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Magnet Parent Information Sessions
Begin your exploration of magnet schools here! Get general information about magnet themes, the application, and the selection process.
In-person
September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4,
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | WCPSS Crossroads 1, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary NC 27518January 8, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wildwood Forest Magnet ES, 8401 Wildwood Forest Dr, Raleigh NC 27616
Virtual
September 18, October 16, November 20, December 11, January 15
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Eastern Wake Magnet Fair
Explore all eastern Wake magnet schools in one location
In-person
September 23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, | Wake Tech Eastern Campus, 5401 Rolesville Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
Early College Fair
Explore all early colleges in one location
In-person
October 11, 9 - 11 a.m. | Vernon Malone College and Career Academy, 2200 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Magnet & Early College Fair and Kickoff to Kindergarten
Explore all magnet schools, K-13, in one location. Learn about kindergarten in WCPSS
In-person
November 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Southeast Magnet HS, 2600 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
Magnet Elementary School Mini Fairs
Explore all magnet Elementary programs in one location.
In-person
November 19, 10-11:30 a.m. | Farmington Woods Magnet Elementary, 1413 Hampton Valley Road, Cary NC 27511
December 9, 10-11:30 a.m. | Mills Park Elementary, 509 Mills Park Drive, Cary NC 27519
January 9, 10-11:30 a.m. | Brooks Magnet Elementary, 700 Northbrook Drive, Raleigh NC 27609
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Period: Early College and Crossroads FLEX - October 14–December 12, 2025
Early College: See selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities.
wcpss.schoolmint.comApplication Period: Magnet and Year-Round - October 14, 2025–January 22, 2026
Magnet and Year-Round: See selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities.
wcpss.schoolmint.comNotification of Results - February 20, 2026
Early College, Crossroads FLEX, Magnet and Year-Round
Via email - Check your parent account.Transfer Period - March 2-16, 2026
Request the traditional calendar option for your address, to join a sibling, or request any other school.
Reviewed as received., wcpss.schoolmint.com
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Event Description
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Time
Location
WCPSS Magnet Parent Information Sessions (in-person)
Begin your exploration of magnet schools here! Get general information about magnet themes, the application, and the selection process.
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. WCPSS Crossroads I
5625 Dillard Drive
Cary, NC 27518
WCPSS Magnet Parent Information Sessions (virtual)
Begin your exploration of magnet schools here! Get general information about magnet themes, the application, and the selection process.
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
January 16
10:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern Wake Magnet Fair
Visit WCPSS Magnet Schools that serve Eastern Wake County to learn about the programming available in:
- Zebulon Gifted and Talented/Center for Advanced Studies and STEM Magnet Elementary School
- Zebulon Gifted and Talented/Center for Advanced Studies and STEM Magnet Middle School
- Wendell Academy of Design and Creative Arts Magnet Elementary School
- Wendell Academy of Design and Creative Arts Magnet Middle School
- East Wake iTech and Design Magnet High School
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wake Tech Eastern Campus
5401 Rolesville Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
Early College Fair (in-person)
Explore all early colleges in one location
October 11 9 - 11 a.m. Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
2200 South Wilmington Street,
Raleigh, NC 27603
Magnet and Early College Fair (in-person)
Explore all magnet schools, K-13, in one location
November 1 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2600 Rock Quarry Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27610
Magnet Elementary School Mini Fairs (in-person) Explore all magnet ELEMENTARY programs in one location
Nov 19 @ Farmington Woods Magnet ES
Dec 9 @ Mills Park ES
Jan 9 @ Brooks Magnet ES
10a - 11:30p
1413 Hampton Valley Road, Cary NC 27511
509 Mills Park Drive, Cary NC 27519
700 Northbrook Drive, Raleigh NC 27609
Application Period:
Early College and Crossroads FLEX
Early College
(see selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities)
October 14 - December 12
Anytime
Application Period:
Magnet and Year-RoundMagnet and Year-Round (see selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities)
October 14 - January 22
Anytime
Notification of Results Early College, Crossroads FLEX, Magnet and Year-Round February 20, 2026 via email
Transfer Period Request the traditional calendar option for your address, to join a sibling, or request any other school March 2-16, 2026
Reviewed as received