Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville R-VI students participated in the Armed Services YMCA Patriot Day event on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in the Waynesville City Park, including the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard presenting the Colors , Citlali Arzabala singing the National Anthem and the Waynesville High School Choir singing. In addition, Waynesville R-VI students were among those dancing with Destination Dance. Hundreds of pieces of artwork by Waynesville R-VI students were on display during the event. The winners of the art contest will be announced in a separate post.

Waynesville’s Homecoming is Sept. 27 Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center. The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School. Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Pride Night, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym. Homecoming Court Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m. Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.

The Waynesville High School Softball team hosted a softball jamboree with Rolla and Cuba on Aug. 27, 2024, at WHS. "Waynesville Lady Tigers are working hard in practices in order to compete with the new rigor of competition we face in the new COC," says head coach Rochelle Maubach. "We are learning to strengthen our resilience, not give up despite challenges and to show up and compete. These are skills we take onto the softball field and hone in on for life off the field. Every game we show up for and compete is a win." You can find this season's schedule at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics. Click on the 24-25 Game Schedules on the left. #wayschools

WMS inducted 119 members into the National Junior Honor Society on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Mike Dunbar, CEO of Security Bank of Pulaski County, served as the keynote speaker. WMS Principal Brian Vernon provided the history of NJHS. Students, including Emily Lund, Hailey Brixey, Austin Lujan, Nyla Jackson, Mason McCord and Jameir Washington, participated in the ceremony. NJHS advisors Kelly Tillott and Dr. Raquel DeSouza read the student names and led the NJHS pledge, respectively. The students who were inducted include the following: Alik, McGarrett Garson Amos, Kaitlin Helene Asher, Logan Bales, Walker Baumeister, Locklen Beal, Everley Jean Bedillion, Carson Bennett, Madalyn Marie Berber, Adrian Berger, Logan Sean Boda, Andrea Shirley Bondoni, Smith Harrison Brixey, Haley Anna * Bullard, Brandon Marshall Cain, Aspen Gabriella Calhoun, Akaylah Lynn Cedeno, Leyah Nicolle Chadwell, Meilani Chen, Aaron K. Cohen, Jamelliah Compton, Katelynn Marie Cornelius, Ally Jane Cossey, Zoey Paige Crader, Kayla Grace Dahms, Connor Michael Davis, Flora Davis, Jayden Christian Decker, Kennedy Nalise Denham, Cole Hensley Ditmeyer, Mieke Kayann Doranski, Parker John Dubose, Skye Farrell, Conner J Fazzino, Carmella Marie Feagin, Conner Forrest, Avaonni Fowler, Tianna Katelynn Fox, Jocelyn Rylan Geraldo, Citlali Goerl, Adam Joseph Gonzalez, Anahi Good, Grant Clifford Goulden, Alaina Gutierrez, Dominyk R Gyamfi, Cristabel Adu Haten, Taniya ElaineMarie Hay, Peyton Matthew Hayes, Hailey A Heger, Veronica Jade Henson, Kemper Dale Hepperle, Dominic Herrington, Emmalyn Hickey, Andrew Hite, Brooklyn Elise Hodges, Ta'jhaun Makai'o Jackson, Nyla Michelle Jarrett, Kenzington Brogen Jones, Aydan Kaiser, Olivia Isabel Keown, Rutledge J. Knight, Mikaila Ann LaRoche, Samantha Renee Larson, Aidric Dale Lewis, Omari Devon Linde, Amelia Jo Liu, Vivien Lujan, Austin John * Lund, Emily Kim Marand, Chloe Alexandrea May, Robert George McBride, Clyde Aiden McCord, Mason Michael Mertz, Cora Elizabeth Miller, Blake William Moore, Kennedi Morales, Carolyn Michelle Moredock, Amelia Lynn Nabors, Sarai Corinne Nix, Jacob Nuam, Dim Ngaih Njuguna, Ericah Mumbi Ogden, Addilynn Ornot, Lillian Makenzie Pahuyo, Brent Ashton Mikael Laguitao Perez, Cecilia Amaris Pimentel, Payton Layne Potts, Chloe Madison Quintana, Araiyin Jonah V Rase, Wesley Carson Rawlings, Jenna Elizabeth Reinke, Abagail Kathrine Rohwer, Isabelle Renea Romans, Alexzander Lee Rule, Piper Quinn Rutter, Brianna Estella Timkang Sanchez, Naomi Isabell Schaub, Madison Lynn Seger, Bella Marie Sheehan, Braydon Sheets, Zoe Silbanuz, Tyler Ikaika Smith, Monica Smith, Vivienne Ruth Suber, Chloe N Tabor, Sarah Elizabeth Thibodeau, Brooklyn Paige Townsend, Bryson Daniel Tully, Alexander Kei Tully, Xavior Jordan Ussery, Evan Jacob Valdes, Savanna Alma-Rose Villalobos, Jeremiah Greyson Walker, Gabriella Riley Washington, Jameir Weigelt, Brooklynn Marie Wistuk, Aliyah Rae Woods, AbbeyJo Pearl Wu, Elina Ruo Xin Zalewski, Aliza

Waynesville High School Varsity Football team faced the Carthage Tigers Friday Aug. 30, 2024, in this season's home opener featuring appearances by WHS Tiger Cheer, Rhythm Nation, JROTC Color Guard, the Guard and Band. The next home game will take place next Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, four individuals will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders. “This event celebrates our students' creativity and innovation,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon. “The first hour will feature student art pieces on display, along with art and robotics demonstrations and will be followed by dance, musical and choral performances. Each student is showcasing their unique talents and we're thrilled to share this with our community." During the performances, the four individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced via video. The formal induction ceremony of the late William C. Anderson Jr. and Jim Bales as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and Erwin “Erv” Morriss and Lula Mae “Luge” Hardman as Outstanding Educational Professionals will begin at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Wall of Leaders, which is located directly behind the bronze tiger statue. Showcase Waynesville Schools is free and open to the public; there will be no banquet this year. Guests should enter through the main WHS entrance and follow the signs. “Wall of Leaders inductees are being recognized for the first time during Homecoming week,” Vernon said. “Our hope is to engage more families and community members in this less formal event.” Schedule at a glance 5 to 6 p.m. WHS 1st Floor Guests will view student artwork and students will demonstrate their artistic and robotic skills on a first floor wing of WHS. 6 to 7 p.m. WHS Auditorium All guests will be invited to the WHS Auditorium to watch talented Waynesville R-VI students perform dance, musical and choral numbers. Wall of Leaders inductees will be introduced via video. 7:30 p.m. WHS Bronze Tiger Close friends and family members are invited to stay for the formal Induction ceremony into the Wall of Leaders of the late William C. Anderson Jr. and Jim Bales as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and Erwin “Erv” Morriss and Lula Mae “Luge” Hardman as Outstanding Educational Professionals. During the ceremony, the inductee or a family member will have an opportunity to speak. #wayschools

WIN ("What I Need") is an Army CYS funded program. Army Youth Program in Your Neighborhood (AYPYN) funds secondary after school programs and activities.The WHS WIN program is a safe, fun, and academically engaging environment for students to spend their time after school is dismissed in the afternoons. Located in Waynesville High School, 9th-12th grade students can participate in a variety of clubs and activities. WIN will start on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, and runs Monday-Thursday from 2:45-5:30 p.m. There is no registration fee for the program. Students do need to have an enrollment form on file. Enrollment Form: https://forms.gle/VEDCFpdoU1oyHTjCA Activity buses are available and depart WHS at 5:45 p.m. #wayschools

Sara Owens of Fort Leonard Wood Homes delivered donated school supplies to the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The supplies were collected at the Stonegate Community Center on Fort Leonard Wood. Owens is pictured with Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales.

Bus Route 48 was delayed Bus route 48 was delayed as it was involved in a minor accident at approximately 7:45 a.m. today (Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) on Hyatt Lane just off Highway Y when a vehicle struck the bus at a low speed. Another bus picked up the Freedom Elementary students. Out of an abundance of caution, the school nurse checked the students once they arrived. #wayschools

Hundreds of seniors gathered in Tiger Stadium this morning to kick off their senior activities with Senior Sunrise. #wayschools

Congratulations to our Waynesville High School students who scored a 3 or higher on one or more of their AP tests this past spring (they are named below)! We will honor these students and recent graduates at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2024, before the home varsity football game. Please join us in celebrating their hard work! If you and/or your student or recent graduate can attend, please complete the Google Form at https://forms.gle/c1NaNmKsdWQKMzkk7. Those being recognized should arrive by 6 p.m. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sarah Broadaway at the High School, 573-842-2444.

Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Pam Tetreault and Ashley Morris for their volunteer services at East Elementary during the Aug. 19, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. #wayschools Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales; volunteer Pam Tetreault; Allison Tetreault, a second grader at East; and volunteer Ashley Morris; and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.

Late-start Wednesdays All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only. For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays. Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices. _______________________________ Details by grade and/or school - Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days. - Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days. - Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session. - Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

Niki Dailey, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, and Candice Sullivan, an instructional coach, were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Aug. 19, 2024. Mike Henson, executive director of elementary instruction, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized the pair for their presentation on co-teaching strategies at the Innovation Summit in Branson, Mo., earlier in August. #wayschools Left to right are Courtney Long, Niki Dailey, Candice Sullivan and Mike Henson.

Waynesville High School will host its annual Meet the Tiger for fall sports and activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Tiger Stadium. Participating in the event will be the Waynesville Tiger Pride Marching Band and JROTC Color Guard. Recognition will include boys soccer, softball, volleyball, girls tennis, boys and girls cross country, girls golf, dance, Raiders, boys swimming, cheerleaders and football. #wayschools

Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools

Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools

We look forward to the first day of school tomorrow, Aug. 19! Please note that on the first few days of school, Waynesville R-VI buses will run late in the afternoon, especially buses departing from East and Freedom. Updates on the status of our bus routes will be made to the District's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WayTigers) in the afternoon on the first three days of school to help keep parents informed. A staff member will remain at the Transportation Office until all regular route students have been dropped off. The phone number for Transportation is 573-842-2199.

Welcome WHS Students and Parents to the 2024-2025 school year! Schedules On Monday, WHS students may pick up their schedules in the following locations: Freshmen/9th grade: Main (big) Gym Sophomores/10th grade: Small Gym Juniors/11th grade: Library Seniors/12th grade: Lecture Hall Students may also see their schedules in PowerSchool. ___________________________________ Changes or missing classes After 7:30 a.m., any student who needs a change or is missing a class period should go to the Lecture Hall DURING the class that is missing/wants changed. Changes will only be made for the following reasons: -The schedule is missing a required course -The schedule is missing a recommended course -The schedule is reflecting an incorrect placement -The schedule has a repeat course that can only be taken once ___________________________________ Students who completed the Google Schedule Change Request Form Students who completed the Google schedule change request form will be called down by their Counselor throughout the day. ___________________________________ All schedule changes must be done by Friday, Aug. 23.