Family and Community Engagement Summit is Sept. 19 and 21

Family and Community Engagement Summit is Sept. 19 and 21

Join us at Leesville Road High on Sept. 19 and 21 for two days of seminars, engaging professional learning, and keynote addresses from Jimmy Casas and Joy Kelly. With the variety of district calendars, we will ensure there are learning opportunities for both school staff and families on both days. However, Saturday’s event will cater more to family and community involvement, while Monday's focus will be more on staff professional development. Learn more.

Join us for a virtual information session on the 2027-28 enrollment proposal

We’ll share details about the 2027-28 enrollment proposal and answer your questions. The proposal includes plans for opening Morrisville High, improving feeder pattern alignment, and easing crowding in growing areas. We invite families to join one of our upcoming virtual sessions to learn more and be part of the conversation:

• Sept. 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Morrisville High and other related proposed changes. Attend virtually.
• Sept. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. - North, Northwestern, and Northeastern Wake proposed changes. Attend virtually.
• Sept. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Central, Southern, and Southwestern Wake impacts and a general overview. Attend virtually.

As a reminder, the proposal allows some students to apply to stay at their current school, without district transportation, through a stability transfer. Learn more.

New schools for growing areas

Each day, Wake County’s population continues to grow. The proposed 2026 School Bond includes $143.2 million to advance three new elementary school projects in county growth areas, including Marshburn Road Elementary, Poole Road Elementary, and Little Creek Elementary. Building new schools is a key part of our long-term strategy to provide appropriate learning environments as our community grows. Learn more on our School Bond 2026 page.

Safe Storage: “It saved my son’s life”

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, it is important for families to remember the importance of proper firearm storage and the impact it can have. In a special video from NC S.A.F.E. for Schools, one father recounts how having his guns securely stored prevented a tragedy. Watch now.

 

Mark your calendar

• Sept. 16 – Enrollment proposal virtual information session: Morrisville High and other related proposed changes  
• Sept. 17 – Enrollment proposal virtual information session: North, Northwestern, and Northeastern Wake proposed changes
• Sept. 17 – Virtual Magnet and Early College Information Session
• Sept. 19, 21 – Family and Community Engagement Summit
• Sept. 24 – Enrollment proposal virtual information session: Central, Southern, and  Southwestern Wake impacts and general overview
• Oct. 1 – In-person Magnet Parent Information Session
• Oct. 10 – WCPSS Early College Fair
• Oct. 15 – Virtual Magnet and Early College Information Session
• Oct. 20 –  2027-28 enrollment proposal public hearing
• Oct. 24 – WCPSS Magnet and Early College Fair
• Oct. 31 – Volunteer application renewal deadline
• Nov. 17 – Board votes on 2027-28 enrollment proposal

 

Stories of the week

• Celebrating exceptional academic growth at West Cary Middle, WCPSS Facebook
• State test scores climb for WCPSS, with third grade reading a stand out, WUNC
• In-Depth: How do we interpret student test scores?, WRAL
• More NC youth look to skilled trades, The News & Observer
• State data shows that Hispanic students at Sanderson High have improved their academic performance over the past school year, Univision 40
• Number of ‘D’ and ‘F’ schools decreases across North Carolina, Spectrum News
• Green Hope hires former NC State assistant Levi Watkins as men's basketball coach, Wake County Athletic Zone
• ‘More opportunity’: Former leaders reflect on merger of Wake, Raleigh schools 50 years later, WRAL
• 50 years later: The impact of the Wake-Raleigh schools merger — and what’s ahead, WRAL
• Schools across our district celebrate Substitute Appreciation Week, WCPSS Facebook