In addition to their protective glasses, WHS students received Culver’s custard sundaes from the USO in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child as they entered Tiger Stadium to view the eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. With parental permission and through special glasses, Waynesville High School and Waynesville Career Center students viewed the moon passing in front of the sun, learned facts about the eclipse and heard a few dad jokes.
Each year, the USO delivers custard sundaes to Waynesville R-VI students and staff in the district’s 11 schools. The custard honors the resilience and sacrifices of those whose families serve. A special thanks to the USO volunteers for delivering and handing out the treats both to students outside and inside WHS and Culver’s for the custard sundaes.
The community is encouraged to wear purple for the Month of the Military Child on April 15, which is Purple Up Day. #wayschools
Six Waynesville High School students attended the 2024 Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference.
The four WHS students who competed at the conference came home with medals as follows. Sommer Freesmeier and Faith Bohrer earned a silver for their chapter service project display. Skylar Ringo earned a silver medal in the leadership and Rachel Scobee earned a bronze medal in event management. In addition, Luke Crader and Fatima Diallo attended as WHS representatives.
Students, advisers and guests from 187 schools attended the FCCLA Conference, March 17-19, 2024, at Margaritaville Lake Resort and Conference Center in Osage Beach.
Almost 1,600 delegates from across the state represented more than 8,600 members of Missouri FCCLA. The conference centered on the student-developed theme “Missouri FCCLA: Out of this World” representing how Missouri FCCLA members are launching their leadership to new levels.
About 800 students participated in 81 competitive STAR Events – Students Taking Action with Recognition. Events include Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Job Interviews, Chapter Service Projects, Event Management, Early Childhood Education, Sports Nutrition, and many others. More than 180 students and teams advanced to national competition, which will take place June 28-July 3, 2024, in Seattle, Wash.
Students also were able to attend workshops on leadership development, community service, career preparation, and healthy living. Exhibits from Missouri colleges, universities, and vendors were also present at the conference. Student voting delegates elected the 2024-2025 Missouri FCCLA State Executive Council and raised money for our state outreach project benefitting LOVEtheLOU.
FCCLA is unique among student organizations because projects and events--such as the State Leadership Conference--are planned and run by its student members. This prime focus of Missouri FCCLA, youth-centered leadership, helps members develop those and skills for life such as planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the work place and in the home. #wayschools
Spearhead Church and Pastor Mike Wells were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2024, for their support of students and the school district, including providing snacks for teachers and staff members. Pastor Mike Wells (center) is pictured with Superintendent Hilary Bales (left) and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services (right). #wayschools
Virginia Fulmer-Rehm was recognized as the Waynesville R-VI Teacher of the Year for 2024 during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2024.
Fulmer-Rehm is a resource specialist at Freedom Elementary who works with grades K-5. She also is a Crisis Prevention Intervention instructor who teaches de-escalation techniques for understanding and aiding trauma-impacted individuals. She also coaches students in Special Olympics bowling, basketball and track and field.
Fulmer-Rehm will advance to the regional competition. Regional Teachers of the Year from around the state will then move on to the state Teacher of the Year process. #wayschools
Waynesville sixth graders on Team Spectacular were encouraged to shoot rubber bands at paper tent targets in their science class on March 27, 2024. The hands-on activity helps demonstrate elastic potential energy and the transformation to kinetic energy. #wayschools
Still Usable Women's Ministry honored Superintendent Hilary Bales for her exemplary service to Pulaski County during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2024. Janice Wilson and Lynn Morgan presented the Annual Women’s Conference Award to Bales in celebration of Women's History Month in March as well as their 20 years of ministry. #wayschools
Snack In A Pack will host an all day fundraiser Monday, April 8, 2024, at Buffalo Wild Wings.
The coupons listed show Williams Early Childhood Center however they can be used by all Waynesville R-VI students and families. All proceeds will go to our district wide Snack in a Pack program. #wayschools
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Waynesville's JLAB (JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl) Academic Team has qualified for the JLAB National Championship for the first time.
Waynesville JLAB team members are Nathaniel Copeland, Marissa Esquivel, Joseph Mendiola and Julian Vassallo.
The Waynesville JROTC team was one of three teams that qualified from the more than 300 programs in the 3rd ROTC Brigade that includes Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
Nationally, there are more than 1,700 Army JROTC programs.
The JLAB Academic National Championship will take place from June 21-June 25, 2024, at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
The students were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 28, 2024.
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Waynesville JLAB team members Nathaniel Copeland, Marissa Esquivel, Joseph Mendiola and Julian Vassallo are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Waynesville High School, East Elementary and Partridge Elementary welcomed 420 students and their family members to enjoy a meal of chicken patty, grilled cheese or chili on April 2, 2024. WHS students and staff from throughout the district volunteered to greet families and help with cleanup following the meals. A special thanks to OPAA! for making and serving the meals and the volunteers who helped as well. #wayschools
From our Athletic Office:
JV/V Baseball at Camdenton has been cancelled
Coed Track at Marshfield will play as scheduled
Freshman Baseball vs. West Plains will play as scheduled
JV/V Girls Soccer vs. Hillcrest has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 4, starting at 5 p.m. at Tiger Stadium
Non-mandatory practice at the discretion of coaches will be held today
*Activity busses will not be available #wayschools
No school on Wednesday, April 3
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, due to anticipated continued power outages at some of our schools. There will be no online instruction due to internet outages.
Water, Warmth, and a Meal
Free meals for students and their families will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Waynesville High School, East Elementary and Partridge Elementary. (RSVP below.) We invite you to park your vehicle, come inside, eat lunch, warm up and fill up your water containers. We ask that at least one adult accompany children under age 12. The meal options will include chicken patty, grilled cheese or chili. Please let us know how many from your family will be coming by filling out the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTemTRkSFgDXhxTEw-TyzjNwiTyD18U1V5XOcd9ycsklabOg/viewform before 9 a.m. Wednesday so we can plan accordingly. The Waynesville R-VI School District extends a special thank you to OPAA! for working with the district to make this possible.
Additional support
If you are struggling and need help, please call your child’s school so we can provide assistance.
Katie Pritchard, a Waynesville High School graduate and standout athlete, will become the head Waynesville High School girls basketball coach, Waynesville Middle School athletic director and serve as a teacher in the Waynesville HS Health and PE Department, effective July 1, 2024.
“I look forward to returning to my roots – this time as a coach of the Tigers,” Pritchard said. “I think that a lot of players dream of going back to their alma mater to coach one day and I’m fortunate enough to have the opportunity of a lifetime.”
“Coach Pritchard has a proven track record of success on the court as both a player and coach, but far more importantly, she helps athletes reach their potential both on and off the court,” said Cory Ace, director of MSHSAA activities & athletics. “Her philosophy of developing students into good citizens aligns with our philosophy.”
Pritchard graduated from WHS in 2008 and was an outstanding athlete in both basketball and soccer. She has coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. At Lewis University, she was a graduate assistant for their girls basketball program. Pritchard was also an assistant basketball coach for the Drury Lady Panthers from 2014-18. From 2018 to present, she has served as the girls head basketball coach at Marshfield, leading the Lady Jays to a 3rd place finish at State.
From our Athletic Office:
All athletic events today April 2, 2024, have been canceled. #wayschools
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District today (Tuesday, April 2, 2024) due to widespread power outages and downed tree limbs in the area.
For those students who were scheduled to go to Jefferson City today to the State Capitol for the kickoff of the Month of the Military Child, the trip will be made. If you are able to safely make it to your school this morning, please plan to arrive at the time that was previously scheduled. Students who are able to make the trip will need to be picked up at their schools at 2:15 p.m.
School Board Member Rick Harne was the guest reader at Thayer Elementary for Love of Reading Week on Monday, April 1, 2024. A student also volunteered to help read one of the books. Harne is vice president of the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education. #wayschools
Superintendent Hilary Bales read to students on Monday, April 1, 2024, at East Elementary to celebrate Love of Reading Week. #wayschools
From our Athletic Office:
The following events have been rescheduled due to impending weather;
COED JV Track at Marshfield has been rescheduled for April 3
Boys Tennis versus Salem has been rescheduled for April 23
C Team Baseball at Rolla is TBD
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April 1-5 is Disability Acceptance Week
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education members for Board Appreciation Month during their March 25, 2024, 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): Treasurer Andy Anderson, Vice President Rick Harne, Secretary Janel Rowell, Superintendent Hilary Bales; second row: Layne Lercher, Aaron Pondrom, Charles Quinn and President Paul Shultz II. #wayschools
