Waynesville R-VI School District

Jeremy Stark, a teacher at Partridge Elementary School, received the NAACP Advocate for Education Award on Friday, June 20, 2025, during the Pulaski Juneteenth Fest 2025 at the St. Robert Community Center. #wayschools

Guest readers are volunteering to read to children at the Tiger Book Express, the book mobile that Waynesville R-VI librarians are bringing to Waynesville and St. Robert parks this summer. Pictured here is Janel Rowell, president of the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education, reading to children. The remaining dates and times for the Tiger Book Express are as follows: · June 26 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 30 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 7 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 10 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 14 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 17 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 21 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 24 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 28 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 31 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 4 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 7 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon All dates are weather permitting. Please check the district’s Facebook page for cancellations. #wayschools

Waynesville Middle and High School student leaders represented their schools and community at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop, held in mid-June at William Woods University. The annual event brought together more than 600 student council members from across the state for a week of leadership training, team building and personal development. Waynesville’s student delegates had the unique opportunity to collaborate with peers from schools all over Missouri, learning new strategies to strengthen their own student councils and improve their school communities. “These 12 students represented Waynesville with pride, energy and enthusiasm,” said Kayla Atchison, WMS Student Council Advisor. “They came away with a renewed sense of purpose and are excited to bring back fresh ideas and positive change to our campus.” The MASC Summer Leadership Workshop programming includes keynote speakers, leadership labs, problem-solving challenges, school spirit, effective communication and community service projects. Waynesville’s continued involvement with MASC reflects the district’s commitment to cultivating student leadership and civic responsibility. #wayschools

UPDATE AS OF APPROXIMATELY 11 A.M. The fire department has given the all-clear for the lower level and Waynesville Midde School students who are attending summer school are returning to their classrooms on the lower level of the WMS building. Waynesville High School students are temporarily remaining at Parker Educational Center to allow time for the upper level at WMS to be cleared following a report of smoke at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025. All students and staff are safe and the district is grateful for the swift response of our local fire departments. __________________________ Original post: The fire department was called to Waynesville Middle School at approximately 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to investigate the source of smoke coming from a restroom. Out of an abundance of caution students were evacuated. All students are safe and will return to their classrooms when the fire departments give the all clear. #wayschools

Save the date: Waynesville High School will host Transition Day for all freshmen and new 10th, 11th and and 12th graders beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 8, 2025, at WHS. A new parent breakfast will be held at 8:15 on Aug. 8 at WHS. More information, including information about signing up, will be forthcoming.

The 2025-26 school year calendar for the Waynesville R-VI School District is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5126636/25-26_School_Year_Calendar_Updated.pdf The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. ___________________________ The hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are as follows: Grades K-5: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 : 7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m Parker Educational Center (PreK): 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes (PreK): 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. Williams Early Childhood Center PM classes (PreK): 12:15 - 3:15 p.m. ___________________________ Wednesdays are known as "late-start Wednesdays" because school begins 30 minutes later each Wednesday morning. (Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.) On Wednesdays, the hours are as follows: Grades K-5: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m Parker Educational Center: 8:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Williams Early Childhood CenterAM classes: 8:55 to 11:15 a.m. Williams Early Childhood Center PM classes (The start time for PM classes does not change on Wednesdays): 12:15 - 3:15 p.m.

All schools and offices will be closed on June 19, 2025, in recognition of Juneteenth.

Approximately 2,000 students are attending summer school in the Waynesville R-VI School District. #wayschools

New student enrollment is open! https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration

The Tiger Book Express will not be held this evening, June 12, in the Waynesville City Park due to the possibility of inclement weather. #wayschools

Youth Dance Camp for students going into K-6 grades Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp! Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals — including kicks, jumps and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence and be part of the Tiger spirit. Cost: $30 per camper Location: Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Rt. 66, Waynesville, MO 65583 Dates: June 23, 24, 25 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Age: K-6 grades for the 2025-26 School Year Note: You must both register and pay for the camp 1. Register at https://forms.gle/wRBoboQpdb5eHqMf6 a. ***Registration closes June 16 at 3 PM. 2. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of Parker by 7:40 p.m. Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Youth Baseball Camp June 25-27 ***Registration closes June 19th*** The 2025 Youth Baseball Camp will be for students entering 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades this fall. During the camp, students will learn drills that they can do to make them a better baseball player. Each camper will be tested on throwing velocity, exit speed and how fast they can run the bases. Each camper must complete a registration form individually. (Example: Camper A & B are siblings. Parent of Camper A & B will fill out the registration two times -- once with Camper A's info, the other with Camper B's info). The cost is $30 per camper. Each camper will receive a T-shirt for participating. Register your student here https://forms.gle/hxQw9mKhZ7Dws9zT7. Who: 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students entering the 2025-26 school year. Dates: June 25-27 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Bandy Baseball Field (By East Elementary) Cost: $30 Note: Parents need to both register and pay for the camp. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Each child needs to bring their own personal equipment. If your child does not have those items we will have some extra. Parents/guardians will drop off their camper(s) at the main entrance of Bandy baseball field (next to East Elementary) by 5:50 p.m. and will need to pick up their camper from the same location by 7:30 pm.

Nominations being accepted for outstanding alumni and educators Do you know a great retired Waynesville R-VI teacher? Do you know an awesome graduate of Waynesville High School? If so, please nominate them for the Wall of Leaders. The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation announces it is accepting nominations for individuals into the Hall of Leaders for 2025-26 now through July 15, 2025. At least one individual will be named in each category – Lifetime Achievement Award for Alumni and Outstanding Educational Professional. The photos and a brief bio of those selected for the Wall of Leaders will be on display in the main entrance to Waynesville High School near the bronze tiger. The nomination form and requirements are online at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_229d1799114b4fa9b538220648165958.pdf. The rubric is at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_a99e51eda5ea41309f8fcc17822ca54b.pdf. In addition, paper copies are available at the Administration Building, 200 Fleetwood Drive, Waynesville. For more information, please contact Cheryl Vernon at cannvernon.2@gmail.com or call 573-842-2040.

This summer six Waynesville High School juniors have earned all-expenses-paid trips through essay competitions sponsored by the Laclede Electric Cooperative, showcasing their talent and leadership among Missouri’s youth. Carson Sutphin will represent Waynesville High School on the Missouri Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., in June 2025, while Ellyia Bagby, Abbegale Brownfield, Alexis Good and Eve and Ivy Smith will attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) in Jefferson City in July 2025. The Missouri Youth Tour, organized by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, brings more than 100 Missouri high school juniors to Washington for a week of leadership development and civic engagement. Sutphin’s winning essay, addressing what makes a great leader, earned him a spot among nearly 2,000 students nationwide. They will visit the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Museums and historic monuments while learning about electric cooperatives’ community impact. The CYCLE program, a four-day conference in Jefferson City, immerses high school juniors in Missouri’s state government and cooperative model. The five essays of Bagby, Brownfield, Good and both Smiths, highlighting their various takes and experiences with leadership, secured their place among Missouri’s brightest young leaders. They will engage with nationally known speakers, tour the State Capitol, and participate in a mock legislative session. “All six of these students exemplify the dedication and leadership of our students,” said Laura Steinbrink, their AP Language and Composition teacher at Waynesville High School. “Their essays reflect a deep understanding of community and leadership, and we’re thrilled they’ll represent Waynesville and Pulaski County in these prestigious programs.” #wayschools

Lauryn Lercher and Grey Landreth, students from Waynesville High School, had their speeches read on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after being named two of the six finalists in the 2025 MO-04 Congressional Speech Competition, hosted by Congressman Mark Alford. Their one-minute speeches addressed the prompt, “What does it mean to stand for freedom? America’s role in promoting freedom both at home and abroad.” On June 3, 2025, Alford’s office shared the links (below) to the speeches being read aloud of all six top finalists from the 4th District. Landreth’s speech begins at approximately 1:10 and Lercher’s speech begins at approximately 2:15 in the videos at these links: YouTube: https://youtu.be/znAww7UsAZE?si=MlKJibyyAZgQaTNz Downloadable link: https://veed.io/view/8080cae5-a2c7-4a0b-979d-2aea296b4cff The competition, open to high school students across Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, invited submissions of 110-word speeches to promote patriotism and civic engagement. Spanning 24 counties and approximately 85–120 high schools, the district encompasses diverse communities from Columbia to Kansas City’s suburbs. Alford, in announcing the 2025 competition, emphasized its role in “rebuilding and reinstituting patriotism in our great nation.” He and his staff reviewed submissions to select the top speeches, with Lercher and Landreth earning recognition for their compelling perspectives. “We are incredibly proud of Lauryn and Grey for representing our school and Pulaski County on a national stage,” said Laura Steinbrink, their AP Language and Composition teacher. “Their achievement reflects the talent and dedication of our students in studying rhetoric this year.” #wayschools

Waynesville R-VI librarians are bringing the Tiger Book Express to Waynesville and St. Robert parks this summer for children in PreK to 6th grades to check out a book, beginning June 9. “This is an opportunity to put books in the hands of our community during the summer while we are not in school,” said Cassie Wilson, library media specialist at East Elementary. The Tiger Book Express will offer the opportunity: · Check out a book for free from the Waynesville R-VI School District o (Show up, sign in, choose a book, check it out) · Listen to a guest reader (when available) · Visit with one of your favorite Waynesville R-VI librarians When you’re finished reading the book, you may return the book to the book mobile at a later date. There are also return bins located outside the main entrances of East Elementary and Freedom Elementary. While the Tiger Book Express is being brought to the community by Waynesville R-VI librarians, it is open to the public. At the Waynesville City Park, the book express will be located next to a pavilion near the playground. At the St. Robert City Park, the book express will be next to the playground and pavilion just off of Historic Route 66. The dates and times (weather permitting) for the Tiger Book Express are as follows: · June 9 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 12 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 16 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 19 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 23 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 26 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 30 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 7 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 10 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 14 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 17 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 21 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 24 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 28 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 31 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 4 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 7 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon All dates are weather permitting. Please check the district’s Facebook page for cancellations. #wayschools

Sixth grade summer school students tried out the marshmallow problem-solving building challenge in their STEM class. The students have to build the tallest free-standing structure from some spaghetti sticks, tape and string and place one whole marshmallow on the top. #wayschools

ATTN: Returning Students Yearly registration for returning students will open on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Primary parents/guardians will be receiving an EMAILcontaining a SNAPCODE link for each student already enrolled in the Waynesville R-VI School District, including students who started in June 2024 for summer school. Once you receive the email (check your inbox and/or your spam folder on Wednesday), click the SNAPCODE link to access the yearly registration forms. You will receive a separate email for each of your students. Click on https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/3945776/Returning_Student_Parent_Registration.pdf for step by step instructions on how to complete registration for returning students. #WaySchools

Save the date(s) Sept. 5: Military Appreciation Night & Senior Night for Cheer Sept. 19: Tiger Festival of Nations, Future Cheer and Youth Football Night Oct. 3: Homecoming Oct 24: Senior Night for Band and Football

Last chance to sign up for free meals for kids on June 13 and June 20 If you haven't already done so, you may still REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 on June 13 and June 20 at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. **** If you have already registered your students for these meals and/or on June 6, please disregard this message. **** ______________________________________ NOTES: Registration closes at 8 a.m. Monday, June 9, to sign up for the meals on June 13 and 20. There are no income guidelines for these meals for children ages birth to 18. ____________________ DETAILS: OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on June 6 (Registration has closed for this date.) June 13 (Registration will close at 8 a.m. on June 9.) June 20 (Registration will close at 8 a.m. on June 9.) · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________ 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. ____________________________________________ If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JNhYxU4yq7a3otBubOx1XHqDJtf6xc94e--XrISUVOcjLw/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbzZhdTU3OUdhUHB4d3U1OAEeJ_aYeri_FcXy1NxEm92ZirtDreJaqKYJYd1EBQS2Rsq1Su_bU6lP59ix-Bc_aem_9GyAdqLD2mcPx2gw9r7wFw #WaySchools #OPAA!