Education

The Wake County Public School System is devoted to maintaining academic excellence for each cild, and boasts 49 Schools of Excellence and 61 Schools of Distinction. Newcomers can expect to find a high quality, diverse and rapidly growing school system. Wake County Public School System, governed by the Wake County Board of Education is the second largest school system in North Carolina, behind only the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system. It is the 23rd largest system in the nation.

Wake County Public Schools is known for its diverse and balanced school populations and strong magent school program which allows for parents to select schools for children with special talents, specific needs or general interests. Also, WCPSS(Wake County Public School System) currently provides both traditional and year round school calendars based on the campus attended. Transportation is provided if you live more than one and one-half miles from your base school. To determine your base school you can contact the school directly or visit www.wcpss.netand go to the Student Assignment Locator. The discipline status enrollment form is required for any new registering student.

Knightdale currently offers four elementary schools K-5: Forestville Road, Lockhart, Knightdale and Hodge Road. East Wake Middle School provides the space for grades 6-8 and Knightdale High School, home of the Knights, provides an in-town campus for grades 9-12, in addition to East Wake High School which had been the only alternative for area residents.

School Assignment Information      Back to Top

Wake County school assignment is based on the home address of the student's parents or guardian. If you have questions regarding your child's base school or school assignment, call the Growth Management Office (919)850-1921 or visit www.wcpss.net.

To enroll your student in Wake County Public Schools, you will need:

• Proof of residence such as a rental agreement, housing contract, or utility bills (Driver's licenses are not accepted as proof of residency.)
  
• Certified copy of student's birth certificate
  
• Current immunization record
  
• Student's Social Security card
  
• A completed Kindergarten health assessment
  
• A copy of the student's latest report card and the previous year's test results are helpful.
  
• Transfer students should bring their most recent report card or transfer slip to verify grade.
  

East Wake Education Foundation      Back to Top

The East Wake Education Foundation was founded 13 years ago by citizens who wanted to assure the finest educational opportunities for their children. In addition to supporting our area schools, the Foundation serves families with children, ages birth to five to help children arrive at school age healthy and ready to learn. The Foundation has a Family Resource Center with planned activities Monday thru Thursday available at no costs to the families. For families who cannot go to the Center, services are provided through the use of a Mobile Unit upfitted like a pre-school classroom.

Contact: Linda Johnson
(919) 366-5901 office

Knightdale Business Alliance      Back to Top

The Knightdale Business Alliance is an organization that brings together business and school leaders. The Alliance gives Eastern Wake County schools a direct conduit to the business community, providing educators contact with community leaders and information about marketplace demands, while providing students and educators unique "real world" experience.

The group organizes career fairs, job shadow work days and open houses. The alliance has been formed to support our local schools and help expand their resources.

Meetings are held monthly at Knightdale High School Media Center. Reservations are required. Contact: knightdalebusinessalliance@yahoogroups.com e-mail

Chairperson: David Bertaux
(919) 217-2451

Communications & Publicity: Dr. Lisa Hetrick & Sheri Williams
(919) 261-9444

Wake County Public School System      Back to Top

3600 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27611
919) 850-1600 phone
www.wcpss.net

Wake County School Board      Back to Top

Representative, District I
Lori Millberg
117 Winchester Dr.,
Wendell NC 27591
(919) 850-8865 office
(919)365-4064 home

Public Schools      Back to Top

Forestville Road Elementary (K-5)
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale. NC 27545
(919) 266-8487 phone
(919)266-8494 fax
www.forestvillees.wcpss.net

Hodge Road Elementary (K-5)
2128 Mingo Bluff Blvd.
Knightdale. NC 27545
(919) 266-8599 phone
(919)266-8558 fax
www.hodgeroades.wcpss.net

Knightdale Elementary (K-5)
109 Ridge Street
Knightdale, NC 27545
919) 266-8540 phone
919) 266-8582 fax
www.knightdalees.wcpss.net

Lockhart Elementary K-5)
1320 Smithfield Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
919) 266-8525 phone
(919) 266-8537 fax
www.lockhartes.wcpss.net

East Wake Middle School (9-12)
2700 Old Milburnie Road
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)266-8500 phone
(919) 266-8506 fax
www.eastwakems.wcpss.net

East Wake High School (9-12)
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625 phone
(919) 365-2628 fax
www.eastwakehs.wcpss.net

Knightdale High School (9-12)
100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919)217-5350 phone
(919)217-5357 fax
www.knightdalehs.wcpss.net

Public Charter School      Back to Top

East Wake Academy (K-I0)
400 NMC Drive
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-0444 phone
www.eastwakeacademy.org

Universities and Colleges      Back to Top

The Triangle region is also home to numerous colleges, universities, and technical schools and community colleges. With its close proximity to Raleigh, educational opportunities never need to end. With Wake Technical Community College currently building it's North Wake Campus on NC Hwy. 401, Knightdale residents will be just 10 minutes away from a lifetime of learning opportunities. The North Wake Campus is expected to be ready for students by Fall 2007.

Barton College, Wilson, NC    (800)345-4973 www.barton.edu
Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC  (800)334-4111 www.campbell.edu
Duke University, Durham, NC  (919) 684-8111 www.duke.edu
Durham Technical College, Durham, NC  (919) 686-3300 www.durhamtech.edu
Louisburg College, Louisburg, NC  (919) 496-2521 www.louisburg.edu
Meredith College (Women), Raleigh, NC  (919) 829-8600 www.meredith.edu
NC Central University, Durham, NC  (919) 560-6100 www.nccu.edu
NC State University Raleigh, NC  (919) 515-2011 www.ncsu.edu
NC Wesleyan Triangle campus Morrisville, NC  (919) 465-4777 www.ncwc.edu
Peace College (Women), Raleigh,NC  (800) 732-2347 www.peace.edu
St. Augstine's College, Raleigh, NC  (919) 516-4000 www.st-aug.edu
Shaw UniversityRaliegh, NC  (919) 546-8200 www.shawuniversity.edu
Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC  (800) 284-6317 www.sebts.edu
Southeastern Free Will Baptist College, Wendell, NC  (919) 365-7711 www.sfwbc.edu
UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC  (919) 962-2211 www.unc.edu
Wake Technical College, Raleigh, NC  (919)363-3673 www.waketech.edu