Congratulations to Ms. Maria Limon-Jimenez of Central Wilkes Middle School for being selected as the 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year for Wilkes County Schools! We are so proud of you and are fortunate to have you represent our district. Click the headline of this article for the full announcement.

Wilkes County Schools, in collaboration with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department, is excited to announce the Be Pro Be Proud events coming to all five high schools in the district this October and November. Click the headline above to view the official press release.

Fall Driver's Education Classes are being planned for all four Wilkes school districts. Parent meetings are being 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.

North Wilkesboro Elementary hosted their first Culture Fair on Friday, September 13th. Students shared information with their peers through special displays of cultural regions and had exhibits of traditional clothing, musical instruments, artifacts, and native foods. Everyone had fun while learning! Click the headline of this announcement to view the photo album of this event.

Congratulations to Logan Call from North Wilkes High School and Justin Call from East Wilkes High School! During the recent meeting of the Regional North Carolina High School Athletic Association, they were both presented with the Region 7 Special Person Award! This award is given to individuals who have supported NCHSAA and its mission to serve member schools and student-athletes! Way to go!

North Wilkes High School's Teaching as a Profession Honors students toured Central Services on September 24, 2024, to learn more about the inner workings of a school system. They also met with Superintendent Mark Byrd to share their goals and ideas with him! The district office was excited to host and encourage this enthusiastic group of future educators!