Waynesville R-VI School District

Meet the Teacher for students in Pre-K through 6th grades was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. These photos were taken at Partridge Elementary and Wood Elementary. The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year is Monday, Aug. 19.

Waynesville R-VI will not be using Traversa Ride360 for our transportation app this year, so you may wish to remove it. We are excited about the features our new app will offer; however, it is not yet ready to be implemented. We anticipate that it will be ready in late September!

Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales introduced Dr. Karla Eslinger, the commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the 2024 Sustainable Ozarks Partnership Annual Meeting at the Ark Community and Sports Center in Waynesville, Mo. Eslinger has more than 30 years of experience in education as an elementary school teacher, building principal and superintendent. She also represented District 33 in the Missouri Senate from 2021-2024. Prior to that, she represented District 155 in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2019-2020. During the annual SOP meeting, participants learned about community partnerships with Fort Leonard Wood and how the area’s regional strategies are strengthening the installation and the region. Organizational accomplishments from the past year were outlined, along with objectives for the coming year. #wayschools

Bus schedules have been sent out for Waynesville R-VI students. If you requested bus transportation for your child and did not receive it or it is incorrect, please call your child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. #wayschools

Meet the Teacher for students in grades 7-12 was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Meet the Teacher for students in Pre-K through 6th grades will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024). #wayschools

Get the District's App The Waynesville R-VI App allows you to see the latest news from the district and includes links to menus, events calendar, family resources, Canvas, Power School, etc. You may customize your view by selecting the school(s) that your child(ren) attend. a. Download for Android at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q b. Download for iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6

Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales spoke at the St. Robert Historical Preservation Committee's Annual Fundraiser Dinner on Aug 10, 2024. President Julius Nutter presented Bales with an engraved replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. #wayschools

Susan Williamson received the first Rising Star Award and Ginger Harne received the first Support Super Star Award during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the awards and also named the winners of the drawing for staff members who helped recruit new teachers to the district. Williamson, a nursing instructor at the Waynesville Career Center, was selected from among 30 nominees. The criteria for the award included being new to the field of education and having demonstrated a positive impact on students. Harne, a paraprofessional at Thayer Elementary, was selected from a field of 23 nominees who were recognized for being a support person who have demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. In addition, staff members who helped recruit new teachers to our district and who met the criteria for recruitment were entered into a random drawing for either an iPad or $200 for their classroom and the following are the winners: · Sherry Carroll - $200 for the classroom · Mary Evans - iPad · Mike Henson - iPad · Susan Jorgensen - iPad · Shanel Leighty - iPad · Gina Lemus - $200 for the classroom · Candice Sullivan - iPad Cutlines: Ginger Harne receives congratulations from Dr. Jamie Goforth as she is presented the first Support Super Star Award during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Not pictured: Susan Williamson who received the first Rising Star Award. The winners of the drawing for staff members who helped recruit new staff members were Candice Sullivan, Mary Evans, Gina Lemus, Mike Henson, Sherry Carroll, Susan Jorgensen, and Shanel Leighty. #wayschools

Bus route info Bus schedules for secondary students in grades 6-12 were scheduled to go out this afternoon (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024). Bus schedules for students in grades Pre-K through 5 will go out after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. If bus information is incorrect, parents should contact their child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. In addition, Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will be driving their routes Aug. 14-16, 2024, practicing their schedules for the first day of school. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

The Waynesville R-VI School District honored its staff members celebrating 30, 25 and 20 years of service during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Those celebrating 30 years of service are Mike Rawlings and Maxine Thompson. Those celebrating 25 years of service are first row: Connie Feighery, Arthena Dye, Jonellie Chavis, Dana Whitham, Jennifer Crewse, Cassie Wilson and second row: Tara Crabtree, Richard Jeter, Lisa Supancic, Lori Crabtree and Jodi Jones. Those celebrating 20 years of service are first row: Amanda Mitchell, Carol Jemes, Ana Lozano, Susie Shultz, Sara Salgado, Shalene Dunmore and second row: Brian Beckler, Jared Sabatasso, Carrie Wolfe, Heather Ashton, Curtis Wood. Not pictured Kelly Gard, Dawn Wilking and Jose Ortega. #wayschools

The first day of school for all Waynesville R-VI buildings is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Please see our district directory below for individual building hours and student drop off and pick up times. 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 time does not change on Wednesdays. Preschools Parker Educational Center Grade Level: Preschool Phone: 573-842-2350 Fax: 573-433-2930 Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell Building Hours: 8:15-3:15 Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:05 p.m. Address: 909 US Rte 66 Waynesville, MO 65583 Williams Early Childhood Center Grade Level: PK, PK1, PK2 Phone: 573-842-2650 Fax: 573-433-2975 Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Student Pick Up: 11:15 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Address: 12225 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Elementary Schools (K-5) East Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2150 Email: sshultz@waynesville.k12.mo.us, memitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principals: Susan Shultz and Melanie Mitchell Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30-3:45 p.m. Address: 1501 State Road F. Waynesville, MO 65583 Freedom Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2100 Fax: 573-433-2963 Email: mvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Melissa Vernon Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 286 Eastlawn Ave. St. Robert, MO 65584 Partridge Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2600 Fax: 573-433-2972 Email: Ruth Ann Justus Principal: rjustus@waynesville.k12.mo.us Building Hours: 8:00-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 2225 Young Street Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Thayer Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2200 Fax: 573-433-2971 Email: Robyn Justice Principal: Robyn Justice Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 15392 Thayer Rd. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Wood Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2625 Fax: 573-433-2973 Email: Tammie Headrick Principal: theadrick@waynesville.k12.mo.us Building Hours: 8:00-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 4590 Buckeye Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Schools for grades 6-12 Waynesville Sixth Grade Center Grade Level: 6th Phone: 573-842-2300 Fax: 573-433-2970 Email: kschnicker@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Kevin Schnicker Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:40 p.m. Address: 810 Roosevelt Street Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville Middle School Grade Level: 7-8 Phone: 573-842-2550 Fax: 573-433-2950 Email: bvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Brian Vernnon Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 1001 Historic 66 Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville High School Grade Level: 9-12 Phone: 573-842-2400 Fax: 573-433-2921 Email: jwhitt@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Jason Whitt Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 200 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville Career Center Grade Level: 9-12 Phone: 573-842-2500 Fax: 573-433-2501 Email: scallis@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Sam Callis Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 400 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583

Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students will be held as follows: Early Education (Pre-K) Williams Early Childhood Center Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Parker Preschool Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Elementary Schools (K-5) East Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Freedom Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Partridge Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Thayer Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Wood Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Sixth Grade Center (grade 6) Waynesville Sixth Grade Center Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Middle School (grades 7-8) Waynesville Middle School Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. High School (grades 9-12) Waynesville High School Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. Career Center (grades 9-12) Waynesville Career Center Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. #wayschools

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation awarded more than $7,000 in grants to teachers during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Teachers received grants for a variety of items, including decoding cards, puppets, specialty art supplies, Kleen Slates, sensory items, flashcards, etc. The grants went to Allison Sylvester, Tammie Schneider, Samantha Holle, Mollie Smith, Megan Pimentel, Candace Turner, Melissa Lynch, Ashley Oliver., Jessica Coffelt, Christy Foster, Katy Henson, Amy Weigelt, Jennifer Augenstein, Keisha Jarrett, Linda Buchanan, Misty Stark, Meghan Chavez, Sarah Luttrell, Taylor Tetreault, Michelle Henshaw, Tammie Stockfisch, Jenna McCann, Chelsea Lane and Vanessa Mason. #wayschools

Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce members welcomed new Waynesville R-VI teachers with bags filled with giveaways and coupons.

Members of Waynesville R-VI’s leadership team toured the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Museum Complex at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on Aug. 8, 2024. The complex includes the U.S. Army Military Police Regimental Association Museum, U.S. Army Engineer Museum and the US Army Chemical Corps Museum. The museums house thousands of artifacts, including textiles, insignia, equipment, weapons and vehicles. More than 60% of Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers and paraprofessionals! We look forward to the start of the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 19, 2024.

Members of Waynesville R-VI's leadership team attended three events today, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, including the Back to School Extravaganza at Waynesville High School, the Fort Wood Community Spouses’ Club Membership Drive at Woodlands Neighborhood Center and the Stonegate Community Center Back to School Bash on Fort Leonard Wood. Through the generosity of churches, businesses, clubs and organizations and their employees and the many volunteers, free backpacks, school supplies, giveaways and food items were available at the events. The extravaganza is coordinated by Still Useable Ministries. #wayschools

Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales shared "Back to School" information during the Community Information Forum on Aug. 7, 2024, in Lincoln Auditorium on Fort Leonard Wood, including about upcoming Meet the Teacher nights, enrollment information, orientations and how families can stay up to date with the mobile app.

Four individuals will be inducted into the Waynesville R-VI Wall of Leaders on Sept. 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School following Showcase Waynesville Schools. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which is expected to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the main entrance to WHS where the bronze tiger is located. Those being recognized for Lifetime Achievement – Alumni are the late William C. Anderson Jr. and the late Jim Bales. Those being recognized as Outstanding Educational Professionals are Erwin “Erv” Morriss and Lula Mae “Luge” Hardman. Brief information about each follows. Lifetime Achievement – Alumni The late William C. Anderson Jr. was one of 18 graduates of the Waynesville High School Class of 1937. He served in the Citizen Military Training Camp at Fort Leavenworth and in the Civilian Conservation Corps before enlisting as a private in the 406th Infantry of the U.S. Army Reserve Corps as World War II was looming in Europe. Stationed in the Philippines in 1941, CPT Anderson found himself in the Battle of Bataan. Captured, he endured the infamous “Bataan Death March” and the terrible conditions of prisoner of war camps from 1942-45. On Jan. 20, 1945, he died aboard a Japanese transport ship and was buried at sea. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and posthumously, the Bronze Star. The late Jim Bales graduated in 1960 and served in the Missouri National Guard. An entrepreneur, he joined his family business, Bales Construction, which built many subdivisions, commercial buildings, churches and school buildings over the years. He served as a member of the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education for eight years, including as president for one year, and continued to attend Tiger basketball games throughout his lifetime – a sport he loved playing as a WHS student. His passion for the building trades was especially evident as he awarded the Les and Lenora Bales Scholarship to Waynesville Career Center students for many years. Known as an outstanding role model and for his quiet generosity, he was also a member of Faith Baptist Church. Outstanding Educational Professionals Erwin “Erv” Morriss spent 39 years in the field of education with 31 of those years in the Waynesville R-VI School District, serving as an assistant principal, high school principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent until he retired in 2000. A highly respected member of the community, he led with an unflinching focus on students, staff and the community – especially helping to lead efforts to build new facilities, including a new high school. His positive impact reverberates as the many teachers he hired impacted generations of Tigers. He also coached Little League and served as president of the National Association of Military Impacted Schools. He has been a member of state teacher and administrator organizations, Lion’s Club, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Sojourners Club and Waypoint United Methodist Church. Lula Mae “Luge” Hardman spent 30 years teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District, retiring in 2001 as a history teacher at Waynesville High School. She was proud of her students’ history day projects, especially when they secured awards at the state and national levels. Her ongoing support of “student/friends” through social media confirms the strong relationships she built with students through the years. She has received teaching awards from the Missouri Historical Society, Missouri Council for the Social Studies and Daughters of the American Revolution. She also was an adjunct professor for 20+ years for Drury University, retiring in 2015. Her passion for youth, education and service to her community continued when she was elected to the Waynesville City Council and later as mayor of Waynesville in 2012 and 2016. Also on Thursday, Sept. 26, Showcase Waynesville Schools – an evening spotlighting the talented students from robotics to musical performances to dance – will begin at 5 p.m. with interactive displays. Musical and dance performances will begin at 6 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. Showcase Waynesville Schools will be free and is open to the public. #wayschools

District celebrates 75th Anniversary as Waynesville R-VI !