The Wake County Board of Education is the local governing body of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Its nine members are currently elected from separate county districts. (Click the button below to learn more about the board members representing Morrisville.) The school board sets policy for the school system, which is then implemented by the superintendent and administrative staff. The board also adopts an annual budget proposal that includes its request for local funding from the Wake County Board of Commissioners, as well as its plan for using state and federal funds. The school board does not have taxing authority. 

The N.C. State Board of Education, as legislated by the N.C. General Assembly, provides statewide public school governance. The state is responsible for the majority of the district's funding, as well as oversight of core academic curricula. 

WCPSS Student Enrollment Proposal 2025-2026

On Sept. 3, 2024, Wake County Public School System published a new Student Enrollment Proposal for the Board of Education - including proposed school assignment changes for the 2025-26 school year. Visit WCPSS's Enrollment Plan webpage to learn more about the proposal and view the approval timeline. WCPSS also has general information about how Wake County Schools and student enrollment/assignments are planned. This information can be found through the Assignment Planning Process website.  

Wake County School Board

Schools are important to the Town of Morrisville, and the Town Council is committed to partnering with and continuing dialogue with the Wake County Pubic School Board and sharing information with Morrisville residents. Information and updates will be posted here.

For the most current news and events related to WCPSS, we encourage citizens to visit their website. If you would like to view the Wake County School Board's meeting schedule, view their calendar here.

Schools in Morrisville

The schools listed below are the schools physically located within the Town of Morrisville's corporate limits, but many Morrisville residents are assigned to schools outside of the district. To learn more about local schools and determine your child's assignment, use the Wake County Public School's school assignment tool. 

The construction for Morrisville High School is now officially underway and is projected to be completed in 2027.

Additional WCPSS Resource Links

• WCPSS Annual Adopted Budgets and Financial Reports
• WCPSS Facilites Design and Construction
• WCPSS Programs Page – includes preschool, alternative schools, STEM Programming, magnet schools, and other programs
• WCPSS YouTube page
• WCPSS Meeting/Event Calendar – includes regular meetings, work sessions, policy and committee meetings, and special meetings
  
  

Morrisville Public Education Advisory Committee

The Morrisville Public Education Advisory Committee (MPEAC) works together to identify public school needs in the Town and then inform and advise Town Council of them. The committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Historic Christian Church, 226 Church St., at 6:30 p.m.

The MPEAC has also created a digital mailing distribution list to send out education announcements and resources to Morrisville residents. Sign up to be added to their distribution list below.

Find more information about the committee, including a current roster, openings, and current and past agendas here.

Community Wellness Resources

• Bullying Prevention 101: A Quick Guide for Elementary School Students
• Bullying Prevention 101: A Quick Guide for Middle and High School Students
• Cyberbullying Prevention 101: A Quick Guide for Elementary School Students
• Cyberbullying Prevention 101: A Quick Guide for Middle and High School Students
• Talking with Teens about Alcohol and Other Drugs
• List of Hotlines and Other Wellness Resources