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 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, January 9
    10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | WCPSS Crossroads 1, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary NC 27518

    Virtual
    September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 1
    RSVP to receive a link to the event

    Magnet Elementary School Mini Fairs

    Explore all magnet Elementary programs in one location.

    In-person

    November 13, 10-11:30 a.m. | Green Elementary, 5307 Six Forks Road, Raleigh NC 27609

    November 19, 10-11:30 a.m. | Mills Park Elementary, 509 Mills Park Drive, Cary NC 27519

    January 8, 10-11:30 a.m. | Scotts Ridge Elementary, 6601 Apex Barbecue Road, Apex NC 27502

    Early College Mini Fairs

    Explore all Early Colleges in one location

    In-person

    November 7, 6-7:30 p.m. | Zebulon Magnet Middle School, 1000 Shepard School Rd, Zebulon NC 27597

    Important Dates and Deadlines

    Application Period: Early College and Crossroads FLEX - October 14–December 12, 2024 
    Early College: See selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities.
    wcpss.schoolmint.com

    Application Period: Magnet and Year-Round - October 14, 2024–January 23, 2025
    Magnet and Year-Round: See selection priorities at wcpss.net/priorities.
    wcpss.schoolmint.com

    Notification of Results - February 22, 2025
    Early College, Crossroads FLEX, Magnet and Year-Round    
    Via email - Check your parent account.

    Transfer Period - March 3-14, 2025
    Request the traditional calendar option for your address, to join a sibling, or request any other school.   
    Reviewed as received., wcpss.schoolmint.com

    Early College Fair

    Explore all early colleges in one location

    In-person
    October 12, 9 - 11 a.m. | Vernon Malone College and Career Academy, 2200 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC 27603

    Magnet and Early College Fair

    Explore all magnet schools, K-13, in one location

    In-person
    October 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Enloe Magnet High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent, Raleigh NC 27610