
Tiger Learning Center Picture Retakes will be October 10

#wayschools


The following plans are in place as of Thursday morning:
PARADE
As of this time, the Homecoming Parade will be held rain or shine at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. In the event of severe weather, the parade will be cancelled. Should it become necessary, any announcement regarding last-minute plans for the parade will be made on the Waynesville R-VI Facebook page. The parade begins at Waynesville City Park and ends at Waynesville Middle School.
CHAMBER TIGER PRIDE NIGHT
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce’s Tiger Pride Night will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. INSIDE the Waynesville High School Gym.
CORONATION AND GAME
Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. on the field at Tiger Stadium, followed by the game at 7 p.m.


Law enforcement officials across the nation have been investigating social media threats about alleged school shootings, which appear to be linked with Sept. 11. Like others across the nation, our local law enforcement has investigated an alleged threat on social media (Snap Chat) that was being made toward “Pulaski County middle schools.” Local law enforcement officials have reported that currently there is no credible threat to the schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Working with national law enforcement agencies, local investigators believe that the threat was made in reference to a Pulaski County School District in another state.
All threats are taken seriously, however, and the safety of our students and staff is our first priority. Out of an abundance of caution, school resource officers and local enforcement will have an increased presence at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and Waynesville Middle School.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s building principal. #wayschools

The Armed Services YMCA hosted a Patriot Day Art Contest for Waynesville R-VI students with many works of art being on display during the Patriot Day event at the Waynesville City Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
The following students were awarded with first place ribbons;
Carter Smith, 5th grade
John Schultz, 12th grade
Isabella Johnston, 3rd grade
Kendra Franks, 10th grade
Max Tayler Joyce, 7th grade
Caleb Bradford, 2nd grade
Coralline Sanchez, 5th grade
Naomi Gonzalez, 7th grade
Theo Leinbaugh, 4th grade
Drake Volkmer, 3rd grade
Lily Whitten, 2nd grade
Esther Oppong, 5th grade
First place award recipients were awarded a $10 Walmart gift card donated by Walmart St. Robert. #wayschools


The Fall Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Spet. 13, 2024, inside the Ninth Grade Center, which is located on the stadium side of the Waynesville High School campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Guest will learn about different cultures and sample food from around the world!


Waynesville’s Homecoming is Sept. 27
Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School.
Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Pride Night, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.
Homecoming Court Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m. Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.



There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.


Late-start Wednesdays
All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only.
For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m.
Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.
Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices.
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Details by grade and/or school
- Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days.
- Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days.
- Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session.
- Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m.
Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays.

Waynesville R-VI will not be using Traversa Ride360 for our transportation app this year, so you may wish to remove it. We are excited about the features our new app will offer; however, it is not yet ready to be implemented. We anticipate that it will be ready in late September!


Get the District's App
The Waynesville R-VI App allows you to see the latest news from the district and includes links to menus, events calendar, family resources, Canvas, Power School, etc. You may customize your view by selecting the school(s) that your child(ren) attend.
a. Download for Android at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q
b. Download for iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6


The first day of school for all Waynesville R-VI buildings is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Please see our district directory below for individual building hours and student drop off and pick up times.
Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days.
Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days.
Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session.
Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m.
Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays.
Preschools
Parker Educational Center
Grade Level: Preschool
Phone: 573-842-2350
Fax: 573-433-2930
Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell
Building Hours: 8:15-3:15
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:05 p.m.
Address: 909 US Rte 66 Waynesville, MO 65583
Williams Early Childhood Center
Grade Level: PK, PK1, PK2
Phone: 573-842-2650
Fax: 573-433-2975
Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell
Building Hours: 7:30-4:00
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Student Pick Up: 11:15 a.m. and 3:10 p.m.
Address: 12225 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Elementary Schools (K-5)
East Elementary
Grade Level: K-5
Phone: 573-842-2150
Email: sshultz@waynesville.k12.mo.us, memitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principals: Susan Shultz and Melanie Mitchell
Building Hours: 7:30-4:00
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30-3:45 p.m.
Address: 1501 State Road F. Waynesville, MO 65583
Freedom Elementary
Grade Level: K-5
Phone: 573-842-2100
Fax: 573-433-2963
Email: mvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Melissa Vernon
Building Hours: 7:30-4:00
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
Address: 286 Eastlawn Ave. St. Robert, MO 65584
Partridge Elementary
Grade Level: K-5
Phone: 573-842-2600
Fax: 573-433-2972
Email: Ruth Ann Justus
Principal: rjustus@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Building Hours: 8:00-4:00
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
Address: 2225 Young Street Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Thayer Elementary
Grade Level: K-5
Phone: 573-842-2200
Fax: 573-433-2971
Email: Robyn Justice
Principal: Robyn Justice
Building Hours: 7:30-4:00
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
Address: 15392 Thayer Rd. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Wood Elementary
Grade Level: K-5
Phone: 573-842-2625
Fax: 573-433-2973
Email: Tammie Headrick
Principal: theadrick@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Building Hours: 8:00-4:00
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
Address: 4590 Buckeye Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Schools for grades 6-12
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Grade Level: 6th
Phone: 573-842-2300
Fax: 573-433-2970
Email: kschnicker@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Kevin Schnicker
Building Hours: 7:00-3:30
Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 2:40 p.m.
Address: 810 Roosevelt Street Waynesville, MO 65583
Waynesville Middle School
Grade Level: 7-8
Phone: 573-842-2550
Fax: 573-433-2950
Email: bvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Brian Vernnon
Building Hours: 7:00-3:30
Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
Address: 1001 Historic 66 Waynesville, MO 65583
Waynesville High School
Grade Level: 9-12
Phone: 573-842-2400
Fax: 573-433-2921
Email: jwhitt@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Dr. Jason Whitt
Building Hours: 7:00-3:30
Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
Address: 200 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583
Waynesville Career Center
Grade Level: 9-12
Phone: 573-842-2500
Fax: 573-433-2501
Email: scallis@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Principal: Sam Callis
Building Hours: 7:00-3:30
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
Address: 400 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583

Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce members welcomed new Waynesville R-VI teachers with bags filled with giveaways and coupons.











Please join us in welcoming our new teachers and paraprofessionals! We look forward to the start of the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 19, 2024.





District celebrates 75th Anniversary as Waynesville R-VI !


Check out the NEW Waynesville R-VI mobile app!
- Download for Android at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q.
- Download for iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6.
(Please delete your old Waynesville R-VI app.)
