Sherry Schliesser, Principal
Main Office: 919-460-3481
Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Home
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Montessori/STEM
Kingswood develops the whole child using the time-honored Montessori educational approach where students learn with hands-on materials and apply STEM thinking to solve problems.
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School Calendar
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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Montessori
Students grow as confident, independent learners by making meaningful choices, working with purposeful materials, and developing responsibility, focus, and a lifelong love of learning.
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STEM
The WCPSS STEM magnet pathway schools provide student-centered, real-world learning where interdisciplinary problem-solving and community partnerships prepare students for future careers in an evolving STEM world.
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.
2026 Magnet School of Distinction
Magnet Schools of America
2025 Top Magnet School of Excellence
Magnet Schools of America
2025 WCPSS Teacher of the Year
Coach Macy Brinson-Bunting
Academic Excellence
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Our PE and Music teachers teamed up to bring learning to life through high-energy cardio drumming!
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are together in the same primary classroom.
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Our art studio follows the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) philosophy, where students are empowered as artists.
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Kingswood students participate in Project-Based Learning throughout the school year.
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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Katie Lebrato
"Serving on the PTA Board has given me a front-row seat to the magic at Kingswood. With passionate teachers, innovative programs, and enriching activities, our school is an inspiring place where children thrive!"
PTA President
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Frankie Sparrow
“I think Kingswood is special because we have a lot of clubs and the teachers are really nice.”
Student
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Parnell Myhrum, Jr.
“I really look forward to my reading sessions with Kingswood Elementary first graders. It warms my heart seeing them discover new words."
Cary Central Rotary Volunteer
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Kai Andrady
“I really like going to school at Kingswood because often we have projects and activities that help us learn what we need to learn while also having fun.”
Student
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Macy Brinson
“Being the PE teacher at Kingswood Elementary school is a joy, as I get to watch students build confidence, teamwork, and a lifetime love for movement in a setting that truly values their choices and voices."
WCPSS Teacher of the Year, 2025