Washington Wilkes Elementary School

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 2025–2026 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.

We encourage all families, staff, and community members to explore the Wilkes County Schools Strategic Plan to learn how we are working together to provide excellent educational opportunities for every student. Your support and involvement are vital as we bring this plan to life and strive for Excellence Without Exception.

https://www.wilkes.k12.ga.us/page/wilkes-county-strategic-plan

The new school year starts on August 1st. Please review the board-approved calendar, as holidays and breaks are slightly different this school year!

http://bit.ly/44vBGfQ

Supply lists and open house dates and times will be published soon.

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
The 2025-2026 school year will be here before we know it! Here are the PreK, 4th, and 5th grades supply lists for the upcoming school year.
Teachers may request additional supplies once school starts.
Post Cards with homeroom teachers on them will be sent out in a few weeks.
We look forward to seeing everyone on August 1st!

Congratulations, Class of 2025! Your hard work and determination have brought you to this moment. You’ve shown strength, creativity, and heart every step of the way. We are so proud of all you’ve achieved. Go out there and make your mark on the world!

The 2024-2025 school year is complete! We wish all of our Wilkes County students, families, and staff a safe, fun, and restful summer! Enjoy your adventures, keep reading, and we’ll see you soon for the new school year!

Happy National Nurses Day to our amazing Wilkes County Schools nurses! Thank you for your care, compassion, and dedication to keeping our students healthy and safe every day!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Wilkes County Schools is lucky to have such wonderful teachers! We would like to shower our teachers with words of appreciation. If you would like to submit a quick note of appreciation to a current teacher, please complete the linked form. The teacher will receive your note this week. https://forms.gle/AYq4yXwNSWZqBrdL6

This morning, we celebrated WWES winning the inaugural Wilkes County Schools CCRPI Cup! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system that measures schools’ and districts’ effectiveness in preparing students for success in college and careers. This new tradition will see the Wilkes County CCRPI Cup awarded to the school with the highest CCRPI score for the year. WWES' score for the 2023-2024 school year was 84.1! Congratulations to Dr. Harkins and her staff on this outstanding achievement! We would also like to thank Ms. Tracey Jackson and her staff for preparing an excellent breakfast for WWES!

Today, we give a BIG shoutout to the incredible School Nutrition School Lunch Heroes of Wilkes County! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they work tirelessly to ensure that every student is served a healthy meal and a warm smile. Their dedication keeps our students fueled for learning and growing, and their kindness helps make our schools feel like home. To all the cafeteria managers, cooks, and nutrition staff, you are superheroes today and every day, and we appreciate you more than words can say!

Today, we celebrate the outstanding principals of Wilkes County who keep our schools running strong. Their leadership empowers students, supports teachers, and strengthens our entire community. Thank you for your dedication, heart, and the difference you make every day! We’re proud to say we have the best in Wilkes County!

Parents/Guardians, Please take a moment to complete the Title 1 Schools Survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT4m2YWi3Ht3ZuTK2LjM9QFPECp0sN351SgNwFDy20Fe_hjg/viewform

4th and 5th grade students will be taking the ELA and Math portions of the Georgia Milestones Assessment beginning Monday, April 28th. Please remember these testing tips... 1. Go to bed early and get a good night's rest. 2. Eat a healthy breakfast 3. All students MUST arrive to school on time!! 4. Read carefully and do your BEST!

We love and appreciate these ladies for everything they do for our school!

This morning, Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Turnaround Officer with the Georgia Department of Education, presented Washington-Wilkes Elementary School with the Math Leader Award! WWES was recognized for its outstanding growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner Level or above in mathematics. Congratulations to our outstanding math teachers and students—your hard work and dedication are making a difference!

Join us for a Georgia Milestones Assessment Testing Meeting.

It's FINALLY Book Fair Week!! Set up your child's eWallet for an easy cashless way to shop the book fair. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/washingtonwilkeselemsch

It may be Spring Break, but we are so excited about our Spring Book Fair next week!