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  "description": "Chicken cheesesteak nachos, dumplings, steak and gravy, and a Friday fish-and-chips special headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.",
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    "Huck’s Heavenly Hangout | Pet Obituaries | Southpoint AccessSouthpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.Southpoint AccessWes Platt",
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  "textContent": "Huck’s Heavenly Hangout | Pet Obituaries | Southpoint AccessSouthpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.Southpoint AccessWes Platt\n\n## 🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: May 18-22, 2026\n\nDPS 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.\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 18**|  Super Donut (V) · Pre-K: Yogurt Cup (V)| Chilled Peaches\n**Tuesday, May 19**|  Fruited Bread Slice (V)| Applesauce\n**Wednesday, May 20**|  Scrambled Eggs w/Toast| Fruit Cup\n**Thursday, May 21**|  Breakfast Muffin (V)| Mandarin Oranges\n**Friday, May 22**|  Crispy Chicken Biscuit| Hash Brown Rounds\n\n## 🧒 Elementary School Lunch\n\nDay| Entrée Options| Sides\n---|---|---\n**Monday, May 18**|  Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos **or** Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)| Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, May 19**|  Steak & Gravy w/Roll **or** Yogurt Snack Pack (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, May 20**|  Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce **or** Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll| Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, May 21**|  Chicken Nuggets w/Roll **or** Barbecue Flatbread (V) **or** Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll| Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, May 22**|  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 18**|  Chicken Cheesesteak Nachos **or** Fiesta Bean Nachos (V)| Refried Beans; Mexicali Corn; Spiced Apples| —\n**Tuesday, May 19**|  Steak & Gravy w/Roll **or** Yogurt Snack Pack (V)| Mashed Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Fruit Choice| —\n**Wednesday, May 20**|  Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings in Teriyaki Sauce **or** Macaroni & Cheese (V) w/Roll| Steamed Broccoli; Local Butternut Squash; Fresh Fruit| —\n**Thursday, May 21**|  Chicken Nuggets w/Roll **or** Barbecue Flatbread (V)| Local Seasoned Greens; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Pears| Deli Chef Salad w/Roll\n**Friday, May 22**|  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 18**|  Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich **or** Cheese-Filled Breadsticks w/Marinara (V)| Local Sweet Potato Fries; Steamed Corn; Spiced Apples\n**Tuesday, May 19**|  Cheeseburger on Bun **or** Veggie Burger on Bun (V)| Oven Potatoes; BBQ Baked Beans; Fruit Choice\n**Wednesday, May 20**|  Asian Rice Bowl **or** Deli Turkey Sub| Glazed Carrots; Steamed Broccoli; Fresh Fruit\n**Thursday, May 21**|  Chicken Chunks w/Roll **or** Grilled Chicken Salad w/Roll| Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears\n**Friday, May 22**|  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? 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 18-22, 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-15T13:28:27.192Z"
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