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For the 2026–2027 academic year, Gaston County Schools is offering 17 magnet schools and academies for students. Families are encouraged to explore School Choice program options by visiting https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/academics/magent-schools-and-academy-programs. Applications for Choice and Magnet School programs will be accepted from January 12 through March 6, 2026, with the lottery scheduled for April 2, 2026. Submit your online application here.

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The annual "Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?" competition is Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The event is a fundraiser to provide grants for teachers and features school teams paired with business representatives to prove who really is smarter than a fifth grader. The public is invited. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.

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