durham public school parent portal

What is the parent portal for Durham district school board?

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.

How many schools are in Durham County public schools?

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.

What can I do with the parent portal?

Check grades, attendance, schedules and more! Watch a video explaining the benefits of Parent Portal. ( Video en español) “I use my Parent Portal mostly to track my student’s attendance and grades. Knowing she needs help before the end of the grading period is essential.”

What can I do through the school portal?

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.

Can I download PowerSchool for free?

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.

Does PowerSchool have passcodes?

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.

Welcome to DURHAM Public Schools!

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.

Our SCHOOLS

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

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.

STUDENT Programs & Services

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.