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		<title>News &amp; Announcements (Wilkes Central High School)</title>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congraulations to Dr. Freeman Wilkes County Schools' Principal Of The Year!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Freeman and Mr. Swaim represented Wilkes Central High School at the Principal and Teacher of the Year banquet. Dr. Freeman was chosen as the Wilkes County Schools' Principal of the Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Aboard for Summer Meals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wilkes County Schools, in partnership with Second Harvest and The Justice Project, is proud to offer free summer meals for children ages 1-18 throughout the summer. Click the headline of this article for additional information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heart of a Champion Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heart of a Champion Day Provides Free Sports Physicals for rising 9th through 12th graders on May 16th, 2026. Registration is now open. Click the headline above for more information and to access the registration link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Health Update from Wilkes County Health Officials]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dragonfly Athletic Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Resister today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Infinite Campus Parent Portal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wilkes County Schools now uses Infinite Campus for our Student Information System. Click the headline of this article (above) for a direct link to the Parent Portal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Limited Bus Routes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Outreach Athletic Trainer of the year!]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2145436</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us in congratulating Grant Yarbrough on being named the Outreach Athletic Trainer of the Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Semester Exam Schedule and Appeal Process]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2147616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Find out more about our upcoming exams on the week of January 12th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Library Accounts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our district partners with the public library to give every student free access to thousands of digital books. Learn how your child is automatically enrolled, or how to opt out, by clicking the headline above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FIfth Quarter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come join Wilkes Centrals's Fellowship of Christian Students for fellowship and worship after the football game on 10/24. Estimated 10PM-12AM
Our Speaker will be : Craig Church
Music: Cody Ward (Cranberry Baptist Church
Pizza and drinks will be provided!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NC Protecting our Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We hope you are enjoying a safe and restful summer. As part of our commitment to student safety and well-being, and in compliance with a new law, North Carolina General Statute 143B-1209.100, all public-school students in grades 6-12 will be shown safety awareness videos during the upcoming school year. These videos are required to be shown within the first five (5)days of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WCHS Family Team Meetings]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 are invited to attend our Family Team Meetings in September. Please look for your date and time on the following page!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture day Make up day October 6th 2025!]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2099943</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To order pictures online continue onto the Carolina Photography website and use the Job Key: CVK4RW63 to access our school's portal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back to school Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2094294</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read this back to school letter from Dr. Freeman]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Complete your Child’s 2025–2026 Annual Update in Infinite Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2084537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wilkes County Schools has transitioned to a new student information system and will not transfer any data from PowerSchool. Every family MUST update their household, medical, and emergency contact information. Activation keys, required for the creation of Parent Portal accounts, were sent through email on July 16, 2025. Click the headline above for instructions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WCHS 2025-26 Parking Passes]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2084057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the Date for WCHS PARKING PASSES ON SALE--AUGUST 12, 2025 SENIORS-11AM-1PM UNDERCLASSMEN-2-4 PM (Seniors may also attend from 2-4PM)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Volunteer Application]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2083845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning July 1, 2025, our school system will begin using a new platform to process volunteer applications. The information from our former platform will not transfer. Please click the headline above for more information and to access links to reapply as a volunteer. We appreciate all our volunteers and their dedication to our students, teachers, and their success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WCHS Lady Eagles Soccer]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2082009</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Lady Eagles Soccer Program will hold a girls soccer camp July 7-9, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. on the WCHS Soccer Practice Field for any interested students who will be in grades K-8 in the 2025-26 school year. The camp registration fee is $50 and may be completed at the first day of camp.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact WCHS Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Carrie Ridgell, at chrx3c@gmail.com or call 336-262-5669. We hope all of our young soccer enthusiasts can attend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congrautlations to Coach Brandon Shore for being selected as new Athletic Director for Wilkes Central High School!]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2077426</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Coach Shore brings 19 years of experience in coaching, program management, and athletic leadership to the WCHS Athletic Director role.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Central Summer Kickoff Festival]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2064467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 5:30PM
We will have informations & signups availabhle for all sports summer camps & other summer leadership opportunities]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Live Stream]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watch the live stream of the WCHS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony! Ceremony starts at 8pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Unsung Hero Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2068182</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools recently recognized their Unsung Heroes for the 24-25 school year. Thanks to all staff members, groups, and community members who earned this recognition. Your impact on our schools and students is appreciated beyond measure! Click the headline above to learn more and view the special video highlighting the contributions of our Unsung Heroes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 16:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Sports Camps]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2065832</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come join us this summer for sports camps of all kinds!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 07:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Poetry Out Loud Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wilkes County Schools hosted the Poetry Out Loud Competition on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Congratulations to the winner, Sophie S. from North Wilkes High School, and the runner-up, Sarah W. from Wilkes Central High School. All contestants did an incredible job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It's time to order a yearbook!]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/1957462</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to order a yearbook!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:58:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wilkes Resiliency Collaborative]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/1981774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wilkes Resiliency Collaborative has created a resource guide that may be a helpful resource for Wilkes County families. You can find the resource guide linked here]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated First Semester Exam Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://wchs.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/news/article/2013976</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view details on the upcoming first semester exams]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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