Official newsletter of Durham School of the Arts |
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Tuesday, Nov 4: Teacher Workday
Tuesday, Nov 11: Teacher Workday
Monday, Nov 24: Teacher Workday
Tues - Fri, Nov 25-28: Holiday Break
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AIG Parent/Student Information Session |
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The deadline for students to submit NC Governor’s School applications and recommendations to Yolanda LeMay is midnight on Sunday, November 9th. Tuition for students accepted to the Governor’s School will be funded for the Summer 2026 session. Any questions about the application and/or selection process can be addressed to Yolanda LeMay at yolanda_lemay@dpsnc.net. |
Hey DSA, are you ready to see how the world could be? Then come to DSA theatre troupe 5765’s production of Hadestown: Teen Edition, written by Anaïs Mitchell. Join us November 12th-15th in the Black Box Theatre as we go way down under the ground into the tobacco factories of 1850s Durham. Tickets are $20 a person and go on sale on November 3rd at 9am. Tickets will sell VERY fast, so go to cur8.com to get yours right when the link goes live. Can't wait to see you there!
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It’s that time of year! Portraits In Ink submissions are now open! We welcome you to submit your art and writing to the DSA literary magazine by scanning the posters around school. Submissions are open to both middle and high school. The last chance to submit is December 19th!” |
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Senior Portraits will be in Weaver Auditorium on November 12th. Seniors who did not take portraits over the summer will take their photos on the 12th through their English classes.
November 12th is also make-up portrait day for 6th-11th grade students. If you missed picture day in September, the 12th is the day to go to Weaver and get your pictures.
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The Yearbook is now on sale! |
If you purchase your DSA Yearbook between now and January 30th, you get it at the discounted price of $50. After January 30th, the book costs $60.
Attention Senior Families: Senior Ads are also now available. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your graduating Senior with pictures and messages of encouragement. Ordering details below.
The yearbook staff is very excited to capture the memories of DSA’s 2025-2026 school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Donaldson at Alphonso_Donaldson@dpsnc.net.
Yearbook Ordering Link
Senior Ad Ordering Link
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Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
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Please join us at an upcoming PTSA general body meeting:
All are welcome! Stay tuned for zoom links for virtual attendance. The September and March meetings will also be held in person.
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Welcome back to school! It's time to join or re-join the PTSA for the 2025-26 school year. Please visit our giveback page for membershipsbit.ly/joindsaptsa. We would love your support.
Our 2025-26 board members are:
President: Stephanie Hawver
Vice President 1: Brittney McGraw
Vice President 2: Ashanti Smith-Watson
Treasurer: Maryann Ruiz-Heard
Secretary: Dr. Danielle Sutton
We look forward to continuing to support DSA this year!
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Rather than host multiple fundraisers throughout the year, we do one annual campaign. This year, our campaign goal is to raise $20,000. If each family made a gift of $25, we could easily exceed our goal! (You, of course, can give more.)
NO amount is too small, as anything we raise directly benefits the students of DSA. Please consider making a donation to help to ensure that current and future students have a great experience at DSA. There are two ways to make your tax-deductible donation:
400 N. Duke St.
Durham, NC 27701
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Learn about upcoming games, tryouts, and more at the official DSA Athletics website https://dsaathleticzone.com/. You can show your team spirit and get your team swag at theNew DSA Athletic Store.
- Save money by buying your High School All Sports Season Pass today for just $60 on GoFan. This pass gets you unlimited access to all high school athletic regular season home contests for the year. Come out and support your fellow Bulldogs!
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Do you struggle with saving money, want to start investing or are interested in majoring in business? Join Financial Literacy Club! We strive to improve students' financial knowledge through various activities and workshops under different topics like accounting and entrepreneurship. Our first meeting will be on November 12th in Mrs. Del Dotto's room T204. |
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Note in the Pocketis a non-profit based in Durham and Raleigh. They have provided high-quality wardrobes to children and their families in need in the area for over 10 years. Note in the Pocket offers a relaxed, air-conditioned environment year-round for volunteers. There are several ways for students to get involved for those who need service hours or who are looking to give back. Students can come in for avolunteer shiftwhere they will assist in sorting through donations, fold and label wardrobe items, or many other tasks around the facility. Students need to be age 16 and up to volunteer without a chaperone. Students can alsorun clothing drivesto generate donations for Note in the Pocket.
If students are passionate about Note in the Pocket’s mission and want to commit more time to participating, they can apply forTeen Board. In this program, students will work with Note in the Pocket’s leadership on various projects to gain hands-on leadership development experience, guided by mentors that provide insight into the functions and demands of running a nonprofit organization.
Volunteer shifts run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturdays. Clothing drives can be done on students' own time. Teen Board accepts applications each summer for a year-round program.
For volunteering, sign up for a shifthere, or contact Stephanie Schaben atStephanie@noteinthepocket.org. For clothing drives, contact Karol Turner atkarol@noteinthepocket.org, and for the Teen Board, contact Kristina Isaac atkristina@noteinthepocket.org.
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If you or your family need help in locating community resources (such as food/clothing.), please reach out to the school social worker, Angela Carbone. Angela_carbone@dpsnc.net 919 -560-3926 ext. 23266
Student Support Services is continuing with our Kindness initiative. If you see a “Be Kind” QR code around the school, please let us know about who you caught being kind! This will be announced on the loudspeaker whenever you have caught someone being kind.
To learn more about Student Support Services and current programming, please visithttps://sites.google.com/dpsnc.net/dsastudentservices?pli=1.
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Attention Senior Families: Senior Ads are also now available. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your graduating Senior with pictures and messages of encouragement. Ordering details are linked below. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Donaldson atAlphonso_Donaldson@dpsnc.net.
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Yearbook Ordering Link
Senior Ad Ordering Link
- Our next prom committee meeting will be held Wednesday November 12th in room D115 from 3:30 to 4:15. If you are unable to attend please email Ms. Thibodeaux.
- Senior Portrait make ups will be in Weaver Auditorium on November 12th. Seniors who did not take portraits over the summer will take their photos on the 12th through their English classes.
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Any DSA student who is requesting an N.C. Driving Eligibility Certificate must pass 5 of their 7 classes and submit their Drivers Ed certificate to the main office before school, during lunch or after school before 4 p.m. Once the office receives the Drivers Ed certificate, the student will receive the N.C. Eligibility form within 48 hours. Please note that the certificate is only valid for 30 days. Please ensure that you have scheduled your appointment with the DMV.
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