ALL 9th graders and NEW students to WHS:
Please register to attend WHS Orientation Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the link below (if you haven't done so already)
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfuMlnzbvW2Zx.../viewform
Details
All Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12 should REGISTER to attend the WHS Orientation Day that will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, learn procedures, eat lunch, etc.
Parents/Guardians
Parents/guardians are invited to enjoy a light breakfast and "meet and greet" with WHS administrators at 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 12.
Please register to attend WHS Orientation Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the link below (if you haven't done so already)
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfuMlnzbvW2Zx.../viewform
Details
All Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12 should REGISTER to attend the WHS Orientation Day that will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, learn procedures, eat lunch, etc.
Parents/Guardians
Parents/guardians are invited to enjoy a light breakfast and "meet and greet" with WHS administrators at 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 12.
WHS announces yearbook distribution dates
Waynesville High School yearbooks may be picked up during the following days and times:
· 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 & 12 in the WHS Main Lobby
· 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at Tiger Joe during Meet the Teacher
· 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the WHS Main Lobby
If you did not purchase a yearbook in advance, a limited number of yearbooks will be for sale for $65. Cash only.
If you have questions, please email dwilking@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Waynesville High School yearbooks may be picked up during the following days and times:
· 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 & 12 in the WHS Main Lobby
· 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at Tiger Joe during Meet the Teacher
· 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the WHS Main Lobby
If you did not purchase a yearbook in advance, a limited number of yearbooks will be for sale for $65. Cash only.
If you have questions, please email dwilking@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Dear Parents of Waynesville R-VI Kindergartners:
We are so excited to share that your kindergartner will attend Kinder Kamp during the first week of school Aug. 24-28! This fun and exciting week will conclude with a Kinder Kamp Teacher Reveal Celebration.
About Kinder Kamp:
All Waynesville R-VI kindergartners will participate in Kinder Kamp during regular school hours for the first five days of school.
Kinder Kamp is a week-long experience, which is designed to ensure best placement for students to have a successful kindergarten year.
Students will work with multiple kindergarten teachers during the first four days of school through fun, hands-on learning activities
On Friday, Aug. 28, students will find out their permanent teacher placement for the year and celebrate with their new classmates
Meet the Teacher Night will be meet “ALL” the Kindergarten teachers
During Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at your school, kindergartners and their parents will participate in a “Meet and Greet” with all kindergarten teachers. This will be held in a centralized location at each of our elementary schools (East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood). Please note that we will “assign” a teacher’s name to your kindergartner BEFORE school starts, but please keep in mind that it is only a temporary placeholder.
Kindergartners will learn their teacher’s name on Friday and start classes with their teacher on Aug. 31.
School supplies
Kindergartners are encouraged to bring their school supplies during the Aug. 20 Meet and Greet. Supplies will be placed in a bag with your child’s name on it and then the supplies will be delivered to their permanent teacher and classroom on Aug. 31.
For more information
Please feel free to reach out to your child’s school for more information. Phone numbers are listed at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory.
We are so excited to share that your kindergartner will attend Kinder Kamp during the first week of school Aug. 24-28! This fun and exciting week will conclude with a Kinder Kamp Teacher Reveal Celebration.
About Kinder Kamp:
All Waynesville R-VI kindergartners will participate in Kinder Kamp during regular school hours for the first five days of school.
Kinder Kamp is a week-long experience, which is designed to ensure best placement for students to have a successful kindergarten year.
Students will work with multiple kindergarten teachers during the first four days of school through fun, hands-on learning activities
On Friday, Aug. 28, students will find out their permanent teacher placement for the year and celebrate with their new classmates
Meet the Teacher Night will be meet “ALL” the Kindergarten teachers
During Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at your school, kindergartners and their parents will participate in a “Meet and Greet” with all kindergarten teachers. This will be held in a centralized location at each of our elementary schools (East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood). Please note that we will “assign” a teacher’s name to your kindergartner BEFORE school starts, but please keep in mind that it is only a temporary placeholder.
Kindergartners will learn their teacher’s name on Friday and start classes with their teacher on Aug. 31.
School supplies
Kindergartners are encouraged to bring their school supplies during the Aug. 20 Meet and Greet. Supplies will be placed in a bag with your child’s name on it and then the supplies will be delivered to their permanent teacher and classroom on Aug. 31.
For more information
Please feel free to reach out to your child’s school for more information. Phone numbers are listed at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory.
Due to the weather, the Tiger Book Express has been canceled for today, Aug. 6, 2026.
This information was previously posted on July 10.
Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students and their parents/guardians will be held as follows for the 2026-27 school year:
Meet the Teacher for grades 7 to 12 (Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville High School & Waynesville Career Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Meet the Teacher for grades Pre-K to 6 (Parker, Pick, Williams, East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, Wood & Waynesville Sixth Grade Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
This information was previously published on July 14.
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
The school year calendar is at https://aptg.co/cxDH4C.
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
The school year calendar is at https://aptg.co/cxDH4C.
Late-start Wednesdays
All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only.
For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m.
Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.
Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices.
Details by grade and/or school
Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days.
Grades PreK-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades PreK-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days.
Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session.
All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only.
For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m.
Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.
Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices.
Details by grade and/or school
Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days.
Grades PreK-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades PreK-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days.
Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session.
The following information was previously posted on July 9.
School Supply Lists
School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year.
The lists are as follows:
1. Preschool/early childhood
https://aptg.co/GcZ8VL
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2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5
https://aptg.co/sYbcj2
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3. 6th Grade
https://aptg.co/KZm6sz
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4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://aptg.co/T1gFrg
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5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-
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All school supply lists
To view all of the school supply lists at once, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists
Practice/tryout times announced for WMS fall athletes
Waynesville Middle School has announced its fall practice/tryout times and locations on Aug. 17, 2026, as noted below:
Monday, Aug. 17 — WMS first day practice/tryout schedules:
· Cheer: 3:30–5:30 p.m. at WMS
· Cross Country: 4:30–6 p.m. at WMS
· Football: 3–5 p.m. Slaughter Field at WMS
· Volleyball: 3–5 p.m. at WMS gym
Fall Sports Parent/Guardian Meetings
Attendance is required at the Parent/Guardian Meeting in the WMS Library (upper floor) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 for cheer, cross country, football and volleyball.
Each athlete needs to have the following on file at the Athletic Office at the high school or middle school:
· Current Physical (dated after 2/1/26)
· MSHSAA Pre-Participation Form (part of the physical packet)
· Waynesville Activities Commitment Form
· Waynesville Transportation Waiver
· *Athletic Fee paid prior to first game (*the athletic fee must be paid at the WHS Athletic Office or can be paid at MySchoolBucks.com)
All forms can be found at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics or at the Athletic Offices.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the WHS Athletic Office at 573-842-2414 or tkime@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Waynesville Middle School has announced its fall practice/tryout times and locations on Aug. 17, 2026, as noted below:
Monday, Aug. 17 — WMS first day practice/tryout schedules:
· Cheer: 3:30–5:30 p.m. at WMS
· Cross Country: 4:30–6 p.m. at WMS
· Football: 3–5 p.m. Slaughter Field at WMS
· Volleyball: 3–5 p.m. at WMS gym
Fall Sports Parent/Guardian Meetings
Attendance is required at the Parent/Guardian Meeting in the WMS Library (upper floor) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 for cheer, cross country, football and volleyball.
Each athlete needs to have the following on file at the Athletic Office at the high school or middle school:
· Current Physical (dated after 2/1/26)
· MSHSAA Pre-Participation Form (part of the physical packet)
· Waynesville Activities Commitment Form
· Waynesville Transportation Waiver
· *Athletic Fee paid prior to first game (*the athletic fee must be paid at the WHS Athletic Office or can be paid at MySchoolBucks.com)
All forms can be found at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics or at the Athletic Offices.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the WHS Athletic Office at 573-842-2414 or tkime@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Practice/tryout locations and times announced for WHS fall athletes
Waynesville High School has announced its fall practice/tryout times and locations on Aug. 10, 2026, as noted below:
Monday, Aug. 10 — WHS first day practice/tryout schedules:
· Cheer: 7–10 a.m. at WHS
· Cross Country: 6–8 a.m. at WHS track
· Girls Golf: 8–10:30 a.m. at Piney Valley Golf Course
· Girls Tennis: 8–10 a.m. at WHS tennis courts
· Dance: 2:30–5 p.m. at WHS
· Football: 3–6 p.m. at WHS
· Softball: 3:30–5:30 p.m. at WHS Softball Field
· Volleyball: 3:30–6 p.m. at WHS Main Gym
· Boys Swim: 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Davidson Fitness Center Pool
· Boys Soccer: 5:30–9:30 p.m. at Anderson Soccer Field (near East Elementary)
Fall Sports Parent/Guardian Meetings: Attendance is required at the Parent/Guardian Meeting in the WHS Auditorium for the respected sport your athlete is in and individual team meetings will follow the main athletic meeting.
· Monday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.: Football, Cross Country, Swim, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, and Cheer
Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Softball, Boys Soccer, and Volleyball
Each athlete needs to have the following on file at the Athletic Office at the HS or MS:
· Current Physical (dated after 2/1/26)
· MSHSAA Pre-Participation Form (part of the physical packet)
· Waynesville Activities Commitment Form
· Waynesville Transportation Waiver
· *Athletic Fee paid prior to first game (*the athletic fee must be paid at the WHS Athletic Office or can be paid at MySchoolBucks.com)
All Forms can be found at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics or at the Athletic Offices.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the WHS Athletic Office at 573-842-2414 or tkime@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Please note that a separate post about middle school athletics will be forthcoming later this afternoon.
Waynesville R-VI staff members are participating in 7 Habits of Effective People training, which focuses on increasing personal effectiveness and strengthening leadership skills, at Parker Educational Center today, July 30, 2026.
The Tiger Book Express has been relocated to Parker Educational Center for today, Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Tiger Book Express will be open from 11 a.m.to 8 p.m.
We look forward to seeing students and families at one of our upcoming stops. A couple opportunities remain this summer to enjoy the free mobile library.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
The following information was previously posted on July 9.
Attention NEW families to the Waynesville R-VI School District
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open for NEW students to the Waynesville R-VI School District. (Please note that this is for families who are NEW to the Waynesville R-VI School District.)
New students may enroll online at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
Attention NEW families to the Waynesville R-VI School District
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open for NEW students to the Waynesville R-VI School District. (Please note that this is for families who are NEW to the Waynesville R-VI School District.)
New students may enroll online at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
Complete forms for returning students by Aug. 14
Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians are asked to complete their annual forms for their returning students by Aug. 14, 2026, to ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school.
Families of returning students should have received an email with a "Snapcode" to complete the annual forms.
If you have a student returning to Waynesville R-VI and you have not received an email with the Snapcode or you need assistance, please email studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2092.
Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians are asked to complete their annual forms for their returning students by Aug. 14, 2026, to ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school.
Families of returning students should have received an email with a "Snapcode" to complete the annual forms.
If you have a student returning to Waynesville R-VI and you have not received an email with the Snapcode or you need assistance, please email studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2092.
As we prepare for a great school year, we're sharing contact information for each of our school buildings at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory
If you have a question about enrollment, transportation, schedules, supplies or anything else, our staff is here to help. We look forward to partnering with your family for a successful year!
If you have a question about enrollment, transportation, schedules, supplies or anything else, our staff is here to help. We look forward to partnering with your family for a successful year!
New Bus App: EZArrival
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be using a new bus tracking app called EZArrival in the 2026-2027 school year.
EZArrival replaces BusQuest and gives you the same real-time bus tracking, delay notifications and transportation updates.
Best of all, your existing account and settings will work automatically in EZArrival; no new registration or additional setup required!
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Please follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for “EZArrival” or see the QR codes below.
2. Download the app (It’s free.)
3. Log in with your current BusQuest username and password. That’s it. Your existing login works in EZ Arrival — no new account, no re-registration, no extra steps. If your login is saved on your phone (in iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, or another password manager), you can use that saved username and password to log in to EZ Arrival. If you’ve forgotten your password, simply tap “Reset Password” on the EZ Arrival login screen and follow the steps. It works the same way as the password reset in BusQuest.
Waynesville R-VI featured in The Education Magazine’s 10 Most Admired School Districts
The Education Magazine has featured the Waynesville R-VI School District in The 10 Most Admired School Districts.
See the Waynesville R-VI School District feature in the July 2026 issue at
https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/waynesville-r-vi-school-district/
Additionally, Waynesville R-VI has been featured on The Education Magazine’s social media sites as follows:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19udK4eorb/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7486353564051857409
Twitter/X:
https://x.com/TheEducationMag/status/2080588316265869410?s=20
#WaySchools #NAFIS #MISA
The Education Magazine has featured the Waynesville R-VI School District in The 10 Most Admired School Districts.
See the Waynesville R-VI School District feature in the July 2026 issue at
https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/waynesville-r-vi-school-district/
Additionally, Waynesville R-VI has been featured on The Education Magazine’s social media sites as follows:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19udK4eorb/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7486353564051857409
Twitter/X:
https://x.com/TheEducationMag/status/2080588316265869410?s=20
#WaySchools #NAFIS #MISA
First 100 get in free to Community for Kids event
The first 100 guests will get in free to the Community for Kids event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, thanks to a generous donation from Maries County Bank.
This event will feature bounce houses, inflatables, games, activity challenges, food trucks, music and more in the parking lot next to Parker Educational Center.
More details:
The Community for Kids event will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 30, 2026, in the parking lot next to Parker Educational Center and Waynesville Middle School’s Slaughter Field in Waynesville.
Community for Kids will feature bounce houses, inflatables, games, activity challenges, food trucks, music and more.
Admission is free for the first 100 guests and then admission will be $5 per person (ages 3 and up) and includes an event wristband. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to help bridge the hunger gap for Waynesville R-VI students.
The schedule is as follows:
· 11 a.m. Event opens with vendors, food trucks, inflatables, games, etc.
· 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radio station 107.9 The Coyote will broadcast live
· 11:15 Welcome and opening remarks
· 11:30 a.m. Cornhole tournament registration
· 11:45 a.m. Cornhole tournament begins
· 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Merry Mary’s face painting
· 2 p.m. Jump rope contest
· 3 p.m. Hula hoop contest
· 4 to 7 p.m. Ron Voss Band
· 4:30 Pickle eating contest
· 5:15 Corn eating contest
· 6:15 Contest winners and community recognition
· 8 p.m. Event concludes
The $5 wristband provides unlimited access to all games, contests, inflatables, bounce houses, music and activities throughout the event. Food, beverages and other purchases from vendors are not included and should be purchased directly from the individual vendors.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
For more information, please call Ryan Murphy at 417-422-3746.
The first 100 guests will get in free to the Community for Kids event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, thanks to a generous donation from Maries County Bank.
This event will feature bounce houses, inflatables, games, activity challenges, food trucks, music and more in the parking lot next to Parker Educational Center.
More details:
The Community for Kids event will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 30, 2026, in the parking lot next to Parker Educational Center and Waynesville Middle School’s Slaughter Field in Waynesville.
Community for Kids will feature bounce houses, inflatables, games, activity challenges, food trucks, music and more.
Admission is free for the first 100 guests and then admission will be $5 per person (ages 3 and up) and includes an event wristband. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to help bridge the hunger gap for Waynesville R-VI students.
The schedule is as follows:
· 11 a.m. Event opens with vendors, food trucks, inflatables, games, etc.
· 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radio station 107.9 The Coyote will broadcast live
· 11:15 Welcome and opening remarks
· 11:30 a.m. Cornhole tournament registration
· 11:45 a.m. Cornhole tournament begins
· 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Merry Mary’s face painting
· 2 p.m. Jump rope contest
· 3 p.m. Hula hoop contest
· 4 to 7 p.m. Ron Voss Band
· 4:30 Pickle eating contest
· 5:15 Corn eating contest
· 6:15 Contest winners and community recognition
· 8 p.m. Event concludes
The $5 wristband provides unlimited access to all games, contests, inflatables, bounce houses, music and activities throughout the event. Food, beverages and other purchases from vendors are not included and should be purchased directly from the individual vendors.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
For more information, please call Ryan Murphy at 417-422-3746.
The Waynesville High School JROTC presented the Colors on July 27, 2026, at the Cooperative Conference for School Administrators hosted by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This year’s theme is “The Power of Public Education.”
