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The official Twitter account for DPS, serving 30,000+ students and their families. #WeAreDPS #DPSArts #DPSAthletics #DPSBuildingOurFuture
Durham, North Carolina
Joined April 2009
Durham Public Schools has appointed Kadeidra Smoots as Senior Executive Director of Human Resources and T. Chanel Sidbury as Assistant Superintendent for School Support and Continuous Improvement. To learn more, visit https://t.co/TWxRxxCkjP.
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Congrats to Jerome Hallan, 2024-25 School Social Worker of the Year! In observance of School Social Worker Week, Hallan tells how he honors his fellow school social work professionals in word and deed. Visit https://t.co/TWxRxxCkjP to read his story. #WeAreDPS
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π«β¨ Help Shape the Future of DPS Schools! β¨π« Join our Virtual Key Principles Workshop on Monday, March 10, 6:00-7:30 PM to help guide future school improvement projects! π‘π Your voice matters! ποΈπ #WeAreDPS RSVP: https://t.co/n5PlCfTZwn
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π Happy School Social Work Week! π We celebrate and honor our incredible school social workers for their dedication, compassion, and tireless support of our students, families, and schools. π Thank you for all you do! #SSWWeek2025 #WeAreDPS
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πΈβ¨ March is Womenβs History Month β a time to honor the incredible contributions, resilience, and achievements of women past and present. Letβs celebrate the women who shape our communities, classrooms, and world every day! π #WomensHistoryMonth #DPSProud #WeAreDPS
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π Calling All Local Small Businesses! π Want to grow your business while mentoring the next generation? Join us for a DPS Internship Info Session! Learn how to hire DPS interns, hear success stories & connect with CTE leaders! π π RSVP now! https://t.co/YdiyyKZq3s
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π’ Exciting news! DSA's literary magazine, Portraits In Ink, has been awarded REALM First Class in the 2024 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program! Huge congratulations to our talented students & teachers for this outstanding achievement! #WeAreDPS
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π The Beginning Teacher Support Program is excited to announce the 2025 Beginning Teacher of the Year nominees! ππ This talented group of new educators is making a big impactβjoin us in celebrating their hard work and dedication! ππ #WeAreDPS
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πβ¨ Reserve your seat for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year! π«π Visit https://t.co/c6eLF6fY2p for more info and get ready for an exciting journey! #WeAreDPS
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π Congrats to Tyler DβAngelo, agriculture teacher at Jordan High, for being named the NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC CTE Teacher of the Year! ππ Thank you for your dedication to students & excellence in education! ππ #WeAreDPS π Learn more: https://t.co/bJHxWaePhI
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Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis addresses parents' concerns about school lockdowns, emphasizing the districtβs commitment to safety, timely communication, and strict security protocols. Visit https://t.co/TWxRxxCkjP to read the full address.
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Weβre looking for dynamic leaders to host breakout sessions at the 2025 DPS Sustainability Summit! π±β‘ π March 22, 2025 | β° 9AM-1PM π Southern School of Energy & Sustainability Share your expertise! Apply by Feb 21 π https://t.co/rWVn3CEYxB
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π Calling All Local Small Businesses! π Want to grow your business while mentoring the next generation? Join us for a DPS Internship Info Session! Learn how to hire DPS interns, hear success stories & connect with CTE leaders! π π RSVP now! https://t.co/YdiyyKZq3s
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Due to anticipated winter weather throughout the day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19 will be an asynchronous remote learning day for Durham Public Schools. For full details, visit https://t.co/TWxRxxCkjP.
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π¬β¨ DPS STEM Night is coming! β¨π¬ π
Feb. 20 | π Museum of Life & Science π½οΈ Dinner: 5-6 PM | π§ͺ Activities: 5:30-7:30 PM Enjoy science experiments, museum exploration & animal encounters! π¦π π Register now: https://t.co/za7MI0Idc0
#WeAreDPS #STEMNight #FutureScientists
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π«β¨ Help Shape the Future of DPS Schools! β¨π« Join our Virtual Key Principles Workshop on Monday, March 10, 6:00-7:30 PM to help guide future school improvement projects! π‘π Your voice matters! ποΈπ #WeAreDPS RSVP: https://t.co/xsXOrY8r9f
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ππΈ Happy 90th Birthday to a Durham Legend! πΈπ Today, we celebrate James Cotton, Pearsontown Elementaryβs beloved crossing guard! For years, heβs greeted students with a warm smile & ensured their safety. Join us in wishing him a very happy birthday! ππ
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