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Two-Hour Delay for Durham Schools
Public schools in Durham are starting two hours late Jan. 10 in the wake of severe weather that left some households without power. The delayed start comes a day after Durham Public Schools called for early dismissals ahead of that inclement weather. “After assessing conditions, we prioritize safety for students and staff,” district officials said…
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Could Eureka Math Get an Upgrade?
Durham Public Schools may upgrade their Eureka Math curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade in the coming academic year. The Board of Education is set to discuss the new Eureka Math Squared option during a work session on Jan. 11. The current contract with the existing Eureka Math curriculum ends after the 2023-2024 academic year.…
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Durham Public Schools Dismissing Early Jan. 9
Due to expected high winds, flooding, and the risk of tornadoes, Durham Public Schools are now scheduled to release students early on Tuesday, Jan. 9. All afterschool programs, including athletics, are canceled. Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link!
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[JUNCTION 54] Swerving From My Lane
Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers: Text of the Audio File: More than 30 years ago, I sat at my desk on the third floor of Cooper Hall at the University of South Florida, pretty openly scolding basketball coach Bobby Paschal for…
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Ready for Durham Schools Magnet Lottery?
If you’re getting ready for the Durham magnet lottery (like me), we’re down to the final hours before the application period kicks off at 12 a.m. on Jan. 8. And if, like me, you’ve done this process for a few years, be aware: the application portal has changed and you’ll need to set up your…
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Dream Big Book Drive Returns for MLK Day
The Dream Big Book Drive, hosted by Book Harvest, returns with a community celebration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event is planned for 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Durham’s Golden Belt Campus downtown. The 13th annual event honors the legacy of Dr. King and encourages citizens to help all children…
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2024 DPS Application Lottery
2024 Lottery Notification Process and Timeline Lottery Application Period (for 2024-2025 School-Year): Monday, Jan. 8 (12 a.m.) through Friday, Feb. 9 (5 p.m.) The parent or legal guardian/custodian must have a valid email address or phone number to create an online account, submit an application, and receive application updates in the application portal: SchoolMInt Application Account at: https://applydpsnc.schoolmint.com/login Application access and assistance: Use…
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5 Tips for Durham Teachers Coming Back from Winter Break
Students in Durham Public Schools (including mine) are gearing up to return to the classroom after the winter break. So what are some things teachers can do as children come back from a few weeks away from structured learning? I did some digging and came up with five possibilities. Got any ideas you’d like to…
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Meet the Candidate: Jovonia Lewis
Since 2020, Jovonia Lewis has served on the Board of Education for Durham Public Schools. Now, she’s one of 11 candidates vying for five seats on the Durham County Commission. Lewis, 48, is a North Carolina native who founded Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC) to promote equity in public schools. Southpoint Access asked Lewis to answer…
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Wrapping Generosity: A Grandmother’s Gift to Lyons Farm Students
Susan Colquitt lives more than 1,800 miles from South Durham in Las Cruces, New Mexico. But the retired educator managed to brighten the holiday season for every student at Lyons Farm Elementary School this week. The school held “Scarf Day” on Dec. 12, distributing 505 hand-crocheted scarves, letters celebrating students, and special pencils and erasers…
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Pearsontown Principal Receives $25K N.C. Milken Award
Asia Cunningham, principal of Pearsontown Elementary School, received a 2023 North Carolina Milken Award and $25,000 – a first for an educator in Durham Public Schools. The Milken Educator Awards have been given out since 1987, rewarding and inspiring excellence in the world of education by honoring top educators with $25,000 unrestricted awards. The awards target early-…
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Growing Nervous About Growing Together?
Our 5-year-old daughter, Athena, is currently a kindergartener at year-round Pearsontown Elementary School. Her brother, John Michael, is in fifth grade at Pearsontown. Next year, he’s off to year-round Rogers-Herr Middle School. Without that sibling connection, Athena won’t be eligible to attend first grade at Pearsontown in 2024-2025. Under the rezoning plan developed by Durham…
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