Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 25-29, 2026
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🍎 Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: May 25-29, 2026
DPS wraps up May with a shortened school week after Memorial Day, followed by meatball subs, hot dogs, breakfast pizza, and another pizza Friday 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 25 | No School — Memorial Day Holiday | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Chicken & Waffle | Applesauce |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Breakfast Pizza | Fruit Cup |
| Thursday, May 28 | Cinnamon Roll (V) · Pre-K: Blueberry Muffin (V) | Mandarin Oranges |
| Friday, May 29 | Chicken Sausage Biscuit | Hash Brown Rounds |
🧒 Elementary School Lunch
| Day | Entrée Options | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 25 | No School — Memorial Day Holiday | — |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Meatball Sub or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 28 | Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll | Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 29 | 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 25 | No School — Memorial Day Holiday | — | — |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Chicken Filet Sandwich or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Local Sweet Potato Fries; Garden Peas; Fruit Choice | — |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Meatball Sub or Hummus + Flatbread (V) | Baby Carrots w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Fresh Fruit | — |
| Thursday, May 28 | Hot Dog on Bun or Cheese-Filled Breadsticks (V) w/Marinara | Cole Slaw; BBQ Baked Beans; Chilled Pears | Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll |
| Friday, May 29 | 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 25 | No School — Memorial Day Holiday | — |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Cheeseburger on Bun or Veggie Burger on Bun (V) | Oven Potatoes; Local Butternut Squash; Fruit Choice |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Loaded Nachos or Deli Turkey Sub | Salsa; Fiesta Black Beans; Fresh Fruit |
| Thursday, May 28 | Chicken Chunks w/Roll or Crispy Chicken Salad w/Roll | Cherry Tomatoes w/Dip; Local Seasoned Greens; Chilled Pears |
| Friday, May 29 | Beef Hot Dog on Bun or Barbecue Flatbread (V) | Cole Slaw; Oven Potatoes; Chilled Peaches |
🏫 Good to Know
- Vegetarian options marked (V)
- Menus may change based on availability
- All student meals are free in DPS
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