Waynesville Middle School

Final Score: 7th grade Football season opener. Willard-34 Waynesville-0 Defense showed some strength and offense had some bursts. No doubt Coach Walker and Co. will get these young Tigers firing in the right direction for next week.

End of 3rd quarter, Waynesville down 34-0.

End of the first half, Waynesville is down 20-0. They have battle through some offensive misfires and had a couple big 4th down stops on defense. Time to win the 2nd half!

End of the 1st Quarter, Waynesville down 6-0.

WMS Football is back! 7th grade is about to Kickoff at Willard.

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.

WMS inducted 119 members into the National Junior Honor Society on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Mike Dunbar, CEO of Security Bank of Pulaski County, served as the keynote speaker. WMS Principal Brian Vernon provided the history of NJHS. Students, including Emily Lund, Hailey Brixey, Austin Lujan, Nyla Jackson, Mason McCord and Jameir Washington, participated in the ceremony. NJHS advisors Kelly Tillott and Dr. Raquel DeSouza read the student names and led the NJHS pledge, respectively. The students who were inducted include the following: Alik, McGarrett Garson Amos, Kaitlin Helene Asher, Logan Bales, Walker Baumeister, Locklen Beal, Everley Jean Bedillion, Carson Bennett, Madalyn Marie Berber, Adrian Berger, Logan Sean Boda, Andrea Shirley Bondoni, Smith Harrison Brixey, Haley Anna * Bullard, Brandon Marshall Cain, Aspen Gabriella Calhoun, Akaylah Lynn Cedeno, Leyah Nicolle Chadwell, Meilani Chen, Aaron K. Cohen, Jamelliah Compton, Katelynn Marie Cornelius, Ally Jane Cossey, Zoey Paige Crader, Kayla Grace Dahms, Connor Michael Davis, Flora Davis, Jayden Christian Decker, Kennedy Nalise Denham, Cole Hensley Ditmeyer, Mieke Kayann Doranski, Parker John Dubose, Skye Farrell, Conner J Fazzino, Carmella Marie Feagin, Conner Forrest, Avaonni Fowler, Tianna Katelynn Fox, Jocelyn Rylan Geraldo, Citlali Goerl, Adam Joseph Gonzalez, Anahi Good, Grant Clifford Goulden, Alaina Gutierrez, Dominyk R Gyamfi, Cristabel Adu Haten, Taniya ElaineMarie Hay, Peyton Matthew Hayes, Hailey A Heger, Veronica Jade Henson, Kemper Dale Hepperle, Dominic Herrington, Emmalyn Hickey, Andrew Hite, Brooklyn Elise Hodges, Ta'jhaun Makai'o Jackson, Nyla Michelle Jarrett, Kenzington Brogen Jones, Aydan Kaiser, Olivia Isabel Keown, Rutledge J. Knight, Mikaila Ann LaRoche, Samantha Renee Larson, Aidric Dale Lewis, Omari Devon Linde, Amelia Jo Liu, Vivien Lujan, Austin John * Lund, Emily Kim Marand, Chloe Alexandrea May, Robert George McBride, Clyde Aiden McCord, Mason Michael Mertz, Cora Elizabeth Miller, Blake William Moore, Kennedi Morales, Carolyn Michelle Moredock, Amelia Lynn Nabors, Sarai Corinne Nix, Jacob Nuam, Dim Ngaih Njuguna, Ericah Mumbi Ogden, Addilynn Ornot, Lillian Makenzie Pahuyo, Brent Ashton Mikael Laguitao Perez, Cecilia Amaris Pimentel, Payton Layne Potts, Chloe Madison Quintana, Araiyin Jonah V Rase, Wesley Carson Rawlings, Jenna Elizabeth Reinke, Abagail Kathrine Rohwer, Isabelle Renea Romans, Alexzander Lee Rule, Piper Quinn Rutter, Brianna Estella Timkang Sanchez, Naomi Isabell Schaub, Madison Lynn Seger, Bella Marie Sheehan, Braydon Sheets, Zoe Silbanuz, Tyler Ikaika Smith, Monica Smith, Vivienne Ruth Suber, Chloe N Tabor, Sarah Elizabeth Thibodeau, Brooklyn Paige Townsend, Bryson Daniel Tully, Alexander Kei Tully, Xavior Jordan Ussery, Evan Jacob Valdes, Savanna Alma-Rose Villalobos, Jeremiah Greyson Walker, Gabriella Riley Washington, Jameir Weigelt, Brooklynn Marie Wistuk, Aliyah Rae Woods, AbbeyJo Pearl Wu, Elina Ruo Xin Zalewski, Aliza

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. ___________________________ 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.

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

Upcoming athletic events. If you have any questions about an athletics event, please call 573-842-2450.

We look forward to the first day of school tomorrow, Aug. 19! Please note that on the first few days of school, Waynesville R-VI buses will run late in the afternoon, especially buses departing from East and Freedom. Updates on the status of our bus routes will be made to the District's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WayTigers) in the afternoon on the first three days of school to help keep parents informed. A staff member will remain at the Transportation Office until all regular route students have been dropped off. The phone number for Transportation is 573-842-2199.

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!

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

Meet the Teacher for students in grades 7-12 was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Meet the Teacher for students in Pre-K through 6th grades will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024). #wayschools

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 route info Bus schedules for secondary students in grades 6-12 were scheduled to go out this afternoon (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024). Bus schedules for students in grades Pre-K through 5 will go out after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. If bus information is incorrect, parents should contact their child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. In addition, Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will be driving their routes Aug. 14-16, 2024, practicing their schedules for the first day of school. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

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.