Wilkes County Board of Education: School Calendar & Office

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Wilkes County Board of Education: School Calendar, Office, Meetings, Agendas and Parent Links

This Wilkes County Board of Education guide helps North Carolina families, seniors, students, staff, job applicants and local residents find the correct Wilkes County Schools office, school calendar, 2026-2027 academic calendar, board meeting agenda, meeting minutes, public comment process, board members, Infinite Campus parent portal, enrollment, transportation, jobs, substitute teaching, policies, school list, map and official contact links. It is written in plain local language so you can get most answers here, then use the official Wilkes County Schools website only for final live details and forms.

613 Cherry StreetNorth Wilkesboro office
336-667-1121Main listed district phone
5:30 PMBoard meetings unless noted
2026-27Board-approved calendar posted
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Most people searching for “Wilkes County Board of Education” need one practical item: calendar dates, a board agenda, approved minutes, office phone, enrollment help, school transportation, parent portal, or employment. Choose your task below and use the official links placed near each section.

Local warning: There is also a Wilkes County Schools district in Georgia. This page covers Wilkes County Schools in North Carolina, located at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
Fast answer

Wilkes County Board of Education Quick Answer

The official Wilkes County Board of Education information is on the Wilkes County Schools website. Use the Board menu for Board Members, Board Policies, Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes. Use District Calendars for board-approved academic calendars, PDF calendars, accessible calendars, Google calendar links and Wilkes Early College calendars.

The Wilkes County Schools office is listed at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The main phone number is 336-667-1121. Board meeting agenda details state that meetings are held in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom at that address, and meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

Best first move: For any live-changing item — meeting dates, public comment forms, school closings, bus routes, job postings, calendar updates, enrollment rules or staff contacts — verify the official Wilkes County Schools page before taking action.
At a glance

Wilkes County Board of Education Office Facts

Use these quick facts to make sure you are looking at the correct Wilkes County Schools district in North Carolina before you call, attend a meeting, use a parent portal or download a calendar.

🏛️DistrictWilkes County SchoolsNorth Carolina
📍Office613 Cherry StreetNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659
☎️Phone336-667-1121Main listed number
📅CalendarBoard-approvedPDF, accessible and Google versions
🧾Board recordsAgendas + minutesOfficial board section
Official source check: Wilkes County Schools pages checked include the district home page, Board Members, Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes, Board Policies, District Calendars, Contact, Staff Directory, Enrollment, Infinite Campus / student information, Transportation, Jobs, Substitutes and district social/video links.
Page guide

What This Wilkes County Board of Education Guide Covers

Calendar help

Wilkes County Schools Calendar: 2025-2026, 2026-2027, PDF, Google and Make-Up Days

The official District Calendars page is the correct place for Wilkes County Schools calendar questions. It includes board-approved academic calendars in English and Spanish, PDF versions, accessible versions, district website calendar versions, Google calendar links, Wilkes Early College High School calendars and teacher assistant calendars.

For the 2025-2026 regular academic calendar, the district’s calendar basics list the first day of school as Monday, August 25, 2025; Thanksgiving Break as November 24-28, 2025; Christmas Break as December 19, 2025 through January 2, 2026; Spring Break as April 3-10, 2026; and the last day of school as June 4, 2026.

For the 2026-2027 regular WCS calendar, the posted text version lists Monday, August 24, 2026 as the first day of school, Friday, May 28, 2027 as the last day of school and early dismissal, and priority make-up days including February 12, March 18-19, May 7 and June 1-3. Always recheck because make-up days can change after weather events.

Calendar itemWhat families should knowOfficial route
Regular WCS academic calendarUse this for most elementary, middle and high school planning.District Calendars
Wilkes Early College High SchoolWECHS has its own calendar with different start/end timing and community stop days.WECHS Calendar Section
Spanish calendarSpanish calendar versions are posted for families who prefer Spanish-language date support.Calendar Page
Google calendarUseful for phone reminders, but still verify PDF/current webpage before big planning.Google Calendar Links
Calendar rule: Do not plan travel, child care, doctor appointments or work leave from an old screenshot. Open the official District Calendars page and verify the current school year first.
Meetings

Wilkes County Board of Education Meetings, Time, Location and Public Comment

The official Meeting Agendas page says the Board of Education for Wilkes County Schools meets in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom located at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. It also says all meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

The same page says meeting agendas will be posted and linked no later than three days before the scheduled board meeting. Anyone who wants to speak during public comment must complete the required form, which is located outside the Arnold and Becky Lakey Board Room before the meeting starts at 5:30 PM.

Meeting room

Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Start time

5:30 PM unless the official agenda or notice says something different.

Agenda timing

Agendas are posted no later than three days before the scheduled meeting.

Public comment

Complete the required form before the meeting begins and submit it as instructed.

Meeting caution: Special called meetings, emergency called meetings, receptions, weather issues and schedule changes can affect timing. Always check the official agenda list before attending.
Records

Wilkes County Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Board Policies

Use Meeting Agendas before a board meeting and Meeting Minutes after the board has approved the record. Wilkes County Schools states that board meeting minutes are not posted until they have been presented to the board and officially approved at the next subsequent Board of Education meeting.

For policy questions, use the Board Policies page. The official page groups policy series such as Governing Policies, Board of Education Operations, Educational Programs, Students, Community Relations, Support Services, Personnel, Fiscal Management and Facilities Planning and Construction.

NeedUse this pagePractical note
Next meeting agendaMeeting AgendasCheck within three days of the meeting for the latest agenda link.
Approved board recordMeeting MinutesMinutes appear only after official approval.
Policy questionBoard PoliciesUse policy series first before calling about rules.
Old agendas/minutesArchived sectionsAgenda and minutes pages include school-year archive sections.
Office and contact

Wilkes County Board of Education Office Address, Phone Number and Contact Route

Wilkes County Schools lists the district office at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The main phone number is 336-667-1121. Use this number when you need help routing a question to the board secretary, student services, transportation, enrollment, human resources, finance, technology, a school office or central services.

For a classroom, attendance, pickup, discipline or daily student question, start with the student’s school first. For a board meeting, agenda, minutes or policy question, use the official board pages. For a new enrollment, returning-student update or parent portal issue, use the parent/enrollment links.

Question typeBest first routeWhy this route is better
Board agenda or public commentMeeting Agendas pageIt lists meeting dates, agenda links and public comment instructions.
Approved board recordMeeting Minutes pageMinutes are posted after official approval.
Calendar date or holidayDistrict Calendars pageIt has current academic calendars, PDFs and Google calendar links.
School-level student issueStudent’s school officeSchools handle daily student needs first.
Employment or substitute workSchoolSpring / HR pagesApplication and substitute rules are not handled through a board meeting page.
Board members

Wilkes County Board Members and Contact Information

The official Board Members page lists the current Wilkes County Board of Education contact information. The page lists Rudy Holbrook as Chairman and Kirk Walker as Vice-Chairman, along with Joan Caudill, Donna Cotton and Jammie Jolly as board members. Recheck the official page before quoting names because board roles can change after elections or reorganizations.

Chairman

Rudy Holbrook is listed as Chairman on the official board members page.

Vice-Chairman

Kirk Walker is listed as Vice-Chairman on the official board members page.

Board member

Joan Caudill is listed as a board member.

Board member

Donna Cotton is listed as a board member.

Board member

Jammie Jolly is listed as a board member.

Contact rule

Use the official page for current emails and avoid copying old email screenshots.

Parent portal

Wilkes County Schools Parent Portal, Infinite Campus / PowerSchool and Student Information

Wilkes County Schools links student information and parent portal resources from the district website. The site navigation has shown Student Information / Infinite Campus on some pages and Student Information / PowerSchool on others, so the safest habit is to use the district’s current student information page and the footer Parent Portal link instead of searching random login pages.

Parents should use the official district-linked portal for student schedules, grades, attendance, contact updates and returning-student information. Do not enter student login details on an unofficial website that is not linked from Wilkes County Schools.

Portal safety tip: Bookmark the portal only after opening it from the official Wilkes County Schools website. Login pages can change, and old search results can send families to outdated systems.
Enrollment

Wilkes County Schools Enrollment, Returning Student Update and School Choice

The official site includes an Enrollment page for families enrolling in Wilkes County Schools. It also includes related parent links such as Update Returning Student Information, Request for School of Choice, Request for Student Release, Student Records & Transcripts, Pre-K Application and Volunteer Application.

If you are new to Wilkes County, start with Enrollment and then confirm the correct school. If you are already a WCS family, use the returning student update route when the district requests updated information. For records or transcripts, use the student records page instead of emailing private information through unofficial sites.

New family

Start with Enrollment and have address, student information and required documents ready.

Returning family

Use the district returning-student update route when the district asks families to update information.

School choice

Use the official Request for School of Choice page instead of guessing the process.

Records

Use Student Records & Transcripts for official records needs.

Employment

Wilkes County Schools Jobs, SchoolSpring, HR Links and Substitute Teaching

Wilkes County Schools job listings are available through the district’s SchoolSpring employment site. The district also links Potential and New Employees and Substitutes from the Employment section. Use those official routes before relying on an old job repost from another website.

If you searched for Wilkes County Board of Education jobs, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, bus driver, central office jobs or school staff openings, start with SchoolSpring and the official HR/substitute pages. Job postings, application windows, required documents and background steps can change quickly.

1

Open SchoolSpring

Use the official Wilkes County Schools job portal for current openings.

2

Read position requirements

Check certification, education, experience, background and document requirements before applying.

3

Use substitute-specific instructions

Substitute teaching has its own district page; do not assume it uses the same steps as every other job.

4

Keep copies of documents

Save your application confirmation, references, transcripts, license documents and background paperwork.

Transportation and weather

Wilkes County Schools Transportation, Bus Routes, Limited Bus Routes and Inclement Weather

The Wilkes County Schools website links Transportation from the district departments menu. Parent resources also include Inclement Weather Plan and Procedures, Limited Bus Routes and Remote Learning Plan and Procedures. These pages are important for mountain-area weather days, delayed routes and schedule changes.

When there is winter weather, flooding, limited bus routing or a remote learning announcement, do not depend only on a neighborhood post. Check the official district website, school announcements and district social channels. If the question is about one student’s pickup or bus stop, contact the school or transportation department with the student’s name, school, address and route concern.

Mountain weather tip: Wilkes County weather can vary by community. A regular calendar date can be changed by inclement weather, make-up days or limited bus route decisions.
Video

Wilkes County Schools Video and Board Meeting Streams

Wilkes County Schools links to district video resources and YouTube from the official website. Video is helpful for district updates and board-related context, but meeting agendas and approved minutes remain the safer record for official board action.

Watch a Wilkes County Schools District Video

This embed uses a Wilkes County Schools district video link found from the official district site navigation. For the newest video or board stream, use the district’s current YouTube/social links.

Board Meeting Playlist

A Board Meetings playlist was found for meeting-stream intent. Use it as a convenience, then verify agenda and minutes on the official WCS board pages.

Map

Map to Wilkes County Schools Board Office

The district office and board meeting agenda location are listed at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Call ahead before visiting if you need a specific office, public comment form, enrollment help, records, job support, bus route help or a meeting accommodation.

Wilkes County Schools / Board of Education Office

Use this map for directions to the district office and Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom area.

FAQs

Wilkes County Board of Education FAQs

What is the official Wilkes County Board of Education website?

The official website is Wilkes County Schools at wilkescountyschools.org. Use it for board members, board policies, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, district calendars, schools, parents, employment and department links.

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What is the Wilkes County Schools office address?

The district office is listed at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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What is the Wilkes County Schools phone number?

The main phone number listed by Wilkes County Schools is 336-667-1121.

Call 336-667-1121

Where can I find the Wilkes County school calendar?

Use the official District Calendars page for board-approved WCS academic calendars, PDFs, accessible calendars, Google calendars, Spanish calendars, Wilkes Early College calendars and teacher assistant calendars.

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Where does the Wilkes County Board of Education meet?

The Meeting Agendas page says meetings are held in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, and begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

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When are Wilkes County Board meeting agendas posted?

The official agenda page says meeting agendas will be posted and linked no later than three days before the scheduled board meeting.

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Where are Wilkes County Board meeting minutes posted?

Meeting minutes are posted on the official Meeting Minutes page after they have been presented to the board and officially approved at a later meeting.

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How do I speak during public comment?

The agenda page says anyone wishing to speak during public comment must complete the required form before the meeting begins. Forms are located outside the Arnold and Becky Lakey Board Room before the start of the meeting.

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Who are the Wilkes County Board of Education members?

The official board page lists Rudy Holbrook, Kirk Walker, Joan Caudill, Donna Cotton and Jammie Jolly. Recheck the official page for current roles and email links before contacting them.

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Where do I apply for Wilkes County Schools jobs?

Use the district-linked SchoolSpring job portal and the official HR/substitute pages for current openings, requirements and substitute teaching instructions.

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Where is the Wilkes County Schools parent portal?

Use the parent portal link from the official district website. The district has referenced student information / Infinite Campus and PowerSchool routes, so use the current district-linked page rather than a random login result.

Open Parent Portal

How do I enroll a child in Wilkes County Schools?

Start with the official Enrollment page. For returning families, use the district’s returning-student information update route when requested.

Open Enrollment

Where do I check bus routes or weather route changes?

Use the official Transportation page and parent inclement-weather resources, including Limited Bus Routes and remote learning procedure links when weather affects school operations.

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Is this the Georgia Wilkes County Schools district?

No. This guide covers Wilkes County Schools in North Carolina at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Georgia’s Wilkes County Schools uses a different website and address.

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Editorial disclaimer: This independent guide helps users find official Wilkes County Schools and Wilkes County Board of Education resources faster. It does not replace official district announcements, meeting notices, agendas, approved minutes, board policies, school calendars, make-up day decisions, transportation alerts, enrollment instructions, parent portal access, job postings, public comment forms, school-level decisions or emergency communications. Always verify live details on wilkescountyschools.org before attending a meeting, applying for a job, submitting documents, sharing student information or planning around school dates.
Final summary

Best Way to Use This Wilkes County Board of Education Guide

For Wilkes County Board of Education information, start with Wilkes County Schools at wilkescountyschools.org. Use District Calendars for school-year dates, Meeting Agendas for upcoming board meeting agenda links and public comment notes, Meeting Minutes for approved records, Board Members for contacts, Board Policies for rules, Enrollment for new and returning students, Transportation for bus/weather support, and SchoolSpring for jobs.

The district office and board meeting agenda location are listed at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The main phone number is 336-667-1121. Meetings begin at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted, but special called meetings, emergency called meetings and weather changes can affect access.