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first home football game of the season
Students working on a computer design project together.

Technology, Engineering, & Design

Group discussing papers on a table in a classroom setting.
Group of students in a school hallway wearing sports jerseys.

Jersey Day

A group of football players sitting on a field, with a scoreboard in the background. Watching Vikings Marching Band perform.
A cheerleader is being lifted by teammates during a performance.
A group of students wearing various sports jerseys in a school hallway.
Two students engaged in a playful competition on the gym floor.
A group of people playing with a large colorful parachute indoors.
Rainbow over North Wilkes

Photo Credit: Ellen Royal

Plants
Breaking down the walls
Ceramics
Chess Club
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English Halloween

NWHS At A Glance

  • 514 Students in 9th-12th grades
  • 73 Employees 40 certified teachers and staff; 9 National Board Certified Teachers; 12 teachers with Master's Degrees
  • >95% graduation rate in 2025-2026
  • 94.7% students grew academically in the 2025-2026 school year
  • 150+ Juniors and Seniors enrolled in one or more college courses

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Decorative holiday card contest announcement with festive elements.

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!
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