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  "description": "Nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.",
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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: April 20-24, 2026\n\nDurham Public Schools cafeterias are serving up another full week of free breakfasts and lunches, with familiar favorites and a few hearty comfort-food picks along the way. From chicken cheesesteak nachos and dumplings to fish and chips on Friday, here’s what’s on the menu for April 20–24 across DPS.\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, April 20**|  Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V)| Chilled Peaches\n**Tuesday, April 21**|  Fruited Bread Slice (V)| Applesauce\n**Wednesday, April 22**|  Scrambled Eggs w/Toast| Fruit Cup\n**Thursday, April 23**|  Breakfast Muffin (V)| Mandarin Oranges\n**Friday, April 24**|  Crispy Chicken Biscuit| Hash Brown Rounds\n\n## 🧒 Elementary School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides\n---|---|---\n**Monday, April 20**|  Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos **or** Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)| Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, April 21**|  Steak & Gravy w/Roll **or** Yogurt Snack Pack (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, April 22**|  Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce **or** Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll| Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, April 23**|  Chicken Nuggets w/Roll **or** Barbecue Flatbread (V) **or** Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll| Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, April 24**|  Assorted Pizza Options **or** Cheese Pizza (V)| Baby Carrots 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, April 20**|  Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos **or** Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)| Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples| —\n**Tuesday, April 21**|  Steak & Gravy w/Roll **or** Yogurt Snack Pack (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice| —\n**Wednesday, April 22**|  Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce **or** Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll| Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit| —\n**Thursday, April 23**|  Chicken Nuggets w/Roll **or** Barbecue Flatbread (V)| Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears| Deli Chef Salad w/Roll\n**Friday, April 24**|  Assorted Pizza Options **or** Cheese Pizza (V)| Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches| Deli Chef Salad w/Roll\n\n* * *\n\n## 🎓 High School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides\n---|---|---\n**Monday, April 20**|  Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich **or** Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V)| Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, April 21**|  Cheeseburger on Bun **or** Veggie Burger on Bun (V)| Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, April 22**|  Asian Rice Bowl **or** Deli Turkey Sub| Glazed Carrots; Steamed Broccoli; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, April 23**|  Chicken Chunks w/Roll **or** Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll| Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, April 24**|  Beef Hot Dog on Bun **or** Fish & Chips Basket w/Roll| Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches\n\n## 🏫 Good to Know\n\n  * Monday meals are **year-round schools only**\n  * Vegetarian options marked **(V)**\n  * Menus may change based on availability\n  * **All student meals are free** in DPS\n\n\n\nEnjoy having DPS menus in one place each week? 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  "title": "Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 20-24, 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-17T18:34:05.015Z"
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