Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville High School’s student government association will host a Trunk or Treat event tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools

The Waynesville High School Fall Choir Concert was held on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in the WHS Auditorium. The concert, mixed and chamber choirs performed and all choirs, including alumni, were invited to perform the final number, "The Lord Bless You and Keep You," by Peter C. Lutkin. #wayschools

The Waynesville JROTC Raider male team finished in the top 10 at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Raider National Championships on Oct. 25 and 26, 2024, at Fort Knox. “While we did not finish in the top 3 overall, our Male Team finished in the Top 10 of over 300 teams from around the nation, competing in the Male Masters Division,” said Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor. The competition included the following events on Friday: Battle Fit Challenge: 1 minute of push-ups, 1 minute of crunches, and a 1-mile run. On Saturday, they competed in the traditional 5 Raider Events with some new additions: - Cross Country Litter Rescue: a 1-mile cross country run with 5 obstacles, while carrying 6 x 35 pound rucksacks and 1 x 135 pound litter among the ten competitors. They also added a written first aid test at the end. - Physical Team Test: a half-mile cross country run with 10 obstacles and strength tests. - 1 Rope Bridge: construct a 1 rope bridge across a 90-foot gap over a stream, move all 10 competitors across as fast as possible, and deconstruct the bridge as fast as possible. - Gauntlet: a 1-mile cross country run with 11 obstacles. This event begins with the 11-foot wall. - 5k Run: 3.3-mile rough terrain run. #wayschools

The Waynesville Tiger Girls Golf team has concluded its season with a record-breaking roster of 18 players, the largest group Coach Nathan Boeh has seen since joining the program. Another highlight for this year was the leadership of returning players, who helped guide the team. Throughout the season, several athletes came close to qualifying for the state golf tournament. With a strong commitment to training and improvement during the off-season, Boeh is optimistic about the team's potential for next year. “We’ve built a solid foundation this season, and I truly believe that with hard work and determination, we can achieve great things in the upcoming year,” Boeh said. #wayschools

The Waynesville High School Fall Choir Concert will be held at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday, Oct. 28, 2024) in the WHS Auditorium. #wayschools

Three teachers from East Elementary have been selected to attend the Ron Clark Academy Experience in Atlanta this year through a donation from St. Robert SONIC, which was matched by the SONIC Foundation, Teachers Haley Jones, Samantha Boeh and Camiel Laurie look forward to the opportunity and the spark it can provide for the students at East Elementary. Located in Southeast Atlanta, The Ron Clark Academy is a nonprofit school that also serves as a demonstration school, a place where visiting educators engage in professional development. The two-day RCA EXP training is an interactive, immersive learning experience where educators observe classes and participate in dynamic workshops that teach teachers how to ignite a passion for learning, provide meaningful support, encourage academic excellence, foster authentic relationships, and ensure a climate and culture where all students and staff thrive. #wayschools

Waynesville Middle School students volunteered to help pass our pocket flags to military personnel during the home varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The pocket flags were created by middle schoolers to hand out to military personnel. The flags had a positive message in them to show appreciation for our military. Middle schoolers worked with School Liaison Officer Bridget Plummer, School Liaison Officer for this activity. #wayschools

If you have received a text message appearing from our superintendent Mrs. Bales this morning asking you to "let her know if you received her text," we encourage you to delete it. This message is a phishing scheme trying to encourage community members to respond. This is not a text message from our area code or Mrs. Bales. If you need clarification on communications that may have been sent from our superintendent's office please call their line at 573-842-2097. #wayschools

Waynesville High School Theatre and Troupe 1669 students are rehearsing for their upcoming performance of the comedy, "Game of Tiaras" by Don Zoldis at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24, 25 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 in the WHS Auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Admission is $7 per person.

Waynesville 4th, 5th and 6th graders who qualified in the mile participated in Stampede in the Park today, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Waynesville City Park.

Today (Friday, Oct. 18, 2024), interested WHS juniors and seniors participated in a Lunch and Learn with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Maintenance Crew Leaders Jason King and Chris Bell talked with students about career opportunities with MODOT, ranging from maintenance and engineering to human resources. MODOT offers internships, educational assistance, training and benefits.

ATTN: Waynesville R-VI Parents and Guardians: PARENT SURVEY The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its annual PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 25. The online survey link has been sent to parents via EMAIL. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences. We encourage parents to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.

The Waynesville R-VI School District places surplus items for sale through the govdeals website. To place a bid on an item, you must go to https://www.govdeals.com/. Items will begin being placed on the site beginning on Oct. 17, 2024, and will continue until all surplus items are placed there. Items will include lawnmower, brush hog, chairs, cabinets, folding computer tables, projectors, video equipment, printers, monitors, filing cabinets, tables, etc. To search https://www.govdeals.com/, click in the search box by zip code, scroll down and click on Waynesville R-VI School District to see what items the district has for sale. All information needed for the bidder will be listed with each item. Bidders may contact the GovDeals Help Desk at 1-800-613-0156 for assistance. All items will be sold “as is.” Items may be removed by appointment only with appointments being made at least 24 hours in advance. All items MUST be removed within (10) ten business day from the time and date of issuance of Buyer’s Certificate. All payments must be made on-line. Payment is due in full not later than (5) business days from the time and date of the Buyer’s certificate. Buyer will make arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. NO assistance will be provided. A daily storage fee of $10.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the (10) ten business day allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate. #wayschools

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. Fourth graders will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 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.

False fire alarm sounded at East Elementary A false fire alarm sounded at East Elementary at approximately 10:15 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution to confirm that there is no smoke and there is no fire.

Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Waynesville City Councilwoman Amanda Koren during the Oct. 14, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. The City of Waynesville was recognized for their continued support of the Homecoming parade. Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Councilwoman Amanda Koren and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.

Angela Houf, a library media specialist at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, was presented the Project Teach Award for the first quarter during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 14, 2024. Houf’s project, "One School, One Book" reinforces reading instruction, increases parental involvement, bridges the home-school connection and builds a true community of readers. The project includes a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.

Wear orange for Unity Day tomorrow, Oct. 16, 2024. Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.

All active duty service members, Veterans and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18, 2024, at Tiger stadium. #wayschools

On Oct. 12, 2024, the Waynesville Raiders Black Team (Male) finished 4th overall and the Orange Team (Mixed) finished 5th overall out of a field of 30+ teams in the Smith Cotton Raider Competition in Sedalia, Mo. The Black Team placed as follows: - 4th place overall - 2nd place - 1-Rope Bridge - 3rd place - Cross Country Litter Rescue The Orange Team (Mixed) placed as follows: - 5th overall - 3rd Place - Physical Team Test - 3rd Place - Cross Country Litter Rescue The Raiders will next compete in the U.S. Army Cadet Command Raider Nationals Competition from Oct. 24-27 at Fort Knox, Ky.