Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. Enrollment is easy and online. Go to gcsnc.schoolmint.net to get started. There, you can watch helpful videos that walk you through the enrollment process. 

Be sure the district can call, text and email you with important updates, including inclement weather notifications. If your contact information has changed, you will not receive this critical information. Submit changes through PowerSchool Parent Portal or contact your child’s data manager.

Guilford County Schools makes it a priority to keep parents informed about events, deadlines and opportunities that are relevant to you and your child. It’s important to have accurate contact information on file so that you don’t miss crucial messages both from the district and from your child’s school.

For most students, the first day of school is Monday, August 26, but some schools start as early as August 6. Here is a complete listing with links to school calendars:

• August 6 (Early/Middle Colleges and Academies)
• August 6 (Early College at Guilford)
• August 6 (Greensboro College Middle College and Middle College at UNCG)
• August 6 (Extended Year Schools - Allen Jay Prep, Brooks Global Studies, Johnson Street Global Studies)
• August 26 (Traditional Calendar - All other schools)

The bell schedule has been adjusted to alleviate transportation issues and improve operational efficiency. Click here for a list of school start times. New times are highlighted. 

For schools on the traditional calendar, the open house schedule is:

Contact your school for specific times or for open house dates for non-traditional school schedules.

You may use the Here Comes the Bus app to track your child’s bus location. Please note that Here Comes the Bus will not be available for early start schools and will become active on August 26. 

Click here to learn more about requesting bus transportation.

You can also find bus information in the Power School Parent Portal. 

The elementary school supply list can be found here. The list has been standardized this year for all GCS elementary schools. Middle and high school students should check with their schools for specific needs. 

NOTE: Seniors, seventh graders and kindergarten students will also need to show they’ve received the required vaccinations/immunizations. Click here to learn more.

For 2024-25, meal prices are as follows: 

• Breakfast - $1
• Lunch - $2.85

More schools have been approved to offer free meals to all students through a federal program called Community Eligibility Provision. 

All parents, regardless of income, are encouraged to fill out the meal benefits application, because this information is used for other purposes, including EBT benefits and Title I designations.

To fill out the application, go to www.lunchapplication.com. To find out if you qualify, click here.

If you participate in an assistance program, you will need to know your case number (not your card or account number) when filling out the form. If not, you will need to know your adjusted gross income and any Social Security or retirement benefits you receive. 

Stay informed through PowerSchool Parent Portal! This free app provides timely information about your child's daily schedule and teachers, bus information and academic progress. Click here to learn more about setting up an account. 

In addition, parents are encouraged to stay in touch with their child's teacher about any questions or concerns they may have. Please be sure the school has accurate contact information for you. You can make updates directly in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. 

Student athletes will need to pay a $45 athletics fee, which covers the entire school year regardless of the number of sports he or she plays. Waivers are available for those who can’t afford the fee. For more information, click here. 

ACES fees are $75 per week, plus a $15 annual enrollment fee. The late payment fee has increased from $5 to $15. For more about ACES, click here.

Find out how you can help students and schools have a successful year here.