Parent Update-September 15, 2025

Hello Little River Community!

See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• Curriculum Night, September 18

• School Pictures, September 19 

• Teacher Workday/No School, September 22

News you can use!

• We hope you will be able to make it out to our PTO Family Movie Night this Thursday at 6pm! Bring a chair or blanket and snuggle up while enjoying pizza, popcorn, and a free movie that the whole family can enjoy. The featured film is Sing . While the children enjoy the movie, parents can visit with their child’s program level for our Curriculum Night. Learn about the academic program that your children will engage in this school year.

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-September 9, 2025

Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• Curriculum Night, September 18

• School Pictures, September 19 

News you can use!

• On September 3, 2025, the State of North Carolina released school performance data for last school year for all schools. See our school’s performance here.

• We are looking for volunteers to help coach Little River Fourth & Fifth Grade Basketball for Durham Police Athletic League (DPAL) in November. If interested, please contact Dr. Hogans!

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-September 3, 2025

 Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• School Improvement-Leadership Team Meeting, September 8, 2:45

• PTO Mixer, September 8, 6pm

• Come connect with other families, meet new parents, learn about the PTO, and hear what’s planned for this school year — including fundraisers, events, and how you can get involved. RSVP coming via email soon!

• Curriculum Night, September 18

News you can use!

• Call for Volunteers! Little River is looking for volunteers to coach a school soccer team this fall and a school basketball team this winter to compete in the Durham Police Athletic League (DPAL) ! The league is for 4th and 5th grade students. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Hogans!

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-August 27, 2025

Hello Little River Community!

We hope that the first week of school is going well for each of your households! See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• No School, September 1

• School Improvement-Leadership Team Meeting, September 9 CORRECTION: September 8

• PTO Mixer, September 9 CORRECTION: September 8

• Curriculum Night, September 18

News you can use!

• See links below for information related to DPS’ Safe Schools Protocols!

• DPS Anonymous Tip Poster (English) 

• DPS Anonymous Tip Poster (Spanish) 

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-August 19, 2025

Hello Little River Community!

Welcome again to the 2025-2026 school year! See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• August 21, Little River Open House

• 5pm-5:30pm, PK-K

• 5:30pm-6:30pm, Grades 1-5

• August 24, PTO Popsicles on the Playground

• 4pm-5:30pm

• August 25, First Day of School

News you can use!

• See the DPS Back to School Guide for school start up information!

• Primary Staggered Opening-August 25-29

• First Day of School/ PreK & KG Staggered Info

• PreK and Kindergarten staggered entry 

• Monday and Tuesday, August 25 & 26 students with last name A-L.

• Wednesday and Thursday, August 27 & 28 students with last name M-Z
  Everyone comes to school Friday, August 29.

• Kindergarten Immunization Letter ENG SPA

• DPS Annual Technology Fee Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Durham Public Schools will implement this fee to help maintain, repair, and replace student devices, as well as support the digital resources that enhance teaching and learning. This fee ensures that students have access to reliable technology for instruction, assessments, and collaboration both in and out of the classroom. The Technology Fee is due at the start of the school year and can be paid online. Families experiencing financial hardship may qualify for a waiver or reduction. The fee is Grades K–5: $15.

• Pay now at: http://bit.ly/4m4jtgS

• Click here for more information: https://www.dpsnc.net/page/technology-fee

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-August 6, 2025

Hello Little River Community!

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year at Little River School! We are just a few weeks away from the first day of school. The first day of school is Monday, August 25. 

Our Open House will be Thursday, August 21, 5pm-5:30pm for PK and kindergarten students and 5:30pm-6:30pm for first through fifth grade. With Open House you will meet your child’s assigned teacher, verify class schedules, and most importantly learn how you can join PTO!

Please also check our website for supply lists, to peruse our updated school handbook, and for PK and kindergarten students, to view our staggered entry plan for these grade levels. Our next school scheduled call will be Sunday, August 17 wherein you will learn your child’s teacher assignment. Please call into the school if you have questions!

See you soon at Open House. We look forward to the first day of school on Monday, August 25!

Best, 

CHogans, EdD

Parent Update-May 28, 2025

Hello Little River Community!

Periodic updates are shared each week during the school year regarding school via phone, email, and text. See updates below!

Mark your calendars!

• May 29, End-Of-Grade Testing begins for Grade 3-5

• June 11, Last day of school, 12:15 Dismissal

News you can use!

• Last week we shared about the Durham County Library Summer Reading Program. DPS Curriculum & Instruction and school media coordinators are very excited to offer a robust Summer Reading Program this summer to all DPS students.  #WeAreReaders #SomosLectores is a summer reading initiative focused on increasing student reading during the summer months by providing:

• Online information to access reading resources over the summer (digital and local)

• Promotion of Durham County Library’s summer reading incentive program

• Weekly social media content and programming to engage students and families

• DPS After-Care Lottery-Please here information about the DPS After-Care Lottery. Contact DPS Community Education at 919-560-9488 or community_education@dpsnc.net for more information.

• Visit our school website for more school/district news!

Best,

CHogans, EdD