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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

School will be closed on April 3 - 10 for the Easter Holiday and Spring Break. Students will return on Monday, April 13th.
The Wilkes County Health Department and Wilkes Community Health Center have issued a joint letter regarding the rise in measles cases across the country and in North Carolina. Click the headline of this article for the full details and prevention tips.
The District Facebook cover competition allows students to design an official Facebook cover for our district. The winning design will be featured on the district's Facebook page and recognized publicly. Click the headline of this article for more information.
The STEAM Expo was held on March 26th at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Middle school students enjoyed exploring hands-on stations that brought science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to life! Click the headline above to view the event video recap.
Congratulations to Kate Duran-Rivera (CWMS), Beth Craft (MCES), Zana Whittington (MFES), Paige Moretz Price (WECHS), and Lauren Oravsky (WES) for being named finalists for WCS Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at the annual banquet on April 21st. We are so proud of all the outstanding nominees. Good luck, finalists!
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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 2026-2029 District Strategic Plan serves as our roadmap for reaching this goal!