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

EWMS Volleyball

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

WXII visits MVES

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

RRES- Students reading books.

Five children sitting at a table in a library, engaged in writing or drawing.

RRES- Guest Speaker 

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

MCES Red Ribbon Week

Crowd enjoying an outdoor festival with food stalls and vendor tents.

STEAM Expo

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

Carpet Time at MCES

Three adults stand in a school hallway next to lockers, smiling at the camera.

NWHS

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

TES CLASSROOM

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

4 ladies winning awards

Child Nutrition Awards

Congratulations to the Child Nutrition Staff of the Year award winners, who were recently recognized at their annual banquet. Heather Earpe from North Wilkes Middle was named Manager of the Year. Holly Gray, representing both Wilkes Early College and Boomer Ferguson Elementary, was named Assistant Manager of the Year. Jennifer Marlow from Mt. Pleasant Elementary was named Employee of the Year, and Mary Mash from Millers Creek Elementary received the Butterfly Achievement Award. Way to go, ladies! Thanks for all you do!
Public Announcement of Upcoming Board Meeting

Board of Education Meeting

The Wilkes County Board of Education will meet on May 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom. Click the headline of this article for additional information.
Three people standing together, smiling, at the WCS POY and TOY banquet

Teacher and Principal of the Year Named

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 WCS Teacher and Principal of the Year! Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Zana Whittington from Moravian Falls Elementary School, and Principal of the Year is Dr. Heather Freeman from Wilkes Central High School! We are so proud of you both!
Summer Picture of different types of food.

All Aboard for Summer Meals

Wilkes County Schools, in partnership with Second Harvest and The Justice Project, is proud to offer free summer meals for children ages 1-18 throughout the summer. Click the headline of this article for additional information.
Health Update for Parents and Caregivers

Important Health Update from Wilkes County Health Officials

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.
High School Digital Design Competition. Details are in the body of the message.

High School Digital Design Competition

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.
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Children playing with colorful play dough at a classroom table.
Students sitting on the floor raising hands during a lesson with a teacher.

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Wilkes County Schools Office Building

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!

2026-2029 District Strategic Plan