There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District March 17-21, 2025, for Spring Break.
Freedom Elementary hosted its first leadership day Friday, March 7, 2025. Guests from both the Waynesville R-VI School District and neighboring districts were greeted by the Freedom's Assembly Leaders, Spirit Squad and Student Lighthouse Team. Their day included a performance by the Tiger Beat bucket drummers and a tour of the building led by Freedom's Lighthouse Team highlighting aspects of Leader in Me throughout the school. Following their tours, staff and parent Lighthouse panels shared how they support Leader in Me within the school and what "Big Rocks" each group is working toward. #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!
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually on Thursday morning as this will be an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker Preschool.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
All AMI days begin at 8:30 a.m., including Wednesdays.
The Waynesville R-VI School District is hosting a teacher recruitment event Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Parker Educational Center. #wayschools
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually on Wednesday morning as this will be an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker Preschool.
All AMI days begin at 8:30 a.m., including Wednesdays.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually on Tuesday morning as it will be an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker Preschool.
All AMI days begin at 8:30 a.m., including Wednesdays.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
Instructions for PreK-6th graders are at https://5il.co/342dn
Instructions for 7th-8th graders are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/page/ami-days
Instructions for 9-12th graders are at https://5il.co/342j7
NOTE: All inclement weather "snow day" days are AMI days in the morning.
Waynesville R-VI will be in the seated classroom on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, and will mostly be running regular bus routes.
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The following routes, however, will still be snow routes on Friday:
• Route 47
• Route 52
• Route 74
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As a friendly reminder, there will be no school on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Snow routes today!
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be running snow routes on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
For bus riders only
The Waynesville R-VI School District sent an email from traveltrackerrouting@app-garden.com with information about both regular routes and snow routes on Jan. 7 to parents of bus riders.
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually this morning as this is an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker Preschool.
All AMI days begin at 8:30 a.m., including Wednesdays.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
Instructions for PreK-6th graders are at https://5il.co/342dn
Instructions for 7th-8th graders are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/page/ami-days
Instructions for 9-12th graders are at https://5il.co/342j7
NOTE: All inclement weather "snow day" days are AMI days in the morning.
This month’s #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out goes to Ashley Oliver, a special education teacher at Freedom Elementary. One of her nominators stated, “She has dedicated so much time and effort to helping my son learn and grow and thrive through not one but TWO years of grade school.”
Another nominator stated, “She is a champion for every child she serves. She brings creativity, dedication and heart to her classroom every day. She finds ways to make learning both accessible and exciting for her students with special needs. Her patience and encouragement help her students build confidence, celebrate progress and reach their full potential.”
#WaySchools #TeacherProudTuesday
Love of Reading Week continues throughout the Waynesville R-VI School District, featuring Aaron Pondrom and Mike Keeling, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education members; Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services; and Superintendent Hilary Bales reading today. #wayschools
An ambulance was dispatched to Freedom Elementary at approximately 11:40 a.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025), to treat an individual student with a medical condition.
The students' parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
This year the Waynesville R-VI School District will be presenting the Rising Star and the Support Superstar Awards. The public is invited to nominate individuals for these awards.
The Rising Star Award will be presented to a staff member who is new to the field of education (5 or fewer years of teaching/school experience) and has already demonstrated the ability to have a positive impact on students. The nominee must be returning to the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Click on https://forms.gle/AgF2yZuYQHcETJgj9 to vote for your Rising Star!
The Support Super Star Award will be presented to a staff member that has worked in the school district for at least one year. Support staff who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for the award. Any non-certified employee is eligible for this award. Click on
https://forms.gle/PvpzKBPmbCoe8jir7 to vote for your Support Superstar!
Nominations will close at 3 p.m. Feb. 7, 2025. #wayschools
All elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District were recognized on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, for being named 2025 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News and World Report during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood have earned the 2025 Best Elementary Schools badge, which will be on display in their buildings, along with their "Best of the Best" banners.
The 2025 public elementary rankings were released in November. The schools earned the U.S. News and World Report badge for being among the top 40 percent of all elementary schools in Missouri.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no school on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, for a teacher in-service day.
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually this morning as this is an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker Preschool.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
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Instructions for PreK-6th graders are at https://5il.co/342dn
Instructions for 7th-8th graders are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/page/ami-days
Instructions for 9-12th graders are at https://5il.co/342j7
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NOTES: All inclement weather "snow day" days are AMI days in the morning. If an inclement weather day occurs on a Wednesday, online learning will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be running snow routes on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Great job to everyone for successful AMI days and congratulations to our classes in grades PreK through 5th grades with perfect attendance! (Grades 6-12 will be published in a separate post.,)
