DES PTS

05/24/2026

✌️PEACE 💙 LOVE & 🌼 STAFF APPRECIATION! 🪩
Durham PTS is still looking for volunteers to help out with the DUSD End-of-Year Staff Appreciation luncheon to be held on Tuesday 5/26! Please look at the shifts and sign up where you can. If you can only do a partial shift, that's ok! We'll take any time you can give. We are asking that volunteers please wear a blue shirt. Thank you so much...we are so grateful for all your support!

As the school year is quickly coming to a close, it’s time to let the amazing team of teachers and staff at Durham Unified School District know how grateful we are for all that they do. Durham PTS is happy to be hosting the End of Year DUSD Staff Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon will be held in...

05/23/2026

Dust off your boots — we’re going back to our roots for the 10th Annual Durham Gala!

Join us on October 24th for a western black tie evening featuring a live band and dinner plus a live auction and raffle for an unforgettable night.

A very special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Tri Counties Bank, whose generous support is helping make this milestone 10th Annual Durham Gala possible! Tri Counties Bank

05/17/2026

🌼Our DUSD Staff is GROOVY!✌️
As the school year is quickly coming to a close, it’s time to let the amazing team of teachers and staff at Durham Unified School District know how grateful we are for all that they do.

☮️ Let’s show some PEACE, LOVE & STAFF APPRECIATION at the annual Durham PTS End-of-Year DUSD Staff Luncheon. The luncheon will be held in the Durham Elementary School Courtyard on Tuesday, May 26 from 11:15am-2:15pm - prep time will begin at 8:30 am.

We need help to put on this event for our dear staff...please look at the needs and sign up where you can. If you can only do a partial shift, that's ok! We'll take any time you can give. We are asking that volunteers please wear a blue shirt. Thank you so much...we are so grateful for all your support!

As the school year is quickly coming to a close, it’s time to let the amazing team of teachers and staff at Durham Unified School District know how grateful we are for all that they do. Durham PTS is happy to be hosting the End of Year DUSD Staff Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon will be held in...

05/06/2026

Grandparents Day is coming up on May 8! 💐
Online registration is now open and is the preferred method to sign up. Paper forms will also be sent home this week for those who need them.
We look forward to celebrating with all our wonderful grandparents!

Grandparent's Day 2026

05/06/2026

Open House Dinner tomorrow night is covered. And for a terrific cause!

DES & DIS
Open House + Dinner Fundraiser ... Make an Evening of It!
Join us for a full evening of fun, food, and celebrating our students on Wednesday May 6th!

The Durham Girls Soccer Team will be hosting an Open House Pizza Dinner Fundraiser from 5:00–7:00 PM in the DES Cafeteria. Come out a little early, grab dinner with the family, and support a great program.

While you’re there:
Stop by the DUSD Art Show to enjoy incredible student artwork
Head over to DIS to visit classrooms and see the amazing work your students have completed this year

To top it all off, swing by Kona Ice (located in the DES Bus Circle) on your way out and treat yourself to a shaved ice to end the evening.
We hope to see you there for a great night supporting our students and community.

05/05/2026

Grandparents Day is this Friday! We’ve gathered answers to your most common questions—please take a moment to review the FAQs and be sure to share them with your grandparents and special guests.

05/01/2026

Grandparents Day is coming up on May 8! 💐
Online registration will be closing on Monday, May 4 at midnight.
Paper registration forms will be accepted until Thursday morning.
Anyone registering after that will need to register Friday morning at the registration table.
We look forward to celebrating with all our wonderful grandparents!

Grandparent's Day 2026

04/27/2026