The Exploris School

We wondered what this year's 8th-grade graduates love about Exploris. So we asked them!

The answers were genuine, sometimes silly, and a good reminder of what makes this place feel like home: The friendships, the freedom to be themselves, the sense that everyone here knows everyone else. 💜

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We can't wait to see where you go next. 🌎 We’ll miss you! So. Much.

We made the list! 🎉 The News & Observer named Exploris among the best schools in Raleigh. The recognition is great, but the real win is what happens here every day: a tight-knit community, hands-on learning, and big-hearted kids growing into changemakers. Come see it for yourself. Now enrolling 💛 exploris.org Read more here: tiny.cc/enoa

Middle school is one of the biggest transitions of a child's life. New teachers, new hallways, bigger crowds — and the question every parent is quietly asking: will they be okay?

At Exploris, your child won't just be okay. They'll be known.

Every teacher calls them by name. Every day. They'll be outside learning and exploring multiple times a day. They'll tackle real projects that connect to their community and the wider world. And they'll be part of a diverse, welcoming school where every child belongs — fully, as they are.

Exploris is a free public charter school in downtown Raleigh, now enrolling rising 6th & 7th graders for 2026–27. Spaces are limited.

Apply at the link in bio. (exploris.org)

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