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Wells Elementary
1400 Grove St.
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: (252) 399-7986 | Fax: (252) 399-7771
Principal: Dr. Lauren Hayes
Assistant Principal: Mary Elizabeth West
Regular Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Summer Hours: M-Th 7:00 am-5:30 pm, F-closed
Grades: Pre K-5 Number of Students: 368
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Families, we need your feedback about your student’s school as we work to continuously improve our school practices. Please complete a quick, online survey.
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The Wilson County Board of Education meets Mon., Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Office for its rescheduled regular monthly meeting.
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Wilson County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Tues., Dec. 9 to allow for travel when it is light outside in case of ice on the roads.
Wilson County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Mon., Dec. 8 because of the threat of inclement weather and the potential for it to worsen throughout the day.
Because of the threat of inclement weather, there are changes to the schedule for students and staff on Fri., Dec. 5.
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Wilson County Schools (WCS) would like to thank everyone who played a role in helping the district secure $42 million in grant funds to construct a new elementary school for students at Wells Elementary and Hearne Elementary.
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Wilson County Schools is in the process of developing the 2026-2027 Traditional Instructional Calendar. We would like input from staff and families prior to sharing the proposed calendar with the Wilson County Board of Education for approval.
The Wilson County Board of Education meets Mon., Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Office for its regular monthly meeting.
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