Alicia Force, Olivia Horton and the Foreign Language Department from Waynesville High School are being recognized as this week's #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out for their outstanding collaboration.
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Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association was recognized during the MASC State Convention on March 19-21, 2026 with the following:
· MASC Honor Council Award
· Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award
· a senior member earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award
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Honor Council
This year WHS earned the highest Honor Council level, Gold, for their ongoing efforts planning and executing school and community activities, encouraging school spirit, school involvement with MASC and continued partnership with Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics School of Character
The Special Olympics School of Character is an award given to schools that take active steps toward making their school environment more inclusive. WHS was recognized for students being involved in the CBI class, Tiger Buddies and SGA. The School of Character award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold; WHS earned the highest level, gold.
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Distinguished Student Leader
Shelby Cannon, a WHS senior, was recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader. This award goes to students in their senior year that have put in time and effort to grow as a student leader by attending the MASC summer leadership workshop and the energy they put into their school and community. Students apply for this recognition and a panel selects those who are honored.
· MASC Honor Council Award
· Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award
· a senior member earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award
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Honor Council
This year WHS earned the highest Honor Council level, Gold, for their ongoing efforts planning and executing school and community activities, encouraging school spirit, school involvement with MASC and continued partnership with Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics School of Character
The Special Olympics School of Character is an award given to schools that take active steps toward making their school environment more inclusive. WHS was recognized for students being involved in the CBI class, Tiger Buddies and SGA. The School of Character award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold; WHS earned the highest level, gold.
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Distinguished Student Leader
Shelby Cannon, a WHS senior, was recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader. This award goes to students in their senior year that have put in time and effort to grow as a student leader by attending the MASC summer leadership workshop and the energy they put into their school and community. Students apply for this recognition and a panel selects those who are honored.
The Waynesville Community Teachers Association with assistance from the Waynesville High School Student Government Association's 10th grade class will host a Movie Night at 7 p.m. April 10, 2026, at Tiger Stadium at WHS.
Proceeds will fund the CTA scholarship, which supports a WHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in teaching. Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Proceeds will fund the CTA scholarship, which supports a WHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in teaching. Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Law enforcement officials were called to Waynesville Middle School at approximately 12:35 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to assist with a situation involving an individual student. The student’s parent/guardian has been notified. There is no ongoing threat to students or staff, and normal school operations have resumed.
FCCLA students receive top honors at State
Waynesville High School FCCLA students received top honors at the FCCLA State Conference on March 15-17, 2026, at Springfield. The results include the following:
Top Honors
• Faith Bohrer – Elected FCCLA State Vice President of Finance
• Jariah Stevens and Romelliah Vassel – 1st Place, Public Relations Challenge
• Samantha Gadsen – 1st Place, Leadership (qualified for national competition)
• Nakhia Kirkman – 2nd Place, Pin It.
Silver Medal Recipients
• Jameliah Cohen – Cake Decorating
• Reese Wilson and Lela Burnham – Chapter Service Project Display
• Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney – Event Management
• Blake Negrete – Culinary Arts
• Wyatt Carter – Interior Design
• Kelise Johnson – Pin It
Waynesville High School FCCLA students received top honors at the FCCLA State Conference on March 15-17, 2026, at Springfield. The results include the following:
Top Honors
• Faith Bohrer – Elected FCCLA State Vice President of Finance
• Jariah Stevens and Romelliah Vassel – 1st Place, Public Relations Challenge
• Samantha Gadsen – 1st Place, Leadership (qualified for national competition)
• Nakhia Kirkman – 2nd Place, Pin It.
Silver Medal Recipients
• Jameliah Cohen – Cake Decorating
• Reese Wilson and Lela Burnham – Chapter Service Project Display
• Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney – Event Management
• Blake Negrete – Culinary Arts
• Wyatt Carter – Interior Design
• Kelise Johnson – Pin It
East Elementary kindergartners and 1st graders performed their musical concerts on March 26, 2026, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
WMS STUCO receives Gold Honor Council Award
Waynesville Middle School Student Council has been awarded the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award.
The award honors councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition and leadership training activities.
This is the fourth consecutive year WMS STUCO has received this prestigious award.
“I am beyond proud of our students and their commitment to serving our school and community with pride,” said Kayla Atchison, WMS STUCO advisor.
Waynesville Middle School Student Council has been awarded the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award.
The award honors councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition and leadership training activities.
This is the fourth consecutive year WMS STUCO has received this prestigious award.
“I am beyond proud of our students and their commitment to serving our school and community with pride,” said Kayla Atchison, WMS STUCO advisor.
Waynesville Middle School Student Council is one of three middle schools in the State of Missouri to receive the prestigious SOMO School of Character Award this spring.
The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) School of Character Award, established in 2014 in partnership with the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), recognizes schools that demonstrate involvement in inclusive youth leadership, Unified Sports®, and community engagement. It celebrates schools that foster a supportive community, promoting character development through sports and leadership.
The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) School of Character Award, established in 2014 in partnership with the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), recognizes schools that demonstrate involvement in inclusive youth leadership, Unified Sports®, and community engagement. It celebrates schools that foster a supportive community, promoting character development through sports and leadership.
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at WHS.
Egg hunts will be held at Waynesville High School as follows:
· 10:10 a.m. Pre-kindergarten
· 10:25 a.m. Kindergarten
· 10:40 a.m. 1st Grade
· 10:55 a.m. 2nd grade
· 11:10 a.m. 3rd grade
· 11:25 a.m. 4th grade
· 11:45 a.m. 5th grade
There will be games, prizes and concessions.
Egg hunts will be held at Waynesville High School as follows:
· 10:10 a.m. Pre-kindergarten
· 10:25 a.m. Kindergarten
· 10:40 a.m. 1st Grade
· 10:55 a.m. 2nd grade
· 11:10 a.m. 3rd grade
· 11:25 a.m. 4th grade
· 11:45 a.m. 5th grade
There will be games, prizes and concessions.
The Waynesville High School boys tennis team hit the courts on March 25, 2026, in a round robin match against Camdenton and West Plains High Schools.
The boys tennis schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58621/seasonid/4972620.
All high school spring sports schedules are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/sports-schedules.
Karmello Jackson, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue his academic and athletic (football) career at Graceland University. His signing was held on March 25, 2026.
WSGC students raise $821 for Snack in a Pack
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students, their families and staff raised $821 for Snack in Pack through their March Madness competition.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for their enthusiasm, teamwork and generosity,” said WSGC Principal Kevin Schnicker. “Not only did this event promote school spirit and friendly competition, but it also gave students meaningful leadership opportunities and a chance to give back.”
This collaborative effort between the Student Lighthouse Team and WSGC Student Ambassadors featured four weeks of activities as follows:
· Week 1: Canned Food Drive Competition
· Week 2: Coin Drive (Congratulations to Jody Taylor’s class for the win!)
· Week 3: Homeroom Basketball Competition (Congratulations to William Beistel’s class!)
· Week 4: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (Staff came out on top this year!)
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About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
Purchasing food items for SIAP:
· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share
Making a donation:
· Donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK
· Donations also may be mailed to:
Snack in a Pack
Community Resource Office
Pick Educational and Volunteer Center
12751 Pulaski Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students, their families and staff raised $821 for Snack in Pack through their March Madness competition.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for their enthusiasm, teamwork and generosity,” said WSGC Principal Kevin Schnicker. “Not only did this event promote school spirit and friendly competition, but it also gave students meaningful leadership opportunities and a chance to give back.”
This collaborative effort between the Student Lighthouse Team and WSGC Student Ambassadors featured four weeks of activities as follows:
· Week 1: Canned Food Drive Competition
· Week 2: Coin Drive (Congratulations to Jody Taylor’s class for the win!)
· Week 3: Homeroom Basketball Competition (Congratulations to William Beistel’s class!)
· Week 4: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (Staff came out on top this year!)
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About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
Purchasing food items for SIAP:
· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share
Making a donation:
· Donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK
· Donations also may be mailed to:
Snack in a Pack
Community Resource Office
Pick Educational and Volunteer Center
12751 Pulaski Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Niki Dailey, a 4th grade co-teacher at Freedom Elementary, was recognized for being named the Waynesville R-VI 2025-26 Teacher of the Year during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Her classroom serves as a model for effective co-teaching in an elementary school. Dailey has presented on co-teaching at the Innovation Summit Conference where she will return for a third consecutive year this summer. She also represents Waynesville Schools as a member of the SRSN Personalized Competency-Based Learning Master Teacher Cadre.
Waynesville R-VI’s District Professional Development Committee designed and implemented the selection process for the Teacher of the Year. Dailey will represent Waynesville in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Regional Teacher of the Year process over the summer. The regional winner will represent the region in the Missouri Teacher of the Year process.
Her classroom serves as a model for effective co-teaching in an elementary school. Dailey has presented on co-teaching at the Innovation Summit Conference where she will return for a third consecutive year this summer. She also represents Waynesville Schools as a member of the SRSN Personalized Competency-Based Learning Master Teacher Cadre.
Waynesville R-VI’s District Professional Development Committee designed and implemented the selection process for the Teacher of the Year. Dailey will represent Waynesville in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Regional Teacher of the Year process over the summer. The regional winner will represent the region in the Missouri Teacher of the Year process.
Doyle receives 3rd Quarter Project Teach Award
Macy Doyle, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, was presented the 3rd Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Doyle was recognized for her "Project Wipeboard," an excellent way to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students.
The Project Teach Award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
Macy Doyle, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, was presented the 3rd Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Doyle was recognized for her "Project Wipeboard," an excellent way to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students.
The Project Teach Award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Kids’ Harbor during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026. Ashley Skinner and Cara Gerdiman of Kids’ Harbor were recognized for their continued support of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Cara Gerdiman and Ashley Skinner of Kids’ Harbor, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Cara Gerdiman and Ashley Skinner of Kids’ Harbor, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
4 WHS wrestlers recognized for placing at State
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized four Waynesville High School wrestlers for placing at State during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
The Waynesville Tiger MSHSAA Wrestling Championship Medalists are as follows:
· Dakota Nix 120 lbs. 5th place
· Addison Brown 135 lbs. 2nd place
· Lincoln Stearns 144 lbs. 6th place
· Joe Camelin 215 lbs. 5th place
Pictured are wrestlers Dakota Nix, Addison Brown, Lincoln Stearns and Joe Camelin, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.
In the second photo, the group is pictured with the wrestling coaches.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized four Waynesville High School wrestlers for placing at State during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
The Waynesville Tiger MSHSAA Wrestling Championship Medalists are as follows:
· Dakota Nix 120 lbs. 5th place
· Addison Brown 135 lbs. 2nd place
· Lincoln Stearns 144 lbs. 6th place
· Joe Camelin 215 lbs. 5th place
Pictured are wrestlers Dakota Nix, Addison Brown, Lincoln Stearns and Joe Camelin, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.
In the second photo, the group is pictured with the wrestling coaches.
Cannon recognized for earning Distinguished Student Leader Award
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Shelby Cannon—a senior at Waynesville High School—for earning the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures. Cannon was recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Shelby Cannon—a senior at Waynesville High School—for earning the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures. Cannon was recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education members for Board Appreciation Month during their March 23, 2026, board meeting. Each of the schools gave small tokens of appreciation to the board members for their many hours of volunteer service. Pictured are (front row): President Janel Rowell, Andy Anderson, Treasurer Mike Keeling, Rick Harne; and back row, Vice President Charles Quinn, Aaron Pondrom, Secretary Layne Lercher and Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Register your child now for Summer School 2026
The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer Summer School June 1 - June 29 for students entering grades K-12.
For summer school, students register for the grade level they will ATTEND IN THE FALL.
Information and registration links are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
Details:
Waynesville R-VI School District Summer School will be in Session June 1 - June 29. Summer school classes will not be held on Friday, June 19, as we will be observing the Juneteenth holiday.
Both breakfast and lunch will be free during summer school.
For summer school, students attend the grade they will enter in the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
Open enrollment for summer school registration closes on Tuesday, April 7. Registrations received after April 7 will be accepted on a space available basis.
Waynesville Middle School students entering grades 7-8 will be at Waynesville High School for summer school due to cafeteria updates at WMS.
Freedom Elementary students will be at East Elementary for summer school due to HVAC upgrades at Freedom.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer Summer School June 1 - June 29 for students entering grades K-12.
For summer school, students register for the grade level they will ATTEND IN THE FALL.
Information and registration links are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
Details:
Waynesville R-VI School District Summer School will be in Session June 1 - June 29. Summer school classes will not be held on Friday, June 19, as we will be observing the Juneteenth holiday.
Both breakfast and lunch will be free during summer school.
For summer school, students attend the grade they will enter in the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
Open enrollment for summer school registration closes on Tuesday, April 7. Registrations received after April 7 will be accepted on a space available basis.
Waynesville Middle School students entering grades 7-8 will be at Waynesville High School for summer school due to cafeteria updates at WMS.
Freedom Elementary students will be at East Elementary for summer school due to HVAC upgrades at Freedom.
WHS raises $5,000 for Special Olympics
Waynesville High School students and teachers have raised more than $5,000 for Special Olympics through a variety of fundraising efforts, including participating in the Polar Plunge on March 7, 2026, in Springfield.
Through the variety of efforts and private donors, WHS was the top fundraising school at the Polar Plunge event.
The WHS Polar Plunge team consisted of members from Student Government Association (SGA), Tiger Buddies and the Community Based Instruction (CBI) class.
Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser for Missouri Special Olympics that WHS has participated in for several years. Nine students and a teacher plunged into the chilly waters at the Ski Shack on a brisk 44-degree morning “freezin' for a reason.”
Students have raised funds for Missouri Special Olympics through the following fundraising efforts:
· In January, SGA held a student-staff volleyball game, raising $1,572.
· The junior and senior class SGA officers and representatives raised $194 during the month of February.
· Tiger Joe, ran by the students in the CBI and transition 3 classes, raised $337.
· The CBI class along with Tiger Buddies raised $305 selling hat tickets during Neurodiversity Awareness week.
· The plungers themselves through the support of community and family donors raised $2,989.
