Leslie Taylor, Principal
Main Office: 919-664-5737
Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Home
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Gifted and Talented/AIG Basics
Moore Square Magnet Middle School provides all students with opportunities to discover their gifts and talents through a wide range of class offerings, accelerated pathways, and extracurriculars.
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Our Magnet Academic Programs
Our school offers the following unique academic programs, allowing each learner to explore their interests and shape a personalized path to success.
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Gifted and Talented
Celebrates each student’s unique gifts by offering expanded elective opportunities that let them explore their interests and talents.
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Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Basics
Provides support through personalized instruction, in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, helping students learn in ways that match their unique gifts.
Our School Community
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Recognized for Excellence
These honors reflect the commitment of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the exceptional strength of public education in the Wake County Public School System.
Magnet School of Excellence
by Magnet Schools of America
Ranked in Top 50 Middle Schools
by US News & World Report
Award Winning Arts, Science, & Technology Programs
Academic Excellence
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Advanced levels offered in Math, Spanish, Chinese, and the Arts
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Opportunities to compete, create, and showcase student talents
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Hands-on career exploration connected to future pathways
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Year-round modified calendar with built-in quarterly breaks
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Sheena Jabanes
"One thing I love about working here is that I can focus on teaching. Our students have a lot of support available when they need help with their work or learning how to study. That lets me focus on teaching my class."
Science Teacher
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Erin Goettsch
"Moore Square leans into its unique and welcoming school culture that encourages students to explore a truly wild diversity of interests."
Parent
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Camden Watkins
"Moore Square is great. You can make a lot of friends here, and the teachers care about you."
Student
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Allison Medlin
"As a parent, I loved my son’s experience in performing arts at Moore Square. Supportive teachers, great electives, and performance opportunities built his confidence and inspired him to continue the arts in high school and beyond."
Parent
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Scott Reintgen
"I remember arriving just after lunch... I was stunned to have the entire group locked in, quiet and respectful. They engaged and had phenomenal questions covering a lot of topics. It was a memorably great visit."
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