Openings announced for the 26-27 School Year

The Waynesville R-VI School District has announced the following employment opportunities for the 2026-27 School Year.
Apply online at www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/


CERTIFIED POSITIONS for the 2026-2027 School Year
Special Education, District-Wide
Elementary Teacher, District- Wide
6th Grade ELA, WSGC
HVAC Teacher, WCC
Educational Diagnostician, District-Wide
Reading Specialist, District- Wide
Library Media Specalist, District-Wide
ELA, WHS
Elementary Principal, Thayer
PE, WMS
Special Education Process Coordinator, District-Wide
Business Teacher, WCC
Athletic Director, District- Wide
Head Theatre Director, WHS
EL Instructional Coach, District-Wide
LPN Instructor, WCC


CLASSIFIED POSITIONS for the 2026-2027 School Year
Nurse, District-Wide
Principal's Secretary, WECC
WCC Director's Office Secretary, WCC

COACHING POSITIONS for the 2026-2027 School Year
Asst. Middle School Track Coach, WMS
Asst. Middle School Volleyball Coach, WMS
Assistant Football Coach, WHS

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The Waynesville R-VI School District also has the following employment opportunities for the 2025-26 School Year:

ADULT EDUCATION for the 2025-2026 School Year
Adult Education & Literacy Instructor, Career Center
Evening/Part-time; Salary: $25.50 per hour
Evening ESL Instructor, Career Center
Evening/Part-time; Salary: $25.50 per hour
Motorcycle Instructor, WCC

CERTIFIED POSITIONS for the 2025-2026 School Year
SLP, District-Wide

COACHING POSITIONS for the 2025-2026 School Year
Assistant Track Coach, WHS
Volunteer/Volunteer Coach
* Tennis, Golf, Football, Baseball, and Softball
* Apply Here: https://forms.gle/BwccqqQtH53VHTp1A

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For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
4 months ago, Marianne Ward
Job openings at the Waynesville R-VI School District
Kendall Cobb, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at State Fair College.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Kendall Cobb, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at State Fair College.
Kendall Cobb, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at State Fair College.
Kendall Cobb, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at State Fair College.
Kendall Cobb, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at State Fair College.
Kendall Cobb, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at State Fair College.
Waynesville High School’s Courtwarming king and queen will be announced between the JV and varsity girls basketball games against Camdenton on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. The C team game will begin at 4:30 p.m. The JV game will begin at 5:30 p.m. and varsity will begin at 7 p.m.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville High School’s Courtwarming king and queen will be announced between the JV and varsity girls basketball games against Camdenton on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. The C team game will begin at 4:30 p.m. The JV game will begin at 5:30 p.m. and varsity will begin at 7 p.m.
Preschool screenings to be held Jan. 13

Preschool screenings will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Williams Early Childhood Center on Jan. 13, 2026, for preschool children ages 3, 4 and 5 (not in kindergarten) who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District.

Please call 573-842-2650 to schedule your child’s screening at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood.

Williams preschool program consists of PACE and ECSE. Both are free for Waynesville R-VI residents who are admitted to the program. A student may be selected to attend either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session.

For more information about the PACE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/pace-preschool.



For more information about the ECSE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/early-childhood-special-education.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Preschool screenings to be held Jan. 13 Preschool screenings will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Williams Early Childhood Center on Jan. 13, 2026, for preschool children ages 3, 4 and 5 (not in kindergarten) who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Please call 573-842-2650 to schedule your child’s screening at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. Williams preschool program consists of PACE and ECSE. Both are free for Waynesville R-VI residents who are admitted to the program. A student may be selected to attend either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session. For more information about the PACE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/pace-preschool. For more information about the ECSE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/early-childhood-special-education.
Abigail Nacol, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at Missouri State University-West Plains.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Abigail Nacol, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at Missouri State University.
Abigail Nacol, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at Missouri State University.
Abigail Nacol, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at Missouri State University.
Abigail Nacol, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at Missouri State University.
Abigail Nacol, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic career playing softball at Missouri State University.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Scenes from the Waynesville High School girls swim team competing on Jan. 3, 2026, at the Parkview Valkyrie Invite at John Foster Natatorium. Photos by Connie Feighery.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event. More photos from this event will be uploaded to the Waynesville High School Facebook page.
4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams competed against Republic on Jan. 2, 2026, in the main gym at WHS. The band, cheer and Rhythm Nation dance team also performed during the event.
The Waynesville High School boys basketball team won 49 to 45 against Northwest Cedar Hill on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, during the Route 66 Shootout. Additional photos appear on the Waynesville High School Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WaynesvilleHighSchool.
4 months ago, Marianne Ward
WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
Band at WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
Band at WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
Band at WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
Cheer at WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
Cheer at WHS boys basketball game on Dec. 19, 2025.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University.
Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.

4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
Riley and Regan Grosvenor, seniors at Waynesville High School, have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at Evangel University. Riley Grosvenor (pictured left) has signed to play basketball, while Regan Grosvenor (pictured right) has signed to compete in both softball and basketball.
More than 500 toys donated to Toys for Tots

More than 500 toys have been collected during the annual Waynesville JROTC Toys for Tots toy drive this year.

The Waynesville JROTC Battalion spearheaded efforts with more than 500 toys collected at the WCC. JROTC thanked SkillsUSA, the Cosmetology and Computer Information Technology classes, the WCC and Waynesville High School staff and faculty, and Dixon High School for making the drive such a success. Dixon High School donated both toys and $200 in cash.

Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked cadets, students, staff and individuals for making the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area. “This makes a difference,” Williams said.

The Pulaski County USMC Toys For Tots toy drive will support more than 560 families and 2100 children in our community.


4 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
More than 500 toys donated to Toys for Tots More than 500 toys have been collected during the annual Waynesville JROTC Toys for Tots toy drive this year. The Waynesville JROTC Battalion spearheaded efforts with more than 500 toys collected at the WCC. JROTC thanked SkillsUSA, the Cosmetology and Computer Information Technology classes, the WCC and Waynesville High School staff and faculty, and Dixon High School for making the drive such a success. Dixon High School donated both toys and $200 in cash. Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked cadets, students, staff and individuals for making the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area. “This makes a difference,” Williams said. The Pulaski County USMC Toys For Tots toy drive will support more than 560 families and 2100 children in our community.
More than 500 toys donated to Toys for Tots More than 500 toys have been collected during the annual Waynesville JROTC Toys for Tots toy drive this year. The Waynesville JROTC Battalion spearheaded efforts with more than 500 toys collected at the WCC. JROTC thanked SkillsUSA, the Cosmetology and Computer Information Technology classes, the WCC and Waynesville High School staff and faculty, and Dixon High School for making the drive such a success. Dixon High School donated both toys and $200 in cash. Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked cadets, students, staff and individuals for making the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area. “This makes a difference,” Williams said. The Pulaski County USMC Toys For Tots toy drive will support more than 560 families and 2100 children in our community.
Maries County Bank donated more than 120 hats to Waynesville R-VI students on Dec. 17, 2025. Pictured with the hats are Loan Officer Ada Faisca; Courtney Long, executive director of secondary; Mike Henson, executive director of elementary; and Head Teller Ashley Wolf.
4 months ago, Marianne Ward
Maries County Bank donated more than 120 hats to Waynesville R-VI students on Dec. 17, 2025. Pictured are Loan Officer Ada Faisca; Courtney Long, executive director of secondary; Mike Henson, executive director of elementary; and Head Teller Ashley Wolf.

Students will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as follows:

  • Noon students in grades 6-12 will dismiss

  • 12:45 p.m. Full day preschools (Parker, Pick and Freedom) will dismiss

  • 1 p.m. Students in grades K-5 will dismiss

  • There will be no afternoon sessions for Williams Early Childhood Center

    There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026.
    District offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1.


    Students will return to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

4 months ago, Marianne Ward
Students will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as follows: • Noon students in grades 6-12 will dismiss • 12:45 p.m. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss • 1 p.m. Students in grades K-5 will dismiss • There will be no afternoon sessions for Williams Early Childhood Center. There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026. District offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1. Students return to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
The Waynesville R-VI Maintenance Department was recognized by Aaron Harrison, assistant superintendent of operational services, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They were recognized for their prompt and efficient work in restoring the water at East Elementary.
5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville R-VI Maintenance Department was recognized by Aaron Harrison, assistant superintendent of operational services, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They were recognized for their prompt and efficient work in restoring the water at East Elementary.
The Waynesville Rural Fire Department and Sonic were recognized by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They received the Community Recognition Award for their help while water was being restored at East Elementary and for their continued support of Waynesville R-VI students and staff.

5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville Rural Fire Department and Sonic were recognized by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI School Board meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. They received the Community Recognition Award for their help while water was being restored at East Elementary and for their continued support of Waynesville R-VI students and staff.
An ambulance was dispatched to East Elementary at approximately 2:25 p.m. today (Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.

5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Sonja Mitchell, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Waynesville Middle School, was presented the Second Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 15, 2025.

Mitchell was recognized for her "History Mystery" project, which promotes a hands-on learning experience that brings history to life.

The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Sonja Mitchell, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Waynesville Middle School, was presented the Second Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. Mitchell was recognized for her "History Mystery" project, which promotes a hands-on learning experience that brings history to life. The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
4 WHS students recognized at school board meeting


Four Waynesville High School band students were recognized for their All-State honors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, on Dec. 15, 2025.



Kayden Wass (trombone) was selected to the 2026 Missouri All-State Band and will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Conference Jan. 28-31, 2026. Landon Boswell (tuba), Sarah Pierce (contra clarinet), and Chloe Williams (alto clarinet), were named to the Missouri All-State Honorable Mention Band.



Pictured left to right are WHS students Chloe Williams, Sarah Pierce, Landon Boswell and Kayden Wass, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.

5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
4 WHS students recognized at school board meeting Four Waynesville High School band students were recognized for their All-State honors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, on Dec. 15, 2025. Kayden Wass (trombone) was selected to the 2026 Missouri All-State Band and will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Conference Jan. 28-31, 2026. Landon Boswell (tuba), Sarah Pierce (contra clarinet), and Chloe Williams (alto clarinet), were named to the Missouri All-State Honorable Mention Band. Pictured left to right are WHS students Chloe Williams, Sarah Pierce, Landon Boswell and Kayden Wass, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville Sixth Grade Center at approximately 12:40 p.m. today (Monday, Dec 15, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.

5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
5 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.