding, 60% indicated that they didn’t secure a spot in their top choice, while 40% indicated that they made it into their first-choice school. Of those who didn’t get…
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