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We know preparing to attend middle school can bring out all kinds of emotions from excitement to nervousness, and everything in between! We are here to help make the transition as smooth as possible, and answer any questions you may have along the way. Please see below for useful information. In the spring, we will have counseling lessons in your child's 5th grade classroom, discussing the differences between elementary school and middle school, allowing them to share their concerns and to ask questions to help them feel more comfortable and prepared. Students will register for middle school electives before our April track-out. Additional information can be found on the district website: https://www.wcpss.net/rising6th
West Lake Elementary's 2025 Middle School Registration Timeline
Week of February 16-20 - letter from principal sent home with your student's middle school electives options
Week of March 2nd-March 13-WCPSS Transfer Request Period Opens-If you would like your child to attend a different middle school than their base school, please applly during this time period
Thursday, March 5th 5:30pm - WLES Middle School Information Parent Night---geared towards Parents ONLY
Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13 - Mrs. Lee works with 5th graders to register for electives
by Friday, March 20 - Math Recommendations and Elective Requests sent home with 5th graders
Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27 - if changes to electives or math waivers are requested, those should be submitted to Mrs. Lee during this window.
*The middle school registration window closes while we are tracked out in April. If you need to make changes to middle school schedules during 4th quarter, those requests should be made directly with the middle school, as we will no longer have access.
On March 5, 2026 we will hold a middle school parent night to share information about the transition to middle school. The session will NOT be about any particular middle school (see below for middle school open house nights at individual middle schools), but about what to expect as your 5th grader transitions to middle school. We also will record the session for those who can't make it!
Wake County has provided a Planning Guide to help you know what to expect as you transition to middle school! This is information parents/guardians and students can go over together to help you have a better idea what middle school will be like. We know you will do a GREAT job! Please know we are here for you, and remember ... YOU'VE GOT THIS!!! :-)
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