Wilkes County Schools is requesting proposals from qualified, experienced Design-Build Contracting Firms for Athletic Field and Track Improvements at all four high schools. Click the headline of this article for the advertisement for bids and additional information.

Sealed bids are being sought for the NWHS and EWHS Athletic Bleacher Replacement Project. Click the headline of this article for the advertisement for bids and additional information.

The Robotics Team at Central Wilkes Middle School competed at the LEGO Robotics Competition in Greensboro on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Not only did they place in the top 12 teams, but they also earned the Coaches Award, the 3rd place Core Values Award, and qualified to go to the Semifinals for state competition! Way to go, team!

The WCS ESL Department hosted its first CultureFest on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30-7:00 PM. Many businesses attended to provide resources, information, games, prizes, entertainment, and delicious food. The great community turnout made this event a huge success! A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible! Click the headline above to view the photo album for this event.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. recently paid a special visit to read to students in Wilkes County. He presented each student with their own copy of his new book and presented the school district with $50,000 for school media centers and reading programs! This fun-filled day ended with a few laps around the track. Click the headline above to read more.

Congratulations to Mrs. Elizabeth Dancy, kindergarten teacher at Wilkesboro Elementary School, for being named Wilkes County Schools' 2023-2024 Beginning Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of you!

Sealed bids are being sought for the CBEES Roof Renovation Project (Phase I). Click the headline of this article for the advertisement for bids and additional information.

Wilkes County Hall of Fame is accepting grant applications through November 30, 2023. Grants up to $1000 are available for arts, athletics, band, chorus, music, drama, and physical education programs. Click the headline of this article to learn more and apply!

The Wilkes County Schools Instructional Services Team was recently awarded the NCDPI Science of Reading Innovative Inspiration Award. This award recognizes exemplary leaders who have guided in unique or innovative ways to shift the system culture to support Science of Reading implementation and sustainability. Congratulations on achieving this honor!

Ten Wilkes County Schools were visited by the Stone Foundation to find out they were chosen for funding. New playground equipment, media center upgrades, and facility improvements are just some of the projects that were funded. How thankful we are to the Stone Foundation for supporting us in dreaming big for our students! Click the headline above to read the official press release.