We hope you can join us for our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on September 29th from 5:30-7:00!
Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Yom Kippur!
Glenn will be closed on Monday, September 21st in honor of Yom Kippur.
State Accountability Data Reports Historic Student Performance Gains for DPS in 2025-26. Read more: https://www.dpsnc.net/article/3108568
Join Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis for the 2026 State of the District Address as we celebrate our progress, showcase the DPS Difference, and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities shaping the future of Durham Public Schools.
Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD
Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD
Labor Day honors the American labor movement and recognizes the social and economic contributions of workers.
We are grateful to our teachers, our team, our families, and our community, who all work to make Durham a better place. Thank you.
The countdown is ON!
The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re getting ready to welcome our scholars back for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
Be sure to visit www.dpsnc.net to view the full Back to School Guide for everything you need to start the year strong! #WeAreDPS
The first day of school for our traditional calendar students is Monday, August 24, and we’re getting ready to welcome our scholars back for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
Be sure to visit www.dpsnc.net to view the full Back to School Guide for everything you need to start the year strong! #WeAreDPS
Congratulations to Paula Januzzi-Godfrey, Media Coordinator at Glenn Elementary School, who has been named a regional winner for the North Carolina School Librarian of the Year Award! 📚✨
This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding school librarians who make a meaningful difference for students, educators, and their school communities.
Congratulations, Ms. Januzzi-Godfrey, on this well-deserved honor! 🎉 #WeAreDPS #DPSProud
This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding school librarians who make a meaningful difference for students, educators, and their school communities.
Congratulations, Ms. Januzzi-Godfrey, on this well-deserved honor! 🎉 #WeAreDPS #DPSProud
We are excited to welcome your family to Kindergarten!
Please join us on Thursday, August 27th from 5:00 -6:30 to meet your child's teacher, enjoy some popsicles, and meet some new Kindergarten friends!
Welcome Back Lions! The first day of school for grades 1st-5th is Monday, August 24th!
To help Kindergartners transition to school, students attend in small groups for the first three days.
Monday, August 24th - Last Names A-F
Tuesday, August 25th - Last Names G-N
Wednesday, August 26th - Last Names O-Z
Friday, August 28th - ALL Students!
Please call us at 919-560-3920 if you have any questions!
Please join us for Glenn's Open House on Thursday, August 20th!
Students with last names from A-L can attend from 2-4, and students with last names from M-Z can attend from 4:30-6:30. Kindergarten families are welcome to attend, but will also have their own Open House on Thursday, August 27th to meet their child's teacher.
Please call 919-560-3920 with any questions!
Keep up with the exciting events at Glenn through our social media!
Instagram: @GlennESPride
Facebook: Glenn Elementary School
STEM Instagram: @GlennESSTEM
Media Instagram: @librarylifestorieswithpj
Art Instagram: @smiles_artclass
Happy Last Day of School! Glenn will dismiss at 2:15 on June 10th. Please call 919-560-3920 if you have any questions. We hope you have a wonderful summer!
We remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Glenn will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Students will return on Tuesday, May 26th.
Wednesday, April 29th is an Early Release Day! Students will be dismissed at 12:15. Bus riders will arrive home two hours earlier than usual. Please call 919-560-3920 if you have any questions.
Happy Spring Break! Glenn will be closed from Monday, March 30th-Monday, April 6th! We hope our students, families, and teachers have a wonderful Spring Break! Students will return on Tuesday, April 7th.
Tuesday, March 3rd is a teacher workday - no school for students! We look forward to seeing our students on Thursday, March 4th!
Mark your calendar for the DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026
Follow us on Instagram @GlennESPride and Facebook @Glenn Elementary School! We love sharing the phenomenal work our students and teachers do everyday!
Monday, February 16th is a teacher workday - no school for students! We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday, February 17th!
Wednesday, February 4th is an Early Release Day! Students will be dismissed at 12:15. Bus riders will arrive home two hours earlier than usual. Please call 919-560-3920 if you have any questions.
