Nathan Wilking, a senior at Waynesville High School, has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for March 2024. His parents are James and Sara Wilking.
Wilking was selected to represent the word “integrity.” His nominator stated, “Nathan is a student that is remarkably dependable. Although he participates in a significant number of extracurricular activities, he is a student that I can count on to get things done. He shows up ready to work, never complains, is attentive, and asks questions when needed - and is always willing to help his peers when asked to. He is one of my strongest students and one that I will miss when he graduates.”
Wilking is an outstanding student who carries a 4.19 grade point average, ranking in the top 5% of his class, and has a 97.54% attendance rate for all four years of high school. He is involved in the National Honor Society, Freshman Mentor Program, and A+. On top of the extracurricular activities, he is involved in during the school day, he also runs cross country and plays tennis. Upon graduation, Wilking plans to attend Kaskaskia College where he received a two-year full-ride tennis scholarship. His plan is to become an architect. #wayschools
Bus route 20B was involved in a minor accident at approximately 8:20 a.m. when the bus backed into a mailbox near Stirrup and Stamper in Waynesville. The school nurse is checking out the students. Parents of the students who were on the bus at the time are being contacted. #wayschools
Fourth grade students from Freedom Elementary recently hosted a Gallery of Presidents. Tasked with researching past influential presidents, students demonstrated their knowledge to fellow classmates and staff in an interactive presentation. #wayschools
AUSA Fort Leonard Wood - Mid MO Chapter leaders volunteered with Snack in a Pack before Spring Break to help pack bags for more than 500 students in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Once completed, the team presented the Snack in a Pack program leaders with a donation of $1000 to help support their mission of feeding hungry kids over weekends and holidays.
About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a supplemental food program that feeds approximately 550 students in the Waynesville R-VI School District over weekends and extended school breaks. SIAP is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors, and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
The current cost of maintaining the program is $2,500 per week at roughly $4 per student. The program costs an average of $100,000 a year and relies solely on donations from organizations and members of the local community to operate successfully.
To learn more about Snack in a Pack go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/11286.
If you are interested in helping donate food or funds to Snack in a Pack, please email spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call (573) 842-2250 for more information. #wayschools
The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer Summer School May 30-June 27 for students entering grades K-12. There will be no summer school on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
For summer school, students register for the grade level they will attend in the fall.
Information on summer school programming is available on the district’s website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Domain/1831. (Students who will be entering grades K-9 this fall will be bringing home paper copies of the brochures and registration forms later this week. High School students can pick up a paper copy of the form in the HS office. You can also print a copy of the forms from the webpage.) Please contact your student's school if you have additional questions.
Again, the link to Summer School forms is https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Domain/1831.
Waynesville Middle School Student Council members were awarded the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award at the 76th Annual State Convention in Carthage, Mo. WMS Student Council is sponsored by Kayla Atchison with assistance by Angela Rougely-Garcia.
The criteria are established to honor those councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition, and leadership training activities.
"This is our second year receiving this prestigious award," Atchison said. "I am beyond proud of our students and their commitment to serving our school and community with pride!" #wayschools
From our Athletics Office:
Today's (March 25, 2024) tennis match vs. West Plains at Waynesville is cancelled.
On March 14-16 , 2024, delegations from WHS and WMS traveled to Carthage, Mo., to attend the Missouri Association of Student Councils 76th Annual State Convention. Carthage High School hosted the event and planned three days of team-building activities, discussion forums, a charity event and guest speakers to inspire young leaders. WHS and WMS students in attendance had a chance to network and share ideas with peers from around the state. The energy at convention is palpable and students return energized to end the school year while starting to plan for the upcoming school year.
WHS Student Government Association is sponsored by Joshua Mize with assistance by Nancy Swick. WMS Student Council is sponsored by Kayla Atchison with assistance by Angela Rougely-Garcia #wayschools
The Waynesville High School Student Government Association hosted a Spring Egg Hunt for the community at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024. In addition to the egg hunts by grade level, the two-hour event included: face painting, color station, chalk art, sack races and a cake walk. The SGA sponsor is Joshua Mize.
All activities were free for families with kids Pre-K to 8th grade to enjoy. The WHS students worked hard to provide an opportunity for families to get out and enjoy the nice weather. Amongst the candy filled eggs were golden eggs that earned kids a trip to the prize table to select a large candy and a squishmallow. This was the first year that the Student Government Association hosted such an event, and based on the feedback during the event, SGA hopes to host the event again next year. #wayschools
WHS students participate in Polar Plunge,
raise funds for Special Olympics
A group of Waynesville High School students participated in the 2024 SOMO Polar Plunge - Columbia on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
This annual event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Missouri. This year's group of plungers from WHS consisted of students from Student Government Association and the CID classes. The week leading up to the plunge students held a penny war fundraiser at lunch in addition to fundraising individually. In total WHS's 10 participants raised $1837 for the Special Olympics. The top fundraisers from the group were Aaron Littleton with $512 and Mackenzie Henderson with $355.
The 10 WHS students and staff who participated were: Emma Stark, Citlali Arzabala, Danika Em, Kaden Crone, Mackenzie Henderson, Mackenzie Workman, Wyatt Carter, Aaron Littleton, and teachers Stephanie Peace, and Nancy Swick. #wayschools
Waynesville High School students, staff and district leaders spoke with Missouri elected officials in D.C., including Sen. Eric Schmitt, and their staff about the importance of Basic Impact Aid. Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales is also pictured with Congressman Mark Alford. #wayschools
We hope this graphic helps clear up confusion over market value vs. assessed value.
For example: A home with a market value $200,000 has an assessed value of $38,000. The 10-cent tax levy on $100 assessed valuation would mean an increase in real property taxes of $38 a year for that homeowner.
If the same homeowner in our example also had vehicles with a market value of $60,000, the assessed value on those vehicles would be $19,980. That would mean an increase in personal property taxes of $19.98 a year.
Combined together (the real and personal property ), the increase in this example would be $57.98. For the purposes of the graphic below, we rounded up to $60 a year.
All 3/19 baseball games have been canceled.
Other baseball updates include:
C team:
No game 4/17 vs. St. James
No game 4/23 vs. St. James
Added game 4/30 vs. Houston at Bandy Field starting at 4:30 p.m.
JV/V:
Rolla game 4/25 moved to 4/24 #wayschools
March is School Board Recognition Month in Missouri and the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education members will be recognized on Monday, March 25, 2024, for their dedicated service. President Paul Shultz II; Vice President Mr. Rick Harne, Treasurer Andy Anderson, Secretary Janel Rowell, and members: Charles Quinn, Aaron Pondrom and Layne Lercher. #wayschools
Parker Preschool in Waynesville is now taking applications for students for the 2024-25 school year. Forty students will be selected for the program through a random lottery.
Parents who are interested in enrolling their students at Parker may begin applying for the lottery at 9 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I4kLS-ybKn-ExuykdRSOvjJ_ek_UijyBbP-yNjemKJA/closedform. Please note that the link to the Google form will close at 4 p.m. on April 12.
Eligibility to apply to be in the lottery drawing:
· Students must turn age 4 before Aug. 1, to be eligible for Parker Preschool, which is located inside the Parker Educational Center, next to Waynesville Middle School.
· Students must provide their child's transportation to and from the center
· Students must reside within the boundaries of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Applicants will be chosen through a lottery drawing at 1 p.m. on April 25. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child is accepted into the program.
Students who are selected to attend through the random drawing will:
· participate in a screening in June
· need to complete the enrollment process with the Waynesville R-VI School District
If the link above does not work after 9 a.m. on March 25, the application form will be available via a link on Parker Preschool’s webpage. NOTE: The If you have any questions please email mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us. #wayschools
From our Athletics Department:
The Waynesville R-VI School District's Activities Department is accepting nominations for the Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame Class of 2024-25. This winter we honored the first official inductees of those individuals or groups whose actions, achievements and character bring honor and distinction to the heritage of Waynesville High School.
Congratulations again to our 2023-24 Waynesville Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees;
Norman Anderson, Bobby Dodds, Kenny Foster, Gary Hansen, Dwight Hensley, Vic Lynch (1951 State Runner-up Basketball Team)
Rick Vernon (Football/Coach)
Richard Gan (Wrestling/Athlete)
Russell Sheldon (Cross Country/Athlete & Coach)
Beginning Friday, March 15, 2024, nominations are being accepted for the 2nd annual Waynesville Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame. A maximum of four nominees may be inducted each year unless determined otherwise by the selection committee. A silent ballot will narrow the selection field down to a final 10, including up to eight nominees from athletics and two team nominations. The Waynesville High School Activity/Athletic Hall of Fame Committee looks forward to your nominations and is proud to recognize those who have led the way. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2024.
Nominations may be made electronically or by paper copy using the following links:
Online:
https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/cms/lib/MO01910216/Centricity/Domain/1681/Waynesville%20High%20School%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Nomination%20Form.pdf
Paper:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDGw6Z5OjLfqmwPp4Ndwjxe4b5xRa1lPU_qF0JCqBNW2YyqQ/viewform
The Hall of Fame serves as a means of recognizing, preserving, and honoring individuals or groups, living and deceased, who made significant contributions to the athletic/activities programs. The Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of individuals or groups who are worthy of recognition and are examples for others to emulate. #wayschools
Waypoint donates 1,500+ food items to Snack in a Pack
Waypoint United Methodist Church donated more than 1,500 food items - 500 or more each - of applesauce, Goldfish crackers and Cheerios cereal to Snack in a Pack in March 2024 to help provide food for Waynesville R-VI students. Snack in a Pack provides entrees, fruits, vegetables and snacks to more than 500 students over weekends and extended school breaks, such as Spring Break.
Pictured are Waypoint Lead Pastor Brett Reith and Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales.
About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a supplemental food program that feeds approximately 550 students in the Waynesville R-VI School District over weekends and extended school breaks. SIAP is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors, and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
The current cost of maintaining the program is $2,500 per week at roughly $4 per student. The program costs an average of $100,000 a year and relies solely on donations from organizations and members of the local community to operate successfully.
To make a donation online, go to https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK
If you are interested in helping donate food or funds to Snack in a Pack, please email spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call (573) 842-2250 for more information.
Virginia Fulmer-Rehm gives it her all every day and her students love her for it. As a resource specialist at Freedom Elementary, Fulmer-Rehm works with grades K-5.
“She fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential,” said Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services. “Her tireless efforts extend far beyond the classroom walls, as she also serves as a CPI instructor and a Special Olympics coach.”
Fulmer-Rehm is a Crisis Prevention Intervention instructor who teaches de-escalation techniques for understanding and aiding trauma-impacted individuals. In this role, she advocates, educates and inspires others to help students when they need it the most. She also coaches students in Special Olympics bowling, basketball and track and field.
“The committee chose Mrs. Fulmer-Rehm because she nurtures confidence, resilience and self-belief in her students,” Adkins said. “She understands that success looks different for everyone. Along with the paras, she ensures that every student receives the personalized attention and support they require to thrive. She helps transform lives through her kindness, patience and unwavering belief in the potential of every individual.”
A Waynesville High School graduate, Fulmer-Rehm has earned her undergraduate, master’s, and specialist degrees. She has taught in the Waynesville R-VI School District for 25 years. Her first 15 years were spent teaching hospitality and tourism at the Waynesville Career Center. She and her husband, James Rehm, the diesel mechanics instructor at the WCC, have five children.
Teacher of the Year criteria includes professional activities, professional development, leadership, community involvement, contribution and accomplishments within the education field. Teachers participate in interviews with the Teacher of the Year Committee. During the interview portion, the committee learns more about the candidate’s teaching philosophy, how they interact with and impact students, as well as those issues that they view as a priority in education.
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
This week we celebrated AmeriCorps week in each of our buildings. AmeriCorps members are individuals enrolled for a specific term of service, ranging from 300 to 1700 hours, with the Waynesville AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps members are engaged in National Service and are not volunteers or employees. They play a unique role in our district. During the day, AmeriCorps members serve as tutors focusing on areas of math and literacy in order to help close learning gaps. They support Club Tiger or WIN after school programs by providing academic support and assisting in a variety of activities or clubs. Last year, the Waynesville AmeriCorps program enrolled two high school seniors to assist with Club Tiger. The number of high school seniors enrolled this year has greatly increased because of the prior year's success. The Snack in a Pack Program is managed AmeriCorps members, who actively engage in fundraising and recruiting volunteers to reduce food insecurity for students within the district. This week we celebrate and thank them for their service. Shown in the photo are: Front Row: Olivia Provart (year 1) Christina Johnson (year 1) Anke Barrientos (year 1) Esmeralda Lepe (year 1) Ashley Tyler (year 1) Katelynn Crouch (year 1) Middle Row: Ashley White (year 1) Victoria DeGraftenreed (year 1) Marielle King (year 2) Dacoda Zamiska (year 2) Cheryl Johnson (year 1) Janis Bellanger (year 2) Deborah Hodges (year 2) Between middle and back on right side: Mary Ann Crouch (year 1) Jade Jones (year 3) Jessica Ward (year 4) Back Row: Justin Lopez-Johnson (year 2) Nathaniel Tayler (year 1) Walt Derbidge (year 4) Janique Chestnut (year 2) Ashley Clever (year 1) Jorsan Morales (year 1) Collin DeSotel (year 4) Not pictured: Jill Kelly (year 3) Caleb Kelly (year 1) #wayschools
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