Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville High School hosted AP night to promote the Advanced Placement courses offered at WHS. AP students wore matching t-shirts and talked with visitors about their courses before the Jan. 29, 2024, girls varsity basketball game. They were also recognized between the JV and varsity games. Additionally, two AP students—Grace Parker and Bella Simmons—were presented with STEM Star Awards. The STEM Star Award is a $500 National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) funded award for students in AP math, science, English Language and/or computer science courses. The students were nominated by their AP teachers to recognize their hard work, dedication and willingness to take on the challenge of advanced coursework. NMSI has partnered with WHS to increase access and achievement in AP math, science, computer science and English Language courses. WHS has been allotted five $500 awards from NMSI, so there are still three more yet to be awarded. Nomination Criteria for the STEM Star Award • Demonstrate growth in NMSI supported AP coursework throughout the year • Demonstrate leadership, self-advocacy and/or commitment in the classroom • Actively engage in course both in and outside of the classroom In the group photo, the following are pictured: Row 1 kneeling (L to R) Thomas Walters, Alexis Bennett, Deanna McLane, Adrienne Yarbro, Julian Matras, Teyla Byrom, Peyton Cummings, Nathaniel Copeland, Julian Vassallo Middle Row: Citlali Arzabala, Sofia Mejia, Kylie Gravette, Kamden Raines, Kelise Johnson, Samantha Gadsden, Isabella Moredock, Chloe Moredock Back Row: Shannon Moynihan, Eric Glover, Brayden Weigelt, Ethan Cole, Peter Johnson, Bella Simmons, Rikku Carlson, Grace Parker, Evan Beck, Emma Hanson, Connor Long, Keegan Henson, Katelyn Hubbard, Nicholas McMurray, Aiden Smith #wayschools

TEACHER RECRUITMENT EVENT Are you interested in teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District? If so, please come to our Teacher Recruitment Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Feb 29, 2024, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.

To prepare for the upcoming week-long Spring Break in March, Snack in a Pack is asking now for monetary and food donations to help feed more than 500 students. Below is a list of kid-friendly food items to donate • Packets/Canned Tuna • Packets/Canned Chicken • Ravioli/Spaghetti O’s • Ramen • Canned Soup/Chili • Vienna Sausage • Mac & Cheese cups • Pork & Beans • Fruit Cups • Veggie Cups • Canned Vegetables • Applesauce • Oatmeal Packs • Granola Bars • Individually Wrapped Snack • Peanut Butter* • Jelly* *Plastic Containers About Snack in a Pack (SIAP) 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. Mail checks to: Snack in a Pack Community Resource Office 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041 Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 For more information AmeriCorps Snack In a Pack Coordinator Community Resource Office (573) 842-2250 spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Nathan Wilking, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to play tennis with Kaskaskia College in Illinois. He is the son of James and Sara Wilking. His signing was held at the high school on Dec. 13, 2023.

Third grade students at Partridge Elementary helped kick off Black History Month in February with drawings of Martin Luther King Jr. after hearing about his "I Have a Dream" speech. #wayschools

Update: The main gate (north gate) is now open. The main gate (north gate) of Fort Leonard Wood is temporarily closed to inbound and outbound traffic. If the temporary closure continues to be in place at dismissal time, bus delays may occur this afternoon, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Breona Hurd set a new school record for Waynesville High School girls basketball by scoring 2097 points prior to Monday's game. The previous school record of 2064 was held by Kallie Bildner. Head Coach Mike Clutts presented Hurd with a game ball on Jan. 29, 2024, before the varsity game, where she scored 45 points, bringing her total to 2142 so far for the season. Action shots from the Jan. 29 girls varsity basketball game are included. The Tigers lost in overtime 88 to 90. #wayschools

The City of Waynesville has informed the district that Waynesville High School and Waynesville Career Center will be without water for a short time tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. The outage is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and is estimated to last a couple of hours. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle. #wayschools

Trinity Wimberly, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to play soccer at UHSP, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. Her signing was held at WHS on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. #wayschools

Law enforcement officials were called to Williams Early Childhood Center due to a vehicle accident involving privately owned vehicles at approximately 11:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. No injuries were immediately reported and the incident occurred at a low speed. #wayschools

Waynesville High School choir members Citlali Arzabala, Blaise Moynihan and Viola Simram performed in the 50th Missouri All-State Choir at Margaritaville Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks as the grand finale of the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference. More than 300 of the state's top students sang under the direction of the world-renowned conductor Maria Guinand from Venezuela on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. #WaySchools

The Waynesville High School boys basketball team defeated the Salem Tigers 45-41 in non-conference action on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, 45 - 41. WHS Courtwarming will be held on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the WHS gym. The senior queen and king will be crowned between the JV and varsity boys basketball games where Waynesville Tigers will take on Hillcrest. Admission is $4 per person or free with a pass. #wayschools

Rhythm Nation – Waynesville High School’s dance team – took 2nd place in the Missouri State Sugar Bears Invitational in Springfield on Jan. 27, 2024. This was the team’s first competition in the school’s history. “These students worked hard to learn this fast-paced routine,” said Coach Cat Poole. “Beyond placing second in their first competition ever, I am most proud of their sportsmanship, which was contagious. Their energy, enthusiasm and respect for all the teams spread throughout the gym.” The action photos are from their performances during home games at WHS. #wayschools

The following information is condensed from a Jan. 26, 2024, article by Brian Hill, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office. About 50 Fort Leonard Wood service members volunteered on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Waynesville High School to support the Waynesville JROTC Drill Competition, which was hosted by the WHS JROTC Tiger Battalion. Drill sergeants with Company B, 787th Military Police Battalion — alongside Marine Corps Detachment and Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Navy Detachment instructors — acted as judges for the various events. Soldiers from the NCO Academy also helped support the event. Presenting the trophies to the individual event and overall winners were Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge Arzabala. Speaking in the gymnasium at the awards ceremony, Beck thanked the families and service members in attendance, and told the cadets to be proud of “the motivation, the drive and the work ethic that each one of you showed.” “…Life’s a team sport. The relationships you’re building today will carry on forever. Whether you join the military — which is also a team sport — or go in a different direction, the lessons, the values, the work ethic and the drive that you’re displaying with events like this are unbelievable.” JROTC cadet Matthew Doyle from Central High School, in St. Joseph, Mo., took 1st place in the Individual Drill Down event and Gabrielle Carnoali, from Leavenworth High School, in Leavenworth, Kan., took 2nd. #wayschools

Members of the community are invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI School District employee for the Rising Star Award and the Support Superstar Awards. The Rising Star Award will be presented to a staff member who is new to the field of education (5 or fewer years of teaching/school experience) and has demonstrated the ability to have a positive impact on students. The nominee must be returning to the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the link below to vote for your Rising Star! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfqBOyoJvEofs87hCs-hnpFegrnK0bGYgUvCH6vmanSk_ZA/viewform?usp=sf_link The Support Super Star Award will be presented to a staff member that has worked in the school district for at least one year. Support staff who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for the award. Any non-certified employee is eligible for this award. Click on the link below to vote for your Support Superstar! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevV6hzZZf_wrLv6af3B_JENj4VB-giF3buqyVhGn53XWciOw/viewform?usp=sf_link All nominations will close February 9, 2024 at 3 p.m.

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville Middle School at approximately 1:50 p.m. today (Jan. 29, 2024) to treat an individual with a medical condition. Police were also dispatched to the scene to assist with the individual. The individual was transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance for further medical evaluation and treatment. #wayschools

Superintendent Hilary Bales praised the Waynesville Career Center staff members for their successful AMI day and for preparing students for their futures on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, during their Super Session. #wayschools

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There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District today (Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024) due to inclement weather.