
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
April 12th - Science Olympiad
(8:30-3:30 @ Southern High School)
Come support our budding scientists as they compete in the distinct competition. This event will be from 8:30 - 3:30 at Southern High School. Go Eagles!
April 16th - Powe Picnic (flyer link here)
Join us at the big kid playground on Wednesday, April 16th from 5:30 - 7pm for a bring your own dinner picnic! The PTA will be providing Kona Ice for everyone. Let's let the kids run wild while the adults hang out (you can run wild if you want too).
May 4th - Powefest (flyer link here)
Our annual PoweFest is back at Durty Bull on Sunday, May 4th from 1 - 4pm! Our Powe community is overflowing with talent and this is a great opportunity to see so much of it in action! We will have a number of performances by Powe students, staff, and parents!
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


