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 gcsnc.schoolmint.net 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 29, but some schools start as early as August 4. Here is a complete listing with links to school calendars:

• August 4 (Early/Middle Colleges and Academies)
• August 4 (Early College at Guilford, Greensboro College Middle College and Middle College at UNCG)
• August 9 (Extended Year Schools)
• August 15 (Restart Schools -- Bessemer Elementary, Bluford STEM Academy, Cone Elementary, Falkener Elementary, Ferndale Middle, Foust Elementary, Frazier Elementary, Gillespie Park Elementary, Hairston Middle, Jackson Middle, Vandalia Elementary, Welborn Middle, Wiley Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Northeast Middle, Washington Elementary, Alderman Elementary, Oak View Elementary, Sedgefield Elementary, Montlieu Academy of Technology, Eastern Middle, Swann Middle and Western Middle)
• August 29 (Traditional Calendar - All other schools)

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.

Please click here to find out your child’s bus stop. You may also 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 29. 

Click here to learn more about requesting bus transportation.

You can also find bus information in the Power School Parent Portal. More information: https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/80700 

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

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 2022-23, meal prices are as follows: 

• Breakfast - $1
• Lunch - $2.85

The federal waivers that allowed districts to serve breakfast and lunch for free to all students have ended. 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. 

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Stay informed through Power School 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. 

ACES fees are $65 per week, plus a $15 annual enrollment fee. For more about ACES, click here.

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. 

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