Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville Middle School Student Council completed the Polar Plunge in Springfield, Mo., in support of Special Olympics athletes on Saturday, March 1, 2025. WMS Student Council raised $1,445, which supports local athletes.

14 students have their artwork published in MAEA coloring book Fourteen Waynesville R-VI students have had their artwork published in the Missouri Art Education Association's Show Me Art Coloring Book: On the Move in Missouri: 5th Edition. Students designed a coloring page based on their favorite outdoor activities, such as cycling, fishing, camping, sports, etc. and submitted their work for consideration in the publication. The MAEA coloring book is for sale for $13.99 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY6J6C3T?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_E6SEHKKCYGESK0QA57N9&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_E6SEHKKCYGESK0QA57N9&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_E6SEHKKCYGESK0QA57N9&bestFormat=true. The schools, student artists and the page number where their artwork appears are as follows: Thayer Elementary Caliah Casillas pg. 11 Jace Taylor pg. 17 Connor Erickson pg. 23 Eisley Talmage pg. 35 Freedom Elementary Emmarhie Jade Sipin pg. 13 Naomi Bedenbaugh pg. 19 Kyndal Osborne pg. 25 Avery Walker pg. 29 East Elementary Annalee Acker pg. 27 Makiya Butler pg. 43 Wood Elementary Kenleigh Carroll pg. 41 Waynesville High School Nicolas Cruz pg 133 Josephine Andreasen pg 155 Mia Verry 167 #WaySchools #MAEA #coloringbook

The Waynesville JROTC Tiger Drill Team took 3rd place overall in three categories at the Blue Springs South Invitational Drill Competition on Saturday, March 1, 2025. In a field of 17 other high schools from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahma, Iowa and Illinois, the Tiger Drill Team finished 3rd Overall, and took 3rd place Overall in the Unarmed Division and 3rd place Overall in the Armed Division. The complete results are below: 3rd Place Overall (All Six Team Events) 3rd Place Overall Armed Category (All Three Armed Team Events) 3rd Place Overall Unarmed Category (All Three Armed Team Events) 3rd Place Unarmed Exhibition 3rd Place Armed Exhibition 3rd Place Unarmed Exhibition 3rd Place Unarmed Color Guard 4th Place Armed Color Guard Lord Torres - 1st Place Armed Exhibition Solo Max Jorgensen and Aubrey Ellison - 3rd Place Armed Exhibition Dual Peyton Stuart and Addison Smith - 2nd Place Unarmed Exhibition Dual Teyla Byrom and Alex Diaz - 3rd Place Unarmed Exhibition Dual Annalyse Rivera - 5th Place Individual Drill Down The team will compete next at the Rocky Mountain Drill National Championship in Denver on April 9-13.

Three Waynesville High School wrestlers placed at the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 28-March 1, 2025. They are as follows: Yisel Perez 190 3rd Dakota Nix 120 5th Addison Brown 135 6th

East Elementary 2nd and 3rd graders performed their musical concerts on Feb. 27, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium. #wayschools

Five Waynesville Middle School students participated in the 4th annual Missouri State University CODERS Olympiad on Feb. 27, 2025. CODERS stands for Computer Science Opportunities, Development, and Education in Rural Schools. Leah Fledderman, John Kefalas, Conner Hamelin, Keldon Loar and Naomi Sanchez demonstrated their ability to code effectively effort by completing Olympiad challenges. CODERS will showcase their coding skills during the STEAM night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at WMS on March 7, 2025. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for coding happening during Saturday Savers (April and May) as an enrichment activity. The students are pictured with Dr. Raquel DeSouza, library media specialist. #wayschools

The "circus" came to town, featuring preschool students at Parker Educational Center on Feb. 27, 2025. #wayschools

Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students in the "Paint Your Passion" Lead Group, facilitated by Kim Ramirez, unveiled their lighthouse mural on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. "These students brought their vision to life, turning a blank wall into a masterpiece," said Principal Kevin Schnicker. "Their dedication, creativity and teamwork have left a lasting mark on our school—a vibrant reminder of what can be achieved through passion and hard work." The students painted this lighthouse mural to signify the school's commitment to the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Kids and Leader in Me concepts. Waynesville Sixth Grade Center has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by Franklin Covey Education — a distinction that approximately 600 schools in the world have achieved. The students volunteered to paint after school and during weekends to complete the project and were presented certificates of appreciation, along with Ramirez. The students included: · Charlotte Nester · Karis Britton · Abriyanah McCaster · Hailey Christmas · Kennedi Gall · Riley Conway · Hadley Miller · Addison Bio · Coraline Schwickerath Leader in Me is a research-backed framework, co-created with educators, aimed at fostering resilience and leadership in students while cultivating a culture of trust. It's crafted to enhance academic performance and empower students, educators and families with essential leadership and life skills necessary for success in an evolving world.

Waynesville R-VI hosted a teacher recruitment event on Feb. 27, 2025, at Parker Educational Center. For a list of job openings, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/employment-opportunities.

The Waynesville High School choirs had a great showing at the State contest at Camdenton High School on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Treble Choir received an Exemplary rating and the Tenor Bass Choir and Chamber Choir received Outstanding ratings. "Accolades were given to our two soloists William Figueroa and Michael Samuelu," said Choir Director Cydnee Gilmore. "Thank you to all the students for their hard work!" Photos are from the fall choir concert.

The Waynesville Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its induction ceremony on Feb. 25, 2025, in the WMS gym. Geoff Knoll of Noble Real Estate served as the keynote speaker for the event. The students inducted were as follows: 7th grade inductees Akau, Haeleuha Alailima, Kiahna A. Beanblossom, Linaya Bisson, Arianna Bostic, Brielle Briner, Khloe Brown-Myrick, Kaylee Marie Brown, Haley Elena Brown, Makenzie Ellen Capps, Corbin Carlson, Nathan David Choi, Gloria Cichocki, Viktoria Klara Conover, Grace Carolyn Conover, Mason Todd Cox, M'Kenzie Marie Cross, Emma V. Cuellar, Everleigh Alexandra Cully, Adrianna L Dinkins, Isabella Dirck, Ryker Emmett, Hannah Grace Farrell, Liam E Freitag, Rylee Olivia Fulkerson, Aiden James Gentle, Quinn Adelle Giffen, Max Glaspell, Hunter E Glaspell, Riley L Hamzane, Islam Hejl, Isabella M Howard, Jakailyn Trinitie Howell, Zephyr Warren Hulst, Austin Jakob Jordon, Collin Mark Juan, Aiden James Mendoza Kelley, Aidan Erin Kelley, Alex Ciara Kling, Rikki Danielle Langley, Elijah Jackson Leinbaugh, Magdalene Solana Lopez, Sophia Isabelle McKinney, Colten William Meyer, Grace Mackenzie Mishra, Alya Sarla Mitchell, Kayden John Mitchell, Kieyren Anthony Moua, Sparrow Kanong O'Brien, Quentin Shea O'Bryant, Payton Jaden O'Connor, Natalie Sun Osborne, Emma Lynn Pajarillo, Noel Antonio Pelezo, Audrey Catherine Perry, Zoey Alicia Putman, Kaylah C Quiambao, Amaiyah Saige Mantanona Rhodes, Javiann Dewayne Roberts, Scarlett Ann Romito, Abigail Laura Schleicher, Rhys Schnacke, Ethan Schroeder, Jaxson James Sharp, Gloria Faolan Silengo, Elizabeth Mae Smith, Adam Stephens, Kamryn De'nae Stevens, Elonna Kamil Stiffler, Brayden Stone, Michael Gabriel Striplin, Zoe Yvonne Sutphin, Raymond Luke Swartz, Terra Lon Danielle Thompson, Isabella May Tipeni, Exiat Saelua Villalobos, Nicholas Michelin Waddell, Rowan Christopher Watson, Mikaylah Malana Weaver, Jayne Maryann William, Aiden Paraiso Woodin, Annaleigh Faith York, Aidan Alexander Young, Amari I 8th grade inductees Ballard, Jenna Barber-Shupe, Presley Oliver Borquez, Caden Vincent Capps, Aiden Ferland, Henry Flood, Hunter Ulysses Garcia, Lemuel Adan Gonzalez, Anahi Horton, Maykenzi Jones, Westin Nicholas Marincell, Brayden Michael Parmelee, Addison Pinegar, Gabriella Samuela, Aomalu Schwickerath, Amelia Eileen Torres, Devaughn Ghiellan Fontillas Williams, Hannah Young, Azyari

Peggy Arnold and Virginia Fulmer-Rehm were named the Co-Educators of the Year by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, during the Community Leadership Awards Banquet. Arnold is the marketing instructor at Waynesville Career Center and Fulmer-Rehm is a special education teacher at Freedom Elementary. Virginia Fulmer-Rehm and Peggy Arnold are pictured with Brett Reith, vice president of the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Waynesville Middle School Student Council recently collected more than 200 cans in support of the Meals that Matter food drive. Students donated 46 complete meals to the WHS Student Government Association to be packed and distributed to families within the district's Snack in a Pack program.

On Feb. 21, 2025, the Waynesville High School Tiger Jazz I traveled to Springfield to compete in the Missouri State University Jazz Festival held on the campus. The students had the opportunity to play on a professional stage in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall. "It was an exhilarating experience for the students," said WHS Band Director Jared Sabatasso. "The band received amazing comments and compliments from all judges." Three musicians were recognized for their musical excellence while playing their solos. They were Dylan Liegey on flugelhorn, Jack Gasek on drum set, and Seth Steuck on tenor saxophone. "We are proud of these students and their accomplishments," Sabatasso said. The WHS jazz bands will perform their Spring Band Concert at 6 p.m. March 11 in the WHS Auditorium March 11.

Waynesville High School girls basketball, cheerleading and dance team programs celebrated senior night before taking home a tiger victory over Central with a final score of 49-38. Girls Basketball Seniors: Sophia Freesmeier Imani Jackson Cheerleading Seniors: Amaya Colquitt Asia Frazier Elijah Guillory Jordyn Hanf Mackenzie Henderson S'ence Maldonado Jolene Smith Lenaya Thomas Alexis Williams Tya White Kaylani Keller Ka'Mya Lovett-Cephas Dance Seniors: Aniyah Smith Ariana Wisler Danika Em Elijah Guillory Jolene Smith McKenzie Pearson Tatum Scott

To show their appreciation for the Fort Leonard Wood gate guards, Partridge Elementary students created baskets filled with a variety of treats and snacks to donate to the guards for Valentine’s Day. Items collected by Partridge’s Climate Team, working with a Leader In Me Action Team called “Teach Students to Lead.” #wayschools

Stacie Marshall, a long-time supporter of the Military Police Regimental Association and other associations on FLW, was presented with the Friend of the Regiment Award on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Waynesville R-VI District and Foundation leaders attended the event in recognition of the role that Marshall played in helping the Waynesville R-VI Foundation launch its brick program. Proceeds from the donation of funds to the Waynesville R-VI brick program fund scholarships for Waynesville High School graduating seniors. More about the foundation’s brick program is at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_140328789ae8470fa7bc0fe6d165fc3b.pdf.

The Waynesville High School varsity cheerleaders took 4th place in the State Cheerleading Championship in class 5A competition over the Feb. 21 and 22, 2025, weekend. There were 14 teams competing in their division. In addition, the JV team scored 5th overall at State from among 11 teams competing in their division. #wayschools

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, will be a traditional snow day. There will be no in-person school and no AMI (virtual) learning. We are so proud of your outstanding work during this challenging winter season! Enjoy your snow day and we will see you on Monday!

The Waynesville R-VI School District has been awarded the 2025 Purple Star School Designation this year, as announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Missouri Purple Star designation is earned by military-friendly school districts or school buildings that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military including active duty, National Guard, or reserve service members. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Purple Star Review (DESEPSR), formed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), reviews all applications for the award. The DESE Purple Star Award will be for three years. This is the second time the district has received the distinction since the award's inception in 2022. "We are proud and honored to serve our military families and to offer the services that help us qualify for the Purple Star Designation; while this award is specific to military students, the services we have in place benefit all students who transition in or out of our school district." said Superintendent Hilary Bales. Waynesville R-VI is among 25 schools and districts recognized this year for their dedication to military-connected students. The school districts include: · Cole County R-V School District · Henry County R-I School District · Holden R-III School District · Laquey R-V School District · Plato R-V School District · Risco R-II School District · Sedalia School District 200 · Southern Boone School District · Waynesville R-VI School District The schools being recognized are as follows: · East Middle School (Joplin Schools) · Fort Zumwalt East High School (Fort Zumwalt School District) · Heber Elementary (Sedalia School District 200) · Horace Mann Elementary (Sedalia School District 200) · Loftus Early Childhood Center (Sedalia School District 200) · Maple Grove Elementary School (Warrensburg R-VI School District) · Martin Warren Elementary School (Warrensburg R-VI School District) · Parkview Elementary (Sedalia School District 200) · Ridge View Elementary (Warrensburg R-VI School District) · Sedalia Middle School (Sedalia School District 200) · Skyline Elementary (Sedalia School District 200) · Smith-Cotton Junior High (Sedalia School District 200) · Sterling Elementary (Warrensburg R-VI School District) · Warrensburg High School (Warrensburg R-VI School District) · Warrensburg Middle School (Warrensburg R-VI School District) · Washington Elementary (Sedalia School District 200) DESE is hosting an award ceremony in April to honor the 2025 cohort.