Dr. Darren Williams, Principal
Main Office: 919-856-7929
Bell Schedule: 7:35 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Home
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Gifted and Talented and AIG Basics
Our school provides all students with opportunities to discover their gifts and talents through a wide range of electives in all core subject areas - English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies -- as well as electives in an extended variety of arts and physical education.
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School Calendar
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Our Magnet Academic Programs
Our school offers the following unique academic programs, allowing each learner to explore their interests and shape a personalized path to success.
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Gifted and Talented
Celebrates each student’s unique gifts by offering expanded elective opportunities that let them explore their interests and talents.
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Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Basics
Provides support through personalized instruction, in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, helping students learn in ways that match their unique gifts.
Our School Community
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![Two young boys, one wearing an orange shirt and the other a white shirt, are playing musical instruments, a trumpet and a French horn, in a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773252801/wcpssnet/zs7vchmkqanvk4pmsd7n/6_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773252801/wcpssnet/zs7vchmkqanvk4pmsd7n/6_1.png","width":500}])
![John W Ligon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781794750/wcpssnet/xekxmwhnsuqbuwhevauw/JWLigon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781794750/wcpssnet/xekxmwhnsuqbuwhevauw/JWLigon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781794750/wcpssnet/xekxmwhnsuqbuwhevauw/JWLigon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781794750/wcpssnet/xekxmwhnsuqbuwhevauw/JWLigon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781794750/wcpssnet/xekxmwhnsuqbuwhevauw/JWLigon.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781794750/wcpssnet/xekxmwhnsuqbuwhevauw/JWLigon.jpg","width":1773}])
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Recognized for Excellence
These honors reflect the commitment of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the exceptional strength of public education in the Wake County Public School System.
2026 Merit Award of Distinction
Magnet Schools of America
Merit Award of Excellence
Magnet Schools of America
Nationally Certified Magnet School
Magnet Schools of America
Academic Excellence
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Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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Daniel Ward
"I love the community and connections made at Ligon Middle School, including those with teachers and staff."
8th Grader
![A young woman with glasses and long brown hair is smiling in front of a glass building.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773242826/wcpssnet/afcrommlaiorporiyrjb/3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773242826/wcpssnet/afcrommlaiorporiyrjb/3.png","width":400}])
Morgan Williams
"Ligon means friendship, family, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, education."
8th Grader
![A young woman with long brown hair and a bright smile stands in front of a brick building, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773242826/wcpssnet/kmh2615d1zuehecurshy/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773242826/wcpssnet/kmh2615d1zuehecurshy/1.png","width":400}])
Lydia Gentry
“My favorite part about Ligon is all the dance and theatre that they provide. I also love how diverse the community is here and how everyone comes from many different backgrounds to make this school what it is today!"
7th Grader