Durham schools holds 'welcome to kindergarten' nights

Durham Public Schools will host two Welcome to Kindergarten sessions for families with rising kindergartners.

 They are scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, (that's today), and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 22. They'll take place at the DPS Staff Development Center, 2107 Hillandale Rd., Durham.

The sessions are a chance to learn more about kindergarten at Durham Public Schools. There will be representatives from the before and afterschool programs; the lunch program; nursing staff in case your child will need medication or has other health issues; along with teachers, school staff and more.