Lincoln Stearns, a sophomore at Waynesville High School, who wrestles in the 120-pound weight class, placed 4th at Districts (Class 4, District 3 Championships) to qualify for State. The State wrestling meet will be held Feb. 23-24 in Columbia.
An ambulance was dispatched to East Elementary at approximately 9:45 a.m. today (Feb. 13, 2024) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. The parents have been notified and will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary. #wayschools
WHS girls wrestling finished 3rd at the Class 2 District 3 tournament behind Nixa and Lebanon who are both nationally ranked. Josie Moody, Dakota Nix, Maya Duncan, Haylee Fort, Mekenzie Moffet, and Yisel Perez will compete at the State Tournament on Feb. 23-24 in Columbia, Mo.
The first tryout/practice date for spring sports will be Feb. 26 for both Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School.
The spring sports are:
Baseball
Track Boys/Girls
Girls' Soccer
Boys' Tennis
Boys 'Golf
MS Track Boys/Girls
MS Baseball
MS Softball
More information is in the flyer and at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=14037. #wayschools
East Elementary's 2nd graders will perform "Big Dreams," a musical revue, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Waynesville High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. #wayschools
Courtwarming was held Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, between the boys JV and varsity basketball games. Fatima Ajmed was named queen and Nathan Wilking was named king.
Pictured are the court members:
Richard Peace
Danely Aguilar
Ahmaun Fowler
Ryen Spiker
Erial Courtright
Fatima Ajmed
Nathan Wilking
Mackenzie Pearson
Sonte Keys
JayZen Blake
and in front are Amaya Santos and Mael Kom Kelsey who carried in the crowns.
Photo 2
The senior members of the court were
JayZen Blake
Erial Courtright
Fatima Ajmed
Nathan Wilking
Sonte Keys
Photo 3
Pictured are Courtwarming court members and their families. #wayschools
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
