Please take a moment to review the flyer below before the start of the school year. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact your school's front office. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a focused learning environment for all students.
Wilkes County School Nutrition is pleased to announce that we will continue participating in the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the National School Lunch Program for the 2026–2027 school year.
What does this mean for your family?
Every student enrolled in Wilkes County Schools from Pre-K through 12th grade will receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost each school day. CEP allows eligible schools to provide free, nutritious meals to all students regardless of household income. No action is required from parents or guardians—no applications to complete and no meal fees to pay. Just one more way we’re working to support student health and academic success.
A la carte items (such as ice cream, chips, beverages, etc.) will be available for purchase at all schools. Students must have money in hand or funds in their account to buy these items. Payments for a la carte items, second meals, or any prior meal balances can be made in person with cash or check, or online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Bohler with the Wilkes County School Nutrition Department at bohlere@wilkes.k12.ga.us or 706-678-2718.
Payment due at the time of ordering.
The first day of school is Friday, July 31st! If you haven't already, be sure to visit our Back-to-School Page for important information, including school supply lists, transportation information, school hours, and more.
https://www.wilkes.k12.ga.us/page/2026-2027-back-to-school
We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year!
It's time to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Help us get your child to school safely on the first day by submitting or updating your student's bus transportation information before school begins.
Accurate pickup and drop-off addresses allow our Transportation Department to create safe and efficient bus routes and ensure your child is assigned to the correct bus from day one.
Complete the Bus Transportation Information Form here:
https://forms.gle/mcBgYbZUMwBxfg1Z7
Please submit your information as soon as possible. Students whose transportation information has not been submitted may experience delays in bus service at the beginning of the school year.
If you have any questions, please contact the Wilkes County Schools Transportation Department at 706-678-2192.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful start to the 2026–2027 school year!
https://www.wilkes.k12.ga.us/page/2026-2027-back-to-school
Thank you to our incredible maintenance and custodial staff for the pride, care, and dedication you put into Wilkes County Schools every day. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a difference that everyone will see when school begins. We appreciate all you do!
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open for students who are NEW to Wilkes County Schools!
If your child has never attended Wilkes County Schools, you can complete the online registration process by visiting:
https://www.wilkes.k12.ga.us/page/registration
Before you begin, please note that registration is NOT required for:
• Students returning to Wilkes County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Pre-K and Kindergarten students who completed registration during the spring registration period.
• New students who have already submitted their online registration.
Only families enrolling a student who is new to Wilkes County Schools and did not attend one of our schools during the previous school year need to complete this registration.
If you have questions or need assistance with the enrollment process, please contact campushelp@wilkes.k12.ga.us
We look forward to welcoming our newest students to Wilkes County Schools! Go Tigers!
The Wilkes County School Nutrition Program is proud to partner with Golden Harvest Food Bank to provide nutritious, family-friendly food boxes to families during the summer months. These food boxes are designed to help support families and assist with the additional meal costs that often come when school is out for the summer.
Families with students enrolled in Wilkes County Schools are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Distribution Date: July 6, 2026
Distribution Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pickup Location:
Behind Washington-Wilkes Middle/High School
1182 Tignall Road
Washington, GA 30673
No pre-registration is required.
Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries to any students, the bus driver, or others involved. District personnel worked closely with emergency responders to ensure students remained safe and were cared for throughout the situation.
We are grateful for the quick response of our local first responders and appreciate their support. The safety and well-being of our students and staff will always remain our top priority.
On Wednesday, district and school leaders participated in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) training led by Kimberly Cook, Homeland Security Area 1 Coordinator with Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS), with support from Dave Shanks, Targeted Violence Prevention Homeland Security Coordinator.
The training provided leaders with practical strategies for identifying, assessing, and responding to potential threats while reinforcing our commitment to maintaining safe, supportive learning environments.
Thank you to GEMA/HS, Kimberly Cook, and Dave Shanks for sharing their expertise and helping strengthen school safety efforts in Wilkes County Schools.
It’s that time of year again - Seamless Summer Meals are here! The Wilkes County School Nutrition Department is excited to once again provide meals for our school children, as well as any child 18 years old and younger in our community.
Throughout May, June, and July, summer meals will be available at various locations throughout Wilkes County. Please reference the attached flyers for specific meal sites, dates, and serving times.
On Thursdays at participating community locations, children will also receive 3 breakfast meals and 3 lunch meals to take home for the weekend.
Please note: Participation in the Summer Camp at the Parks and Recreation Department requires an application. Families interested in the summer camp program should complete the required application process with the Parks and Rec department.
Reminder: The Seamless Summer Meal Program is available only for children 18 years old and younger. Unfortunately, meals cannot be provided to adults.
We look forward to serving our community this summer!
