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[Subscriber Bonus] Durham High School Senior Spotlight!
From April 2 through May 30, Southpoint Access is celebrating the Class of 2025 by shining a light on the graduating seniors in our community. If you’re an annual subscriber to our newsletter and have a senior who’s wrapping up their high school journey, I’d love to feature them on the site! These quick profiles…
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Proposed North Carolina Bill Would Expand Charter School Oversight Board Authority
A newly introduced bill in the North Carolina General Assembly could significantly reshape how charter schools operate and are regulated across the state. House Bill 556, known as the 2025 Charter Schools Review Board Omnibus, proposes granting the Charter Schools Review Board more authority while reducing oversight by the State Board of Education in key…
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Durham Schools Delay Express Stop Expansion, Focus on Route Optimization and Driver Recruitment
Durham Public Schools (DPS) will delay the expansion of express bus stops for magnet school students beyond the 2025-2026 school year, citing the need for further evaluation before making changes. During the March 27 Board of Education meeting, district officials announced that while additional express stops are needed, the current network will remain unchanged as…
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Superintendent Proposes $708M Durham Schools Budget
Durham Public Schools (DPS) is entering a pivotal budget year as the district navigates rising costs, expiring federal funding, and increased demands for educational equity. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis at Thursday’s Board of Education meeting proposed a $708 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing competitive compensation for educators, sustaining critical programs, and addressing…
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Durham Schools “Meet and Confer” Gains Momentum
A proposed policy that would formalize how Durham Public Schools employees communicate with district leadership has gained momentum, with three members of the Board of Education publicly endorsing a draft submitted by the Durham Association of Educators. The support brings the proposal within one vote of potential adoption. Known as a “meet-and-confer” policy, the measure…
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Northern High Wins 2025 State Jr. Chef Cook-Off
The Northern High School “Knights of Culinary” team from Durham Public Schools took top honors in the North Carolina Junior Chef Competition with their chipotle beef and sweet potato skillet dish. The team includes students Daniel Gomez, brothers Evan and Wesley Shaddox, and Samiaya Wilson. For their recipe, the Knights of Culinary sauteed ground beef,…
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Durham Public Schools: Menus for March 24-28, 2025
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. (NOTE: Year-round schools are on intersession until April 7.) Kindergarten through 12th Grade Breakfast March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 Lunch Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 6th to…
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Durham Schools Community Priorities: Staff Pay, Reliable Transportation
Few surprises greeted the Durham Public Schools Board of Education during the March 20 budget hearing, as Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Teetor presented results from a survey of the community. Using a platform called ThoughtExchange, the district asked staff, students, and families for their budget priorities going into the 2025-2026 academic year. Top issues included:…
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Schools Superintendent Unveils Post-Entry Plan
After hitting the ground running in Durham Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis spent 100 days listening and learning from teachers, staff, students, and their families. Now, he’s developed a post-entry plan with priorities for the school district. Read all about it in our Southpoint Access newsletter!
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Book Harvest Supports Young Readers in Storm-Damaged Western N.C.
After Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, many children lost access to their home, school, and public libraries – just when books were needed most for comfort and learning. Durham-based Book Harvest responded by donating 15,331 children’s books to schools and community groups across 17 counties. The literacy nonprofit partnered with 19 local organizations to…
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