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September fun @ EWMS

EWMS At A Glance

  • 348 Students in 6th-8th grades
  • 50 Employees including teachers, specialists, custodians, bus drivers, and support staff
  • 6 Houses, 1 Family implementing the Ron Clark Academy House System this year to foster school culture and belonging
  • We Raise Champions building athletic excellence, integrity, and outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field
  • Middle School Envirothon Team completed 9 service projects and qualified for State Envirothon

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WCS Christmas Card Contest

Wilkes County Schools is hosting a holiday art contest for all WCS students! One winner will be selected from each of the three categories: elementary, middle, and high school. The winning artwork will be used as the official district Christmas card for 2026! All submissions are due on Friday, November 13th, by 5 PM. Click the headline of this article for the official rules and additional information. Good luck to all!
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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.
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