Recruitment Events

  • 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 27518

    January 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.com

    Application Period: Magnet and Year-Round - October 14, 2025–January 22, 2026
    Magnet and Year-Round: See selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities.
    wcpss.schoolmint.com

    Notification 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