North Wilkes High School

North Wilkes High School is a public school (grades 9–12) located in Hays, North Carolina. It is a part of the Wilkes County Schools system. The school's enrollment typically runs from 700 to 750 students. The school's district includes most of northern Wilkes County, including the communities of Traphill, Hays, McGrady, Mulberry, and a small portion of the town of North Wilkesboro.

North Wilkes High School
Address
2986 Traphill Road

Hays
,
North Carolina
28635

United States
Coordinates36°16′56″N 81°05′58″W
Information
TypePublic
Established1956 (1956)
School districtWilkes County Schools
SuperintendentMarty Hemric
CEEB code341747
PrincipalDavid Johnson
Staff42.14 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment627 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.88[1]
Color(s)Royal blue and white
  
MascotViking
YearbookNorthwind
Websitenwhs.wilkescountyschools.org

The original school building, built in the 1950s, was demolished in 2006. Several new classroom buildings were built; they are connected with enclosed hallways lined with student lockers. The new school buildings consist of three levels. Only one wing of the old school building remains; it includes the cafeteria.

Athletics

The school mascots are the Vikings; the school's colors are Royal Blue, White, and Red. North Wilkes High School supports varsity teams for the following sports: cheerleading, men's/women's basketball, football, men's baseball, wrestling, women's softball, women's volleyball, men's/women's soccer, men's/women's tennis, cross country, track and field, and swimming.

North Wilkes competes in the Mountain Valley 1A/2A conference. It is listed as a 2A school and competes in North Carolina.[2]

State Championships
  • Wrestling 1A/2A Dual State Champions: 1998[3]
  • Men's Basketball: 1961[4]

References
  1. "North Wilkes High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  2. "Conferences 2011-2012". NC High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
  3. https://www.nchsaa.org/intranet/downloadManagerControl.php?mode=getFile&elementID=4164&type=5&atomID=6910
  4. https://www.nchsaa.org/intranet/downloadManagerControl.php?mode=getFile&elementID=1132&type=5&atomID=6478
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