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Family deadlines in the Triangle

School applications, camp and sports sign-ups, and holiday help. Every date is checked on the organizer's own page. Add them to your phone and get a heads-up two days before.

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Whole TriangleRaleighCaryApexDurhamChapel Hill

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November 2026

  • Deadline

    Thu, Nov 26

    NCFC Youth spring 2027 rec soccer: keep your current team

    Register by this date to guarantee your child's spot back on their current NCFC Youth recreational team for spring.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Raleigh, Wake County

    Official page

  • Deadline

    Mon, Nov 30

    Toys for Tots (Wake/Durham): last day for approved groups to request toys

    Toys for Tots isn't taking family applications this year. Nov. 30 is the last day for approved churches, schools and nonprofits to request toys, so sign up with one of them well before then; each sets its own earlier deadline.

    Babies & toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Wake County, Durham County · Free

    Official page

December 2026

  • Window

    Tue, Dec 1

    to Fri, Jan 29

    Franklin Academy lottery application window

    Apply to the Franklin Academy (Wake Forest) K-12 charter lottery for 2027-28. 3:30 PM.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Wake County · Free

    Official page

  • Window

    Tue, Dec 1

    to Thu, Dec 31

    LIEAP heating help: sign-up for households with someone 60+ or disabled

    Households with a person 60 or older, or a disabled person getting state aging and adult services, can apply for help with heating bills. This is the standard window; check your county DSS for this year's dates.

    All ages · Triangle · Free

    Official page

  • Deadline

    Fri, Dec 11

    WCPSS early college, leadership academy and Crossroads FLEX applications close

    Last day to apply to a Wake County early college, leadership academy or Crossroads FLEX High School for 2027-28.

    Tweens & teens · Wake County · Free

    Official page

January 2027

  • Window

    Fri, Jan 1

    to Wed, Mar 31

    LIEAP heating help opens to all families

    Any eligible low-income household can apply for a one-time payment toward heating bills, usually Jan. 1 to March 31 or until funds run out. Check your county DSS for this year's dates.

    Babies & toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Triangle · Free

    Official page

  • Opens

    Mon, Jan 11

    Apex spring youth baseball and soccer registration opens

    Registration opens for Town of Apex spring youth baseball and soccer (residents first; nonresidents Jan. 25). 9:00 AM.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Apex · Baseball $65 resident / $88 nonresident; soccer $60 / $81

    Official page

  • Deadline

    Fri, Jan 15

    Sterling Montessori charter lottery application closes

    Last day to apply to the Sterling Montessori (Morrisville) K-8 charter lottery for 2027-28.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Cary, Wake County · Free

    Official page

  • Deadline

    Thu, Jan 21

    WCPSS magnet and year-round school applications close

    Last day to apply for a Wake County magnet or year-round school seat for 2027-28 (your child must be enrolled in WCPSS first).

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Wake County · Free

    Official page

February 2027

  • Window

    Mon, Feb 1

    to Mon, Mar 1

    NC ESA+ scholarship application window

    Apply for ESA+ funds ($9,000 or $17,000 a year) for a child with a disability for 2027-28.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Triangle · Free

    Official page

  • Window

    Mon, Feb 1

    to Mon, Mar 1

    NC Opportunity Scholarship application window

    Apply for state money ($3,000 to $7,000 a year, based on income) toward private school tuition for 2027-28.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Triangle · Free

    Official page

  • Deadline

    Fri, Feb 26

    Peak Charter Academy open enrollment closes

    Last day to apply to Peak Charter Academy in Apex for 2027-28 with equal lottery consideration. 5:00 PM.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Apex, Wake County · Free

    Official page

  • Deadline

    Fri, Feb 26

    Wake Forest Charter Academy open enrollment closes

    Last day to apply to Wake Forest Charter Academy for 2027-28 with equal lottery consideration. 5:00 PM.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Wake County · Free

    Official page

March 2027

  • Window

    Mon, Mar 1

    to Fri, Mar 12

    WCPSS second-round magnet application window

    A second chance to apply for Wake County magnet seats that are still open for 2027-28.

    Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Wake County · Free

    Official page

Not posted yet

These dates aren't out yet. Here's when they were last year, so you know when to look.

  • YMCA of the Triangle summer day camp registration opens

    Registration opens for YMCA summer day camps across the Triangle.

    Last year: The YMCA's page says registration opens in early 2027 and 2027 locations and session dates will be confirmed in December. The 2026 opening date is not on the current page.

    Official page