Waynesville Middle School Student Council received honorable mention at the Salvation Army Pulaski County Volunteer Appreciation event on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. This recognition was for the time spent bell-ringing in the 2024 season. Everley Beal (president), Cecilia Perez (vice president), Andrea Boda and their advisors were in attendance.
The Waynesville Career Center hosted its Open House on Jan. 30 where guests took tours of the facility, watched students and staff demonstrate their skills and viewed completed projects. #wayschools
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 2:20 p.m. today, Jan. 31, 2025, to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been contacted and will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary. Some buses may be delayed this afternoon.
Waynesville High School Tiger Swim competed in the COC tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. "This year the team is largely new to swim so a lot of these girls started with zero background in the water. The last meet was a testament to their resilience and major improvement on the season! Almost everyone had large cuts in time in their individual events and the 200 Free Relay improved on their state consideration time. We have 2 more meets left to get that time down to make top 32 to attend state. So we are focused and ready to embrace that challenge", commented head coach Nicole Stone.
To find out more information on tiger swim meets, please visit https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics.
Waynesville High School JROTC hosted the 10th Annual Waynesville JROTC Inter-service Drill Competition on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. "On behalf of the Waynesville JROTC program, we want to thank all of the teams that attended and congratulate Ozark High School JROTC for taking home the overall win. Thank you to all of our coaches, families and supporters, the Waynesville Tiger Battalion and our wonderful JROTC parents group, to Waynesville High School, Waynesville Career Center, and the Waynesville School District, to the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood for our great judges and volunteer support from the Noncommissioned Officers Academy, and to the MSCOE CSM, CSM Azabala and the MSCOE DCG, BG Leonard for attending our awards ceremony", commented Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams. #wayschools
An ambulance was dispatched to East Elementary at approximately 9:05 a.m. today, Jan. 28, 2025, to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been contacted and will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary. #wayschools
Snack in a Pack fundraiser to be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Thirteen Waynesville High School students have qualified to compete at the National Beta Convention by placing at the Beta State Convention in Branson on Jan. 16-18, 2025.
The following WHS students are eligible to compete at Nationals this summer:
· Don Cing – 1st place Biomedical 11th grade
· Siessa Kpessokro – 2nd place French 10th grade
· Kaydence Long – 4th place French 11th grade
· Serina Chen – 2nd place Math 11th grade
· Mason Thompson – 1st place Math 12th grade
· Elyssa Scarbrough – 1st place Psychology 11th grade
· Logan Giles – 4th place Psychology 12th grade
· Elaine Wu – 1st place Social Studies 11th grade
· Kyle Wilking – 1st place Social Studies 12th grade
· Carter Pondrom – 1st place US History 12th grade
· Kimora Godwin – 5th place Speech Division 2
· Citlali Arzabala – 3rd place Performing Arts Vocalist
· Evelyn Carrol – 5th place Painting Division 2
Waynesville High School students in Thespian Troupe 1669 competed at the Missouri State Thespian Conference in St. Louis on Jan. 8 - 11, 2025, earning excellent or superior ratings in nine different events. One student has qualified for an international competition.
“I am so proud of my students,” said Director Maria Butler of Thespian Troupe 1669. “Their hard work and dedication have helped to get them where they are. Every event we competed in we placed either Excellent or Superior.”
The four ratings available to judges include Superior, Excellent, Good and Fair.
The results are as follows:
1. Citlali Arzabala competed in Musical Theatre Solo Performance and received a Superior rating on the song, “Last Midnight from Into the Woods” by Steven Sondheim. With a Superior rating, Arzabala will move forward to compete at the International Thespian level in July 2025 in Indiana.
2. Alexandra Kelley competed in Scenic Design and received an Excellent rating for her Addams Family set recreation.
3. Josie Andreasen and Hailey Sansom competed in Hair & Makeup design and received an Excellent rating on their design of a character from Shakespeare's “The Tempest.”
4. Hailey Sansom competed in Stage Management and received an Excellent rating on her binder from “Game of Tiaras” by Don Zoldis.
5. Eli Prather and Maleah Johnson competed in Acting Duo and received an Excellent rating on their performance from “The Very Bad Girl Scouts” by John P. McEneny.
6. Madi Waugh, Natalie Lockwood, Montara Owens and Payton Rushing competed in Acting and received an Excellent rating on the piece from “Who Killed Aunt Caroline?” by Grant Richards.
7. Aeris Kim competed in Acting Monologue and received an Excellent rating on the piece from “I Never Sang for my Father” and “Forced Marriage.”
8. Mycha Humphrey competed in Costume Construction and received an Excellent rating on the costume she made from “Game of Tiaras” by Don Zoldis.
9. Teegean Duke and Addison Bowling competed in Musical Theatre Duet Solo and received an Excellent rating for the song “Ready Set, Not Yet” from Beetlejuice the musical song by Alex Brightman, Kerry Butler, and Rob McClure.
The public is invited to the Waynesville Career Center’s Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
In addition to tours and demonstrations, the center will provide free hot dogs to visitors. More information about the programs that are offered is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wcc.
The career center is located at 400 G.W. Lane St. in Waynesville.
This year the Waynesville R-VI School District will be presenting the Rising Star and the Support Superstar Awards. The public is invited to nominate individuals for these awards.
The Rising Star Award will be presented to a staff member who is new to the field of education (5 or fewer years of teaching/school experience) and has already demonstrated the ability to have a positive impact on students. The nominee must be returning to the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Click on https://forms.gle/AgF2yZuYQHcETJgj9 to vote for your Rising Star!
The Support Super Star Award will be presented to a staff member that has worked in the school district for at least one year. Support staff who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for the award. Any non-certified employee is eligible for this award. Click on
https://forms.gle/PvpzKBPmbCoe8jir7 to vote for your Support Superstar!
Nominations will close at 3 p.m. Feb. 7, 2025. #wayschools
Fifteen Waynesville High School students have qualified for the state Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competition. The WHS students qualified at the Regional Meeting at Rolla Technical School on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, where students competed in STAR events and ran for regional and state office positions.
WHS students who will serve as officers are as follows:
· State FCCLA - Faith Bohrer
· Region 5 Historian - Nakhia Kirkman
WHS students earning gold medals and advancing to state are as follows:
· Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney in Chapter Service Project Display for their Over and Under Drive
· Evelyn Kelley – Chapter Service Project Portfolio for her Convoy of Hope Project
· Mackenzie Workman and Mackenzie Henderson – Chapter Service Project Portfolio
· Destiney Griffin – Entrepreneurship
· Kameron Wright – Fashion Construction
· Wyatt Carter and Michael Soliz – Interior Design
· Zaylie Spicer – Personal Finance
· Faith Bohrer – Professional Presentation on her Emotional First Aid Kit
· Mary Grace Allen – Promote & Publicize FCCLA
· Vaiden Matlock – Sports Nutrition
· Jolene Smith – Teach or Train- 1st place
· Xavye Huges – Teach or Train- 2nd place
Those earning silver medals are as follows:
· Giani Milton and Brextin Moore – Sports Nutrition
· Lela Burnham – Career Investigation
· Anna Kempen – Chapter Service Project Display for her Toy Drive
· Brady Harpel and Evalina Maira – National Programs in Action- Safe Driving Practices.
Prior to the competition and to gain experience and practice, both Bohrer and Allen presented their projects at Waynesville Middle School.
Bohrer’s presentation, “Emotional First Aid,” focused on social emotional learning.
“Faith was able to keep our students captive and engaged,” said WMS Counselor Neftali Perez. “Words cannot express how grateful we are to see a former WMS student give back to others. Faith's contribution of service and leadership didn't just make an impression on WMS students and staff, but even greater, it made an impact that I believe will have lasting effects.”
Speaking to 7th and 8th grade FACS classes, Allen shared the history of FCCLA and highlighted how the organization helps prepare students for their futures.
“It’s always inspiring to see former students, like Mary Grace, doing great things and stepping up as leaders for the next generation,” said WMS FACS Teacher Gina Ray. “The students participated in hands-on activities that allowed them to experience firsthand the value of being part of FCCLA.” #wayschools
Waynesville 6th graders on Team Spectacular debated about what makes a resource renewable to better understand how humans may affect the environment. #wayschools
An ambulance is being dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 6:55 p.m. today (Jan. 23, 2025) to treat an adult with a medical condition. The individual will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary. #wayschools
When it comes to reading, Waynesville 6th graders are making a name for themselves – nationally – for reading the most minutes. Four classrooms at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center are ranked in the top 100 in the nation in the READBowl.
They are as follows:
· Tammi Stockfisch's class – 18th place
· Jody Taylor's class – 62nd place
· Abby Swearingen's class – 72nd place
· Shannon Shrum's class – 74th place
Malcolm Mitchell, a Super Bowl champion, author, keynote speaker and Founder/CEO of Share the Magic Foundation, founded READBowl. Students compete to read for the most minutes for four weeks – from the 2nd Monday in January to the National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl Sunday.
“We have a Leader in Me football group, and they have sparked the interest for reading and wanting to try and win this competition,” said Library Media Specialist Angela Houf. “This is part of our Love of Reading Week (Feb. 3-7) and it is so exciting to see so many of our students participating in this competition.”
The Waynesville Sixth Grade Center is the only school in Missouri to make the top 100 leaderboard so far in this year’s ReadBowl.
An ambulance was dispatched to Partridge Elementary at approximately 1:30 p.m. today (Jan. 23, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been contacted and will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to St. Robert First Assembly of God Church for their generous donations to the Snack in a Pack Program on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
The church recently provided in-kind donations valued at $6,048 to support the Snack in the Pack program, which provides nutritious entrees and snacks to more than 450 Waynesville R-VI students over holidays and weekends who might otherwise go hungry.
Individuals may purchase items on Snack in a Pack’s wishlist on Amazon by going to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0mX3iE-AI-Xf3Uduuqm1vFAZijuNuR9jPQaW5sWIriR4PhKuUvbyoWiRY_aem_mIl9GAcqe4re-lHai-Yegg
Donations to Snack in a Pack may be mailed to Snack in a Pack, Community Resource Office, 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, or you may call 573-842-2250.
Both middle schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District were recognized for being named 2025 Best Middle Schools by U.S. News and World Report and Waynesville High School was recognized for being named in the top 100 high schools in Missouri on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and Waynesville Middle School earned the 2025 Best Middle Schools badge, which will be on display in their buildings, along with banners. WHS was named in the top 100 high schools in Missouri by U.S. News and World Report.
The 2025 public middle school rankings were released in November. The schools earned the U.S. News and World Report badge for being among the top 40 percent of all elementary schools in Missouri. #wayschools
The Waynesville Sixth Grade Center hosted its Diversity Night on Jan. 16, 2025, with 186 students in attendance.
Students and their families enjoyed crafts and snacks while learning about seven countries – India, China, Sweden, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico and Australia. In each room, Lighthouse team members shared a slideshow, offered information about the country, led students in a craft and offered a snack.
All elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District were recognized on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, for being named 2025 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News and World Report during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood have earned the 2025 Best Elementary Schools badge, which will be on display in their buildings, along with their "Best of the Best" banners.
The 2025 public elementary rankings were released in November. The schools earned the U.S. News and World Report badge for being among the top 40 percent of all elementary schools in Missouri.
