Shantel Summerfield, Principal
Main Office: 919-881-4950
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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Mandarin Dual Language Immersion
At Stough, students in the Mandarin Chinese Dual Language Immersion program develop accelerated fluency in Mandarin as they learn the core content of literacy, math, science, and social studies in both English and Mandarin, which prepares students to communicate in a globally connected world.
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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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Mandarin Immersion Program
Students learn to read, write, and speak in both English and Mandarin Chinese while learning their core content - math, science, social studies, and literacy.
Our School Community
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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.
Merit Award of Distinction
Magnet Schools of America
National Outstanding K–16 Chinese Program Award
Chinese Language Association of Secondary–Elementary Schools
Magnet School of Excellence Award
Magnet Schools of America
Academic Excellence
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Empowering students to become bilingual, culturally aware, and globally prepared learners.
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Three Stough Mandarin Immersion students earned top honors in the contest.
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Stough receives the CLASS National Outstanding K–16 Chinese Program Award.
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Ms. Qiqi Lin earns second place in a national instructional innovation competition.