Band members playing instruments in the bleachers

Students and equipment in a CTE Adobe class

A group of students standing and smiling with instructors at the culinary institute

Cheerleaders ride on motorcycles at a football game

Student in health science holding a kidney

Students celebrating their Adobe certifications

Mr. Ortiz helping a student in his computer class

Faculty group photo with everyone being silly

Soccer players huddled before game begins!

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::: Daily Announcements :::

West Wilkes Driver Education December Class 2024

We will be starting our December Drivers Ed Course Soon! There will be a upcoming Parent Meeting on November 19th at 6 pm in the Media Center. Click on the headline above for more important information. A $65 fee will be collected at this meeting. Students must be 14 ½ years of age on or before the first class session to be eligible for the class. Class size is limited to 34 students. When class size reaches capacity, additional students submitting registration forms will be added to a waiting list. If space is available, students/parents
will be notified.

WCS Marching Band Exhibition

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.

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 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!

CultureFest Scheduled

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.

Be Pro Be Proud Events Scheduled

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.