Waynesville Middle School

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Would you like to work part-time? Would you like for your hours to be flexible to fit your schedule? If so, please check out the flyer about these positions: - District Afterschool Activity Driver - Activity Trip Driver Call 573-842-2199 to get your copy of the paper application for these positions. _____________________________________________________ Would you like to work part-time after school? If so, please check out the flyer about this position: - After School Activity Sponsor Contact personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2030 to learn more about the after school activity sponsor.

Free meals on Fridays during summer school for all children ages birth to 18 OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service each Friday during Summer School at Waynesville High School and Wood Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals; however, families must register in advance to receive the meals by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH-1wLysZ3zxKiBnm65FgPrfL7XUljE-GCD7p-_Y-VnVrOWQ/viewform and filling out the brief form. Details · The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 31, June 7, 14 and 21. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals. · The WHS drive-through will be open from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. · The Wood Elementary drive-through will be open from 2:10 to 3:10 p.m. · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. · A family may only go to one site and must indicate on the form whether they will pick up the meals at the high school or elementary school. Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school.

The Waynesville Middle School Student Council was recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 20, 2024, for earning the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award. This award honors those councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition and leadership training activities. The following students were recognized: Cassandra Hays (President) Brooklyn Stephens (Vice President) Everley Beal Madalyn Bennett Andrea Boda Akaylah Calhoun Paige Johnson Kensley Jones Evelyn Kelley Cecilia Perez Katlyn Zamiska The students are pictured with Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales.

Waynesville Middle School's Advanced Percussion Band traveled to Williams Early Childhood Center and Partridge Elementary to perform for Williams' AM session and Partridge's entire student body on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A special thank you goes to Vic Firth and Zildjian for again providing free giveaway items, as well as to Rick Vernon for driving the equipment trailer.

The annual district elementary track meet for 4th and 5th graders was held on May 10 and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center’s track meet was held May 14. "I am proud of all of the students who qualified for the district meet," said Mike Rawlings, head track and field coach. "They had good times and results for their ages and I am grateful for our elementary coaches who help prepare our young athletes. We have a great program and it all begins at the elementary level." 6th Grade boys earning 1st place were as follows: 4 x 200 relay – Team Epic 4 x 100 relay - Team Epic 55 meter – Brady Newberry 100 meter – Kaden Mitchell 200 meter - Antoine Haggard 400 meter – Amare Walker Triple Jump – Javionn Rhodes Long Jump - Amore Walker Shot Put – Michael Stone 5th Grade boys earning 1st Place were as follows: 4 x 200 relay – Freedom Grey 4 x 100 relay – Partridge 55 meter – Jamar Robinson East Blue 100 meter – AJ Lee Thayer 200 meter – Kieran Prebla Freedom Orange 400 meter – Morris Bradley – East Green Triple Jump – Roland Drexler – Wood Long Jump – Hudson Wells – Freedom Grey Shot Put – Jarvis McLemore East Green 4th Grade boys earning 1st place were as follows: 4 x 200 relay – Partridge 4 x 100 relay – Partridge 100 meter – Owen Weiguilt Freedom Grey 200 meter Steven Phinn East Green 400 meter Owen Weiguilt Freedom Grey Long Jump – Jaysaun Presley East Blue Shot Put Devin Lewis East Green 6th grade girls earning 1st place were as follows: 4 x 200 relay – Team Spectacular 4 x 100 relay – Team Tremendous 55 meter – Rayven Clark 100 meter – Judith Holmes 200 meter – Kayla Bengstom 400 meter – Payton O’Bryant Triple Jump – Payton O’Bryant Long Jump -Zi’Yonnah Lawson Shot Put – Misa Charfauros 5th grade girls earning 1st Place were as follows: 4 x 200 relay – Freedom Grey 4 x 100 relay - Partridge 55 meter – Tara Robinson Freedom Grey 100 meter – Avery Anderson Partridge 200 meter – Cove Cornforth Freedom Grey 400 meter – Carson Pimentel East Blue Triple Jump – Jillian Linde Partridge Long Jump – Avery Anderson Partridge Shot Put – Raquel Joseph East Blue 4th grade girls earning 1st Place were as follows: 4 x 200 relay - Wood 4 x 100 relay – Freedom Orange 100 meter – Jordyn Bush – Freedom Orange 200 meter – Kayte Dye – East Green 400 meter – Aubrey Ross – Freedom Grey Long Jump – Kayte Dye – East Green Shot Put – Jessicah Njwguna – East Blue #wayschools

No credible threat at this time We have received information from local law enforcement regarding an alleged threat that was made by a Waynesville Middle School student on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Local law enforcement officers are investigating and have identified the author of the alleged threat. Law enforcement officials say there is no credible threat; however, appropriate discipline and safety procedures are being implemented both within the school and through law enforcement channels. All threats are taken seriously and the safety of our students and staff is our first priority. As always, the Waynesville R-VI School District is fully cooperating with the law enforcement investigation. Please understand, due to the nature of this situation, we are unable to release additional details. Our goal is to be transparent and to keep you informed and yet stay within the confines of the law. All Waynesville Middle School students are safe and school is functioning as normal. Our primary objective is to ensure students continue to feel safe and additional support through the school counselors is available to any student. Please join the district in discussing the role of social media in making our schools a welcoming and safe environment for all. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s building principal. #wayschools

CTA hosted the annual Retirement Banquet on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Waynesville Career Center, where retirees were recognized for their years of dedication and service. The following individuals have announced their retirement from the district this year: Certified: Trish Adkins, Richard Beckett, Rodney Brown, Gary Cook, Robert Crabtree, Barbara Hunt, Ronni Jeter, Michelle Jones, Jenifer Munoz, Elizabeth Rawlings, Tammy Taylor, Angela Wilson and Mark Wilson Classified: Alvin Brown, Nellie Gladden, Joe Hensley, Sabine Labib, Edna Roberts, Jimmie Vogt, Erica Wheeler and Jim York Pictured are Michelle Jones, Tammy Taylor, Ronni Jeter, Edna Roberts, Liz Rawlings, Jenifer Munoz and Dr. Trish Adkins. #wayschools

The Waynesville Middle School bands performed their spring concert on April 29, 2024. The concert opened with the beginning band, followed by the advanced band. During the event, Directors Andrew Tiefenbrunn, Chance Inman and Nathan Gargus presented their first Director’s Choice Awards at the WMS concert. They are as follows: · Sophia Wagasky received the Director’s Choice Award - Woodwinds · Jackson Gasek received the Director’s Choice Award - Percussion · Blaine Cantu received the Director’s Choice Award - Brass #wayschools

A Night of Percussion, featuring Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School students, was held on April 30 in the WHS Auditorium. #wayschools

Middle School Football Camp May 20-23, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. For students currently in grades 6 and 7 (and will be going into 7 and 8 this fall) Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Z3M2Sk616wixd3vd8 Cost is $15. Payment Link: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents For more information, please contact Athletics at 573-842-2450.

A false fire alarm sounded at Waynesville Middle School at approximately 2:25 p.m. today, Friday, May 10, 2024. The system is being worked on. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution.

Middle School football camp will be held at Slaughter Field from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 20-23 for students currently in 6th and 7th grade. The registration and payment links are listed below and will close on May 15th. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Z3M2Sk616wixd3vd8 Payment Link $15: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents

Due to the forecasted weather, Community Salute to Service is being moved to Friday, May 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. #wayschools

Due to the forecasted weather this afternoon, the following schedule changes have been made: - There will be no afterschool activities this afternoon, which includes: o There will be no sports practices for grades 6-12. o There will be no WIN this evening grades 6-12. o Club Tiger will not be held this afternoon. o Elementary soccer camp for this evening will not be held. o JV/V Baseball vs. Bolivar has been canceled. o C Team Baseball at Bolivar has been canceled. As of now (12:15 p.m.), the Community Salute to Service scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening will be held as scheduled at Waynesville High School Gym. With the potential for severe weather later today, here are a few reminders regarding storms: The safety of our students is our priority. All buildings have designated areas and procedures for students and staff during a tornado warning. Our staff and students have practiced these procedures and are familiar with them. If a severe weather event occurs at dismissal time, we will keep the students in the building (as we have in the past) until we deem it safe to dismiss students. Should this occur, we will keep you informed via email, text and Facebook. If you feel anxious about the storm and want to pick up your child early, please do so at least one hour prior to dismissal.

The district’s Wellness Committee created a fun day of activities for staff members to participate in, including a wiffle ball tournament, painting and a corn hole tournament on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The wiffle ball tournament results are as follows: Softball Coaches – 1st place Williams Early Childhood – 2nd place Whitehouse Wifflers – 3rd place Taking 1st place in the corn hole tournament was Brian Vernon and Jackson Goforth. #wayschools

From our Athletics Office: UPDATED AS OF 1:55 P.M.: Waynesville Athletic Event Update 5-2-24 JV/V Baseball vs. Bolivar (Rescheduled for 5-8) C Team Baseball @ Bolivar (Rescheduled for 5-8) Girls Soccer @ Parkview (Rescheduled for 5-6)

Coming forward one at a time, each Parker Preschool student drew out the name of a student who will replace them at Parker Educational Center for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing for the 40 preschool openings was held on April 25 at the center. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child’s name was drawn and/or their exact spot on the waitlist. Students who are selected to attend through the random drawing will: · participate in a screening in June · need to complete the enrollment process with the Waynesville R-VI School District #wayschools

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Tiger Festival of Nations has been moved inside and will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today. As a reminder the art show is also being held this evening from 4 to 7 pm. The entrance to both events will be located on the 9th Grade Center side of the high school.