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.

Returning students are welcome to pick up/walk their schedule on Friday 8/22 between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We will not have structured sessions or tours that day.

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

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. 

New: WCPSS policy requires all student personal devices (e.g., cellphones, smartwatches, headphones) to be put away during the school day. This policy is designed to support student focus, well-being, and a safe, engaging learning environment:

• Devices must be silenced and put away between 7:05 AM - 2:20 PM.

• “Put away” means out of sight and not easily accessible (i.e., in their backpack).

• Exceptions are allowed for health plans, emergencies, administrator-approved translations, safety plans, or assistive communication.

• Students may use devices on school buses, but volume must be low and headphones used. Drivers can limit device use if safety is a concern.

• No permission is required for a student to use a personal device to call 911.
  
  

At Ligon, if a student uses a device when they shouldn't:

• 1st Offense: Verbal warning

• 2nd Offense: The device will be turned in to the front office and parents/guardians will be contacted. Students may pick up their device at the end of the school day.

• All subsequent offenses: A parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device at the end of the school day.
  
  

Please note that students are responsible for keeping their own devices safe, and the school system is not responsible for lost or stolen devices. Any student device may be searched if there is a reasonable suspicion of a rule being broken.

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. 

Click here to access the 2025-26 grade level supply lists. The supplies listed are required for core classes (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Elective teachers will share lists of additional supplies needed, if any, during the first week of school. All students are expected to bring their WCPSS-issued Chromebook and charger to school each day.

Note: The TI 30XIIS calculator is required for all students. However, it is highly recommended that students enrolled in Math 1 or higher instead purchase a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus CE. While these calculators are a larger investment, they will continue to be used throughout high school and college math courses. 

If hardship prevents you from obtaining the required supplies, please contact Ms. Pellas, school social worker, at tpellas@wcpss.net. 

See below for information regarding tryouts for Ligon's football, cheer, girls’ soccer, and volleyball teams: 

• Tryouts will be held Tuesday, September 2nd through Friday, September 5th. 
• Only 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to participate.  
• Students must also meet eligibility requirements, have a current physical on file, and be cleared in DragonFly prior to September 2. 
• Ligon students will sign up for tryouts during the first week of school.  
• Moore Square students will sign up with Coach Scheck.
  
  

Visit the Ligon Athletics website for more information. Questions? Contact Mr. Medinas, Athletic Director, at wmedinas@wcpss.net. 

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)

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 Ligon Carpool tag. Families should complete the Carpool Tag Request form to indicate whether a new or additional carpool tag is needed for this school year. 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 donating to the PTA or purchasing a membership online.

Questions? Contact Heather Garner, 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.