Waynesville Career Center

Waynesville Career Center's culinary arts students took 1st in People’s Choice, Best of Show and 2nd place from the judges at the City of Waynesville's Croaker's Culinary Cook-off during Hogs and Frogs on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Their entry for the tailgate-themed event was a burger stuffed with stuffed jalapenos with fried cheese and special sauce on top. In the judges competition, Drachenfutter took 1st place, WCC took 2nd and Honey Chile Please took 3rd place. #wayschools

The Waynesville JROTC Raider Team finished 5th overall out of 38 teams from the Midwest at the Leavenworth, Kan., Meet on Sept. 14, 2024. “This is a solid start to another season,” said Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, a senior Army instructor with the Waynesville JROTC program. The event results are as follows: Overall - 5th Place 3rd Place - 5k Terrain Run 3rd Place – Obstacle Run (.75 Mile Run, uphill run through the woods, with a tire obstacle and 3 x 8 foot walls) 3rd Place - Unconquered (1 Mile uphill run with various obstacles) 4th Place - Cross Country Litter Carry (1.5 mile run through woods, carrying 4 x 35 pound rucksacks, a 100-pound litter, with various obstacles) 4th Place - Physical Team Test (.5 mile agility, strength, and speed test) 5th Place - 1 Rope Bridge (fastest team to construct, traverse a 75-foot gap, and take down a 1-rope bridge) 5th Place - Obstacle Course (Starts with an 11-foot wall, and goes 1 mile through the woods with many obstacles) 4th Place - Ultimate Raider - William Tabor (individual race through the 1-mile obstacle course). The Raiders will compete next on Sept. 28 at the Ozark Raider Meet. The home Raider Meet will be Oct. 5 on Fort Leonard Wood, sponsored by Fort Leonard Wood and the 1st Engineer Brigade.

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

This month's Teacher Proud Tuesday shout-out goes to Tim Wallace, the video production teacher at the Waynesville Career Center. His nominator says, "Hard worker, overachiever, humble and so much more to describe Mr. Wallace. He is one of the best out there. A mentor, no matter if it was about life, the classroom or the industry. I found a career path because of him and have been able to meet some amazing people too. Thank you, Mr. Wallace. You deserve your flowers.” #TeacherProudTuesday To nominate someone for Teacher Proud Tuesday, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/bwZo8PL27wsnzePP8

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 R-VI students participated in the Armed Services YMCA Patriot Day event on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in the Waynesville City Park, including the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard presenting the Colors , Citlali Arzabala singing the National Anthem and the Waynesville High School Choir singing. In addition, Waynesville R-VI students were among those dancing with Destination Dance. Hundreds of pieces of artwork by Waynesville R-VI students were on display during the event. The winners of the art contest will be announced in a separate post.

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.

Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools

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

Bus schedules have been sent out for Waynesville R-VI students. If you requested bus transportation for your child and did not receive it or it is incorrect, please call your child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. #wayschools

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 !

JROTC presents the Colors at State educators conference Cadets from Waynesville’s JROTC program helped open the 63rd Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators by presenting the Colors at the Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark, Mo.

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.)

Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students will be held as follows: Early Education (Pre-K) Williams Early Childhood Center Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Parker Preschool Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. ____________________________ Elementary Schools (K-5) East Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Freedom Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Partridge Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Thayer Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Wood Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. ____________________________ Sixth Grade Center (grade 6) Waynesville Sixth Grade Center Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. ____________________________ Middle School (grades 7-8) Waynesville Middle School Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. ____________________________ High School (grades 9-12) Waynesville High School Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. ____________________________ Career Center (grades 9-12) Waynesville Career Center Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m.