EK Powe Parent-Teacher Association
Welcome families!
Strengthening our school community by addressing
the well-being and needs of students, teachers and families.
Quick Links
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
DPS has a new bus tracking app.
School Lunch: $3.75, $0.40 (reduced)
See our FAQ page for more useful info.
End of Year Notes
Teacher Appreciation
Thinking of an end-of-year gift for your teacher? The info sheets linked below can provide inspiration.
Upcoming Dates
Field Day – Friday, May 24 –
K-2nd: 8:30-10:30 – 3rd-5th: 11:30-1:30Carnival – Saturday, June 1 – 11am - 3pm
5th Grade Graduation – Thursday, June 6
Last Day of School – Friday, June 7 –
Early Release at 12:00pm
Annual Fund
Our Annual Fund goal is $32,000 for 2023-24.
This is an ambitious goal for us. Why the increase?
We want to expand our literacy partnership with the Hill Center. The Hill Center trains tutor-volunteers and offers direct coaching for reading and English-learners.
We would like to make the Carnival free to attend for all students. The Carnival typically raises $8,000 for the PTA, but we would rather it be a community celebration than a major fundraiser.
$80 per child
would fully fund the PTA program of classroom support, learning enrichment and community building.
Supply Lists
Families are asked to contribute supplies as they are able to their child’s classroom. Supplies can be dropped off at Open House or in the first week of school.
Teachers have also developed wish lists for their classrooms, if you would like make an additional contribution.
Growing Together
Durham Public Schools is changing student assignments in order to increase equity, access, and diversity across our school district.
Changes are coming in 2024-25
to EK Powe and Durham Public Schools.
Growing Together, the new Student Assignment Plan, will affect all students.
Read more from DPS.EK Powe will become an International Baccalaureate elementary school.
What is the IB program?Powe’s assignment boundaries are changing.
Look up your address to see your new assignment and options.The changes will begin with the 2024-25 school year.
What are the rules?The PTA has put together answers to common questions about assignments for 2024-25 and contact information for DPS.
Read more here.
