Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 18-22, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: May 18-22, 2026
DPS cafeterias are serving another full week of free breakfasts and lunches, with comfort-food favorites, dumplings, nachos, and pizza Friday on the menu for students across the district.
🍳 Breakfast Menu (K–12)
All breakfasts include low-fat or fat-free milk, fresh fruit, and 100% fruit juice.
| Day | Entrée | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 18 | Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V) | Chilled Peaches |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Fruited Bread Slice (V) | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Scrambled Eggs w/Toast | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, May 21 | Breakfast Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, May 22 | Crispy Chicken Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 18 | Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Steak & Gravy w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 21 | Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 22 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches |
👦🏽 Middle School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides | MS To Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 18 | Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos or Fiesta Bean Nachos (V) | Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples | — |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Steak & Gravy w/Roll or Yogurt Snack Pack (V) | Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll | Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, May 21 | Chicken Nuggets w/Roll or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears | Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, May 22 | Assorted Pizza Options or Cheese Pizza (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Tossed Salad w/Dressing; Peaches | Deli Chef Salad w/Roll |
🎓 High School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 18 | Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Asian Rice Bowl or Deli Turkey Sub | Glazed Carrots; Steamed Broccoli; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 21 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 22 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Fish & Chips Basket w/Roll | 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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