Weather Announcement

Wilkes County Schools Weather Notice February 3

Wilkes County School will be closed for students tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. This will be an optional teacher workday.

All staff should use caution as they travel to work.

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A diverse group of students sits on a colorful carpet in a classroom setting.

Carpet Time at MCES

Students in a classroom engaged in a lesson with a teacher at the front.

TES CLASSROOM

Six male students sitting on benches outside a school building.

New Benches from WWHS Construction Class

A group of girls poses playfully on a playground structure under a blue sky.

Playground Fun at MCES

A large group of diverse students posing together in a classroom.

WWMS Peer Leaders

Four children sitting on a bean bag in a library, reading a book together.

RRES- Students reading books.

A diverse group of children posing together in front of a colorful bulletin board.

MCES Red Ribbon Week

A group of smiling students poses together in a library with colorful decor.

WXII visits MVES

Four young male soccer players posing with a coach on a sports field.

WWHS Soccer

East Wilkes Middle School volleyball team smiling together in jerseys indoors.

EWMS Volleyball

WCS At A Glance

  • 8322 Students in 22 schools ranging from grades Pre-K to 13
  • 1325 Employees 655 teachers and certified staff; 2nd largest employers in Wilkes County
  • 93.2% Graduation Rate in 2024-2025 our highest rate since 2012-2013
  • 13200 Meals Served Daily 6300 breakfast meals and 6900 lunch meals
  • 81 School Buses traveling around 8569 miles a day

News & Announcements

Public Announcement of Upcoming Board Meeting

Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled to February 9, 2026

The Wilkes County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been rescheduled to February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM, in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom. Click the headline of this article for additional information.
Weather Announcement

Wilkes County Schools Weather Notice February 2

Wilkes County Schools will be closed for students and teachers tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd.

11 and 12 month employees should use caution while traveling to work.

Thank you for your understanding as we try to ensure the safety of our students and our staff.
Wilkes County Schools Important App Update more information in the headline

Important App Update for Wilkes County Schools Families

Wilkes County Schools no longer uses a standalone district app. If you previously downloaded an old app, please delete it from your device to avoid outdated or incorrect information. Click the headline of this article for more ways to stay connected to see news and updates.
Camden C. and Riley R. pose with spelling bee certificates

District Spelling Bee Winners

Wilkes County Schools hosted the County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. All participating schools were well-represented. Congratulations to our winner, Camden C. from North Wilkes Middle School, and our runner-up, Riley R. from East Wilkes Middle School. We are so proud of every participant!
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Welcome to Wilkes County Schools

Our goal is to provide the best educational opportunities possible for our students and staff. Our 2022-2025 District Strategic Plan serves as our roadmap for reaching this goal!

2022-2025 District Strategic Plan