North Carolina law requires all rising 7th graders to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine. Immunization records should be emailed to Ms. James, Data Manager, at mjames6@wcpss.net. These records must be on file prior to the first day of school. 

Welcome, new students and families! Into the Blue (student orientation) will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 9:00-11:15 AM. This event is for rising 6th grade students, 7th and 8th grade students new to Ligon, and their families. During Into the Blue, students will be able to tour the building, learn about our school, and meet their teachers. Parents/guardians are invited to participate in their own informational session with administration to support the transition to Ligon.

Questions? Contact Mr. Glasgow, Assistant Principal, at lglasgow@wcpss.net or (919) 856-7929. 

Students and families can now view student schedules in Infinite Campus (the student information system that replaced PowerSchool). Please note, however, that schedules will continue to shift over the summer as administration corrects issues such as missing classes and missing prerequisites. Families will receive notification once schedules are finalized in early- to mid-August. At that time, we will also share the process for requesting a schedule change. 

Until then, please refrain from calling/emailing to request a change to your student's schedule.

We will have multiple opportunities for students to pick up a copy of their schedule. The first opportunity will be for new students at our Into the Blue/New to the Blue orientation on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Students will also receive physical copies of their schedules on the first day of school.

Note: Families should have received an email with instructions for creating a Campus Parent account. If an account hasn’t been created yet, the email will be re-sent weekly until the process is complete. Didn’t receive the email? Contact Ms. James, Data Manager, at mjames6@wcpss.net. 

Grade level supply lists coming soon!

Instructional Calendar

Ligon Magnet Middle School follows Wake County Public School System's Traditional Calendar. Copies of the calendar can be accessed by visiting the WCPSS Calendars page or by using the links below.

• 2025-26 Traditional Calendar (PDF)
• 2025-26 Traditional Calendar (Accessible)
  
  

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A/B Day Calendar

At Ligon Magnet Middle School, each school day is designated as either 'A' Day or 'B' Day. Students attend four classes each day or eight classes over two days. Copies of the A/B Day calendar can be accessed by visiting our Calendars and Bell Schedules section of our website or by using the link below.

• 2025-26 A/B Day Calendar (PDF)
  
  

In the event of school closure, the A/B Day calendar will be resumed as originally scheduled.

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Bell Schedules

School hours at Ligon Magnet Middle School are 7:35 AM - 2:20 PM. Copies of our 2025-26 bell schedules (regular and alternate) can be accessed by visiting the Calendars and Bell Schedule page or by using the link below. For the first 20 days of the school year, we will follow our Homeroom Bell Schedule. 

• 2025-26 Bell Schedules (PDF)

On June 25, families of transportation-eligible students received an email detailing their student's transportation status and providing details about requesting transportation or changing transportation status. The deadline for families to request transportation or change transportation status and guarantee first-day service is July 14, 2025.

• If your student’s current transportation status meets your needs for next school year, no action is required.  
• If you need to request service or change your current transportation status, visit wcpss.net/busrider and complete the Transportation Request form.
• If your student is currently assigned to transportation but will not need it next school year, please submit the Decline Bus form at wcpss.net/declinebus.
  
  

Questions? Contact Mr. McRae, Assistant Principal, at bmcrae@wcpss.net or (919) 856-7929. You can also learn more by visiting the WCPSS Transportation page.

AM/PM Carpool Procedures

The carpool line operates at the school's main entrance on E Lenoir Street. 

• Morning arrival begins at 7:05 AM and ends at 7:35 AM. Students should not be dropped off before 7:05 AM.
• Afternoon dismissal begins at 2:20 PM. Students cannot be checked out from the main office after 1:50 PM. After 1:50 PM, families must participate in the carpool line.
• Once in line, please pull forward to allow for as many vehicles as possible. 
• Students can be let out/picked up anywhere along the sidewalk inside the main entrance loop. 
• When exiting carpool, please turn right onto E Lenoir Street. If you need to make a left turn, please continue straight onto Montague Lane and then turn left at E Davie Street. 
• There should be no parking/drop off on either side of Church Street or on S Haywood Street.
  
  

All carpool vehicles must have a 2025-26 Ligon Carpool tag. Families may request their carpool tag (one per family) via the Carpool Tag Request form (link coming soon). Once received, please ensure your student knows their carpool number.

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Walkers and Bicycle Riders

In lieu of bus transportation or carpool, families may choose for their student(s) to walk or ride their bicycle to school. Students must be registered via the Walker/Bicycle Rider form (link coming soon).
 

Registered walkers may be picked up on S State Street or Chavis Way.

• Please park on only the right side of the street and do not block driveways. 
• Please ask your child to use the sidewalks rather than walking through the yards of our neighbors. 
• Walkers should not be picked up on E Lenoir Street, Haywood Street, or Church Street. 
  on Lenoir St.
• School parking lots are also off limits for drop-off and pick-up of students. These are for staff only. 
  
  

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Additional information, including an arrival/dismissal traffic patterns map, can be found on the Carpool page. Questions? Contact Mr. Glasgow, Assistant Principal, at lglasgow@wcpss.net or (919) 856-7929. 

The Wake County Board of Education recently approved a 25-cent price increase for the 2025-26 school year. This increase is necessary to cover rising costs of food, supplies, and wages and benefits for staff. As such, full-price meals for middle and high schools during the 2025-26 school year will be: 

• Breakfast: $2.25
• Lunch: $4.00
  
  

To apply for free or reduced-price meals, visit www.MySchoolApps.com. Families must reapply to receive meal benefits each school year. Prior-year meal benefits will ​carry over up to 30 school days into the new school year. Questions? Call (919) 856-2920 (English), (919) 588-3535 (English and Spanish), or email cnsmealbenefits@wcpss.net.

Additional information, including the link to view breakfast and lunch menus, can be found on the School Meals page.

It's never too early to join the Ligon Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which plays a critical role in supporting our school. The PTA helps to fund essential programs (e.g., Athletics, Food Ark, PBIS), sponsors teacher appreciation events, assists with facility improvement projects, and so much more. If you are able, please consider purchasing a PTA membership online and/or participating in our 2025-26 PTA phantom fundraiser (more information coming soon). 

Questions? Contact Kelly Wood, PTA President, at ligonptapresident25@gmail.com.

Ligon Magnet Middle School has a tradition of excellence in the Arts, made possible in part through the generous support of the Ligon Arts Boosters (LAB). Our robust Arts programming includes Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Dance, Theatre, Technical Theatre, and Visual Arts. If you are able, please consider purchasing a LAB membership or donating online. 

Questions? Email ligonartsboosters@gmail.com.

Looking for more ways to get involved during the 2025-26 school year? If so, consider signing up to be a WCPSS volunteer! At Ligon, our volunteers are an integral part of numerous school events and activities (e.g., concessions, school dance, awards ceremonies).

Individuals who were approved to volunteer during the 2024-25 school year will need to renew their volunteer status between July 1 – October 31, 2025. If you were not registered to volunteer this past year, you can always complete your initial application, as well. We would love to have you join us!

For additional information, please visit the WCPSS Volunteer page.