DPS Rotational Bus Service

Beginning Dec. 2 through Dec. 20, DPS will implement rotational bus service to address ongoing driver shortage. Click for more details and the rotational schedule.

A Message From Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis

Durham Public Schools Stands in Solidarity with Western NC, Supporting Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts. Click to Read More.

Dr. Theresa McGowan Named 2024-2025 DPS Principal of the Year

Her leadership at Lakeview School has transformed student success with personalized support systems, helping more students get back on track to graduate!

October DPS Alumni of the Month: Rachel Griffin

After completing her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2013, Rachel earned her Masters in School Counseling from Liberty University in December 2022. She now serves as an elementary school counselor for DPS, giving back to the district that played a significant role in shaping her. Click to read more!

DPS Appoints New CFO and School Principal

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education appoints new district and school leadership. Jeremy Teetor named Chief Finance Officer and Joshua Brown will lead the Durham Early College of Health Sciences.

DPS Board of Education Appoints New Leaders to Key Central Services Roles

The DPS Board of Education has approved leaders to key Central Services positions. Dr. Tanya Giovanni has been named Deputy Superintendent for Administrative, Legal, and Compliance Services. Dr. Larry Webb joins DPS as Chief Operating Officer. Paul Mijumbi transitions to Interim Executive Director for Information Technology.

Student of the Month | November 2024 | Alina Azhar

Alina Azhar believes barriers can be removed on the trajectory toward success. Read about her plans to help others do the same.

Professional Songstress Encores In and Out of the Classroom

Jordan High School graduate Adia Ledbetter (class of 1996) remembers having to meet high expectations while she was a student striving for graduation. In addition to her academic disciplines, she was a singer whose high school music teachers saw something in her that she didn’t really know she had.