East Wilkes Middle School Home

EWMS At A Glance

  • 357 Students in 6th-8th grades
  • 50 Employees including teachers, specialists, custodians, bus drivers, and support staff
  • Opened in August 2002 bringing students together from C.B. Eller, Roaring River, and Ronda-Clingman Elementary Schools
  • Located in the Rural Ronda Community providing opportunities for teamwork, creativity, and leadership
  • Middle School Envirothon Team completed 9 service projects and qualified for State Envirothon

Daily Announcements

Wilkes County Schools hosted the County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. All participating schools were well-represented. Congratulations to our winner, Camden C. from North Wilkes Middle School, and our runner-up, Riley R. from East Wilkes Middle School. We are so proud of every participant!
The East Wilkes Middle School Beta Club is collecting supplies for the Humane Society of Wilkes throughout January and February! Our students are passionate about making a difference for animals in need, and we'd love your help.
Ahead of the winter season, please take a moment to review the limited bus routes for your district. There have been changes since last year. Click the headline above to view a list of current limited bus routes.
East Wilkes Middle School building

Welcome to East Wilkes Middle School

East Wilkes Middle School first opened in August of 2002. One of four new middle schools built the same year in Wilkes County, we are located among the foothills in the rural community of Ronda, NC. Our school brought together students in grades 6-8 from the C.B. Eller, Ronda-Clingman, and Roaring River Elementary Schools.