Wilkes County Schools is hosting a holiday art contest for all WCS students! One winner will be selected from each of the three categories: elementary, middle, and high school. The winning artwork will be used as the official district Christmas card for 2025! All submissions are due on Friday, November 7th, by 5 PM. Click the headline of this article for the official rules and additional information. Good luck to all!

Fall Driver's Education Classes are being planned for all four Wilkes school districts. Parent meetings are scheduled at each high school. For more information, visit our Driver's Education pages on this website. Click the headline of this article for a direct link.

Dr. Wood and Mr. Lancerio had a great day at the ASU Fall Education Fair, representing Wilkes County Schools and connecting with future educators! We are hiring and would love to welcome passionate professionals to our WCS family. Click the headline of this article to explore available opportunities.

Our district partners with the public library to give every student free access to thousands of digital books. Learn how your child is automatically enrolled, or how to opt out, by clicking the headline above.

Congratulations to Mr. Brandon Weaver of Mulberry Elementary. Mr. Weaver was recently selected as the 2025-26 Beginning Teacher of the Year for Wilkes County Schools. In addition to this honor, Mr. Weaver was presented with a $250 Donor's Choose award sponsored by Keith Lyall and Horace Mann Insurance. Click the headline of this article to learn more.

Wilkes Community College provides free Adult High School, GED, and ESL classes for Wilkes County residents. These programs are available to support adult learners in our community. Click the headline of this article for more details.