Due to the Winter Weather Advisory and sub-freezing temperatures creating travel concerns, Wilkes County Schools will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, January 26. All Wilkes County Schools campuses will be closed to students, faculty, and staff. Students should log into Google Classroom to access assignments or check for any work sent home by teachers, and teachers will communicate with students and families through Rooms. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Any additional updates will be shared through our messaging system, the Wilkes County Schools website, social media accounts, Rooms, and local media outlets.
Any changes to school schedules, operations, or extracurricular activities will be shared with families through our mass notification system (text, email, phone), the Wilkes County Schools App and Rooms, our website, social media, and local media outlets.
Families are encouraged to ensure their contact information is up to date in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal:
https://wilkesga.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/wilkes.jsp
Please also make sure students are dressed warmly for colder temperatures. Additional updates will be shared as needed.
- Access to a licensed therapist or psychiatrist within days, with no waitlist
- Convenient telehealth sessions available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Services offered in multiple languages, including English and Spanish
- Free care for students with Medicaid; Cartwheel is in-network with most other insurance plans
- Individual therapy and family guidance sessions are available exclusively for students in grades 6–12 and their families, ensuring the right level of support at the right time
You can raise your hand for support today—we’re here when you need us:
www.cartwheel.org/families
Congratulations to the Teacher of the Year nominees for 2026-2027! The winners from each school will be announced on March 23rd.
Happy Holidays! Please remember that we will dismiss early this Friday at noon. We wish you a wonderful and relaxing break, and we look forward to seeing students back on January 6.
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2024–2025 Literacy Leader, an honor awarded to schools demonstrating exceptional achievement in reading and literacy. WWCHS is one of only 406 schools statewide to receive this recognition.
At the high school level, the Literacy Leader for Growth designation is based on student improvement on the Georgia Milestones American Literature and Composition End-of-Course assessment. The award recognizes schools where students have demonstrated measurable growth in literacy, as measured by the state’s Reading Status indicator and corresponding Lexile levels.
Congratulations to our teachers, students, and administrators for their commitment to academic excellence. This recognition reflects their dedication, hard work, and shared belief in continuous improvement for all learners.
This week, we celebrate National School Psychology Week and recognize our school psychologist, Ms. Hannah Carmichael. She plays an important role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional success. Thank you, Ms. Carmichael, for all you do for our students and staff!
We’re looking forward to another exciting and successful school year!
We had an exciting district-wide pep rally today. WWPS showed off the most Tiger Pride and won the Spirit Stick during the spirit competition. A big thank you to WWMS and WWCHS for hosting our WWES and WWPS students for such a fun event. We hope all of our Tigers had a great time. Good luck to our Tigers as they take on Warren County tonight. Go Tigers!
Happy Occupational Therapy Day! We’re so thankful for Mrs. Rogers, our Occupational Therapist! She supports students across our district, helping them grow, build new skills, and gain confidence every day.
Students are also expected to remain seated and watch the game. No roaming or loitering will be permitted. As a reminder, per our student handbooks, students may face school consequences for inappropriate behavior at any school-sponsored event.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our events safe, positive, and enjoyable for everyone.
Join us in saying THANK YOU to our principals for their leadership, commitment, and the difference they make in the lives of Every Tiger, Every Day!
Wilkes County Schools is proud to announce a 2025 graduation rate of 87.1%, the highest since 2019, and a remarkable increase from last year’s rate of 77.8%. This 9.3 percentage point gain reflects the hard work and determination of our students, the support of families, and the commitment of our educators.
Although just one-tenth of a point below the state average of 87.2%, this year’s milestone highlights the impact of strong academic supports, expanded opportunities for engagement, and partnerships between school and home. Together, we are helping more students graduate on time and prepare for success beyond high school.
