Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 2-6, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: March 2-6, 2026
March is off to a flavorful start in Durham Public Schools, with a fresh lineup of free breakfasts and lunches for students across the district. After a Tuesday teacher workday (remember to vote!), cafeterias return with everything from nachos and chicken nuggets to breakfast-for-lunch options and a classic pizza Friday. Here’s what’s on the menu for March 2–6 in DPS elementary, middle, and high schools.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Main Item | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 2 | Fairy Fruit Bread (V) | Gold Grove Peaches |
| Tuesday, March 3 | No School – Teacher Workday | — |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Knight’s Dipping Toast Swords (V) | Sorcerer’s Strawberry Brew |
| Thursday, March 5 | Royal Chicken & Enchanted Waffle | Dragon Gold Orange Slices |
| Friday, March 6 | Hero’s Chicken Biscuit | Knight’s Tater Shields |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 2 | Turkey Nachos w/ Cheese or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Fruit Choice |
| Tuesday, March 3 | No School – Teacher Workday | — |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Chicken Nuggets or Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 5 | Egg & Cheese Scramble (V) w/ Biscuit or Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Roll | Hash Brown Rounds; 100% Vegetable Juice; Spiced Apples |
| Friday, March 6 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 2 | Turkey Nachos w/ Cheese or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Fruit Choice |
| Tuesday, March 3 | No School – Teacher Workday | — |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Chicken Nuggets or Lasagna Roll-Up (V) | Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 5 | Egg & Cheese Scramble (V) w/ Biscuit or Turkey Ham & Cheese Egg Scramble w/ Biscuit or MS To Go: Deli Chef Salad w/ Roll | Hash Brown Rounds; 100% Vegetable Juice; Spiced Apples |
| Friday, March 6 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) or MS To Go: Deli Chef Salad w/ Roll | Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Peaches |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 2 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/ Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Fruit Choice |
| Tuesday, March 3 | No School – Teacher Workday | — |
| Wednesday, March 4 | School Favorite Entrée or Deli Turkey Sub | Baby Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, March 5 | Egg & Cheese Scramble (V) w/ Biscuit or Turkey Ham & Cheese Egg Scramble w/ Biscuit or Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Roll | Hash Brown Rounds; Local Butternut Squash; Spiced Apples |
| Friday, March 6 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Chicken Philly Sandwich | Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches |
🏫 Good to Know
- Vegetarian options are marked (V)
- Menus are subject to change due to availability
- All DPS student meals remain free for the 2025–26 school year
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