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9th grade students at Grandfather mountain by the sky bridge
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WECHS At A Glance

  • 2009 first year of operation
  • 100% Graduation Rate for 5 consecutive years
  • 65% of 2025 Graduates continued their education at a four-year university
  • $1,238,069 total scholarships awarded to the Class of 2025
  • 98% Attendance Rate for the current school year

Daily Announcements

WECHS Teachers Will: Create online assignments for inclement weather remote instruction that include learning targets and share with students and families Post assignments to Canvas Communicate with students and families via email, phone, Canvas, Zoom or Remind Offer help sessions at 9am and 1pm via Zoom WECHS Student Information: Check-in for daily attendance Contact the teacher or attend office hours if help is needed Complete Canvas assignments Turn in assignments within 5 days of the remote instruction day With parent approval, juniors, and seniors may attend Wilkes Community College classes if the college is in session

Remote Learning Day

Wilkes County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th. This will be a Remote Learning Day.
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Announcements

Announcements from Ms. Sorel for the week of 1/25/26. Announcements are dispatched every Sunday night via the method chosen by parents. They can also be found on the Infinite Campus Message Center.
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Announcements

Announcements from Ms. Sorel for the week of 1/19/26. Announcements are dispatched every Sunday night via the method chosen by parents. They can also be found on the Infinite Campus Message Center.
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A group of students performing a dramatic reading, holding books and expressing emotions during Ms. Jones class
A group of diverse individuals posing outdoors during over night zoo trip
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Welcome to Wilkes Early College High School

The WECHS mission is to provide an advanced educational experience that equips students for success in college, career, and life.