Award-Winning Charter School Network to Expand into the Tar Heel State
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 23, 2025 — Legacy Traditional Schools, an award-winning public charter school network, has received approval from the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board to open a new K-8 campus in the greater Winston-Salem metropolitan area. Legacy’s first North Carolina campus is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year and promises to offer families an exceptional educational option, combining academic rigor with community-focused values.
The new campus is set to enroll up to 760 K-8 students in its first year, with a total capacity of 1,200. At full buildout, it features 45 classrooms, administrative offices, a gymnasium, athletic fields, a library, a piano lab, a covered outdoor artificial turf area, a commercial kitchen, and a cafeteria. The campus will occupy approximately 80,000 square feet across 12 acres. As with all Legacy schools, Winston-Salem will offer a tuition-free, rigorous, and well-rounded curriculum emphasizing core academic subjects, the arts, physical education, and a wide range of extracurricular activities and athletics.
“Legacy Traditional Schools has a proud history of partnering with families and communities to help students thrive,” said David Singletary, of the Legacy Traditional Schools Governing Board. “We’re honored to bring Legacy’s proven educational model to Winston-Salem and look forward to building a vibrant learning community.”
Dr. Jennifer Turney, superintendent of Legacy Traditional Schools – North Carolina, emphasized the network’s commitment to fostering academic and personal excellence. “Legacy’s approach goes beyond academics—we’re dedicated to creating a culture of respect, community and opportunity,” said Dr. Turney. “From daily flag ceremonies to meaningful events like the annual Veterans Day ceremony, we cultivate a sense of tradition and belonging for every student.”
Details about the site location for Legacy’s Winston-Salem campus will be shared in the coming weeks, with construction set to begin in 2025. Families can stay updated on announcements and progress by following Legacy Traditional Schools – North Carolina on social media. Those interested in learning more or joining the interest list for the Winston-Salem campus are encouraged to visit northcarolina.ltcs.co.
About Legacy Traditional Schools
Legacy Traditional Schools believes there is no limit to what a student can achieve with an excellent education. Legacy’s nonprofit network of tuition-free, public charter schools was founded on this principle, and it underlies its mission to educate lifelong learners and develop engaged citizens. Every Legacy Traditional School features a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes all areas of academic study, including the arts, physical education, and extensive athletics and extracurricular activities. In 2024-25, Legacy Traditional Schools are serving students at 28 campuses in Arizona (Greater Phoenix, Tucson, Maricopa, and Casa Grande), Nevada (North Las Vegas, Southwest Las Vegas and Henderson), Texas (San Antonio), and Legacy Online Academy at online.ltcs.co. Learn more at https://www.ltcs.co.