Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School just outside the entrance to the Ninth Grade Center. Learn about some of the many different cultures found in our district and sample food from all around the world. In the event of inclement weather, Tiger Festival of Nations will be moved inside to the gym.
Waynesville R-VI District Art Show, showcasing outstanding work by students in grades K-12, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. The Lecture Hall entrance is adjacent to the Ninth Grade Center entrance. #wayschools
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From our Athletic Office:
Boys Tennis vs. Salem start time has been moved up to to 3:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis senior night has been postponed to Monday April 29
Girls Soccer at Kickapoo will play as scheduled at 5 p.m.
Middle School Baseball at Dixon will play as scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
Middle School Softball will play at Lebanon tomorrow, April 24, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m.
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Waynesville Middle School has announced the following free camp:
· Middle School Soccer Camp Monday-Thursday starting April 29 3-5 p.m. at Waynesville Middle School Slaughter Field. Registration for grades 6-8 is open now at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdjXs2UfCa-WwJuDeY3UAjtMLo2vDJrEK92fW4o3Z0ugr7hg/viewform
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There is no fee for this camp. If you are signing up multiple students for this camp, you will need to register each student separately. Any individual not registered prior to registration closing will not be permitted to attend. #wayschools
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Paul Shultz II on behalf of Laclede Electric during the April 15, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. Laclede Electric was recognized for its ongoing support of students through their generous donations. Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Paul Shultz II and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services. #wayschools
Waynesville Career Center's FFA class is hosting their annual plant sale April 24-26 at the Waynesville Career Center's greenhouse from 2:30 to 5 p.m. each evening. They will also be sold Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the local farmers market. For more information, please contact the Career Center at 573-842-2500 or email ekoch@waynesville.k12.mo.us. #wayschools
Waynesville Career Center students competed in the FFA State convention and competition last week bringing home many different awards.
Members of Veterinary Science; Mia Johnson, Lancey Schubbe, Jaden Claire and Sienna Zuber placed 4th as a team.
Sienna Zuber was a state finalist in Vegetable Operations.
James Laughlin was a state finalist in Equine Placement.
Jaden Claire placed 2nd in Nursery Operations.
Mia Johnson & Jaiden Golden received their state FFA degrees. #wayschools
Senior Tyrell Phinn broke a 50-year-old Waynesville High School Track and Field record on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Southwest Baptist University Large School Meet.
Phinn ran a 4:21.78 in the 1600-meter run breaking the old record of 4:23.90 held by Robert Sumpter in 1974.
Phinn is also the current school record holder in the 800 with a time of 1:54.73 #wayschools
Channel 12 Tiger TV continues to be temporarily off the air for the foreseeable future. As Cable America works to resolve the issue, Channel 12 viewers may go to Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/waynesvillech12 to view the broadcasts.
The Waynesville Career Center video production program oversees Channel 12 Tiger Tiger TV for the Waynesville R-VI School District and the cities of Waynesville and St. Robert.
Announcements and local non-profit advertisements will return once Channel 12 has been restored.
We apologize for the inconvenience. #wayschools
Fire alarm sounded at WHS due to food burning in microwave
A fire alarm sounded at Waynesville High School at approximately 4:05 p.m. today, Monday, April 22, 2024, due to smoke coming from a food item that was burning in the microwave. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution.
WHS Wind Ensemble receives Exemplary rating
The Waynesville High School Wind Ensemble received Exemplary ratings (the highest rating possible) and positive remarks from all three judges at the Concert Band Classic held at Parkview High School in Springfield, Mo., on April 16, 2024. The band put on a superb performance, playing three selections, and afterward the judges used the remaining 20 minutes to come up on stage for a clinic with the band.
"All three judges said that our band has an extremely mature sound and they are excited to hear us in the future," said Jared Sabatasso, who directs the wind ensemble.
WHS Jazz Band receives Exemplary rating,
will perform tomorrow (April 23) at WHS
The Waynesville High School Jazz Band received an Exemplary rating at the Ava Golden Blues Jazz Festival at Ava, Mo., where 28 bands from around the state participated on Saturday April 6, 2024.
“We are thrilled to announce that the jazz band received an Exemplary rating from all three judges,” said Band Director Jared Sabatasso. “The students performed with precision and poured their hearts out on stage.”
Three WHS students – Seth Steuck-Alto Saxophone, Yediel Santana-Horta-Tenor Saxophone, and Nicholas McMurray- Trombone – also received an outstanding musicianship award, which are normally selected from students who perform solos during a performance.
“We are proud of all these musicians and their accomplishments,” Sabatasso said.
The jazz band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso.
The jazz band will preform during the WHS band concert at 6 p.m. April 23, 2024, in WHS auditorium if you want a chance to come out and hear these fine musicians.
Waynesville JROTC Drill Team finishes 3rd in NATION
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team finished 3rd overall in the nation at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Rocky Mountain Drill Nationals among a field of more than 50 teams on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver, Colo.
They were awarded the Norwich Cup for their 3rd Place Overall finish.
Their results also included the following:
Armed Division 3rd Place Overall
2nd Place Armed Exhibition
3rd Place Armed Regulation
6th Place Color Guard
Unarmed Division 4th Place Overall
1st Place Unarmed Regulation
9th Place Unarmed Exhibition
6th Place Color Guard
Individual, Dual & Quad
1st Place Unarmed Exhibition Quad (Jennifer Boyd, Kylee Gravette, Annalyse Rivera, Avery Higdon)
2nd Place Armed Exhibition Solo (Joseph Mendiola)
3rd Place Unarmed Exhibition Dual (Jennifer Boyd & Annalyse Rivera)
4th Place Armed Exhibition Solo (Lord Torres)
4th Place Armed Exhibition Quad (Chris Torres, Lord Torres, Joseph Mendiola & Aiden Rivera)
Joseph Mendiola 8th Place Individual Drill Down (IDD) out of more than 500 Cadets.
USO volunteers, staff from the USO Missouri and Culver's team leaders handed out Culver's custard sundaes to all Waynesville Middle School students and staff in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child. Each year the USO Missouri partners with Culver’s to give away custard sundaes to all students and staff in Waynesville R-VI School schools in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. About 60 to 70 percent of all Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted. #wayschools
The Waynesville R-VI Board of Education elected new officers on April 15, 2024, as follows: President Janel Rowell; Vice President Rick Harne, Secretary Andy Anderson and Treasurer Charles Quinn. Members also include Aaron Pondrom, Layne Lercher and Mike Keeling.
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Megan Ace swears in Mike Keeling and Janel Rowell following their election on April 2 to the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education. They will each serve a three-year term.
Superintendent Hilary Bales presents a House Resolution from State Rep. Bill Hardwick to outgoing Board President Paul D. Shultz II who did not seek reelection. Shultz served on the board for nine years, the last six as president.
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the outgoing officers for their service: President Paul Shultz II, Vice President Rick Harne, Secretary Janel Rowell as Board and Treasurer Andy Anderson. #wayschools
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From our Athletic office:
JV/V baseball at Kickapoo will play as scheduled
V girls soccer will play as scheduled
JV girls soccer will only play one half
Golf practice has been cancelled
Middle School track at Camdenton has been postponed to April 30, 2024
Middle School track practice tonight, April 18, has been canceled
Middle School softball at Lebanon has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date
Middle School softball practice tonight, April 18, has been canceled
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The public is invited to attend both of these events. #wayschools
USO volunteers, staff from the USO Missouri and Culver's team leaders handed out Culver's custard sundaes to all Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students and staff on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child.
Culver's leadership team members flew in from Wisconsin to help serve at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and East Elementary. They included Culver's President and CEO Rick Silva, COO Jim Esposito, and Abby Bucchholz, the social media and digital media marketer. In addition, the local St.Robert Culver’s Owner Shawn Morris helped serve, along with Zachary Henley, Paul Hammell and other team members. USO Executive Director Amanda Schmidt (Missouri and Kansas) and Center Operations Manager Kelly Brownfield (Fort Leonard Wood), USO staff members and USO volunteers also helped serve the custard.
Each year the USO Missouri partners with Culver’s to give away custard sundaes to all students and staff in Waynesville R-VI School schools in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. About 60 to 70 percent of all Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted.
Superintendent Hilary Bales welcomed everyone and thanked them for preparing and serving thousands of sundaes and recognizing all Waynesville R-VI students during the Month of the Military Child. #wayschools
A parade of law enforcement, firefighter and emergency vehicles helped kick off the regional track and field event for Special Olympics on Friday, April 12, 2024, as they delivered athletes to Waynesville High School’s Tiger Stadium.
WHS students lined the entrance and welcomed athletes to Special Olympics. WHS Student Government Association members also assisted the athletes and with the games. #wayschools
