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Parents invited to preview new elementary Richland Creek on Saturday

Wake County’s newest elementary school, Richland Creek, will host an open house in Wake Forest on Saturday, May 19. Families are encouraged to visit the initial site and learn more about this exciting new school and how you can help … Continue reading

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Rolesville Middle Information Sessions

Interested in learning more about Rolesville Middle School, scheduled to open for the 2012-13 school year? You’ll want to attend on of these upcoming information sessions put on by Rolesville Middle principal Dhedra Lassiter: Thurs., Jan. 26th at 7 p.m. … Continue reading

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2012 High School Graduation Schedule Available

The 2012 High School Graduation Schedule is now online.

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Special Education Parents’ Survey

The Office of Special Education Services (SES) is assessing the quality of district-level and school-level special education services for the 19,000 students with disabilities currently served in Wake County Public Schools. As part of this assessment, SES is surveying parents of … Continue reading

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2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Online

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2011, is now available online (download the 2011 CAFR as PDF). Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports dating back to 2000 are also available.

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Hilburn Drive Academy: Fall 2011 K-8 Survey Results

Data and Accountability Department collected survey input from parents who might be impacted by changes for Hilburn Drive Elementary (now Hilburn Drive Academy).  Results were shared with key leadership members to inform their decisionmaking.  The most popular choices among parents … Continue reading

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Leadership Academy Applications Now Available

Applications are now available for download for the new Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy and Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy. Completed applications are due Jan. 13, 2012.

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October is Disability Awareness Month

“There is something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.” This quote from Robert Half, businessman, is fitting for October Disability Awareness Month, as our state and school district seek to place focus on the abilities and … Continue reading

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Free Flu Shots for Employees, Retirees & Dependents

WCPSS employees, retirees and their dependents with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) State Health Plan benefits are being offered seasonal flu vaccines. The free flu shot program will run from September 14 through December 31, 2011. For … Continue reading

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Student Achievement, 2010-11

This report was presented to the Board at its August 16, 2011, meeting. It contains comprehensive information regarding WCPSS student achievement for 2010-2011, with comparisons to previous years. The full report is available as a PDF download: Student Achievement in … Continue reading

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