If you or your family have been impacted by the recent flooding, we are here to help. Our commitment to our students remains strong, and we are prepared to support those that need support.
Waynesville R-VI students or families needing assistance are encouraged to reach out via email. Please email us at studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us with any specific needs or concerns, and we will work to connect you with resources and support.
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WIN (afterschool) buses will depart early this afternoon (Nov. 5, 2024). Out of an abundance of caution, buses will depart Waynesville Middle School at 5:15 p.m. and Waynesville High School at 5:30 p.m. #wayschools
Waynesville Middle School Student Council welcomed guest speaker Cara Filler for a captivating all school assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Filler is an author, entrepreneur and speaker who has shared her presentation with more than 2 million students in five countries.
Drawing from her personal tragedy of her identical twin sister dying in a car crash the day after their 18th birthday, Filler’s inspiring presentation focused on overcoming life’s speed bumps and road blocks, avoiding negative risks and being YOU-nique. Most of all, WMS students will remember her presentation for a little dance that might just save their life.
The presentation was organized by WMS Student Council and funded by The Missouri Department of Transportation. #wayschools
Fifteen Waynesville High School students will be volunteering as poll helpers during today’s (Nov. 5, 2024) election. They were officially sworn in on Friday at the high school in preparation to work as volunteers. The students will be helping poll workers and voters throughout the day. The students who are helping include:
Destani Adams
Brianna Ash
Addison Bowling
Serina Chen
Ethan Cole
Kaden Crone
Connor David
Kaitlynn Dirck
Klaus Gillette
Brayden Hays
Chloe Moredock
Isabella Moredock
Victor Munguia
Kaylee Putmen
Carson Sutphin
#wayschools
WIN (afterschool) buses are expected to be delayed by 15 to 45 minutes this evening (Monday, Nov. 4, 2024), due to traffic delays that are the result of interstate traffic being routed through town.
The St. Robert First Assembly of God Church generously provided in-kind donations of $6,048 to support the Snack in the Pack program, which provides nutritious entrees and snacks to Waynesville R-VI students in need, ensuring that children have the fuel they need to learn and grow. #wayschools
We are so grateful to all of the generous supporters who have helped make a difference in the lives of Waynesville R-VI students through Snack in a Pack! Your donations ensure that 442 of our students have access to nutritious meals over the weekends and during holiday breaks, helping to alleviate food insecurity in our community.
We want to extend a special shout out to just some of the incredible individuals who have stepped up to support this vital cause. These supporters listed below have donated a total of $10,857 and 155 hours of their time so far this school year.
Thank you to:
• Korean Baptist Church
• Marvelle Laughlin
• Mount Gibson Baptist Church
• The Salvation Army
• Williams Early Childhood Center
• Fort Leonard Wood Thrift Shop
• Show Me USAWOA FLW Chapter
• Dawson
• Mrs. Peace’s CBI Class
• Fort Leonard Wood Spouses’ Club
• Fort Wood Hotels
• Mary Hoare
• Evelyn Walters
• Eunice Tatingal
• Rick Vernon
• Steve Ward
• Fidben Lepe
• Kathrine Rutsch
• Kimberly Simm
• Lastanton Neal
• Kylie Lessard
If you’d like to join us in this mission, please consider donating or volunteering. Learn more about volunteering at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/siap-volunteer-opportunities and giving at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/snack-in-a-pack.
The Salvation Army donated $7,400.52 to the Snack in a Pack program to help provide food for Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry. The nutritious entrees and snacks ensure that students have the fuel they need to learn and grow.
Donations may be mailed to Snack in a Pack, Community Resource Office, 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.
Screenings for preschool children ages 3, 4 and 5 (not in kindergarten) who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District are now being scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. To schedule a screening, please call 573-842-2650.
Williams Early Childhood Center’s 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.
Twenty-three years after she first learned the stop light writing method as a 3rd grader, Athenia Swink is still applying the concepts – only now it’s research papers in her doctorate program.
A former cardiac critical care nurse, Swink will soon become a primary care doctor with a specialty of hospice care. In August, Swink wrote to Cathy Outten, her 3rd grade teacher, stating in part, “Every paper I have to write, I think of your green, yellow, red, yellow, green. It’s a life saver! It helps me prep an outline and make a good research paper. You actually taught us outlines as well that I still use, so definitely remind your students that this is a life-long learning experience. I even use it for charting purposes. Poses a little differently, but very much the same process.”
“As a teacher, you love to hear that you have had a positive impact on a student’s life, but this was extraordinary because she’s still using a skill that she learned in 3rd grade,” said Outten, a teacher at Partridge Elementary.
Step Up to Writing is one of the resources the Waynesville R-VI School District uses in grades K-8 to help students improve in the areas of writing, language, reading, speaking and listening. It includes the stoplight method of go (green), slow down (yellow), stop (red) and go back (green).
Ruth Ann Justus, principal at Partridge Elementary, shared Swink’s note as part of her presentation in study session to the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education on Oct. 14, 2024.
“I shared this message to demonstrate how the practical, hands-on skills that we are teaching students today will benefit students for years to come,” Justus said.
This is an example of successful implementation of a district CSIP action step to demonstrate success toward meeting goals on the district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders performed the patriotic concert, "What Does It Mean to be American?" on Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium. The concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio. These photos are of East 4th graders at the concert. #wayschools
As the Waynesville High School volleyball season concludes, Head Volleyball Coach Amber Barkley noted, "We are really proud of the group of girls we had this year. They always play hard and are a fun group to watch! They showed improvement throughout the season, and we only graduated one senior. We have big expectations for this group moving forward." #wayschools
Team spectacular students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center dissected owl pellets to understand how predators affect their local ecosystem. Their research ties into the book, “Hoot,” by Carl Hiaasen that all the sixth graders are reading this year. While examining the sanitized pellets, students were heard saying, “How hungry was he?” and “No way, look at this!”
Patriotic concerts tonight!
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform "What Does It Mean to be American?" on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium.
- East 4th graders will perform at 5:30 p.m.
- East 5th graders will perform at 7 p.m.
The patriotic concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio.
The concert is free and open to the public. We extend a special invitation to those who are currently serving or have served in the military.
Waynesville High School’s student government association will host a Trunk or Treat event tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools
The Waynesville High School Fall Choir Concert was held on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in the WHS Auditorium. The concert, mixed and chamber choirs performed and all choirs, including alumni, were invited to perform the final number, "The Lord Bless You and Keep You," by Peter C. Lutkin. #wayschools
The Waynesville JROTC Raider male team finished in the top 10 at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Raider National Championships on Oct. 25 and 26, 2024, at Fort Knox.
“While we did not finish in the top 3 overall, our Male Team finished in the Top 10 of over 300 teams from around the nation, competing in the Male Masters Division,” said Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor.
The competition included the following events on Friday:
Battle Fit Challenge: 1 minute of push-ups, 1 minute of crunches, and a 1-mile run.
On Saturday, they competed in the traditional 5 Raider Events with some new additions:
- Cross Country Litter Rescue: a 1-mile cross country run with 5 obstacles, while carrying 6 x 35 pound rucksacks and 1 x 135 pound litter among the ten competitors. They also added a written first aid test at the end.
- Physical Team Test: a half-mile cross country run with 10 obstacles and strength tests.
- 1 Rope Bridge: construct a 1 rope bridge across a 90-foot gap over a stream, move all 10 competitors across as fast as possible, and deconstruct the bridge as fast as possible.
- Gauntlet: a 1-mile cross country run with 11 obstacles. This event begins with the 11-foot wall.
- 5k Run: 3.3-mile rough terrain run. #wayschools
The Waynesville Tiger Girls Golf team has concluded its season with a record-breaking roster of 18 players, the largest group Coach Nathan Boeh has seen since joining the program. Another highlight for this year was the leadership of returning players, who helped guide the team.
Throughout the season, several athletes came close to qualifying for the state golf tournament. With a strong commitment to training and improvement during the off-season, Boeh is optimistic about the team's potential for next year.
“We’ve built a solid foundation this season, and I truly believe that with hard work and determination, we can achieve great things in the upcoming year,” Boeh said. #wayschools
The Waynesville High School Fall Choir Concert will be held at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday, Oct. 28, 2024) in the WHS Auditorium. #wayschools
Three teachers from East Elementary have been selected to attend the Ron Clark Academy Experience in Atlanta this year through a donation from St. Robert SONIC, which was matched by the SONIC Foundation,
Teachers Haley Jones, Samantha Boeh and Camiel Laurie look forward to the opportunity and the spark it can provide for the students at East Elementary.
Located in Southeast Atlanta, The Ron Clark Academy is a nonprofit school that also serves as a demonstration school, a place where visiting educators engage in professional development. The two-day RCA EXP training is an interactive, immersive learning experience where educators observe classes and participate in dynamic workshops that teach teachers how to ignite a passion for learning, provide meaningful support, encourage academic excellence, foster authentic relationships, and ensure a climate and culture where all students and staff thrive. #wayschools
