Waynesville Middle School

No school on Wednesday, April 3 There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, due to anticipated continued power outages at some of our schools. There will be no online instruction due to internet outages. Water, Warmth, and a Meal Free meals for students and their families will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Waynesville High School, East Elementary and Partridge Elementary. (RSVP below.) We invite you to park your vehicle, come inside, eat lunch, warm up and fill up your water containers. We ask that at least one adult accompany children under age 12. The meal options will include chicken patty, grilled cheese or chili. Please let us know how many from your family will be coming by filling out the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTemTRkSFgDXhxTEw-TyzjNwiTyD18U1V5XOcd9ycsklabOg/viewform before 9 a.m. Wednesday so we can plan accordingly. The Waynesville R-VI School District extends a special thank you to OPAA! for working with the district to make this possible. Additional support If you are struggling and need help, please call your child’s school so we can provide assistance.

Katie Pritchard, a Waynesville High School graduate and standout athlete, will become the head Waynesville High School girls basketball coach, Waynesville Middle School athletic director and serve as a teacher in the Waynesville HS Health and PE Department, effective July 1, 2024. “I look forward to returning to my roots – this time as a coach of the Tigers,” Pritchard said. “I think that a lot of players dream of going back to their alma mater to coach one day and I’m fortunate enough to have the opportunity of a lifetime.” “Coach Pritchard has a proven track record of success on the court as both a player and coach, but far more importantly, she helps athletes reach their potential both on and off the court,” said Cory Ace, director of MSHSAA activities & athletics. “Her philosophy of developing students into good citizens aligns with our philosophy.” Pritchard graduated from WHS in 2008 and was an outstanding athlete in both basketball and soccer. She has coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. At Lewis University, she was a graduate assistant for their girls basketball program. Pritchard was also an assistant basketball coach for the Drury Lady Panthers from 2014-18. From 2018 to present, she has served as the girls head basketball coach at Marshfield, leading the Lady Jays to a 3rd place finish at State.

From our Athletic Office: All athletic events today April 2, 2024, have been canceled. #wayschools

There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District today (Tuesday, April 2, 2024) due to widespread power outages and downed tree limbs in the area. For those students who were scheduled to go to Jefferson City today to the State Capitol for the kickoff of the Month of the Military Child, the trip will be made. If you are able to safely make it to your school this morning, please plan to arrive at the time that was previously scheduled. Students who are able to make the trip will need to be picked up at their schools at 2:15 p.m.

From our Athletic Office: The following events have been rescheduled due to impending weather; COED JV Track at Marshfield has been rescheduled for April 3 Boys Tennis versus Salem has been rescheduled for April 23 C Team Baseball at Rolla is TBD #wayschools

April 1-5 is Disability Acceptance Week

The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer Summer School May 30-June 27 for students entering grades K-12. There will be no summer school on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. For summer school, students register for the grade level they will attend in the fall. Information on summer school programming is available on the district’s website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Domain/1831. (Students who will be entering grades K-9 this fall will be bringing home paper copies of the brochures and registration forms later this week. High School students can pick up a paper copy of the form in the HS office. You can also print a copy of the forms from the webpage.) Please contact your student's school if you have additional questions. Again, the link to Summer School forms is https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Domain/1831.

On March 14-16 , 2024, delegations from WHS and WMS traveled to Carthage, Mo., to attend the Missouri Association of Student Councils 76th Annual State Convention. Carthage High School hosted the event and planned three days of team-building activities, discussion forums, a charity event and guest speakers to inspire young leaders. WHS and WMS students in attendance had a chance to network and share ideas with peers from around the state. The energy at convention is palpable and students return energized to end the school year while starting to plan for the upcoming school year. WHS Student Government Association is sponsored by Joshua Mize with assistance by Nancy Swick. WMS Student Council is sponsored by Kayla Atchison with assistance by Angela Rougely-Garcia #wayschools

Waynesville Middle School Student Council members were awarded the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award at the 76th Annual State Convention in Carthage, Mo. WMS Student Council is sponsored by Kayla Atchison with assistance by Angela Rougely-Garcia. The criteria are established to honor 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. "This is our second year receiving this prestigious award," Atchison said. "I am beyond proud of our students and their commitment to serving our school and community with pride!" #wayschools

March is School Board Recognition Month in Missouri and the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education members will be recognized on Monday, March 25, 2024, for their dedicated service. President Paul Shultz II; Vice President Mr. Rick Harne, Treasurer Andy Anderson, Secretary Janel Rowell, and members: Charles Quinn, Aaron Pondrom and Layne Lercher. #wayschools

Parker Preschool in Waynesville is now taking applications for students for the 2024-25 school year. Forty students will be selected for the program through a random lottery. Parents who are interested in enrolling their students at Parker may begin applying for the lottery at 9 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I4kLS-ybKn-ExuykdRSOvjJ_ek_UijyBbP-yNjemKJA/closedform. Please note that the link to the Google form will close at 4 p.m. on April 12. Eligibility to apply to be in the lottery drawing: · Students must turn age 4 before Aug. 1, to be eligible for Parker Preschool, which is located inside the Parker Educational Center, next to Waynesville Middle School. · Students must provide their child's transportation to and from the center · Students must reside within the boundaries of the Waynesville R-VI School District. Applicants will be chosen through a lottery drawing at 1 p.m. on April 25. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child is accepted into the program. 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 If the link above does not work after 9 a.m. on March 25, the application form will be available via a link on Parker Preschool’s webpage. NOTE: The If you have any questions please email mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us. #wayschools

This week we celebrated AmeriCorps week in each of our buildings. AmeriCorps members are individuals enrolled for a specific term of service, ranging from 300 to 1700 hours, with the Waynesville AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps members are engaged in National Service and are not volunteers or employees. They play a unique role in our district. During the day, AmeriCorps members serve as tutors focusing on areas of math and literacy in order to help close learning gaps. They support Club Tiger or WIN after school programs by providing academic support and assisting in a variety of activities or clubs. Last year, the Waynesville AmeriCorps program enrolled two high school seniors to assist with Club Tiger. The number of high school seniors enrolled this year has greatly increased because of the prior year's success. The Snack in a Pack Program is managed AmeriCorps members, who actively engage in fundraising and recruiting volunteers to reduce food insecurity for students within the district. This week we celebrate and thank them for their service. Shown in the photo are: Front Row: Olivia Provart (year 1) Christina Johnson (year 1) Anke Barrientos (year 1) Esmeralda Lepe (year 1) Ashley Tyler (year 1) Katelynn Crouch (year 1) Middle Row: Ashley White (year 1) Victoria DeGraftenreed (year 1) Marielle King (year 2) Dacoda Zamiska (year 2) Cheryl Johnson (year 1) Janis Bellanger (year 2) Deborah Hodges (year 2) Between middle and back on right side: Mary Ann Crouch (year 1) Jade Jones (year 3) Jessica Ward (year 4) Back Row: Justin Lopez-Johnson (year 2) Nathaniel Tayler (year 1) Walt Derbidge (year 4) Janique Chestnut (year 2) Ashley Clever (year 1) Jorsan Morales (year 1) Collin DeSotel (year 4) Not pictured: Jill Kelly (year 3) Caleb Kelly (year 1) #wayschools

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On Friday, March 1, 2024, Waynesville Middle School musicians competed in their annual Music Fest at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo. The following students received an Exemplary rating, the best of the day: Emmanuel Aguirre, snare drum solo Aaron Chen, marimba solo Mason Clark, snare drum solo Andi Cunningham, snare drum solo Mason McCord, snare drum solo Shawn Torres, drum set solo Elina Wu, marimba solo The following students received an Outstanding rating: Jack Gasek, drum set solo Abigail Hanna, marimba solo Kemper Henson, drum set solo Jacob Moler, drum set solo Temperance Osborn, timpani solo Sheradyn Gilbert received a Satisfactory rating for her timpani solo. Additionally, several ensembles performed throughout the day. The WMS Advanced Percussion Ensemble earned an exemplary rating for the third year in a row, consisting of the following students: Emmanuel Aguirre Aaron Chen Mason Clark Andi Cunningham Jack Gasek Sheradyn Gilbert Abigail Hanna Kemper Henson Mason McCord Jacob Moler Temperance Osborn Shawn Torres Elina Wu A special thanks to Vic Firth sticks & mallets and Zildjian cymbals for their support of our percussion program. Here are the other woodwind and brass ensembles: Woodwind Ensemble 1 - Exemplary Emma Beatty, Flute Jennifer Cortez, Flute Cassandra Hays, Flute Francheska Schmadel, Flute Emma Smith, Flute Preston Weatherspoon, Flute Woodwind Ensemble 2 - Outstanding Selena Charbonier, Clarinet Katelynn Compton, Clarinet Jefferson Leveille, Clarinet Bernd Gillette, Oboe Camille Watson, Clarinet Isaiah Williams, Clarinet Woodwind Ensemble 3 - Outstanding Cassandra Doremus, Clarinet Archer Gutierrez, Clarinet Riley Haines, Clarinet Savannah High, Clarinet Sophia Wagasky, Oboe Celeste Rivera, Clarinet Kaylee Rivera, Clarinet Lynne Rizk, Clarinet Woodwind Ensemble 4 - Exemplary Aliyah Bowers, Alto Saxophone Benjamin Ornburn, Baritone Saxophone Saya Tully, Tenor Saxophone Adam Maline, Alto Saxophone Zoey Heacock, Alto Saxophone Jesse Carr, Alto Saxophone Jeramie Mays, Tenor Saxophone Nicholas Nenadich, Alto Saxophone Daniel Pierce, Alto Saxophone Brass Ensemble 1 - Outstanding Edwin Edelman, Trumpet Jayla Walker, Trumpet Willa Demmon, Horn Victoria Roman, Trombone Jason Stuart, Trombone Jackson Shaw - Perez, Tuba Tara Walley, Tuba Avanne' Thomas, Trumpet Brass Ensemble 2 - Exemplary Emmalea Liegey, Trumpet Jayden Mitchell, Trumpet Nicholas Duncan, Trombone Evelyn Kelley, Trombone Blaine Cantu, Euphonium Jiada Munoz, Trumpet Brass Ensemble 3 - Outstanding Kaleb Ellson, Trumpet Andrew Hickey, Trumpet Logan Batey, Horn Natalie Dashiell, Horn Alan DeSouza, Euphonium Rosalena Licea, Trombone Brass Ensemble 4 - Outstanding Charlie Borchardt, Trumpet Brooklyn Hite, Trumpet Corey Barlow, Horn Sophia Quiroz, Horn Isabella Torres, Horn Paul Watkins, Horn Chloe Hudson, Euphonium Aiden Bio, Trombone #wayschools

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Waynesville Middle School hosted their 1st annual STEM night with approximately 150 people attend. Missouri S&T brought information on summer camp opportunities (https://summer.mst.edu/) and displays including a mobile planetarium. WMS teachers hosted additional STEM activities in their classrooms. Student Council members assisted with organizing the event and supporting various STEM activities. #wayschools

The Waynesville Middle School Advanced Choir performed at the Central Methodist University Music Festival in Fayette, Mo., on Friday, March 1, and earned an Exemplary rating, which is the highest rating for a musical performance in Missouri. They received all Exemplary markings from 2 of the 3 judges. Judges comments included, "I think if people heard a recording of you, they would be surprised to find out that you are middle school. SO. GOOD." They performed the pieces "Ring Out Wild Bells" by Linda Spevacek and "Hands Are Knockin" by Kyle Pederson. They perform next at the Camdenton Middle School Music Festival on April 6. The Waynesville Middle School Advanced Choir is directed by Mr. Dustin Griffin. #wayschools

Free egg hunt and activities for kids from 10 a.m. to noon March 2, 2024, at Waynesville High School's Tiger Stadium. #wayschools

Waynesville Middle School staff members received praise for their work to engage more students in leadership activities and for ensuring that students continue to learn and grow. #wayschools

On behalf of their students, teachers and staff, Waynesville R-VI elementary, middle and high school principals accepted plaques that will be on display in their buildings. The plaques, which recognize each school for being ranked among the top schools in Missouri, were presented during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20, 2024. #wayschools