On Wednesday, we hosted our annual Spring Title I Meeting. Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend—we appreciate your time and involvement. If you were unable to join us, please take a moment to review the meeting summary provided. We also shared our annual Title I Parent Survey, and we encourage all families to complete it using the link below. Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue to improve our school programs.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/NGnDLzDHRdL5rbhH7
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.
As you enjoy your summer break, we wanted to share our 2026–2027 School Supply List to help families prepare at their convenience.
Thank you for helping make this school year such a success. We are proud of all our students accomplished and look forward to another great year of Forever Standing on Business! 💙💛🐅
#WWMS #ForeverStandingOnBusiness #TigerPride
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!
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: June 4, 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.
Wilkes County Schools is proud to announce Mr. Darren Pharr as the 2026–2027 District Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Lou Heard as the 2026–2027 RISE Award winner. These outstanding individuals were recognized during our Excellence in Education Recognition Ceremony. Congratulations to all!
Wilkes County Schools is fortunate to have such dedicated and inspiring teachers who make a difference every day. We would love to shower our teachers with words of appreciation. If you would like to share a quick note of thanks for a current teacher, please complete the linked form. Your message will be delivered to them this week.
https://forms.gle/3VG2auhoWCS4zF9d8
Wilkes County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to decide on the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) referendum. This is not a new tax. It is a continuation of the current one-cent sales tax used to support school system needs.
Early voting is underway and will continue through May 15, 2026.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.wilkes.k12.ga.us/o/wcs/page/e-splost
