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2026 - 2027 Choice Calendar of Events
2026-27 Calendar for Penn-Griffin School for the Arts
Choice Application & Recruitment – Middle & High School
Wednesday, October 15 – Friday, November 28 Application Period
Deadline to submit is November 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Application will be posted online after September 26.
Wednesday, October 22 GCS Choice Showcase
New Horizon Coliseum Special Events Center 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 28 PGSA Magnet Open House
Penn Building 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Prospective Students and their Parents/Guardians will tour (in small groups) the Art classrooms from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Tours – October 28 and November 4 & 18 MIDDLE SCHOOL
Griffin & Penn Buildings 10:00 a.m. Tour for Prospective Middle School Students
NOTE: Prospective Middle Students and their Parents/Guardians should report to the main office by 9:45 am. The tour will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Prospective families will tour the Performing and Visual Art classrooms. A question & answer session will follow the tour. Tour period should end around 11:00 am.
Tuesday Tours – October 28 and November 4 & 18 HIGH SCHOOL
Griffin & Penn Buildings 3:00 pm Tour for Prospective High School Students
NOTE: Prospective High School Students and their Parents/Guardians should report to the main office by 2:55 pm. The tour of the Performing and Visual Art classrooms will begin promptly at 3:00 pm and should end by 4:00 pm. A question & answer session will follow the tour.
Saturday, December 13 High School Auditions
High School applicants who have submitted a complete application by November 28 will be invited to participate in an Audition by the respective Arts Educator. The Arts Educators will schedule the audition appointment.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TIMELINE FOR NOTIFICATION AND ACCEPT OR DECLINE
Friday, December 12 Middle School Notifications Sent from Student Assignment
Thursday, December 19 Deadline to accept or decline offer
HIGH SCHOOL TIMELINE FOR NOTIFICATION AND ACCEPT OR DECLINE
Friday, February 6 High School Notifications Sent from Student Assignment
Friday, February 13 Deadline to accept or decline offer
Questions – Contact Ms. Spell, Choice Coordinator, at spellk2@gcsnc.com