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WCS 

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WCS Resource Officers 

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STEAM Expo

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TES CLASSROOM

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RRES- Guest Speaker 

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NWHS

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RRES- Students reading books.

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Carpet Time at MCES

WCS At A Glance

  • 7938 Students in 22 schools ranging from grades Pre-K to 13
  • 1259 Employees 613 teachers and certified staff; 2nd largest employers in Wilkes County
  • 93.3% Graduation Rate in 2025-2026 our highest rate since 2012-2013
  • 12659 Meals Served Daily 6107 breakfast meals and 6552 lunch meals
  • 81 School Buses traveling around 6268 miles a day

News & Announcements

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WCS Christmas Card Contest

Wilkes County Schools is hosting a holiday art contest for all WCS students! One winner will be selected from each of the three categories: elementary, middle, and high school. The winning artwork will be used as the official district Christmas card for 2026! All submissions are due on Friday, November 13th, by 5 PM. Click the headline of this article for the official rules and additional information. Good luck to all!
Wilkes All- County Chorus Concert on October 13, 2026

Wilkes All-County Chorus Concert 2026

Wilkes County High Schools hosted their All-County Chorus concert on October 13th. Students from all four high schools came together for an evening filled with impressive musical performances. We extend our gratitude to our exceptional choral directors and guest clinicians, Mr. Frankie Lancaster and Mrs. Bernadette Watts, for motivating our students and sharing their musical knowledge!
2026-27 Beginning Teacher of the Year, Cheyenne Patrick.

2026-27 Beginning Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Cheyenne Patrick of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Mrs. Patrick was recently selected as the 2026-27 Beginning Teacher of the Year for Wilkes County Schools. In addition to this honor, Mrs. Patrick was presented with a $250 Donor's Choose award sponsored by Keith Lyall and Horace Mann Insurance. Click the headline of this article to learn more.
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District Digital Guide: Infinite Campus vs ParentSquare

To streamline communication and help our families and staff easily navigate our digital tools, Wilkes County Schools uses two primary platforms: Infinite Campus and ParentSquare. Click the headline above for additional information.
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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!

2026-2029 District Strategic Plan