IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!!
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year Northwest School of the Arts will become a full choice high school arts magnet program serving students in grades 9 - 12.
First Ward Creative Arts Middle School will become a full-choice arts middle school serving students in grades 6 - 8.
Current 6th - 7th grade students attending Northwest School of the Arts will attend First Ward Creative Arts Middle School.
Rising 6th grade students will be accepted through the lottery process to attend First Ward Creative Arts Middle School.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the office of Student Programs, Planning, and Placement at the following email address: comprehensivereview@cms.k12.nc.us.
For more information please see the Board of Education Vote: Creative Arts Expansion