There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, April 3, 2026, and all district offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026.
An ambulance was dispatched to East Elementary at approximately 8:55 a.m. today (Thursday, April 2, 2026) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
April is the Month of the Military Child and in honor of all military children throughout the Waynesville R-VI School District, each school hosted a poster contest. The posters provide a positive message about military children and include the color purple to signify all branches of the military.
Shown below is artwork from Wood Elementary students.
We have partnered with local businesses to display a limited number of pieces of Month of the Military Child student artwork. The following schools have artwork at these local businesses:
Mu Bahn Thai: Wood Elementary
Coltons: Thayer Elementary and Freedom Elementary
Security Bank (St Robert): WMS, WHS
OTC: East Elementary
Westside Salon & Boutique: Partridge Elementary
Wendys: Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Shown below is artwork from Wood Elementary students.
We have partnered with local businesses to display a limited number of pieces of Month of the Military Child student artwork. The following schools have artwork at these local businesses:
Mu Bahn Thai: Wood Elementary
Coltons: Thayer Elementary and Freedom Elementary
Security Bank (St Robert): WMS, WHS
OTC: East Elementary
Westside Salon & Boutique: Partridge Elementary
Wendys: Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Joseph Camelin, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue his academic and athletic (wrestling) career at Avila University. His signing was held on March 30, 2026.
Waynesville High School choir students wrapped up a busy week of competitions with strong performances and great success.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the choirs competed in the MSHSSA State Choir competition at Camdenton High School. The Treble Choir and Mixed Choir received an Exemplary rating. The Tenor-Bass Choir and the Chamber Choir received an Outstanding rating.
On Saturday, March 28, 10 soloists and one small ensemble competed at the MSHSSA Solo and Small Ensemble Districts at Lebanon High School.
Addison Bowling, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, Isabel Diaz, Eulalia Moynihan, Claire Reed, Lilyana Romero, A'Nyyah Tollison, and a quartet with members Emma Bailly, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, and A'Nyyah Tollison received an Exemplary rating and will sing at the MSHSSA State Solo and Small Ensemble competition on Saturday, May 2.
The following students received an Outstanding rating for their solos: Anastasia Blunt, Cassandra Hays and Sainisha Simram.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the choirs competed in the MSHSSA State Choir competition at Camdenton High School. The Treble Choir and Mixed Choir received an Exemplary rating. The Tenor-Bass Choir and the Chamber Choir received an Outstanding rating.
On Saturday, March 28, 10 soloists and one small ensemble competed at the MSHSSA Solo and Small Ensemble Districts at Lebanon High School.
Addison Bowling, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, Isabel Diaz, Eulalia Moynihan, Claire Reed, Lilyana Romero, A'Nyyah Tollison, and a quartet with members Emma Bailly, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, and A'Nyyah Tollison received an Exemplary rating and will sing at the MSHSSA State Solo and Small Ensemble competition on Saturday, May 2.
The following students received an Outstanding rating for their solos: Anastasia Blunt, Cassandra Hays and Sainisha Simram.
Alicia Force, Olivia Horton and the Foreign Language Department from Waynesville High School are being recognized as this week's #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out for their outstanding collaboration.
#ProudTeacherTuesday #WaySchools
#ProudTeacherTuesday #WaySchools
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association was recognized during the MASC State Convention on March 19-21, 2026 with the following:
· MASC Honor Council Award
· Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award
· a senior member earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award
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Honor Council
This year WHS earned the highest Honor Council level, Gold, for their ongoing efforts planning and executing school and community activities, encouraging school spirit, school involvement with MASC and continued partnership with Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics School of Character
The Special Olympics School of Character is an award given to schools that take active steps toward making their school environment more inclusive. WHS was recognized for students being involved in the CBI class, Tiger Buddies and SGA. The School of Character award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold; WHS earned the highest level, gold.
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Distinguished Student Leader
Shelby Cannon, a WHS senior, was recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader. This award goes to students in their senior year that have put in time and effort to grow as a student leader by attending the MASC summer leadership workshop and the energy they put into their school and community. Students apply for this recognition and a panel selects those who are honored.
· MASC Honor Council Award
· Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award
· a senior member earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award
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Honor Council
This year WHS earned the highest Honor Council level, Gold, for their ongoing efforts planning and executing school and community activities, encouraging school spirit, school involvement with MASC and continued partnership with Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics School of Character
The Special Olympics School of Character is an award given to schools that take active steps toward making their school environment more inclusive. WHS was recognized for students being involved in the CBI class, Tiger Buddies and SGA. The School of Character award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold; WHS earned the highest level, gold.
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Distinguished Student Leader
Shelby Cannon, a WHS senior, was recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader. This award goes to students in their senior year that have put in time and effort to grow as a student leader by attending the MASC summer leadership workshop and the energy they put into their school and community. Students apply for this recognition and a panel selects those who are honored.
The Waynesville Community Teachers Association with assistance from the Waynesville High School Student Government Association's 10th grade class will host a Movie Night at 7 p.m. April 10, 2026, at Tiger Stadium at WHS.
Proceeds will fund the CTA scholarship, which supports a WHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in teaching. Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Proceeds will fund the CTA scholarship, which supports a WHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in teaching. Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Law enforcement officials were called to Waynesville Middle School at approximately 12:35 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to assist with a situation involving an individual student. The student’s parent/guardian has been notified. There is no ongoing threat to students or staff, and normal school operations have resumed.
FCCLA students receive top honors at State
Waynesville High School FCCLA students received top honors at the FCCLA State Conference on March 15-17, 2026, at Springfield. The results include the following:
Top Honors
• Faith Bohrer – Elected FCCLA State Vice President of Finance
• Jariah Stevens and Romelliah Vassel – 1st Place, Public Relations Challenge
• Samantha Gadsen – 1st Place, Leadership (qualified for national competition)
• Nakhia Kirkman – 2nd Place, Pin It.
Silver Medal Recipients
• Jameliah Cohen – Cake Decorating
• Reese Wilson and Lela Burnham – Chapter Service Project Display
• Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney – Event Management
• Blake Negrete – Culinary Arts
• Wyatt Carter – Interior Design
• Kelise Johnson – Pin It
Waynesville High School FCCLA students received top honors at the FCCLA State Conference on March 15-17, 2026, at Springfield. The results include the following:
Top Honors
• Faith Bohrer – Elected FCCLA State Vice President of Finance
• Jariah Stevens and Romelliah Vassel – 1st Place, Public Relations Challenge
• Samantha Gadsen – 1st Place, Leadership (qualified for national competition)
• Nakhia Kirkman – 2nd Place, Pin It.
Silver Medal Recipients
• Jameliah Cohen – Cake Decorating
• Reese Wilson and Lela Burnham – Chapter Service Project Display
• Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney – Event Management
• Blake Negrete – Culinary Arts
• Wyatt Carter – Interior Design
• Kelise Johnson – Pin It
East Elementary kindergartners and 1st graders performed their musical concerts on March 26, 2026, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
WMS STUCO receives Gold Honor Council Award
Waynesville Middle School Student Council has been awarded the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award.
The award honors 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 the fourth consecutive year WMS STUCO has received this prestigious award.
“I am beyond proud of our students and their commitment to serving our school and community with pride,” said Kayla Atchison, WMS STUCO advisor.
Waynesville Middle School Student Council has been awarded the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award.
The award honors 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 the fourth consecutive year WMS STUCO has received this prestigious award.
“I am beyond proud of our students and their commitment to serving our school and community with pride,” said Kayla Atchison, WMS STUCO advisor.
Waynesville Middle School Student Council is one of three middle schools in the State of Missouri to receive the prestigious SOMO School of Character Award this spring.
The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) School of Character Award, established in 2014 in partnership with the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), recognizes schools that demonstrate involvement in inclusive youth leadership, Unified Sports®, and community engagement. It celebrates schools that foster a supportive community, promoting character development through sports and leadership.
The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) School of Character Award, established in 2014 in partnership with the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), recognizes schools that demonstrate involvement in inclusive youth leadership, Unified Sports®, and community engagement. It celebrates schools that foster a supportive community, promoting character development through sports and leadership.
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at WHS.
Egg hunts will be held at Waynesville High School as follows:
· 10:10 a.m. Pre-kindergarten
· 10:25 a.m. Kindergarten
· 10:40 a.m. 1st Grade
· 10:55 a.m. 2nd grade
· 11:10 a.m. 3rd grade
· 11:25 a.m. 4th grade
· 11:45 a.m. 5th grade
There will be games, prizes and concessions.
Egg hunts will be held at Waynesville High School as follows:
· 10:10 a.m. Pre-kindergarten
· 10:25 a.m. Kindergarten
· 10:40 a.m. 1st Grade
· 10:55 a.m. 2nd grade
· 11:10 a.m. 3rd grade
· 11:25 a.m. 4th grade
· 11:45 a.m. 5th grade
There will be games, prizes and concessions.
The Waynesville High School boys tennis team hit the courts on March 25, 2026, in a round robin match against Camdenton and West Plains High Schools.
The boys tennis schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58621/seasonid/4972620.
All high school spring sports schedules are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/sports-schedules.
Karmello Jackson, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue his academic and athletic (football) career at Graceland University. His signing was held on March 25, 2026.
WSGC students raise $821 for Snack in a Pack
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students, their families and staff raised $821 for Snack in Pack through their March Madness competition.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for their enthusiasm, teamwork and generosity,” said WSGC Principal Kevin Schnicker. “Not only did this event promote school spirit and friendly competition, but it also gave students meaningful leadership opportunities and a chance to give back.”
This collaborative effort between the Student Lighthouse Team and WSGC Student Ambassadors featured four weeks of activities as follows:
· Week 1: Canned Food Drive Competition
· Week 2: Coin Drive (Congratulations to Jody Taylor’s class for the win!)
· Week 3: Homeroom Basketball Competition (Congratulations to William Beistel’s class!)
· Week 4: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (Staff came out on top this year!)
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About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
Purchasing food items for SIAP:
· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share
Making a donation:
· Donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK
· Donations also may be mailed to:
Snack in a Pack
Community Resource Office
Pick Educational and Volunteer Center
12751 Pulaski Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students, their families and staff raised $821 for Snack in Pack through their March Madness competition.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for their enthusiasm, teamwork and generosity,” said WSGC Principal Kevin Schnicker. “Not only did this event promote school spirit and friendly competition, but it also gave students meaningful leadership opportunities and a chance to give back.”
This collaborative effort between the Student Lighthouse Team and WSGC Student Ambassadors featured four weeks of activities as follows:
· Week 1: Canned Food Drive Competition
· Week 2: Coin Drive (Congratulations to Jody Taylor’s class for the win!)
· Week 3: Homeroom Basketball Competition (Congratulations to William Beistel’s class!)
· Week 4: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (Staff came out on top this year!)
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About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
Purchasing food items for SIAP:
· Individuals may purchase items directly on Snack in a Pack’s Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LHIMQ7EWYF88?ref_=wl_share
Making a donation:
· Donations may be made online through MySchoolBucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU&OPTZZJNGFJ7X20WNYU=ZZJNGFJ7XH0WSFK
· Donations also may be mailed to:
Snack in a Pack
Community Resource Office
Pick Educational and Volunteer Center
12751 Pulaski Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Niki Dailey, a 4th grade co-teacher at Freedom Elementary, was recognized for being named the Waynesville R-VI 2025-26 Teacher of the Year during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Her classroom serves as a model for effective co-teaching in an elementary school. Dailey has presented on co-teaching at the Innovation Summit Conference where she will return for a third consecutive year this summer. She also represents Waynesville Schools as a member of the SRSN Personalized Competency-Based Learning Master Teacher Cadre.
Waynesville R-VI’s District Professional Development Committee designed and implemented the selection process for the Teacher of the Year. Dailey will represent Waynesville in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Regional Teacher of the Year process over the summer. The regional winner will represent the region in the Missouri Teacher of the Year process.
Her classroom serves as a model for effective co-teaching in an elementary school. Dailey has presented on co-teaching at the Innovation Summit Conference where she will return for a third consecutive year this summer. She also represents Waynesville Schools as a member of the SRSN Personalized Competency-Based Learning Master Teacher Cadre.
Waynesville R-VI’s District Professional Development Committee designed and implemented the selection process for the Teacher of the Year. Dailey will represent Waynesville in the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Regional Teacher of the Year process over the summer. The regional winner will represent the region in the Missouri Teacher of the Year process.
Doyle receives 3rd Quarter Project Teach Award
Macy Doyle, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, was presented the 3rd Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Doyle was recognized for her "Project Wipeboard," an excellent way to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students.
The Project Teach Award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
Macy Doyle, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, was presented the 3rd Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Doyle was recognized for her "Project Wipeboard," an excellent way to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students.
The Project Teach Award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Kids’ Harbor during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026. Ashley Skinner and Cara Gerdiman of Kids’ Harbor were recognized for their continued support of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Cara Gerdiman and Ashley Skinner of Kids’ Harbor, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Cara Gerdiman and Ashley Skinner of Kids’ Harbor, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
