Steve Mares, Interim Principal
Main Office: 919-856-7600
Bell Schedule: 7:35 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
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Gifted and Talented/AIG Basics
Our school provides all students with opportunities to discover their gifts and talents through a wide range of electives in all core subject areas - English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies - as well as electives in an extended variety of arts and physical education.
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School Calendar
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Our Magnet Academic Programs
Our school offers the following unique academic programs, allowing each learner to explore their interests and shape a personalized path to success.
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Gifted and Talented
Celebrates each student’s unique gifts by offering expanded elective opportunities that let them explore their interests and talents.
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AIG Basics
Provides support through personalized instruction, in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, helping students learn in ways that match their unique gifts.
Our School Community
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Recognized for Excellence
These honors reflect the commitment of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the exceptional strength of public education in the Wake County Public School System.
2026 Top Magnet School of Excellence
Magnet Schools of America
Academic Excellence
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Three consecutive years of exceeding growth standards, as measured by NC EVAAS test results.
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Enriching, rigorous Magnet learning experiences for our students.
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Named a 2026 Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America
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Ms. Garabedian and Ms. Maul were recognized for excellence in the mentorship program.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Shreyas Sudarshan
"We are especially proud of our 6th grade student, Shreyas Sudarshan, for achieving a total of 3 trophies and a medal."
Math Counts
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Matthew Pellas
“Mr. Pellas is genuinely one of the most incredible and inspiring teachers that I’ve been lucky enough to learn from.”
Band Teacher, 2025 - 2026 Teacher of the Year
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Former Principals
Former Principals reunited at the school's 60th Anniversary Celebration, honoring a legacy of leadership and service.
Jeanette Beckwith, William Crockett, Delores Fogg, Pamela Johnson, Eric Rosen