Our school system wants to give back to our neighbors in Ashe County who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. We are collecting items for care packages that will be delivered in December. Items are being accepted at each school and at Central Services throughout the month of November. Click the headline above for additional information.

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 2024! All submissions are due on Monday, December 2nd by 5 PM. Click the headline of this article for the official rules and additional information. Good luck to all!

Visit Walsworth Yearbooks to purchase your 2024-2025 yearbook or create a senior ad.

If students at East Wilkes High School operate remotely due to inclement weather, we will follow this plan of remote learning to ensure your child's success during these remote learning days..

Congratulations to Logan Call from North Wilkes High School and Justin Call from East Wilkes High School! During the recent meeting of the Regional North Carolina High School Athletic Association, they were both presented with the Region 7 Special Person Award! This award is given to individuals who have supported NCHSAA and its mission to serve member schools and student-athletes! Way to go!

Sign up for SchoolCash Online to see your students' charges and pay using your debit or credit card. These charges could include student fees, club dues, field trips, parking fees, etc. Once you enroll you will get an email anytime a new fee is applied to your students account. As always, you can still pay these fees using cash or a check at the school. This is just a convenience option for families who wish to pay school fees online. Please reach out to Mrs. Kennedy at 336-651-7210 if you have questions.

Wilkes County Schools, in collaboration with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department, is excited to announce the Be Pro Be Proud events coming to all five high schools in the district this October and November. Click the headline above to view the official press release.

The WCS Marching Band Expo will be held on Saturday, November 9th at 10 AM at West Wilkes High School. Admission is $5 with all proceeds going to assist hurricane relief efforts in Ashe County. Veterans, active service members, and children under 4 years of age will be admitted free of charge. Click the headline of this article for more information.

The ESL Department of Wilkes County Schools will host CultureFest on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Stone Center for the Performing Arts from 5-7 PM. The event, which is free for everyone, will inspire unity as we celebrate the cultural diversity represented in our school system. Mark your calendars and join in on the fun! Click the headline above to view the event flyer.

Fall Driver's Education Classes are being planned for all four Wilkes school districts. Parent meetings are being scheduled at each high school. For more information, visit our Driver's Education pages on this website. Click the headline of this article for a direct link.