Mr. D. Mark Byrd, Superintendent of Wilkes County Schools, welcomes you to another exciting school year! His official Back-to-School letter highlights important accomplishments in our school district and his goals and vision for the upcoming academic year. Click the title of this announcement to read more, and best wishes to all for a successful year!

A new school year is quickly approaching! Our district and school websites are full of valuable information to get you started on the right foot! Click the header of this article for important links regarding buses, school meals, and supply lists.

Superintendent Mark Byrd, Principal Michelle Shepherd, and the faculty and staff of Wilkes Early College High School welcomed back students to the 2018-19 school year on Monday, August 13th. Students and staff spent the morning in team building activities and are geared up for another successful school year! Click the header of this article to check out their Back to School Photo Album!

Principals and Teachers of the Year from schools across the county were honored at the Stone Center recently during the district's annual banquet. Following the meal, the County winners were announced. Mrs. Laura Snipes Brooks and Mrs. Rebecca J. Mastin took the top prizes. Click the title of this article or the "Read More" link below to learn more.

A new school year is right around the corner! We look forward to welcoming back all our students and teachers for an exciting year of learning and growing. Click on the header of this article and take a minute to bookmark these important school calendars!

Eight WCS Media Specialists recently attended an American Association of School Librarians Workshop for Regions 7 & 8 to learn about the new National School Library Standards. Thanks to Robin Rhodes, NCSLMA Mountains Director for Regions 7 and 8, for organizing a great event! Click the title of this article or the "Read More" link below to learn more.