Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch April 27-May 1, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: April 27-May 1, 2026
Durham 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 hot dogs and chicken sandwiches to early-release pizza and a day off on Friday, here’s what’s on the menu for April 27–May 1 across DPS.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 27 | French Toast Sticks (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, April 28 | Chicken & Waffle | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, April 29 | Breakfast Pizza | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, April 30 | Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, May 1 | No School — Teacher Workday | — |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 27 | Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, April 28 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, April 29 (Early Release) | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, April 30 | Chicken Pot Pie w/Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 1 | No School — Teacher Workday | — |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 27 | Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/ Marinara | Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, April 28 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, April 29 (Early Release) | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, April 30 | Chicken Pot Pie w/Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Chilled Pears | Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, May 1 | No School — Teacher Workday | — | — |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 27 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/ Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, April 28 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; Local Butternut Squash; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, April 29 (Early Release) | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Salsa; Fiesta Black Beans; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, April 30 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 1 | No School — Teacher Workday | — |
🏫 Good to Know
- Monday meals are year-round schools only
- Vegetarian options marked (V)
- Menus may change based on availability
- All student meals are free in DPS
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