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  "description": "Hot sandwiches, meatball subs, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools ahead of spring break.",
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  "textContent": "DID YOU KNOW? There's a subscription deal celebrating Durham Public Schools? Get 50% off your __Southpoint Access__ subscription!\n\n\n                            Stay Informed About DPS!\n                        \n\n## 🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: March 23-27, 2026\n\nDPS heads into the final week before spring break with another full lineup of free breakfasts and lunches. From hot sandwiches and meatball subs to comfort classics and pizza Friday, here’s what students can expect across the district. NOTE: Year-round DPS schools already are on intersession.\n\n## 🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)\n\n_All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice._\n\nDay| Entrée| Side\n---|---|---\n**Monday, March 23**|  French Toast Sticks (V)| Chilled Peaches\n**Tuesday, March 24**|  Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V)| Applesauce\n**Wednesday, March 25**|  Breakfast Pizza| Fruit Cup\n**Thursday, March 26**|  Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V)| Mandarin Oranges\n**Friday, March 27**|  Chicken Sausage Biscuit| Hash Brown Rounds\n\n* * *\n\n## 🧒 Elementary School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides\n---|---|---\n**Monday, March 23**|  Hot Dog on Bun **or** Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara| Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, March 24**|  Chicken Filet Sandwich **or** Veggie Burger on Bun (V)| Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, March 25**|  Meatball Sub **or** Hummus + Flatbread (V)| Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, March 26**|  Chicken Pot Pie w/ Roll **or** Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, March 27**|  Assorted Pizza Options **or** Cheese Pizza (V)| Cucumber Slices w/ Dip; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Peaches\n\n* * *\n\n## 👦🏽 Middle School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides| MS To Go\n---|---|---|---\n**Monday, March 23**|  Hot Dog on Bun **or** Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara| Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples| —\n**Tuesday, March 24**|  Chicken Filet Sandwich **or** Veggie Burger on Bun (V)| Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice| —\n**Wednesday, March 25**|  Meatball Sub **or** Hummus + Flatbread (V)| Baby Carrots w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit| —\n**Thursday, March 26**|  Chicken Pot Pie w/ Roll **or** Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears| Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Roll\n**Friday, March 27**|  Assorted Pizza Options **or** Cheese Pizza (V)| Cucumber Slices w/ Dip; Tossed Salad w/ Dressing; Peaches| Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Roll\n\n* * *\n\n## 🎓 High School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides\n---|---|---\n**Monday, March 23**|  Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich **or** Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara| Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, March 24**|  Cheeseburger on Bun **or** Veggie Burger on Bun (V)| Oven Potatoes; Local Butternut Squash; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, March 25**|  Loaded Nachos **or** Deli Turkey Sub| Salsa; Fiesta Black Beans; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, March 26**|  Chicken Chunks w/ Roll **or** Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Roll| Cherry Tomatoes w/ Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, March 27**|  Beef Hot Dog on Bun **or** Barbecue Flatbread (V)| Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches\n\n## 🏫 Good to Know\n\n  * Vegetarian options are marked **(V)**\n  * Menus are subject to change due to availability\n  * All DPS student meals remain **free** for the 2025–26 school year\n\n\n\nEnjoy having DPS menus in one place each week? Support __Southpoint Access__ with a paid subscription - and help us keep sharing neighborhood stories that matter to South Durham.\n\n\n                            Keep Local News Cooking!\n                        \n\nDONATE AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS IN SOUTH DURHAM!\n\n## **Get Connected**\n\n  * Send email to ⁠⁠⁠your neighborhood news guy: **wes.platt@southpointaccess.news**\n  * Follow on ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠\n  * Join**** ⁠⁠⁠our Discord community⁠⁠⁠\n  * Join the Southpoint Access subreddit!\n\n\n\n## 🤝 **Support Our Sponsors**\n\nLocal journalism in **South Durham** survives thanks to the generous businesses and organizations that make this work possible. 🧭\n\nBy supporting these sponsors, you’re helping ** _Southpoint Access_** continue to deliver trusted, hyperlocal news and resources for our community - from school updates to neighborhood stories that keep South Durham connected.\n\n💛 **Shop local. Hire local. Support those who support Southpoint Access.**",
  "title": "Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 23-27, 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-22T18:06:06.022Z"
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