We’re excited to introduce CavConnect, an entirely new series of professionally led workshops specifically designed for adult members of the Durham Academy community! Registration for CavConnect Workshops and Kids Night Out is now open and runs through March 20.
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All DA parents and caregivers are invited to an adult-only craft night at Bull City Ciderworks! Parents Association is excited to host this outdoor community engagement event on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 (Parent Conference day) from 7–9 p.m.
Feel like you visit Amazon or the grocery store every day? Wouldn’t it be great if all that shopping helped out a worthy organization? Durham Academy’s Parents Association has established partnerships with Harris Teeter, AmazonSmile, Office Depot/Office Max, Minted and Box Tops. And for a limited time (Oct. 4–12), your Tea Collection purchases will benefit DA, and you'll receive a discount!
Durham Academy Parents Association elected 2021–2022 Executive Committee members at its virtual April 8 meeting. Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting and voted — all DA parents and guardians are members of Parents Association and are welcome to attend all meetings — and to the PA officers and division representatives for their dedication!
With a school that couldn’t gather en masse for any of its traditional community-building events, Parents Association’s leadership and committee chairs were charged with reinventing their community-building, philanthropic and volunteer engagement efforts from the ground up.
When Durham Academy Parents Association pulls out its magic wand each year to grant teachers’ requests via the Faculty Wish List, teaching, learning and play are enriched in meaningful ways.
Durham Academy Parents Association hosted special guest Brodwynn Charles-Roberts at a virtual meeting on Oct. 8 for a workshop on Cultivating Inclusive Culture and Programs
Join Parents Association for the annual All-School Picnic, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13, from 4–7 p.m. You won’t want to miss this fun family event, packed with longtime favorite activities, plus many new additions!
Parents Association’s Fall Gifts & Wraps Fundraiser, featuring high-quality gifts and unique giftwrap from Meadow Farms, wraps up Tuesday, Oct. 1, so don't forget to place your orders!
Parents Association’s Fall Gifts & Wraps Fundraiser, featuring high-quality gifts and unique giftwrap from Meadow Farms, runs through Tuesday, Oct. 1 — but you'll want to act fast to take advantage of a $5 shipping special!
With seven varsity and junior varsity competitions on the schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 24, it’s the perfect day to come out and cheer on the Cavs! The Parents Athletic Council is hosting the first-ever Fall Frenzy (similar to the Athletics Spring Fling held each spring), and we hope to see lots of Durham Academy families from all divisions out on the sidelines.
Mark your calendar for the first Dine for DA fundraiser of the school year, set for Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Hwy. 54 Public House and Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Do you visit Amazon or the grocery store several days a week? Wouldn't it be great if all of that shopping helped out our school? Durham Academy's Parents Association has established affinity programs with several local and online stores, including Amazon and Harris Teeter. Every time you pay, DA will receive a percentage back at no additional cost to you!
New this year: Download the Box Tops mobile app! No more clipping is necessary. Just download the new app to scan your receipts, and quickly and easily start earning money for Durham Academy — the app does it automatically for you
Durham Academy Parents Association’s Fall Gifts & Wraps Fundraiser offers parents a fun and simple way to support the school and purchase high-quality gifts and gift wrap at the same time. This fundraiser — one of Parents Association's biggest of the year — begins Friday, Sept. 13, and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 1