Wilkes Early College High School (WECHS)

04/06/2026

WECHS Spring Break: Spring Break for WECHS will take place on Monday, April 6th, through Friday, April 10th. This is for high school classes only. College classes will continue through this week. 9th and 10th graders should check in with instructors through email and Moodle to continue assignments. All 11th-13th graders are expected to attend classes. If 11th-13th graders only have transportation through school buses, they must contact their instructors to let them know and follow their instructions. Students do not have to sign in that the WECHS Office.

04/03/2026

We’re so excited for class of 2026 graduate, Brittany W.!

She’s received an incredible scholarship opportunity through the Department of Defense that covers full tuition for her college of choice, an annual stipend, paid internship opportunities, and employment with the DoD after graduation!

The cherry on top? Brittany has chosen to major in marine science at Hawai’i Pacific University!!

WECHS is so proud of you!! 🐺💙

04/01/2026

Congratulations are in order to class of 2026 graduate, Adamaris! She is a recipient of the Pack Promise Scholarship at NC State University, a financial aid package that meets the full financial need of the student.

WECHS is so excited for you!

04/01/2026

✨ Facebook Digital Design Competition✨

🎨📱 Calling All High School Creators! 📱🎨

We’re excited to launch our High School Digital Design Competition: District Facebook Cover Challenge...and we want YOU to be part of it!

This is your chance to design an official Facebook cover for our district, showcasing district pride, academic excellence, and the future of learning. The winning design will be featured on our district’s page and recognized publicly! 👏

🗓 Key Details:
Who: Grades 9–13
Deadline: May 5, 2026
Prize: Your design featured as the district Facebook cover + recognition & certificate

🎯 Design Requirements:
Size: 820 x 312 pixels (keep key elements centered)
Format: PNG or JPEG (horizontal layout)
Must be 100% student-created digital work
Tools allowed: Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar
❗ No AI-generated images—original work only

🏆 Judging Criteria:
Creativity & originality
Visual impact
Alignment with district values
Technical quality
We encourage all students—especially those interested in art, design, and digital media—to participate and showcase their creativity!

✨ Don’t miss your chance to represent our district...start designing today!


Submission form: https://forms.gle/8seSPv57CV4DRe2K7

03/26/2026

Congratulations, Cadence! 💙🐺

🎉 Big Congratulations! 🎉

We are proud to recognize the following outstanding students who have been accepted to attend Governor’s School this summer. An incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence!

👏 Please join us in celebrating:
• Cadence W
• Jackson A
• Caroline E
• Sophia P
• MargieLynn M

We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Your future is bright! 🌟

03/25/2026

WECHS proudly introduces our 2025-2026 Junior Marshals!

This honor recognizes the students with the highest GPA in the Junior class and the title of Chief Marshal is awarded to the top student in the class.

Congratulations! 🎉

03/24/2026

Don't forget Whimsical Wednesday tomorrow!

03/23/2026

Wilkes Early College High School Class of 2026 Graduation

Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 pm. No tickets are required to attend. Doors will open at 5:00 pm.

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

Student Spotlight – March 2026
Congratulations to Adriana Zepeda, a WECHS Super Senior who will graduate this summer with her Medical Assisting Diploma! 👏
Adriana began her journey at WECHS pursuing a Welding Diploma, but along the way, she discovered a passion for healthcare and decided to change paths. That decision has paid off—this year she has been excelling in her Medical Assisting classes and preparing for a future in the healthcare field.
We’re proud of Adriana’s hard work, determination, and willingness to follow her passion. The future is bright! 🌟

03/17/2026

03/02/2026

WECHS is hosting tours for 7th graders on the WECHS campus in March and April. Any current 7th grader who is in a private school or homeschool is invited to tour WECHS on Wednesday, April 1st. It is for students only and is from 11:20 am to 2:30 pm. Lunch is provided for students during the tour. Please register before March 25th by calling 336-838-6247.
*Public school students will tour with their district school. No registration is necessary*