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Discover Stokesdale Elementary

Stokesdale Elementary is a welcoming K–5 school where students are known, supported, and challenged to learn, lead, and grow. Through strong academics, hands-on learning, student leadership, and meaningful family and community partnerships, we help every student SAIL to Success.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

At Stokesdale, students are known, valued, and encouraged to become strong learners, responsible leaders, and caring members of their community. Our “Anchored in Excellence” spirit and SAIL expectations—Show Self-Control, Accept Responsibility, Improve Flexibility, and Lead with Honor and Respect—create a strong sense of belonging, tradition, and Viking pride.

Student Supports

Stokesdale provides academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports to help students thrive. These include targeted small-group instruction and intervention, Exceptional Children and AIG services, School Counseling, MTSS supports, and collaboration among classroom teachers, specialists, families, and school leadership to respond to individual student needs.

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Points of Pride

  • Strong academic achievement and continued student growth
  • Engaging, hands-on learning experiences that bring classroom learning to life
  • A caring, dedicated staff committed to meeting the needs of every learner
  • Strong family, PTO, and community partnerships
  • Meaningful opportunities for students to develop leadership, responsibility, and service

Academic Programs and Opportunities

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027