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James Aldridge, Principal

Main Office: 919-850-8700

Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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Environmental Connections

At Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary, we cultivate and empower environmentally-minded citizens who will enact meaningful change in the world.

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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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Environmental Connections

Environmental learning is woven into core subjects and grows knowledgeable stewards of the planet. Students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on E-Inquiry Lab courses and explore fields like ecology, geology, engineering, and wildlife in choice-based Expeditions courses. 

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STEM

The WCPSS STEM magnet pathway schools provide student-centered, real-world learning where interdisciplinary problem-solving and community partnerships prepare students for future careers in an evolving STEM world.

Our School Community

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.

2025 Donald R. Waldrip Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence

Magnet Schools of America #2-ranked school in the U.S.

2025-26 Top Magnet School of Excellence

Magnet Schools of America 

2025 NC STEM Model School of Distinction

NC Department of Public Instruction

At a Glance

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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Tevin

"MECME isn't like any other school. The teachers are more than teachers, and the friends you make here feel more like family. Once you're part of it, you really feel it."

Student- 5th Grade

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Jenn Lawson

"MECME has given our family a wonderful sense of community. There is always an opportunity to be involved and that is so important to me. MECME feels like a school family where everyone works together to make a positive difference."

Parent & PTA President

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Samantha

"We don’t just learn in the classroom.  We also go outside and use a lot of different tools and things to help us learn."
 

Student- 4th Grade

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Emma James

"Every visit to MECME reveals a vibrant atmosphere filled with positive energy. It is gratifying to see students immersed in projects that contribute to a supportive and enriching learning environment."
 

Community Partner- NC Cooperative Extension

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India and Corey Kingsberry

"Our family loves this school. Not only have we seen our children grow academically, but they have also grown in their awareness of their impact on the environment. They are conscious of the ways that we can better take care of our communities."

Parents