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: Free
See our FAQ page for more useful info.
Upcoming Events
Friday November 15th from 3-5pm
Come join us at Oval Drive Park (2200 W Club Blvd) for some socialization and fun after school. Let the kids enjoy the playground and get to know some of the other EK Powe parents. Hope to see you there!
Thursday November 21, 6:30pm
Board of Education meeting
Fuller Building, 511 Cleveland Street
Friday, November 22
We will be doing a Pie Bar for the staff with family contributions.
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
In the academic school year 2024-25, Durham Public Schools changed school assignments with the goal of increasing equity, access, and diversity across the school district. In addition, this year EK Powe became an International Baccalaureate elementary school.
Changes to EK Powe and Durham Public Schools in 2024-2025
New school assignments for students as part of the DPS “Growing Together” Initiative. Learn more about the goals of the plan, and view the new boundaries map here:
2024 Student Assignment Plan / HomeInternational Baccalaureate (IB) program status. What is an ”IB” school?
Learn more about the curriculumPowe’s assignment boundaries have changed
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
