Waynesville R-VI School District

Where the Orange and Black Unite with the Red, White and Blue

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11 schools, 1 team

A Message from Superintendent Hilary Bales

We are happy you are here! The Waynesville R-VI School District offers something for every student and you will find a place where you belong among our 5,800 students who speak more than 30 different languages.

The district's mission is to “Prepare and empower individual lifelong learners for opportunities as citizens and leaders.”

All schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District have been ranked in the top one-third in the state by U.S. News and World Report for 2024.

It's a great day to be a Tiger!

We encourage you to be involved. Check out our District School Year Calendar at a glance here, and our events calendar at right.

After school programs

From after school care to free tutoring to fun clubs, such as robotics and coding, to sports, Waynesville R-VI offers a variety of after school programs.

19 Career & Technical Education

Advertising, ag, autos, business, printing, computers, construction, cosmetology, culinary arts, nursing, diesel, marketing, video game software, video production, welding

Special Education Services

Our department is here to be sure the needs of all students are met through the provision of a free and appropriate education regardless of their abilities.

Leader in Me

Leader in Me works to teach leadership to each student, create a culture of student empowerment and align systems to drive results in academics.

Virtual Learning MOCAP

Courses listed on the MOCAP Course Catalog have been checked for compliance by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Purple Star Schools

Awarded Purple Star School District Status for Being Military Friendly

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Mrs. Cobb is a caring and patient teacher who tries each day to make sure all student’s needs are met. She has a kind heart and shows love to every student who walks through her door. She takes the time to get to know each child individually making sure they all feel safe.

Parker - Heather Cobb

Mr. Atkinson is a tremendous asset to the Tiger Learning Center. Mr. Atkinson is willing to help and work with all students to ensure academic success. Mr. Atkinson is willing to jump in and help when the situation arises. Mr. Atkinson also always has a positive attitude.

TLC - Henry Atkinson

Mrs. Swearingen is an incredible coworker. She is consistently dependable when it comes to taking on any extra task that is asked of her and does it without compromising the quality of the product.

WSGC - Abby Swearingen

Coach Barkley is a key member of our High School Staff. She works very hard with our students in the Physical Education classes and puts in many, many hours leading our High School girls volleyball teams.

WHS - Amber Barkley

Mr. Glenn has gone above and beyond to maintain and keep the excellence of functionality, safety, and cleanliness of the WMS campus. In addition to maintaining the campus, Mr. Glen also mentors, trains, and supports new custodians to our team.

WMS - Glen Chaffin

Amanda has stepped up and taken on a challenge. She is supportive and structured, ensuring all students are successful!

Freedom - Amanda Lamkins

Stephanie organizes and distributes the Snack in a Pack for Williams. Ms. Stephanie does an amazing job of helping the teacher prepare the room, instruct and assess students, and she is willing to jump in and help wherever she is needed. We love our Ms. Stephanie!

WECC - Stephanie Laderer

I would like to nominate Lisa Thornburg for recognition as an outstanding difference-maker at East Elementary School. Mrs. Thornburg's positive attitude and dedication to creating a supportive classroom environment truly make a difference in our students' lives.

East - Lisa Thornburg

Lacey Holder is much more than a Paraprofessional; she is the Arts and Crafts Department, Decorator, and Counselor. Through my years as an educator, I have never seen a Paraprofessional develop such strong supporting relationship with all students.

Perimeter - Lacey Holder

Mrs. Kinsey Delashmet has a spirit of perseverance. She pushes through anything no matter how difficult it becomes. She never gives up. She is kind to everyone she meets and is a wonderful colleague and teammate to have at Wood Elementary.

Wood - Kinsey Delashmet

Justin is literally a Jack of All Trades at the WCC. He is in charge of the over 20 tours we give to all of the schools that attend the Career Center. He monitors our Fort Leonard Wood Interns daily to and from Post. He supervises students transitioning to/from WHS/WCC.

WCC - Justin Walters

Mrs. Coleman is the counselor at Thayer. She greets every student each morning as they walk into our school with a smile ensuring they are prepared and ready for the day. The students learn how to be kind, respectful and empathetic to their peers and adults.

Thayer - Erika Coleman

Mrs. Anderson has done an amazing job getting our students ready for the student-led assemblies each month. She is willing to help out wherever needed and has been a great addition to Partridge.

Partridge - Anna Anderson

Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville R-VI School District

11 schools, 1 team

A Message from Superintendent Hilary Bales

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