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CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

To apply for the 2025-2026 school year at First Ward Creative Arts/Northwest School of the Arts, students must complete an audition. Follow these steps:

1. Submit the Audition Request Form to apply for an audition.

2. Review your child’s Audition Requirements carefully to prepare for the audition/portfolio review.

3. Check audition Dates & Deadlines and your email weekly to schedule the audition.

4. Northwest will also be auditioning for its new Film and Digital Arts Majors! Click here for more information!


For questions, contact either crystaln.bitzel@cms.k12.nc.us or andrew.lawler@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-5500.

Thank you for your interest!



CLICK HERE FOR NWSA and First Ward Frequently Ask Questions for Interested Families 

CLICK HERE if you are interested in attending one of our SCHOOL TOURS or virtual information sessions!

Request To Change/Add Major Form-(Current NWSA STUDENTS ONLY)

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CLICK HERE for the announcement on changes for the 2025-2026 school year.

CLICK HERE FOR LOTTERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NWSA 25-26 

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