Durham Schools Kick Off New Academic Year | Raleigh News

Durham Public Schools kicks off the 2026-2027 school year with nearly 30,000 students returning to class, spread across staggered start dates—from July 20th for year-round campuses to August 24th for others. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis is touring key schools like Easley Elementary and Rogers-Herr Middle, energized by the promise of a year focused on creativity, exploration, and student success across arts, STEM, and beyond. District leaders are fully prepared to support academic growth, tackle challenges, and celebrate milestones as they usher in a new chapter for Durham’s learners. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb30a1e4837470f0