Wake County Public School System
Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year! Traditonal calendar schools start August 25. You can find the latest information and news about events connected to the start of school, including our downloadable Back-to-School Guide, right here.
Student Assignment Committee Receives First Sample Zone Maps
July 28, 2010 - The first sample zone maps were presented to the Student Assignment Committee of the Wake County Board of Education at its meeting Tuesday, as the committee continued to develop a new method of student assignment to recommend to the school board. The maps presented to the Board are available for public review and comment. Read More...
WCPSS Preliminary Graduation Rates Hold Steady
July 21, 2010 -- Preliminary North Carolina graduation rate data show that the Wake County Public School System's overall rate held steady at 78.4 percent for a second year in a row. Additionally, seven student subgroups showed improvement, while three subgroups had a lower graduation rate. Read More...
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WCPSS Preliminary Test Scores Show Across-the-board Improvement
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2010-11 Before- And After- School Programs
Sales Tax Holiday Begins Next Weekend
Wake County families can save money on eligible back-to-school items by participating in North Carolina's sales tax holiday weekend on August 6-8. If basic school supplies, clothing, and a new computer are on your back-to-school shopping list this year, then taking advantage of North Carolina's Sales tax holiday weekend will be a great time to bargain shop.