Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville High School has been named a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit. This award is in addition to WHS being named a National Beta School of Distinction. The National Beta School of Merit award recognizes a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve merit status, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year, 49% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award. “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!” said National Beta CEO Bobby Hart. About National Beta With more than 500,000 active members and 9,000 chapters nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. #wayschools

Waynesville High School has been named a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. National Beta School of Distinction is an honor for Beta clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing quest to instill these qualities in more students, the National Beta School of Distinction Award is designed to reward those schools that show an increase in membership for the current school year. This year, only 22% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award. “This national award speaks highly of your commitment to academic excellence and illustrates your dedication to preparing students for their future,” said National Beta CEO Bobby Hart. WHS will receive a National Beta School of Distinction banner to display as a symbol of their accomplishment. About National Beta With more than 500,000 active members and 9,000 chapters nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. #wayschools

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Vaccines for 8th and 12 graders BEFORE school begins To start the 2024-25 school year, Missouri law requires all incoming 8th grade students to have two vaccines administered and incoming 12th grade students to have one vaccine, unless they are exempted. 1. Required vaccines that must be completed BEFORE a student enters 8th grade: - Tdap—protects kids from tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis— needs to be given between ages 11 and 12, and then every 10 years. The brand name for this vaccine is Adacel or Boostrix. - Meningococcal –protects kids from Meningococcal groups A, C, W, Y—needs to be given between ages 11 and 12, and again at 16 years. This vaccine is also given in middle school and before the senior year of high school. The brand name for this vaccine is Menactra or Menveo. __________________________________ 2. Required vaccine that must be completed BEFORE a student’s senior (12th grade) year: - Meningococcal –protects kids from Meningococcal groups A, C, W, Y—needs to be given between ages 11 and 12, and again at 16 years. This vaccine is also given in middle school and before the senior year of high school. The brand name for this vaccine is Menactra or Menveo. Recommended vaccine for high school students: - Meningococcal B—protects kids from Meningococcal group B— given at 16 years of age or when a student is going into the senior year of high school; or two shots may be given 30 days apart. Students who will be living in close contact are at higher risk for becoming infected with Meningitis B. The brand name for this vaccine is Bexsero or Trumenba. __________________________________ __________________________________ Opportunities to get immunizations Students may receive the immunization at: - their regular doctor’s office. Please make an appointment as soon as possible. __________________________________ - School Based Health Clinic at East Elementary Monday-Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m. Please call 573-286-7001 in advance to make an appointment. The school-based medical clinic located inside East Elementary School treats Waynesville R-VI students and staff members. __________________________________ - Pulaski Health Department at Waynesville Monday-Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Waynesville Office. Please call ahead to 573-774-3820 to ensure availability. __________________________________ - FLW Immunization Clinic at GLWACH Anyone with Tricare may receive immunizations Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-11 and 1-4 p.m. This is a walk-in clinic, questions can be directed to (573) 596-1768. __________________________________ __________________________________ Turn in immunization records Students/guardians may provide updated immunization records for both WMS and WHS students and may drop updated immunization record copies by the building or email them to: WMS- Nurse Melissa Harpel, mharpel@waynesville.k12.mo.us WHS- Nurse Marla Driver, mdriver@waynesville.k12.mo.us Please call (573) 842-2092 with any questions.

Waynesville Middle School will host a New Student Orientation Session on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, to welcome ALL 7th graders and NEW 8th graders (8th graders who did not attend WMS for 7th grade), along with their parents. Students and their parents will learn more about the middle school, student expectations and tour the building. Orientation will begin with a presentation at 4 p.m. in the WMS gym. #wayschools

Orientation (Transition) Day at Waynesville High School Attention: All NEW WHS Tigers -- ALL 9th graders and all NEW students in grades 10-12 -- it's time to SIGN UP for Freshman/New Student Orientation (Transition) Day to tour the high school, meet your mentors and learn school procedures. Sign up (register) for orientation at https://forms.gle/vm88xGFZdmCkjxZ18 ________________________________ Details: WHS will host Freshman/New Student Orientation Day on Aug. 9, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline to submit the form to https://forms.gle/vm88xGFZdmCkjxZ18 is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. A free lunch will be provided for students. ________________________________ PARENTS: Parents are invited to attend an IN-PERSON meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the WHS Auditorium. ________________________________ For more information Please contact WHS Associate Principal Naomi Austin at naustin@waynesville.k12.mo.us if you have any questions or concerns regarding Orientation Day.

Kindergarten registration remains open Parents who haven't already done so may still enroll their kindergartner in the Waynesville R-VI School District at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration. (This is for students who have not already been enrolled as kindergartners. Parents who have already enrolled their kindergartner or whose child attended Parker or Williams may ignore this message.) If you have a student eligible (see eligibility requirements below) for kindergarten in the 2024-25 School Year and have not already registered, you will need the following documents: A. *Child’s birth certificate B. *Proof of residence: Any ONE of the following documents in the parent/guardian’s name meets the state’s proof of residence requirements: 1) property tax statement 2) utility bill/agreement (must be dated within the last 60 days). Utilities include water, electric, trash, gas and home phone/internet. Cell phone agreements may not be used to meet this criteria. 3) real estate contract 4) rental agreement/receipt 5) military housing contract If you have questions about these documents, please contact 573-842-2092. C. *Child’s shot record* If your child has not already received the 4-6 year old immunizations, here are the vaccines your child will need: • Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (5th dose) • Polio (IPV) (4th dose) • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (2nd dose) • Chickenpox (Varicella) (2nd dose) These shots must be administered on or after their fourth birthday. D. Legal documents (for special circumstances/ e.g., custody, guardianship, etc.) Eligibility requirements To be eligible to attend kindergarten, a student must be age 5 before Aug. 1, 2024. According to Missouri law, a child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child reaches the age of 5 prior Aug. 1, 2024, or if the child is a military dependent who has successfully completed a state-accredited pre-kindergarten program or has attended a state-accredited kindergarten program in another state. Please note there are no exceptions made to this state law. If you need help or have questions, please call 573-842-2092. NOTE for WILLIAMS and PARKER Early Childhood Center students: Williams Early Childhood Center and Parker Educational students who will be attending kindergarten in the Waynesville R-VI School District this fall will not need to complete the online enrollment process. The records of Williams and Parker students will automatically move forward to the elementary schools for those eligible for kindergarten. Additional help If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.

Waynesville Middle School will host an Orientation Session on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, to welcome all 7th graders and 8th graders who are new to the district, along with their parents. Students and their parents will learn more about the middle school, student expectations and tour the building. Orientation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the WMS gym. Meet the Teacher will be held in the main gym at WMS from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 14.

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.

From our Athletics Office: Elementary Baseball Camp is cancelled for tonight and will begin tomorrow at Bandy Field (1502 Ousley Lane) starting at 6:30 p.m. Camp dates will now run from July 17-19.

Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Jeffrey Barrett from the MWR Business and Recreation Division during the July 15, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. Barrett was recognized for partnering with the district to utilize their facilities on Fort Leonard Wood, along with the Business and Recreation Division’s exceptional service, including providing food, venues and staff. Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Jeffrey Barrett from the MWR Business and Recreation Division and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.

July screenings for preschool children ages 3 and 4 who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District are now being scheduled for Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. To schedule a screening appointment for July 29, 30 and 31 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. PACE is the Parent And Child Education program and is for children ages 3, 4 and 5 who are potty-trained, have gone through the screening process and have been admitted to the program. The program is free; however, transportation is not provided for the PACE program. ECSE The Early Childhood Special Education Program serves children ages 3, 4 and 5 with educationally disabling conditions. ECSE is free and transportation is provided for children who are screened and admitted to the program. Children with disabling conditions are those who demonstrate significant delays in one or more of these areas: vision/hearing speech/language intellectual functioning overall development rate of learning and/or social/emotional development

The 24/25 school year supplies list can be found on our website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists and are also published below. #wayschools

Enrollment/Registration information for all families is at https://5il.co/2nmbj. This includes info about student medications school immunizations kindergarten enrollment sports physicals (required before tryouts/practice) which school an elementary (grades K-5) student will attend based on a street address days when school will not be in session information about which schools students in grades 6-12 attend. For more information about enrolling a new student, go to the district's main website at www.waynesville.k12.mo.us and click on the "Enrollment" tab. #wayschools

From our Athletic Office:

The 2024-25 school year calendar is at https://5il.co/2n1yl.

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Waynesville High School students Harley Atchison and Jack Gasek were selected to participate in the Mizzou Percussion Camp this summer on the campus of the University Of Missouri - Columbia. They explored world cultures through percussion, playing steel pans, African gyil, frame drums and more. #wayschools

UPDATED on 7/19: Orientation Day will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, for ALL Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW WHS students in grades 10, 11 or 12. Students will tour the building, etc. Register at https://forms.gle/vm88xGFZdmCkjxZ18

Thayer Elementary students in grades K-5 performed in a mini-production of the Broadway musical “Annie Jr.” with multiple students playing the lead role of Annie on the last day of summer school. “During summer school, I wanted to have a project to work toward and give the students something to focus on,” said Laura Taylor, music teacher at Thayer. “They were so engaged; they loved this. We were able to break it into bite-sized chunks so they were each able to be successful in their own part.” Annie Jr. tells the story of 11-year-old Annie who lives in an orphanage. The musical is set in New York City in 1933 during the Great Depression. In addition to learning about history, students acquired skills beyond acting, memorizing lines, singing and dancing. Teamwork stood out for fifth grader Hailey. “I learned how to figure what we were going to do, and we all tried to combine some ideas to make it better,” Hailey said. Fifth grader Cloe recognized the importance of rehearsals for preparing actors for a performance. “I learned that practice makes perfect,” said Cloe. Playing the lead role of Annie in one of the scenes allowed her to experience being the center of attention and “also helped cure a bit of stage fright.” Aeres, also a fifth grader, witnessed how bringing the right attitude to rehearsals improved the overall performance. “I learned that if you think positive, then you’ll do better,” said Aeres. #wayschools