Wake County Public School System
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! You can find the latest information and news about events connected to the opening of the Wake County Public School System right here, with more updates to come.
Early Dismissal Wednesdays
In order for teachers to meet regularly to collaborate and discuss ways to improve individual student academic performance, the 2009-10 bell schedule provides weekly one hour early dismissal on Wednesdays for all students. On six of those Wednesdays, schools will release 2.5 hours early. Schools will continue to use the six 2.5 hour sessions for school-wide faculty professional development. Read More...
Transportation Patterns Change with the Opening of New Schools
July 2, 2009 - Drivers should be prepared for changing transportation patterns caused by the opening of new schools and the return of school buses to the roadways transporting students to 52 year-round elementary and middle schools with the new school year beginning July 7. Read More...
News and Information
Board of Education Conducting Search to Fill District 4 Vacancy
Board of Education Adjusts Bell Schedule at Seven Schools
Hot Topics
Tdap Booster Required for Sixth Graders
Kindergarten Eligibility Date Changes for the 2009-10 School Year
Wake County Drivers Earn Top Honors at 2009 Bus Roadeo
June 24, 2009 - Taking their driving skills to the obstacle course, school bus drivers from across North Carolina converged on the State Fairgrounds to compete with each other for top honors at the 2009 State Roadeo on June 16. Two Wake County Public School System bus drivers placed in the top 10 in this high-stakes, yet friendly competition.