Virtual Information Session - Potential Calendar Conversions for 2028-29: May 13, 2026

This virtual information session held by Wake County Schools on May 13, 2026, focused on reviewing potential calendar conversions for the 2028-29 school year affecting multiple elementary and middle schools. The discussion centered on recommendations to convert certain schools from multi-track year-round calendars to traditional or single-track calendars to improve operational efficiency, address underutilization, and better align feeder patterns. Staff presented community feedback collected through engagement sessions and a thought exchange, highlighting a general preference for maintaining year-round calendars but also concerns about enrollment growth, capacity, and calendar alignment across schools. Specific recommendations included converting Holly Grove Elementary and Middle to traditional calendars by 2027-28, and options for Heritage schools involving either maintaining multi-track or shifting to traditional calendars. The session also addressed potential budget savings from calendar changes, transportation impacts, and staff considerations. The board is expected to vote on final recommendations on May 19, 2026, with ongoing outreach planned to support families and staff through any transitions.