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Learn why Durham Public Schools is the best option for your student! Join us for the Showcase of Schools on Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the N.C. Central University Student Center, 500 Nelson St., Durham NC 27707 (map). Learn about all the outstanding DPS schools and programs available for your student, including both neighborhood, zoned schools and application options, including year-round, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and Dual-Language Immersion options. Representatives from all DPS schools will be available to share information and answer questions, as well as staff from various departments, including the Office of Student Assignment, Advanced Academics, Exceptional Childrens Services, and Student Support Services. You'll be able to learn about K-12 curriculum, student supports, arts education, specialized programming, and more.
In addition, representatives will also be available from specialty high schools, early colleges, and career and technical programming to help you and your student explore alternative pathways for career preparation.
Parent and student information panels will provide information on important topics surrounding school selection. The schedule for these panels is:
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Transition to Kindergarten
- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Navigating Magnet and Lottery Options
- 1-2 p.m. Planning for College and Post-High School Training
All children in attendance will receive one free book from our community partner Book Harvest!
Parking
Participants will be able to park outside the NCCU Student Center.
Explore DPS application schools through our Application Schools App! Follow this QR code or this link: https://dps-app-schools.glideapp.io
You can also visit https://welcome.dpsnc.net/ to find more information about each of our schools. Enter your address in the School Locator tool on the site to learn about your school assignments for the 2025-26 school year.
