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New Hanover County Schools Opens Online Registration for 2026-2027 Year
March 4, 2026
New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, NC, has opened online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Registration for students in grades 1 through 12 began on March 2, 2026. Kindergarten registration is open from March 2 through March 16, 2026. Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026, to qualify for kindergarten enrollment.
Transfer applications for the upcoming school year also became available on March 2, 2026. The transfer process includes applications for Open Choice schools and Lottery Schools.
Registration materials and additional enrollment information are available in both English and Spanish on the district's enrollment website at www.nhcs.net/divisions/student-support-services/enrollment.