This information was previously published on July 29.



Complete forms for returning students by Aug. 14



Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians (who have not already done so) 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.



Please note that your student’s bus transportation form is included in the annual returning student forms. If you have already completed the returning student forms, you have completed the transportation form.



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 uses a Stoplight Program to help families quickly understand the urgency of district messages. The words RED, YELLOW, or GREEN will appear in the subject line to indicate how quickly the information may require your attention.

Red – Please read it now! Red indicates that the information is critical or requires an immediate or mandatory response.

Yellow – Please read it today. Yellow indicates the information is about major projects, tests or requires your response.

Green – Please read it when it’s convenient. Green indicates the information is something that you can read after work or when it’s convenient for you.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Waynesville Sixth Grade Center: Nicole Alexander, Marisa Bunton, Jami Phillips, Johanny Pottorff and Montanna Stutts.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Waynesville High School:

Ariel Smith, Kathleen Cole-Borden, Adrienne Kidwell, Marissa Ritch, Destiny Matysik, Shannon McKean; back row: Tim Camp, John Locke, Dalton Smith, Michael Strope and Michael Winfrey.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Waynesville Middle School:

Caitlyn Curtis, Susan Dennison, Whitney Hopper, Angela Hudson, Mary Jerome; back row: Kristina Macdonald, Gavin Miller, Dawson Walters, Brandon Weiss and Willie Camp. Not pictured: Willy Ramirez

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Freedom Elementary: Brittany Bernal, Lydia Brady, Andrea Clegg, Amber Ferrell, Kinney Dune Fujimura, Darla Wells, Cheyenne Hutson; second row: Jocelyne Orndorf, Matthew Ornot, April Noe, Richard McCoy, Victoria McLain, Madelyn McClure, Savanna Kerperien, Jaden Jones; back row: Christy Olson, Darcy Poynter, Madison Selig, Tyler Sickler, Kristi Walkup and Caroline Goodson.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Wood Elementary: Marche Alvis, Vanessa Garcia-Gonzales and Elaine Hawk.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to the Waynesville Career Center: John Crawford, Grace Hand, Danielle Rutherford, Julie Raczkowski. Not pictured: Rachel Graves.

Please join us in welcoming our new teacher to Perimeter Educational Center: Kimberly Devault.

Please join us in welcoming our new teacher to Williams Early Childhood Center: Dixie Solomon.

Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Thayer Elementary: Wendy Blankenship, Tina Turner and Chanel Vansyoc.

Please join us in welcoming our new teacher to Partridge Elementary: Terri Beck.

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.

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

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.

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.