The Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Band competed at the Branson High School marching invitational, placing 11th out of 24 bands in the finals this past Saturday (Oct. 10, 2026)
“The band fought a tough battle through the heat and competed against some of the best bands across the state of Missouri and Arkansas,” said Jared Sabatasso, Waynesville R-VI director of bands. “We are proud of all of these students for their hard work and determination to put on a great show for the audience. It was their best performance to date.”
The band placed 4th in Class 5 in prelims and took home 11th out of 24 bands in the finals.
The band’s last competition will begin with prelims at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Rebel Invitational in Park Hills, Mo., at Central High School.
“The band fought a tough battle through the heat and competed against some of the best bands across the state of Missouri and Arkansas,” said Jared Sabatasso, Waynesville R-VI director of bands. “We are proud of all of these students for their hard work and determination to put on a great show for the audience. It was their best performance to date.”
The band placed 4th in Class 5 in prelims and took home 11th out of 24 bands in the finals.
The band’s last competition will begin with prelims at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Rebel Invitational in Park Hills, Mo., at Central High School.
This weeks's #TeacherProud Tuesday shout-out goes to Michael McGuire teacher at Wood Elementary. #WaySchools
Members of the Waynesville High School Class of 1966 took a tour of the current high school on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, as part of their class reunion celebration. In addition to reminiscing and reconnecting, the class generously donated $775 to the district’s Snack in a Pack program to help support students in need.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, for a teacher in-service (professional development) day.
Raiders finish 4th at Smith-Cotton
The Waynesville JRTOC Male Raider Team finished 4th overall in a field of 20 teams in the Smith-Cotton Raider Meet in Sedalia, Mo., on Oct 7, 2026.
Waynesville’s individual event results included the following:
4th Place Physical Team Team (PTT)
4th Place Gauntlet
5th Place 5k Run
6th Place Cross Country Litter Rescue (CCLR)
7th Place 1 Rope Bridge
Trevor Skyles and Inez Casto competed as the Ultimate Raiders.
The team will compete next at Army Raider Nationals at Fort Knox, Ky., on Oct. 22-24, 2026.
The Waynesville JRTOC Male Raider Team finished 4th overall in a field of 20 teams in the Smith-Cotton Raider Meet in Sedalia, Mo., on Oct 7, 2026.
Waynesville’s individual event results included the following:
4th Place Physical Team Team (PTT)
4th Place Gauntlet
5th Place 5k Run
6th Place Cross Country Litter Rescue (CCLR)
7th Place 1 Rope Bridge
Trevor Skyles and Inez Casto competed as the Ultimate Raiders.
The team will compete next at Army Raider Nationals at Fort Knox, Ky., on Oct. 22-24, 2026.
WHS marching band takes 3rd place
The Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band took 3rd place overall and received the Outstanding Winds (music) Award on Oct. 3, 2026, at the Valhalla Marching Band Festival, hosted by Parkview High School in Springfield, Mo.
“This (Outstanding Winds Award) is given to the band with the highest music score from all the bands in finals,” said Jared Sabatasso, director of bands for the Waynesville R-VI School District. “This is a huge achievement for Waynesville!”
In addition, during prelims, the WHS band took 3rd place in Class D, the Outstanding Drum Major Award and the People’s Choice Award.
“Our band put on a great show this past weekend,” Sabatasso said.
The band will compete in the Branson Marching Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band took 3rd place overall and received the Outstanding Winds (music) Award on Oct. 3, 2026, at the Valhalla Marching Band Festival, hosted by Parkview High School in Springfield, Mo.
“This (Outstanding Winds Award) is given to the band with the highest music score from all the bands in finals,” said Jared Sabatasso, director of bands for the Waynesville R-VI School District. “This is a huge achievement for Waynesville!”
In addition, during prelims, the WHS band took 3rd place in Class D, the Outstanding Drum Major Award and the People’s Choice Award.
“Our band put on a great show this past weekend,” Sabatasso said.
The band will compete in the Branson Marching Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Preschool screenings to be held Oct. 13
Preschool screenings will be held at Williams Early Childhood Center on Oct. 13, 2026, for preschool children ages 3, 4 and 5 (not in kindergarten) who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Appointments available at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30. The child must turn age 3 by Aug. 1, 2026, to be screened. Please call 573-842-2650 to schedule your child’s screening at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood.
Williams 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.
For more information about the PACE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/pace-preschool.
For more information about the ECSE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/early-childhood-special-education.
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a free Trunk or Treat event for children from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in the WHS parking lot.
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An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville Middle School at approximately 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, to treat an individual student with a medical condition. The parent/guardian has been contacted and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Sheehan named Vernon Homecoming Player of the Game
The 9th Annual Rick Vernon Homecoming Player of the Game Award went to senior Jackson Sheehan for his efforts during the varsity Homecoming football game on Oct. 2, 2026. This tradition pays tribute to Vernon, who served as the Tiger head football coach for 33 seasons.
The 9th Annual Rick Vernon Homecoming Player of the Game Award went to senior Jackson Sheehan for his efforts during the varsity Homecoming football game on Oct. 2, 2026. This tradition pays tribute to Vernon, who served as the Tiger head football coach for 33 seasons.
Waynesville R-VI's top three Homecoming parade floats were announced during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, as follows:
· 1st place: Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
· 2nd place: Thayer Elementary
· 3rd place: East Elementary
· 1st place: Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
· 2nd place: Thayer Elementary
· 3rd place: East Elementary
An ambulance was dispatched to East Elementary at approximately 9:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, to treat an individual student with a medical condition. The parent/guardian has been contacted and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Waynesville R-VI students had artwork on display at the beginning of Showcase Waynesville Schools on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Waynesville High School. In addition, students demonstrated their work with coding and robotics.
More photos from Showcase Waynesville Schools will be forthcoming.
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More photos from Showcase Waynesville Schools will be forthcoming.
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Today is Custodian Appreciation Day, and we are incredibly grateful for the amazing custodians who care for our schools each and every day.
You help create clean, safe and welcoming spaces where our students can learn and our staff can do their best work.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff and schools. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🧡🖤
You help create clean, safe and welcoming spaces where our students can learn and our staff can do their best work.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff and schools. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🧡🖤
Waynesville High School has announced the homecoming queen and king candidates. They are as follows:
Homecoming Queen Candidates:
Emily Babcock
Danica Leet
Brooklyn Lercher
Juliet Piper
Homecoming King Candidates:
Brody Andersson
Harley Atchison
MJ Greene
RJ Peace
Homecoming Queen Candidates:
Emily Babcock
Danica Leet
Brooklyn Lercher
Juliet Piper
Homecoming King Candidates:
Brody Andersson
Harley Atchison
MJ Greene
RJ Peace
Mike Henson, executive director of elementary, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Steve “Mr. Steve” Goodskyhertig in recognition of his continuous support of the Tiger Bookmobile throughout the summer.
Mr. Steve enjoyed reading with children and visiting with their parents. He regularly arrived early to help set up and stayed late to help pack up. In recognition of his dedication, kindness and willingness to serve the community, Tiger Bookmobile librarians also named Mr. Steve an Honorary Bookmobile Librarian during the Sept. 28, 2026, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
Pictured are Kristin Ross, Cassie Wilson, Jennifer Henson, Steve Goodskyhertig, Kennedy Beauchamp, Mike Henson and Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Mr. Steve enjoyed reading with children and visiting with their parents. He regularly arrived early to help set up and stayed late to help pack up. In recognition of his dedication, kindness and willingness to serve the community, Tiger Bookmobile librarians also named Mr. Steve an Honorary Bookmobile Librarian during the Sept. 28, 2026, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
Pictured are Kristin Ross, Cassie Wilson, Jennifer Henson, Steve Goodskyhertig, Kennedy Beauchamp, Mike Henson and Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Students to showcase their talents on Oct. 1;
4 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, two alumni and two educators will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.
“We invite families and community members to come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students through their artwork and live performances,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
From 5:30 to 6 p.m. student art pieces will be on display, along with art and robotics demonstrations. At 6 p.m. students will take the stage for dance, instrumental and choral performances, along with a Waynesville JROTC exhibition.
During the performances, the individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced. The formal induction ceremony of Brad and Arita Bohannan in the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni category and Dwight Hensley and David Lawson as Outstanding Educational Professionals will begin at 7:15 p.m. in front of the Wall of Leaders, which is located directly behind the bronze tiger statue.
This year’s Showcase Waynesville Schools is free and open to the public.
Schedule at a glance
5:30 to 6 p.m. WHS 1st Floor
-- Guests will view student artwork and students will demonstrate their artistic and robotic skills on the first floor fine arts wing of WHS.
6 to 7 p.m. WHS Auditorium
-- Waynesville R-VI students will perform dance, musical and choral numbers in the WHS Auditorium.
7:15 p.m. WHS Bronze Tiger
-- Close friends, family members and community leaders are invited to stay for the formal Induction ceremony into the Wall of Leaders. Brad and Arita Bohannan will be recognized in the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni category and Dwight Hensley and David Lawson will be honored as Outstanding Educational Professionals.
Three Waynesville High School teachers used DESE grant funds to create unique opportunities for their students to research and learn more about Route 66, including listening to a guest speaker, painting a mural, creating trifold poster boards and publishing a 72-page booklet. Their project celebrated the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and is featured today (Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026) on the Missouri State Teachers Association’s website at https://msta.org/school-community/waynesville-high-school-route-66-civics-project.
This weeks's #TeacherProud Tuesday shout-out goes to Matt Neuman teacher at Partridge Elementary. #WaySchools
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, to treat an individual student with a medical condition. The parent/guardian has been contacted and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.