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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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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 pageDeadline
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 pageWindow
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 pageDeadline
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 pageWindow
Mon, Jan 11
to Fri, Feb 26
Raleigh Charter High School lottery application window
Apply to the Raleigh Charter High School admissions lottery for 2027-28.
Tweens & teens · Raleigh · Free
Official pageDeadline
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 pageDeadline
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 pageWindow
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 pageWindow
Mon, Feb 1
to Sun, Feb 14
Raleigh spring youth sports registration
Register for Raleigh Parks spring baseball, softball, flag football, cheerleading and Just Kick It soccer.
Preschool, Elementary, Tweens & teens · Raleigh
Official pageDeadline
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 pageDeadline
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
April 2027
Window
Thu, Apr 1
to Wed, Apr 14
Raleigh summer youth basketball registration
Register for the Raleigh Parks summer basketball league for ages 9-12.
Elementary, Tweens & teens · Raleigh
Official page
Not posted yet
These dates aren't out yet. Here's when they were last year, so you know when to look.
City of Raleigh summer camp registration opens
Registration opens for Raleigh Parks summer camps, including Summer X-Press and Teen X-Treme.
Last year: 2026 registration began Monday, Feb. 16, staggered by camp location over several days. Usually mid-February; check back.
Official pageExploris School lottery application opens
Apply to the Exploris School (downtown Raleigh K-8 charter) lottery for 2027-28.
Last year: Not on the school's page. It says to check back in early December for the 2027-28 application.
Official pageNC Museum of Natural Sciences summer camp registration
Registration for week-long science day camps in Raleigh; members get priority days and camps fill quickly.
Last year: 2026: Feb. 4-6 for upper-level members, then public registration Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.
Official pageYMCA 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