OCS has a NEW magnet school selection process!  
For information about the NEW online application and lottery process,
please join Dr. Brendan Gartner, Executive Director of Student Services at a community meeting!
If you are interested in your student attending New Bridge Middle, Clyde Erwin Elementary,
Northwoods Elementary or a Dual Language Immersion program,
please come to one of the following information sessions!

Dates and Locations

January 22, 2019 -- Trexler Middle School

January 23, 2019 -- Dixon Middle School

January 24, 2019 -- Jacksonville Commons Middle School

January 25, 2019 -- Northwoods Park Middle School

January 29, 2019 -- Southwest Middle School

January 30, 2019 -- Hunters Creek Middle School

January 31, 2019 -- Swansboro Middle School

February 1, 2019 -- New Bridge Middle School

All meetings will be held in the respective school's cafeteria at 6 PM.

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 2019 MAGNET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

February 4, 2019 -- New Bridge Middle School

February 7, 2019 -- Northwoods Elementary

February 7, 2019 -- Clyde Erwin Elementary

Our Magnet Schools are:

Clyde Erwin Elementary Magnet School of International Studies and Cultural Arts 
Grades K-5

Please note that at Clyde Erwin Elementary Magnet (CEEM) there are two options. Some lottery slots are available in Spanish Language Immersion Classrooms and there are some slots available in traditional classroom settings. An applicant may put their child's name in the lottery for a Spanish Language Immersion slot, a traditional slot, or both.
CEEM follows a year-round calendar.

Northwoods Elementary Magnet School of Technology and Innovation 
Grades K-5

The focus of Northwoods Elementary Magnet School (NWEM) is on using a variety of technology to engage in Project Based Learning.  Please note that NWEM follows a year-round calendar. 

    New Bridge Middle School

For students in grades 6-8 at New Bridge Middle School (NBM), there is a focus on STEAM content and skills.  STEAM emphasizes science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.  Please note that NBM follows a traditional calendar.