Deadlines that matter.
Every WCPSS application window, results date, and transfer period — in one place. Click any day or row to see the details or add it to your calendar.
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Calendar covers the current WCPSS cycle.
Click any day with a marker to see what's due.
October 2026
Oct 15, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027
Projected
Choice application window Critical
Submit the Choice Application through WCPSS for magnets, year-round, and specialty programs. Late applications go into Round 2 if any seats remain.
2025-26 cycle ran Oct 15, 2025 – Jan 22, 2026. 2026-27 dates projected to follow the same annual pattern; confirm on the WCPSS application-dates page before relying on them.
Oct 15, 2026
Projected
Kindergarten registration opens High priority
Pre-register at your base elementary. Base assignment is automatic by address — no choice application is needed unless you want to apply to a magnet or year-round school.
Projected for 2026-27 based on WCPSS's long-standing October 15 opening date. Confirm when WCPSS publishes the official 2026-27 schedule.
December 2026
Dec 12, 2026
Projected
Early College / Leadership Academy / Crossroads FLEX applications close High priority
Submit Early College, Leadership Academy, and Crossroads FLEX applications. These programs run on an earlier timeline than the main magnet Choice window.
2025-26 early-college deadline was Dec 12, 2025. Same date projected for 2026-27.
February 2027
Feb 19, 2027
Projected
Notification of magnet & choice results High priority
WCPSS emails results for all Choice applications. Check your MyWakeID inbox; responses are typically due within a week.
2025-26 notification date was Feb 19, 2026. Same date projected for 2026-27.
March 2027
Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Projected
Round 2 magnet application window Note
Apply to magnets with remaining seats after Round 1. Only select magnets participate — the list is published when Round 2 opens.
2025-26 Round 2 window was Mar 2-13, 2026. Same pattern projected for 2026-27.
Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Projected
Transfer request period Note
Request a transfer to a different base school. Results are emailed within 7–10 business days; an appeal window follows for denials.
2025-26 transfer window was Mar 2-13, 2026. Same pattern projected for 2026-27. Stability transfer requests have a separate, earlier window each fall.
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