Seeger Toyota of St. Robert donated $1,700 to Snack in a Pack on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Members of the community were able to test drive a vehicle during a promotional event in September, resulting in donations being made toward the Snack in a Pack program.
Pictured are: Eric Gentle, John Deeds, Edna Givens, Tina Rowden, Janis Belanger, Tray Chaney, James “Stu” Adams, and Jordan Perrone
Brooklyn Lercher, a Waynesville High School sophomore, took 61st in State out of 161 cross country runners with a time of 19:41 at the MSHSAA Cross Country Championship in Columbia, Mo. today (Friday, Nov. 8, 2024).
Brooklyn Lercher, a sophomore at Waynesville High School, will compete tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 8, 2024) at MSHSAA Cross Country Championship in Columbia, Mo. This morning, the WHS Tiger Pride Marching Band marched and played in the hallways to honor Lercher’s qualification for the State meet. This is the second year she has qualified for State in cross country. #wayschools
Now hiring Paraprofessionals!
Go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/employment-opportunities and apply at https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/
Bus delays may occur this afternoon;
Waynesville R-VI buses may be delayed this afternoon (Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024) due to traffic being diverted from I-44 onto Historic Route 66.
The Waynesville R-VI School District is seeking volunteers for its Partners on Patrol program, which is modeled after “Dads on Duty” programs.
“It makes me feel better to know that while I’m in class learning, someone is walking in the hallway and looking around, keeping an eye on things,” said one sixth grader on Nov. 4, 2024.
A partner on patrol is an adult community member who:
provides a positive influence to help create a safe school environment
increases visibility and adult presence
provides encouragement while assisting with supervising students
“Partners on Patrol also serve as positive role models who help promote the growth, well-being, and academic success of our students, while adding one more layer of safety for our students,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales. “Parents and community members are invited to become Partners on Patrol.”
A Partner on Patrol spends at least one hour each week being a positive presence in the hallways at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Waynesville Middle School, and/or Waynesville High School while assisting with supervising 6th - 12th grade students between classes. Partners on Patrol do not replace principals or school resources officers, but instead deliver big smiles, dispense positive affirmations, and perhaps share a few corny jokes while increasing adult visibility and presence.
Volunteers who are interested in becoming a Partner on Patrol should complete the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFhDtPUvVQueovP5AJBV4bV0SwMlBx9kyGeEVJDyWG1I33DQ/viewform?usp=sf_link.
Partners on Patrol volunteers must complete a background check (the form is available for download at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4649828/Volunteer_Application_Front__Back_Fillable__updated_7_24_.pdf. Background check forms are also available at schools and at the Administration Building. Once approved, partners on patrol will attend a brief training session and then pick a time to be present for at least one hour each week.
For more information about the program, please email community@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2250. #wayschools
If you or your family have been impacted by the recent flooding, we are here to help. Our commitment to our students remains strong, and we are prepared to support those that need support.
Waynesville R-VI students or families needing assistance are encouraged to reach out via email. Please email us at studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us with any specific needs or concerns, and we will work to connect you with resources and support.
We are here to help!
WIN (afterschool) buses will depart early this afternoon (Nov. 5, 2024). Out of an abundance of caution, buses will depart Waynesville Middle School at 5:15 p.m. and Waynesville High School at 5:30 p.m. #wayschools
Waynesville Middle School Student Council welcomed guest speaker Cara Filler for a captivating all school assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Filler is an author, entrepreneur and speaker who has shared her presentation with more than 2 million students in five countries.
Drawing from her personal tragedy of her identical twin sister dying in a car crash the day after their 18th birthday, Filler’s inspiring presentation focused on overcoming life’s speed bumps and road blocks, avoiding negative risks and being YOU-nique. Most of all, WMS students will remember her presentation for a little dance that might just save their life.
The presentation was organized by WMS Student Council and funded by The Missouri Department of Transportation. #wayschools
Fifteen Waynesville High School students will be volunteering as poll helpers during today’s (Nov. 5, 2024) election. They were officially sworn in on Friday at the high school in preparation to work as volunteers. The students will be helping poll workers and voters throughout the day. The students who are helping include:
Destani Adams
Brianna Ash
Addison Bowling
Serina Chen
Ethan Cole
Kaden Crone
Connor David
Kaitlynn Dirck
Klaus Gillette
Brayden Hays
Chloe Moredock
Isabella Moredock
Victor Munguia
Kaylee Putmen
Carson Sutphin
#wayschools
WIN (afterschool) buses are expected to be delayed by 15 to 45 minutes this evening (Monday, Nov. 4, 2024), due to traffic delays that are the result of interstate traffic being routed through town.
The St. Robert First Assembly of God Church generously provided in-kind donations of $6,048 to support the Snack in the Pack program, which provides nutritious entrees and snacks to Waynesville R-VI students in need, ensuring that children have the fuel they need to learn and grow. #wayschools
We are so grateful to all of the generous supporters who have helped make a difference in the lives of Waynesville R-VI students through Snack in a Pack! Your donations ensure that 442 of our students have access to nutritious meals over the weekends and during holiday breaks, helping to alleviate food insecurity in our community.
We want to extend a special shout out to just some of the incredible individuals who have stepped up to support this vital cause. These supporters listed below have donated a total of $10,857 and 155 hours of their time so far this school year.
Thank you to:
• Korean Baptist Church
• Marvelle Laughlin
• Mount Gibson Baptist Church
• The Salvation Army
• Williams Early Childhood Center
• Fort Leonard Wood Thrift Shop
• Show Me USAWOA FLW Chapter
• Dawson
• Mrs. Peace’s CBI Class
• Fort Leonard Wood Spouses’ Club
• Fort Wood Hotels
• Mary Hoare
• Evelyn Walters
• Eunice Tatingal
• Rick Vernon
• Steve Ward
• Fidben Lepe
• Kathrine Rutsch
• Kimberly Simm
• Lastanton Neal
• Kylie Lessard
If you’d like to join us in this mission, please consider donating or volunteering. Learn more about volunteering at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/siap-volunteer-opportunities and giving at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/snack-in-a-pack.
The Salvation Army donated $7,400.52 to the Snack in a Pack program to help provide food for Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry. The nutritious entrees and snacks ensure that students have the fuel they need to learn and grow.
Donations may be mailed to Snack in a Pack, Community Resource Office, 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.
Screenings for preschool children ages 3, 4 and 5 (not in kindergarten) who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District are now being scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. To schedule a screening, please call 573-842-2650.
Williams Early Childhood Center’s 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.
Twenty-three years after she first learned the stop light writing method as a 3rd grader, Athenia Swink is still applying the concepts – only now it’s research papers in her doctorate program.
A former cardiac critical care nurse, Swink will soon become a primary care doctor with a specialty of hospice care. In August, Swink wrote to Cathy Outten, her 3rd grade teacher, stating in part, “Every paper I have to write, I think of your green, yellow, red, yellow, green. It’s a life saver! It helps me prep an outline and make a good research paper. You actually taught us outlines as well that I still use, so definitely remind your students that this is a life-long learning experience. I even use it for charting purposes. Poses a little differently, but very much the same process.”
“As a teacher, you love to hear that you have had a positive impact on a student’s life, but this was extraordinary because she’s still using a skill that she learned in 3rd grade,” said Outten, a teacher at Partridge Elementary.
Step Up to Writing is one of the resources the Waynesville R-VI School District uses in grades K-8 to help students improve in the areas of writing, language, reading, speaking and listening. It includes the stoplight method of go (green), slow down (yellow), stop (red) and go back (green).
Ruth Ann Justus, principal at Partridge Elementary, shared Swink’s note as part of her presentation in study session to the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education on Oct. 14, 2024.
“I shared this message to demonstrate how the practical, hands-on skills that we are teaching students today will benefit students for years to come,” Justus said.
This is an example of successful implementation of a district CSIP action step to demonstrate success toward meeting goals on the district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders performed the patriotic concert, "What Does It Mean to be American?" on Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium. The concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio. These photos are of East 4th graders at the concert. #wayschools
As the Waynesville High School volleyball season concludes, Head Volleyball Coach Amber Barkley noted, "We are really proud of the group of girls we had this year. They always play hard and are a fun group to watch! They showed improvement throughout the season, and we only graduated one senior. We have big expectations for this group moving forward." #wayschools
Team spectacular students at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center dissected owl pellets to understand how predators affect their local ecosystem. Their research ties into the book, “Hoot,” by Carl Hiaasen that all the sixth graders are reading this year. While examining the sanitized pellets, students were heard saying, “How hungry was he?” and “No way, look at this!”
Patriotic concerts tonight!
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform "What Does It Mean to be American?" on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium.
- East 4th graders will perform at 5:30 p.m.
- East 5th graders will perform at 7 p.m.
The patriotic concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio.
The concert is free and open to the public. We extend a special invitation to those who are currently serving or have served in the military.
