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Beginning Teacher of the Year was a finalist of
the North Carolina Center for Advancement of
Teaching, State Beginning Teacher of the Year.
613 Cherry St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-1121 | wilkescountyschools.org
Private Schools
Wilkes County is home to two private
schools, each backed by a Christian
denomination: Harvest Time Christian
Academy and Millers Creek Christian School.
These private schools serve students in Pre-K
through 12th grades and provide a quality,
values-based education.

Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College (WCC), a
member of the North Carolina Community
Wilkes County Schools Career and Each course offers invaluable career College System, is a public, two-year, open-
Technical Education (CTE) offers courses readiness skills, and many courses offer door institution serving the people of Wilkes,
within seven program areas: Agriculture industry-recognized credential opportunities. Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond.
Education; Business, Finance, Marketing CTE students earned 2,579 credentials in the The College offers more than 39 programs
Education; Career Development Education; 2022-2023 school year. These credentials of study, including Associate degree, diploma,
Computer Science, IT, and Technology not only enhance student resumes but and certificate options. WCC ensures students
Education; Family and Consumer Sciences also enable students to start employment who successfully complete its programs are
Education; Health Science Education; and immediately following high school graduation, prepared to join the workforce or attend
Trade and Industrial Education. often with a higher rate of pay. CTE internships another college or university to pursue a four-
There were 5,919 student participants and pre-apprenticeships are available for year degree.
enrolled in Wilkes County Schools CTE work-based learning experiences through our The college prepares learners for success
courses in the 2022-2023 school year. community industry partners. CTE students through a range of occupational and technical
Each program area aligns with a Career and who take a level two course beyond the pursuits as well as pre-baccalaureate
Technical student organization which students level one course within a pathway have a programs. Established in 1965, WCC builds on
can join to gain leadership experience and graduation rate of 98.4%. a strong history of meeting the educational
guidance in developing a career path. Wilkes County Schools ranked 21st for needs and cultural interests of students,
overall proficiency on End-of-Grade/End- community, and workforce.
of-Course tests out of 115 traditional school Through Career & College Promise,
districts in North Carolina. Last year’s Principal qualified high school students in North
The new state budget for Wilkes County of the Year was named the Wells Fargo Carolina can dually enroll in community
includes $9 million for county high Northwest Region Principal of the Year, and the college courses, tuition-free, in structured
school athletic facility upgrades to
areas such as fields, tennis courts,
tracks, clubhouses, restrooms,
bleachers, lighting, and band and
choral program areas.

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