You are coming to a great school. Take advantage of the many opportunities available and enjoy the challenges we provide.
Our school will be even better when you do.
The MSHSAA Board of Directors designated Waynesville High School as a MSHSAA 5-Star Leadership School. Completing these requirements took a great deal of time, effort, team work and commitment by staff, students, and community and rewarded WHS commitment to sportsmanship, character education and citizenship. Only twenty-five schools (approximately 3% of the MSHSAA membership) achieved this honor and designation in this inaugural year of the program.
WHS Has Been Recognized for the Outstanding Opportunities Available to Its Students.
- Accredited by North Central Association Governor's Choice Award For Outstanding School District
- " Accredited " by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with Distinction in Performance
- A MSHSAA 5 Star Leadership School
- A+ School
- Gold Star Award/Distinction
- High Schools That Work
Plus WHS
- Has a diverse student population of 1700 students in grades 9 through 12.
- Enjoys a new facility constructed in 2003.
- Operates on a 7 period schedule with classes starting at 7:30 A.M. and adjourning at 2:30 P.M. daily.
- Uses a 4 point grading system to determine student standing and compute cumulative grade point average.
- Offers a solid college preparatory program with a full range of academic courses to include AP courses, dual credit courses in association with Drury University, as well as career and vocational education programs.
- Sends students to top colleges and universities, including service academies yearly.
And WHS has
- Athletics
- Fall Sports: football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, girls tennis, boys soccer, girls golf, and girls softball.
- Winter Sports: boys and girls basketball, wrestling,
- Spring Sports: baseball, girls soccer, boys and girls track and field, and boys tennis.
- Cheerleading for all seasons.
- A very active student government and National Honor Society chapter.
- A very active drama program with several productions per year.
- A music program offering opportunities in instrumental and vocal music.
- A wide range of clubs and activities to match the interests of an active and diverse student population.
