Waynesville R-VI School District

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 !

From our Athletic Office

WHS yearbooks may be picked up from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 12 and Aug. 16, 2024, at WHS main lobby. If you have questions, please email dwilking@waynesville.k12.mo.us.

Students who are members of the “Painting your Passion” LEAD group at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center will have new options this fall, thanks to a donation of 72 cases of transfers from Dixie Belle Paints and Cheryl Keaton of Eccentric Originals in Waynesville. The items were donated to Kim Ramirez, WSGC teacher and the sponsor of the painting LEAD group. The mission of ‘Painting your Passion’ LEAD group is to enhance the physical culture of the building. The group will be placing positive messages in the restrooms, creating murals in the hallways and putting displays on windows. Eclectic Originals, a retailer of Dixie Belle Paint Company and DIY products, said the transfers will be used to support arts education at the center. "We're excited to partner with the Sixth Grade Center to provide students with access to high-quality art supplies and creative opportunities," said Keeton, owner of Eclectic Originals. "By supporting arts education, we hope to inspire the next generation of artists and creators in our community. The donation was made possible through the generosity of Dixie Belle Paint, our valued supplier of innovative DIY materials and products. We're proud to represent Dixie Belle Paint products in our store and grateful for their support in making this donation possible to our local community." #wayschools

On Monday, July 29, 2024, Deputy J. Mendez and Jon Rigsby were officially commissioned by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, and are now officially School Resource Officers (SROs) for the Waynesville R-VI School District. Rigsby will serve at Waynesville High School. Mendez will serve as the new SRO at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center – a position that was made possible by local taxpayers approving Prop 2 in April 2024. Pictured are Kevin Schnicker, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center principal; Waynesville R-VI SROs Enver Medrano and Bryant Murphy; Jon Rigsby and J. Mendez at the Pulaski County Courthouse where Rigsby and Mendez received their commissions. #wayschools

Waynesville R-VI's "Tiger Duck" took 2nd place in the Armed Services YMCA 34th Annual Duck Race on Saturday, July 27, 2024. "Coached" by Superintendent Hilary Bales, Tiger Duck sped down the Roubidoux sporting its orange and black colors that were painted on by Waynesville students. A special shout out to Waynesville student AJ for helping judge the ducks this year.

JROTC presents the Colors at State educators conference Cadets from Waynesville’s JROTC program helped open the 63rd Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators by presenting the Colors at the Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark, Mo.

Sports tryouts/practices for middle and high school students Middle and high school sports practice/tryout times are below. Please note that students must have a current physical on file with the Athletics Office prior to attending practice/tryouts. Additional athletics information may be found on the district’s main website (www.waynesville.k12.mo.us) by clicking on “Athletics.” High School Fall Sports 2024 Tryouts/Practice Times and Locations Aug. 12 is the First Official Day of Practice for fall high school sports 9th – 12th Football Aug 12-13 4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. Practice @ High School Aug 14-15 5:00 a.m. –7:30 a.m. Practice @ High School Aug 16 4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. Practice @ High School ____________________ 9th – 12th Girls Volleyball Aug 12,13,16 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ High School Aug 14 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. @ High School Aug 15 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ High School Aug 19-23 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ High School ____________________ 9th – 12th Boys and Girls Cross Country Aug 12-16 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. @ HS (Mon) Park (Tue-Fri) Aug 19-23 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ Park *Bus transportation provided to the park from the high school starting Aug 19th the first day of school. ____________________ 9th – 12th Girls Tennis Aug 12,13,15,16 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ High School Aug 14 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. @ High School Aug 19-23 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ High School ____________________ 9th – 12th Girls Golf Aug 12,13,15,16 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Piney Valley Golf Course FLW Aug 19-23 3:30 p.m. –5:30 p.m. @ Piney Valley Golf Course FLW *Bus transportation provided to the course from the high school starting Aug 12 (arrive at WHS by 3:30 p.m. for week one). ____________________ 9th – 12th Girls Softball Aug 12, 13, 15, 16 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ High School Aug 14 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ High School Aug 19-23 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ High School ____________________ 9th – 12th Boys Soccer Aug 12-14 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Grass Soccer Complex Aug 15-16 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Grass Soccer Complex Aug 19-23 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ Grass Soccer Complex *Bus transportation provided to the field from the high school starting Aug. 19 the first day of school. ____________________ 9th – 12th Cheerleading Aug 12-13 & 16 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ High School Aug 19-23 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ High School ____________________ 9th – 12th Boys Swimming Aug 12-13 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Davidson Pool FLW Aug 14 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ High School *Bus transportation provided to the Davidson from the high school starting Aug. 12 (arrive at WHS by 3:50 p.m.). _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Middle School Fall Sports 2024 Tryouts/Practice Times and Locations Aug. 19 is the First Official Day of Practice for Middle School ____________________ 7th – 8th Boys and Girls Cross Country Aug. 19 – 23 2:35 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. @ Waynesville Middle ____________________ 7th – 8th Football Aug. 19 – 23 2:35 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. @ Waynesville Middle ____________________ 7th – 8th Girls Volleyball Aug. 19 – 23 2:35 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. @ Waynesville Middle Location of our athletics facilities For addresses of our athletics facilities, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics and click on the “Waynesville R-VI Facility Addresses.” #wayschools