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Recruitment Timeline

Dare County Early College Recruitment Timeline

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Dare County Early College is excited to announce its recruitment schedule for the upcoming school year. Below are the key dates and events for prospective students and their families:

Teacher Information Sessions

  • January 15: Meeting with First Flight Middle School (FFMS) 8th grade teachers (9:20 - 10:00 a.m.)
  • January 16: Meeting with Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) 8th grade teachers and students (Time TBD)
  • January 17: Meeting with Manteo Middle School (MMS) 8th grade teachers (10:20 - 11:00 a.m.)

Parent & Student Information Sessions 

  • January 21: First Flight Middle School presentations for 8th-grade students
  • January 24: Manteo Middle School presentations for 8th-grade students
  • January 27: Manteo Middle School Parents' Information Night (6:00 p.m.)
  • January 28: First Flight Middle School Parents' Information Night (6:00 p.m.)
  • January 29: Cape Hatteras Secondary Parents' Information Night (6:00 p.m.)

Application Process

  • February 1 – March 4: Application window open (online applications only)
  • March 6 – 13: Applicant interviews at all middle schools and for other student applicants
  • March 14: Acceptance letters mailed to applicants
  • April 4: Commitment Day – Students confirm their attendance

Additional Information

In May, a Meet and Greet event will be held for all accepted students and their parents at the College of The Albemarle (COA). Details will be shared closer to the event date.

Questions

For questions or more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Denise Fallon at 252-480-8888 ext. 1928 or fallonde@daretolearn.org.