Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 11-15, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: May 11-15, 2026
DPS cafeterias are serving up another full week of free breakfasts and lunches, with everything from chicken sandwiches and burrito bowls to spaghetti and pizza Friday favorites.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | Mini Pancakes (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Yogurt Cup w/Granola (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Breakfast Pizza | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, May 14 | Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V) | Strawberry Compote |
| Friday, May 15 | Chicken Sausage Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara | Savory Steamed Carrots; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Corn Dog Nuggets or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Baby Carrots w/Dip; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 14 | Beef Spaghetti w/Garlic Knot or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll | Green Beans; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 15 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Cucumber Slices w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara | Savory Steamed Carrots; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Corn Dog Nuggets or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Baby Carrots w/Dip; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, May 14 | Beef Spaghetti w/Garlic Knot or Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) | Green Beans; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears | Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, May 15 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Cucumber Slices w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches | Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Savory Carrots; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Burrito Bowl or Deli Turkey Sub | Black Beans; Mexicali Corn; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 14 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Deli Chef Salad w/Roll | Local Butternut Squash; Green Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 15 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches |
🏫 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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