North Wilkes Middle School Home

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JoJo The Jaguar Welcomes Our Jaguars Back To School 

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NWMS CAMPUS

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Admin Serves Breakfast to Show Appreciation for NWMS Staff

NWMS At A Glance

  • 476 Students in 6th-8th grades; second largest middle school in Wilkes County
  • 68 Employees 42 licensed teachers; 26 classified staff
  • Leader in Me Lighthouse School since 2019
  • 15 Sports Teams with 170+ students participating
  • 30+ Interest Clubs offered to all students

Daily Announcements

Spring picture day is Thursday, April 10th

Spring Picture Day, Wednesday April 22nd

Spring Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 22nd. Order forms will be sent home with students. You may return the order form and payment with your child on picture day or you can prepay online. To place an order online, visit
www.carolinaphoto.net, click “Order Photos Here” then type in the
school’s name.
Community Lead Day

North Wilkes Middle: Community LEAD Day

Join us for our Community LEAD Day on Friday, May 1, 2026. Our Community LEAD Day will be held from 9:30 AM until 11:40 AM. Contact our school for more information.
Health Update for Parents and Caregivers

Important Health Update from Wilkes County Health Officials

The Wilkes County Health Department and Wilkes Community Health Center have issued a joint letter regarding the rise in measles cases across the country and in North Carolina. Click the headline of this article for the full details and prevention tips.
Heart of a Champion Day

Heart of a Champion Day

Heart of a Champion Day Provides Free Sports Physicals for Rising 9th through 12th graders on May 16th, 2026! Registration is now open.
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Exploring Business & Careers

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An insight into our CTE Classrooms

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CTE Practice Interviews

School Events

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WELCOME TO NORTH WILKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

These things we do, so ALL may LEAD!