January 2021
01/07/2021

Durham Public Schools to remain in Plan C for remainder of 2020-21 school year
During Thursday night's special called meeting, members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to remain in Plan C for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
"Our board's decision will allow our students to stay with their current teachers for the duration of the school year," said Superintendent Pascal Mubenga. "We will be able to keep our students and staff safe while ensuring continuity of learning. We will keep improving online learning, and we will come back to the board next month with proposals to provide safe, voluntary opportunities for English language learners and students in self-contained classrooms."
The special called meeting was scheduled in November to update board members with the latest COVID-19 data and determine if it was safe for students, teachers, and staff to return to schools during the new semester.
The district will continue to monitor data surrounding COVID-19 and will provide supportive services to families and staff through the remainder of the school year. DPS’s Learning Centers will remain open.
UPDATE ON FINAL EXAMS To remind students they have the option of delaying taking state assessments due to safety concerns during the pandemic, and to give students and families more confidence that delaying the state-mandated exams will not adversely affect their final exam grade, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted on December 10, 2020, to use the flexibility granted by the State Board of Education to make the lowest possible final exam grade for those assessments a 90 through the end of the school year. | CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION | COVID-19 Data Dashboard The DPS COVID-19 Data Dashboard is a running update of cases and positive tests among individuals working or enrolled at DPS facilities, including staff and students. We are providing this information for increased transparency in our community as well as an insight into the metrics that we are following. | CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DASHBOARD | Help us name our newest school at Engage.dpsnc.net DPS has launched ENGAGE.dpsnc.net, an online platform allowing DPS families, educators, staff, and community members a greater voice in the decisions and opportunities ahead as our schools continue realizing their vision of igniting limitless potential within our students. Currently, you can provide input in the naming of our newest elementary school off of Scott King Road. We hope through your feedback a name can be chosen for the school that represents the past, present, and future of the area and possibilities. | CLICK HERE TO GET INVOLVED |
UPDATE ON FINAL EXAMS
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Help us name our newest school at Engage.dpsnc.net
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Magnet Schools and CTE Pathways Application Period - Jan. 11 - Feb. 5
- DPS Board of Education Work Session - Jan. 14
DPS Jazz Week - Jan. 26-28
- DPS Board of Education Meeting - Jan. 28
- National School Counseling Week - Feb. 1-5