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Save the date: Family and Community Engagement Summit featuring the State of Schools Address set for March 20 and 21

Staff and families cheer at the 2025 FACE Summit

Save the date: Family and Community Engagement Summit featuring the State of Schools Address set for March 20 and 21

This year, we are pairing two of our biggest events, our annual Family and Community Engagement Summit and State of the Schools Address. Join us on March 20 and 21 at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High for two days of seminars, engaging professional learning, keynote speakers, and the annual address from our superintendent, Dr. Robert P. Taylor. We’ll share more information soon on how our community partners can be involved with the summit. Stay tuned! Learn more. 

517 educators earn or renew National Board Certification

This year, 161 educators earned National Board Certification and 356 renewed their certification. This record achievement reflects educators’ commitment to high standards in teaching and to supporting strong learning experiences for our students. Congratulations! Learn more. 

Find results for your student's fall EOC test in Infinite Campus

Families of students who took the English II, Math 1, Math 3 and/or Biology EOC tests after the fall semester are now able to view their child’s Individual Student Report (ISR) in Infinite Campus. To view your child’s ISR, login to Infinite Campus, click on “More,” then click “Information about North Carolina Individual Score Reports.” Learn more about EOC results.

Board approves new content filtering system

The Board has approved a transition to Lightspeed, a new content filtering system designed specifically for K-12 schools. This change will help us strengthen online safety and better support learning across all grade levels. Thank you for your continued support as we work to provide a safe, secure, and focused digital environment for all students. Learn more.

Join us for a community engagement meeting on Ligon Magnet Middle’s renovation

The district will hold a community engagement meeting regarding the Ligon Magnet Middle renovation project on Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ligon Magnet Middle. During the event, district staff will provide an update on the project, followed by an opportunity to provide input. All community members are welcome to attend, learn, and share feedback on this vital project. Save the date.

Support the 2026 WAKE Up and Read Children’s Book Drive today

We’re excited to launch the 2026 WAKE Up and Read Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader Annual Book Drive! Can we count on you to help ensure children throughout Wake County have access to new or like new, engaging, high-quality books to call their own? Last year, because of the support of our community, our coalition provided more than 71,000 books to 15,000 students. We can’t be successful without literacy champions like you! 

Now through Feb. 20, you can help by doing any (or all) of the following:

High school seniors: Apply now for the Future Teachers Program

If you plan to pursue a K-12 teaching career with us, apply now for our Future Teachers Program. Our Future Teachers receive guaranteed job offers, tailored professional learning, and stipends of up to $4,500 over four years. Learn more and apply now through April 17. 

Round one of Magnet Mania national voting competition runs Feb. 9 to 12

Help our magnet schools achieve national recognition! Magnet Mania is Magnet Schools of America’s bracket-style District of the Year competition, showcasing districts with exceptional magnet programs. From Feb. 9 to 12, community voting will be open for the first of five rounds in the bracket. Spread the word and vote for our district’s magnet program to move on to the next round. Learn more.

 

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