PCS Family Update: School Choice including Reassignment
Pitt County Schools is committed to offering families meaningful options when selecting the best learning environment for their children. For the 2026–2027 school year, families may pursue school choice through two main pathways:
- The PCS School Lottery (application window closed March 15)
- School Reassignment, which includes Open Enrollment – (application opens April 1)
Recent updates to PCS Student Assignment Policy 4150 have adjusted several dates and timelines. Please review the information below carefully to ensure you don’t miss important deadlines.
School Reassignment (Including Open Enrollment)
Reassignment Request Application Opens: April 1
School reassignment provides additional school choice options for:
- Current PCS students
- Students enrolling in PCS for the first time
This includes Open Enrollment, based on the Board‑approved list of Open Enrollment Schools (viewable HERE).
Families may also request reassignment for:
- A sibling enrolled at a non‑open‑enrollment school
- PCS employee preference
- Hardship or special circumstances
- Curriculum availability
For CURRENT PCS Students:
Reassignment Request Window
- April 1 – June 30
- Last five days of the first semester
Requests may take up to 10 days to process.
For Students NEW to PCS:
Reassignment Request Window
- Opens: April 1
- Closes:
- Last five days of the 3rd reporting period (grades K–8)
- Last five days of the 5th six‑week grading period (grades 9–12)
All Reassignment requests, including open enrollment, are reviewed first‑come, first‑served.
Grade levels may close once capacity is reached.
Important: Families not currently enrolled in PCS should wait for reassignment approval before completing the registration process. The Reassignment application should be completed first and once families not currently enrolled in PCS receive an update regarding reassignment request, the online registration application can be completed NOW for incoming kindergarten students and beginning on May 1st for all other grade levels.
The 2026–2027 Reassignment Request Form will be available HERE beginning April 1, 2026.
Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year
All new student registration is completed online through the centralized PCS registration portal. After submitting the online form, your child’s school will contact you to finalize registration and collect any needed documents.
Required Documents
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Student birth certificate
- Up‑to‑date immunization records
- NC Health Assessment
- Required for first‑time NC public school students
- May be based on any well‑child visit within 12 months of the first school day
- Most doctors offices have copies of the form in the office (click HERE to access the form)
- Two proofs of residence
- Affidavit A (for students transferring from another district, private school, or charter school)
Registration for incoming kindergarteners is currently available HERE.
Registration for rising 1st – 12th graders opens May 1, 2026 and will be published HERE.
Find Your Zoned School
Not sure which schools serve your address?
Use the School Zone Finder to identify your assigned elementary, intermediate, and high school.
Visit the PCS enrollment page HERE for additional information.
Kindergarten 101 Workshop Recording Available
If your child is starting kindergarten this fall and you were unable to attend one of the recent Kindergarten 101 Workshops, you can view a full recording HERE.
The workshop includes presentations from district leaders and community partners offering guidance, tips, and answers to common questions as families prepare for the kindergarten experience.
