Two choir concerts will be held on Dec. 2, 2025, beginning with the Waynesville Middle School Choir at 5:30 p.m. and the Waynesville High School Choir at 6 p.m. in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

The WMS Band will perform a winter concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 2025, at WHS Auditorium.

These events are free and open to the public.
about 1 month ago, Marianne Ward
Two choir concerts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and a WMS Band Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at WHS Auditorium
The Waynesville R-VI School District will host the following upcoming WMS and WHS holiday music programs.

Program Schedule

6 p.m. Dec. 2 - WHS winter choir concert at WHS auditorium
6 p.m. Dec. 4 - WMS band concert at WHS auditorium
about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville School District invites families to join us for upcoming WMS and WHS holiday music programs. Program Schedule 6 p.m. Dec. 2 - WHS winter choir concert at WHS auditorium 6 p.m. Dec. 4 - WMS band concert at WHS auditorium

The Waynesville R-VI School District will host the following upcoming Pre-K and elementary holiday music programs.

Program Schedule

• 5:30 p.m., Dec. 1 – All full-day preschools (Parker, Pick, and Freedom) Holiday Program at WHS Auditorium

• 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3 – Thayer 5th Grade Concert at Thayer Elementary

• 5:30 p.m., Dec. 8 – Elementary VOICES Concert at WHS Auditorium

• 5:15 p.m., Dec. 9 – Wood 4th & 5th Grade Holiday Music Program at Wood Elementary

• 5:30 p.m., Dec. 9 – Freedom 4th & 5th Grade Music Program at Freedom Elementary

West House: 5:30 p.m.

East House: 6 p.m.

South House: 6:30 p.m.

• 6 p.m., Dec. 11 – Partridge 2nd Grade Concert at Partridge Elementary

• 5 p.m., Dec. 16 – Williams Holiday Concert at WHS Auditorium

Morning Classes: 5 p.m.

Afternoon Classes: 5:30 p.m.


about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
pre k and elementary holiday performance
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Nov. 24-28, 2025. All offices will be closed on Nov. 26, 27 and 28.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Nov. 24-28, 2025. All offices will be closed on Nov. 26, 27 and 28.
Waynesville R-VI's LEAP team presented to Teaching Pathways classes at the Waynesville Career Center just before Thanksgiving break. The training included how to spot gifted learners, support gifted students' needs and help gifted students reach their potential.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville R-VI's LEAP team presented to Teaching Pathways classes at the Waynesville Career Center just before Thanksgiving break. The training included how to spot gifted learners, support gifted students' needs and help gifted students reach their potential.
Waynesville R-VI's LEAP team presented to Teaching Pathways classes at the Waynesville Career Center just before Thanksgiving break. The training included how to spot gifted learners, support gifted students' needs and help gifted students reach their potential.
Waynesville R-VI's LEAP team presented to Teaching Pathways classes at the Waynesville Career Center just before Thanksgiving break. The training included how to spot gifted learners, support gifted students' needs and help gifted students reach their potential.
Waynesville R-VI's LEAP team presented to Teaching Pathways classes at the Waynesville Career Center just before Thanksgiving break. The training included how to spot gifted learners, support gifted students' needs and help gifted students reach their potential.
Shekinah Tabernacle and Grace Covenant Church of Mid Missouri donated 10 turkey dinners for Waynesville R-VI staff members on Nov. 20, 2025. The dinners included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cornbread, cake mix, icing and vegetables. Pastor Margaret Curry, Prophetess Ivy Howell and Bishop Carllton Howell Jr. presented the meals to Superintendent Hilary Bales.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Shekinah Tabernacle and Grace Covenant Church of Mid Missouri donated 10 turkey dinners for Waynesville R-VI staff members on Nov. 20, 2025. The dinners included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cornbread, cake mix, icing and vegetables. Pastor Margaret Curry, Prophetess Ivy Howell and Bishop Carllton Howell Jr. presented the meals to Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Shekinah Tabernacle and Grace Covenant Church of Mid Missouri donated 10 turkey dinners for Waynesville R-VI staff members on Nov. 20, 2025. The dinners included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cornbread, cake mix, icing and vegetables. Pastor Margaret Curry, Prophetess Ivy Howell and Bishop Carllton Howell Jr. presented the meals to Superintendent Hilary Bales.
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows
Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera
National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone
Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd
JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith
Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
On Nov. 20, 2025, St. Robert Mayor James Breckenridge presented commemorative coins to the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard cadets who participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2025. The cadets were as follows Right Guard- Cadet SGM Aiden Rivera National Colors- Cadet LTC Kaden Crone Missouri State Flag- Cadet Major David Boyd JROTC Battalion Colors- Cadet Captain Addison Smith Left Guard- Cadet Captain Aubrey Ellison
The Waynesville Career Center hosted the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals fall meeting on Nov. 19, 2025.

WCC Director Sam Callis provided area administrators with a tour of the facilities and WCC culinary arts students planned, prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye, their instructor.

Danielle Padilla, Trinity Bennett, Brelan Liggins and Joshulynn Shipp served the meal, which began with a mixed green salad, topped with pears, feta cheese and dry cranberries in a cranberry vinaigrette. The entree included a cast iron roasted chicken breast, served over cheese tortellini and roast butternut squash, broccoli and green beans. Dessert was a chocolate chunk brownie with pumpkin filling, cinnamon spiced ice cream with sea salt caramel sauce and candied pecans.

about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville Career Center hosted the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals fall meeting on Nov. 19, 2025. WCC Director Sam Callis provided area administrators with a tour of the facilities and WCC culinary arts students planned, prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye, their instructor. Danielle Padilla, Trinity Bennett, Brelan Liggins and Joshulynn Shipp served the meal, which began with a mixed green salad, topped with pears, feta cheese and dry cranberries in a cranberry vinaigrette. The entree included a cast iron roasted chicken breast, served over cheese tortellini and roast butternut squash, broccoli and green beans. Dessert was a chocolate chunk brownie with pumpkin filling, cinnamon spiced ice cream with sea salt caramel sauce and candied pecans.
The Waynesville Career Center hosted the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals fall meeting on Nov. 19, 2025. WCC Director Sam Callis provided area administrators with a tour of the facilities and WCC culinary arts students planned, prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye, their instructor. Danielle Padilla, Trinity Bennett, Brelan Liggins and Joshulynn Shipp served the meal, which began with a mixed green salad, topped with pears, feta cheese and dry cranberries in a cranberry vinaigrette. The entree included a cast iron roasted chicken breast, served over cheese tortellini and roast butternut squash, broccoli and green beans. Dessert was a chocolate chunk brownie with pumpkin filling, cinnamon spiced ice cream with sea salt caramel sauce and candied pecans.
The Waynesville Career Center hosted the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals fall meeting on Nov. 19, 2025. WCC Director Sam Callis provided area administrators with a tour of the facilities and WCC culinary arts students planned, prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye, their instructor. Danielle Padilla, Trinity Bennett, Brelan Liggins and Joshulynn Shipp served the meal, which began with a mixed green salad, topped with pears, feta cheese and dry cranberries in a cranberry vinaigrette. The entree included a cast iron roasted chicken breast, served over cheese tortellini and roast butternut squash, broccoli and green beans. Dessert was a chocolate chunk brownie with pumpkin filling, cinnamon spiced ice cream with sea salt caramel sauce and candied pecans.
The Waynesville Career Center hosted the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals fall meeting on Nov. 19, 2025. WCC Director Sam Callis provided area administrators with a tour of the facilities and WCC culinary arts students planned, prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye, their instructor. Danielle Padilla, Trinity Bennett, Brelan Liggins and Joshulynn Shipp served the meal, which began with a mixed green salad, topped with pears, feta cheese and dry cranberries in a cranberry vinaigrette. The entree included a cast iron roasted chicken breast, served over cheese tortellini and roast butternut squash, broccoli and green beans. Dessert was a chocolate chunk brownie with pumpkin filling, cinnamon spiced ice cream with sea salt caramel sauce and candied pecans.
The Waynesville Career Center hosted the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals fall meeting on Nov. 19, 2025. WCC Director Sam Callis provided area administrators with a tour of the facilities and WCC culinary arts students planned, prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye, their instructor. Danielle Padilla, Trinity Bennett, Brelan Liggins and Joshulynn Shipp served the meal, which began with a mixed green salad, topped with pears, feta cheese and dry cranberries in a cranberry vinaigrette. The entree included a cast iron roasted chicken breast, served over cheese tortellini and roast butternut squash, broccoli and green beans. Dessert was a chocolate chunk brownie with pumpkin filling, cinnamon spiced ice cream with sea salt caramel sauce and candied pecans.

UPDATE as of 11:10 a.m.: Water is restored to East, Perimeter and Transportation

Water has been restored to East, Perimeter and Transportation as of 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025). East Elementary students are in class and learning as usual.

 While the water has been restored, we are postponing today’s and tomorrow’s (Nov. 21 and 22) Gratitude With Grown Ups at East Elementary. Make-up dates will be sent at a later time.

 Attendance is at 92 percent and our staff and students quickly adapted. Bottled water was available by request. An ample supply of bottled water and hand sanitizers continue to be on hand. Custodians were able to flush the toilets using water provided by the Waynesville Rural Fire Department.

 While the majority of our students are in attendance today, if you ever feel anxious about circumstances, you are welcome to check out your student.

 A huge thank you goes to our staff, students, maintenance, parents, the City of Waynesville, Waynesville Rural Fire Department and the Pulaski County Health Department for collaborating with us.

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Previously published 

East Elementary, Perimeter Education Center and the Transportation Department are temporarily without water this morning, Nov. 20, 2025.

Water service is expected to be restored to the area by noon.

Extra bottles of drinking water and hand sanitizer are being delivered to the impacted buildings. Additionally, the fire department is providing water for flushing toilets.

We will make a decision about whether or not we will host today’s Gratitude with Grown Ups by noon today, so look for an email and/or text.


A big thank you goes to the Waynesville Rural Fire Department and our district’s maintenance team.

about 2 months ago, Marianne Ward
Tina Kramer, a teacher at Williams Early Childhood Center, has been selected as a 2025 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator.



Kramer was selected as one of the most outstanding educators in our area from more than 480 nominations from local community members, parents and fellow educators.



Her nominator said, “Tina has spent years making a profound difference in the lives of her students, particularly those on the autism spectrum. As an educator, she creates a welcoming and supportive environment where children learn to love school, feel understood and gain confidence in themselves. Through her patience, expertise and unwavering dedication, she helps many students develop essential communication and social skills that once felt out of reach. Her influence extends far beyond the classroom, touching families and shaping futures. There is truly no teacher in the district more deserving of recognition than Tina.”




As part of this recognition, Kramer received a certificate and a Visa gift card in honor of her dedication and excellence in education from local St Robert McDonald's Department Manager Ulissa.

about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Tina Kramer, a teacher at Williams Early Childhood Center, has been selected as a 2025 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator. Kramer was selected as one of the most outstanding educators in our area from more than 480 nominations from local community members, parents and fellow educators. Her nominator said, “Tina has spent years making a profound difference in the lives of her students, particularly those on the autism spectrum. As an educator, she creates a welcoming and supportive environment where children learn to love school, feel understood and gain confidence in themselves. Through her patience, expertise and unwavering dedication, she helps many students develop essential communication and social skills that once felt out of reach. Her influence extends far beyond the classroom, touching families and shaping futures. There is truly no teacher in the district more deserving of recognition than Tina.” As part of this recognition, Kramer received a certificate and a Visa gift card in honor of her dedication and excellence in education from local St Robert McDonald's Department Manager Ulissa.
10 WHS students earn National awards

Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders.

The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements:

School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin

Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin

First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades

Two former WHS students were also named:

· Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award

· Andre Morse-School Recognition Award



Students are eligible for awards by:

· scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade.

· earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
10 WHS students earn National awards Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders. The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements: School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades Two former WHS students were also named: · Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award · Andre Morse-School Recognition Award Students are eligible for awards by: · scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade. · earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
10 WHS students earn National awards Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders. The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements: School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades Two former WHS students were also named: · Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award · Andre Morse-School Recognition Award Students are eligible for awards by: · scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade. · earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
10 WHS students earn National awards Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders. The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements: School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades Two former WHS students were also named: · Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award · Andre Morse-School Recognition Award Students are eligible for awards by: · scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade. · earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
10 WHS students earn National awards Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders. The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements: School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades Two former WHS students were also named: · Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award · Andre Morse-School Recognition Award Students are eligible for awards by: · scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade. · earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.

The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
Rotary Club donates $450 to Snack in a Pack



The Rotary Club of Pulaski County donated $450 to the Snack in a Pack program, which provides supplemental food items to Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends and holidays.

Suzanne Wilber, past president of the Rotary Club, presented the check to Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, on Nov. 18, 2025.

About Snack in a Pack

Snack in a Pack (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.

Making a donation:

· Food donations may be dropped off at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center or at the Waynesville R-VI Administration Building in Waynesville.

o Much needed items include

§ canned chicken

§ canned tuna

§ canned ravioli and other pastas

§ peanut butter.

· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share

· Monetary donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK

· Monetary donations also may be mailed to:

Snack in a Pack

Community Resource Office

Pick Educational and Volunteer Center

12751 Pulaski Ave.

Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Rotary Club donates $450 to Snack in a Pack The Rotary Club of Pulaski County donated $450 to the Snack in a Pack program, which provides supplemental food items to Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends and holidays. Suzanne Wilber, past president of the Rotary Club, presented the check to Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, on Nov. 18, 2025. About Snack in a Pack Snack in a Pack (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. Making a donation: · Food donations made be dropped off at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center or at the Waynesville R-VI Administration Building in Waynesville. o Much needed items include § canned chicken § canned tuna § canned ravioli and other pastas § peanut butter. · Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share · Monetary donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK · Monetary donations also may be mailed to: Snack in a Pack Community Resource Office Pick Educational and Volunteer Center 12751 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Waynesville Mayor Sean Wilson visited U.S. Government and AP Government classes at Waynesville High School on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, to speak with students about elections, civic engagement and public service. During the 40-minute session, he shared his motivation for entering public service, reflected on his experiences as a candidate and emphasized the importance of community involvement. He also took time to answer questions.

After his visit, students observed a peer-led debate as part of the final stage of their mock election project—before taking part in a schoolwide voting activity.
about 2 months ago, Marianne Ward
Waynesville Mayor Wilson speaks to US Government and AP classes at WHS
Waynesville Mayor Wilson speaks to US Government and AP classes at WHS
WHS students participate in peer-led debate
WHS students participate in peer-led debate

Training provides strategies to support educational needs

The Waynesville R-VI School District offered a free special education training session on Nov. 13, 2025, for parents and guardians of students with IEPs and 504 plans. This was the second session in the Tiger Pride Series.

During the session, families learned practical and effective strategies to support their child’s educational needs, including key questions to ask, when to request a meeting, and how to navigate real-life advocacy scenarios with confidence.

Presenters included Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, and Shauna Smith, district special education coordinator.

The third in the series will be “Navigating Transition Between Buildings” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2026, at Parker. This is highly recommended for parents of students who will be moving to a new building in fall 2026.

about 2 months ago, Marianne Ward
Tiger Pride Night was held on Thursday.
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 9 a.m. today (Friday, Nov. 14, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.

Route 66 Shootout to be held Dec.19–20 at Waynesville High School

The annual Route 66 Shootout will take place on Friday, Dec.19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Waynesville High School.

The third class of the WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec.19.

Robert "Bob" Slaughter (Coach/AD)
Robert Sumter (Athlete/T&F & XC)
1974 Track & Field (Team)


Game Schedule

Friday, Dec.19

4:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. Capital City

6:00 p.m. – Poplar Bluff (Boys) vs. Capital City

7:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Northwest Cedar Hill

Saturday, Dec.20

12:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. St. Elizabeth

2:00 p.m. – Northwest Cedar Hill (Boys) vs. Poplar Bluff

3:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Hazelwood East

Admission

$10 per person for the weekend

$6 per person per day

All individuals over age 5 are required to purchase a ticket, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders, and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games.

about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Route 66 Shootout to be held Dec.19–20 at Waynesville High School The annual Route 66 Shootout will take place on Friday, Dec.19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Waynesville High School. The third class of the WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec.19. Robert "Bob" Slaughter (Coach/AD) Robert Sumter (Athlete/T&F & XC) 1974 Track & Field (Team) Game Schedule Friday, Dec.19 4:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. Capital City 6:00 p.m. – Poplar Bluff (Boys) vs. Capital City 7:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Northwest Cedar Hill Saturday, Dec.20 12:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. St. Elizabeth 2:00 p.m. – Northwest Cedar Hill (Boys) vs. Poplar Bluff 3:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Hazelwood East Admission $10 per person for the weekend $6 per person per day All individuals over age 5 are required to purchase a ticket, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders, and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games.
First Baptist Church donates food to Snack in a Pack



First Baptist Church recently donated food items valued at $386 (based on weight) to help Snack in a Pack, which provides supplemental food items to Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends and holidays. Dr. Charles and Letitia Slider made the delivery on behalf of the church.





About Snack in a Pack

Snack in a Pack (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.



Making a donation:

· Food donations may be dropped off at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center or at the Waynesville R-VI Administration Building in Waynesville.

o Much needed items include

§ canned chicken

§ canned tuna

§ canned ravioli and other pastas

§ peanut butter.

· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share

· Monetary donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK

· Monetary donations also may be mailed to:

Snack in a Pack

Community Resource Office

Pick Educational and Volunteer Center

12751 Pulaski Ave.

Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
First Baptist Church donates food to Snack in a Pack First Baptist Church recently donated food items valued at $386 (based on weight) to help Snack in a Pack, which provides supplemental food items to Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends and holidays. Dr. Charles and Letitia Slider made the delivery on behalf of the church. About Snack in a Pack Snack in a Pack (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. Making a donation: · Food donations made be dropped off at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center or at the Waynesville R-VI Administration Building in Waynesville. o Much needed items include § canned chicken § canned tuna § canned ravioli and other pastas § peanut butter. · Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share · Monetary donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK · Monetary donations also may be mailed to: Snack in a Pack Community Resource Office Pick Educational and Volunteer Center 12751 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Fort Wood Thrift Store donates food to Snack in a Pack



The Fort Leonard Wood Thrift Shop recently donated food items valued at $433.40 (based on weight) to help Snack in a Pack, which provides supplemental food items to Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends and holidays.



About Snack in a Pack

Snack in a Pack (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.



Making a donation:

· Food donations may be dropped off at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center or at the Administration Building in Waynesville.

o Much needed items include:

§ canned chicken

§ canned tuna

§ canned ravioli and other pastas

§ peanut butter.

· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share

· Monetary donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK

· Monetary donations also may be mailed to:

Snack in a Pack

Community Resource Office

Pick Educational and Volunteer Center

12751 Pulaski Ave.

Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Fort Wood Thrift Store donates food to Snack in a Pack The Fort Leonard Wood Thrift Shop recently donated food items valued at $433.40 (based on weight) to help Snack in a Pack, which provides supplemental food items to Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry over weekends and holidays. About Snack in a Pack Snack in a Pack (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. Making a donation: · Food donations may be dropped off at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center or at the Administration Building in Waynesville. o Much needed items include: § canned chicken § canned tuna § canned ravioli and other pastas § peanut butter. · Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share · Monetary donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK · Monetary donations also may be mailed to: Snack in a Pack Community Resource Office Pick Educational and Volunteer Center 12751 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473