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Welcome to Bugg

At Bugg Magnet Elementary Center for Design & Computer Sciences, students are engaged in learning that develops higher-order thinking skills and provides a foundational skillset designed to meet the ever-changing technological challenges in our society. They are becoming innovative problem-solvers, learning computer coding and programming, building and programming robotics, creating digital art and music, and so much more!

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Design & Computer Science

Computer Science is Foundational

Computer Science education in elementary school is about helping students develop the critical thinking skills that will help them become dynamic learners and proactive citizens working to make a positive difference in the world.

The Design and Computer Sciences program at Bugg Elementary equips students with the necessary skills and frameworks for thinking through the challenging problems we face everyday.

Read more about our Design & Computer Sciences Program!

Magnet Spotlight

Click to learn more about Magnet Programming at Martin Magnet Middle School!

Magnet Pathway

Students at Bugg have the opportunity to follow two magnet pathways. First, Reedy Creek Magnet Middle Center for the Digital Sciences and then to Athens Drive Magnet High Center for Medical Sciences and Global Health. Second, Carroll Magnet Middle Leadership in Technology and then to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High IB World School School of Design, Arts, and Engineering.

Electives At Bugg

Students choose a new elective for each quarter and take that course everyday for the nine weeks. These courses are taught by grade band (K/1, 2/3, 4/5), and the course curriculum rotates each year to ensure that students have an opportunity to choose from a brand new set of Electives each year.

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Bugg News

Bugg is named a 2025 Magnet School of Excellence

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51 Magnet Schools win National Merit Awards

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3rd graders "Think Big" with Triangle Spokes Group

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Bugg receives CS100 Award

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Bugg is named a 2023 Magnet School of Distinction

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Bugg@NC State

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Purple Star Award

6 WCPSS schools receive Purple Star Award

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Bugg's principal named WCPSS 2022-2023 Principal of the Year

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Bugg is named a 2022 Magnet School of Distinction!

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Before and After School Care at Bugg

Before and After School Care Programs at Bugg

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Updates for Families

Free summer meals for students 18 and younger via the NC SUN meal program; Graduation season reminders

June 11, 2025

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Board approved new cellphone policy for all schools; pause on enrollments and transfers June 9 - July 1

June 4, 2025

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New cellphone use policy approved by Board of Education

June 4, 2025

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