Wake County Schools Office of Magnet Programs

09/03/2026

Learn more about the merger from which were born!

The decision to merge county and city schools set up what is now known as the Wake County Public School System, the biggest district in the state and one of the biggest in the nation.

09/03/2026

Did you know that are 50 years old??

The success of the Wake County Public School System hinges on not just marketing itself as the best choice for families, but proving it, too, education leaders say.

09/03/2026

TODAY!! September 3, 10a Explore schools.

09/02/2026

Got an LO ready for kindergarten? Want to know more about schools??? Join us for information session! No RSVP required!
wcpss.net/magnet
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09/02/2026

08/19/2026

is excited to share that 4 of the 5 these most deserving nominees for POY lead at magnet schools!! And 2 of the 5 nominees for APOY lead at magnet schools! Special congrats to the Principal and AP at Wake Forest iSTEM Magnet Elementary as they are both finalists!!
Magnet Schools of America

04/21/2026

The https://www.facebook.com/MagnetSchoolsOfAmerica/ national organization hosted a 50-year celebration of Magnet Schools, the first choice schools in America! And staff from many of our 61 public schools of choice were there to celebrate recognitions as Schools of Excellence, Schools of Distinction, and Certified Magnet Schools. WCPSS magnet schools prepare students to ! Wake County Public School System

03/23/2026

Every student has a story. Tell us yours! Visit bit.ly/MagnetMakesMe to learn how.
Design. Compose. Move. Create. Write. How has your magnet school(s) shaped who you are & who you hope to become?
Deadline approaching - March 29th!

03/19/2026