Wilmington schools news
Wilmington schools news, newest first: New Hanover County Schools decisions, attendance zones, the school calendar and board of education votes.
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New Hanover County Schools gets $7.5M for mental health
A $7.5 million federal grant will pay $1.5 million a year for five years to expand student mental health care in New Hanover County Schools.
School guides
Wilmington
Wilmington schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
New Hanover County Schools runs Wilmington's public schools. 62.9% of 2025-26 state tests were at grade level, above the state's 59.2%. Calendar inside.
Spring break
Spring break in Wilmington 2027: school dates, camps, things to do
New Hanover County Schools' spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027, after Good Friday March 26. City camp, Airlie's Spring Bloom and what is open.
Neighborhoods
Wilmington neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Ten Wilmington neighborhoods from the city's planning map, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values for August 2026.