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  "description": "Nachos, chicken fried rice, lasagna roll-ups, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch 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: May 4-8, 2026\n\nDPS cafeterias are back after a teacher workday with another full week of free breakfasts and lunches for students across the district. From nachos and chicken nuggets to chicken Philly sandwiches and pizza Friday, here’s what’s on the menu this week.\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, May 4**|  Fruited Bread Slice (V)| Chilled Peaches\n**Tuesday, May 5**|  Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V)| Applesauce\n**Wednesday, May 6**|  Egg & Cheese Biscuit (V)| Fruit Cup\n**Thursday, May 7**|  Breakfast Muffin (V)| Mandarin Oranges\n**Friday, May 8**|  Crispy Chicken Biscuit| Hash Brown Rounds\n\n## 🧒 Elementary School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides\n---|---|---\n**Monday, May 4**|  Turkey Nachos w/Cheese **or** Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)| Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, May 5**|  Barbecued Chicken w/Roll **or** Yogurt Snack Pack (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Fruit Cobbler\n**Wednesday, May 6**|  Chicken Nuggets **or** Lasagna Roll-Up (V)| Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, May 7**|  Chicken Fried Rice **or** Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll **or** Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll| Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, May 8**|  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, May 4**|  Turkey Nachos w/Cheese **or** Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)| Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples| —\n**Tuesday, May 5**|  Barbecued Chicken w/Roll **or** Yogurt Snack Pack (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Fruit Cobbler| —\n**Wednesday, May 6**|  Chicken Nuggets **or** Lasagna Roll-Up (V)| Dinner Roll; Savory Steamed Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit| —\n**Thursday, May 7**|  Chicken Fried Rice **or** Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll| Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Chilled Pears| Deli Chef Salad w/Roll\n**Friday, May 8**|  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, May 4**|  Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich **or** Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V)| Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Fruit Choice\n**Tuesday, May 5**|  Cheeseburger on Bun **or** Veggie Burger on Bun (V)| Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, May 6**|  School Favorite Entrée **or** Deli Turkey Sub| Baby Carrots; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, May 7**|  Chicken Chunks w/Roll **or** Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll| Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Green Beans; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, May 8**|  Beef Hot Dog on Bun **or** Chicken Philly Sandwich| 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? 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 ⁠⁠⁠Threads**.**\n  * Connect on**** Instagram**!**\n  * Join**** ⁠⁠⁠our Discord community⁠⁠⁠\n  * Join the Southpoint Access subreddit!\n\nSouthpoint Access Events CalendarFrom Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.Southpoint AccessWes Platt\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 May 4-8, 2026",
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