Parent Portal The parent portal is available to all Durham District School Board (DDSB) parents and guardians. Through the portal you can view your child's homeroom assignment, attendance history and grades. You can also set up SchoolCash and SchoolMessenger accounts through the portal.
Durham Public Schools is among the 10 largest school districts in North Carolina, serving more than 31,000 students across 54 schools in Durham County. Options abound at DPS.
The parent portal is available to all Durham District School Board (DDSB) parents and guardians. Through the portal you can view your child's homeroom assignment, attendance history and grades. You can also set up SchoolCash and SchoolMessenger accounts through the portal.
Once you have created your Parent Portal account, we highly encourage you to download PowerSchool Mobile, a free app for your phone/tablet or other mobile device that allows you to easily access your child's grades, attendance, assignments, schedules, and other student information.
To configure a passcode on iPhones and iPads, go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock. See this link to learn more: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4113. Android devices vary, but you should be able to set a passcode in Settings. Once in Settings, look for Security, Lock Screen, or Screen Lock.
Important reminder: Because PowerSchool allows access to student data, it's very important that devices you use with these apps have passcodes. It is highly recommended that all users passcode protect these apps.
You can even register to recieve alerts so you'll always be up-to-date on your child's latest educational information. The PowerSchool app is available to Parents and Students to download for free from the App Store for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Apple Watch, and on Google Play for Android devices.
We know your child’s educational journey is important. From high-quality curriculum to top-notch educators and unmatched opportunities for learning, you can rest assured that DPS is the destination to success for your student.
Durham Public Schools is among the 10 largest school districts in North Carolina, serving more than 31,000 students across 54 schools in Durham County. Options abound at DPS.
Academics is our business, and students are achieving great success in DPS. We are preparing each student for a bright future by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the real world. We personalize our approach to learning to meet the needs of our diverse community of learners.
Education is just the beginning at Durham Public Schools. We’re focused on whole child development. We offer a vast array of programs and services that support our students’ social-emotional learning as well as align them with resources and therapies tailored to any special needs.