The first day of school for all Waynesville R-VI buildings is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Please see our district directory for individual building hours and student drop off and pick up times.
Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days.
Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days.
Pre-K begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Doors open at 8:05 a.m. On Wednesdays, Pre-K begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:05 p.m on all regular school days.
Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session.
Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays.
Times: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
August 13, 2025:
Waynesville Middle School
Waynesville High School
Waynesville Career Center
August 14, 2025
All PreK (All Preschools)
All Elementary Schools
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Foundation President Cheryl Vernon and Vice President Courtney Long attended the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the foundation.
“The Foundation annually provides support for Waynesville R-VI teachers and students and helps promote creative classroom projects through its Teacher Impact Grants,” said Waynesville R-VI Art Teacher Melissa Lynch. “All teachers in the district may submit applications requesting funds for various projects. In the past, the foundation awarded grants for a tile mural project, stained glass art supplies, social-emotional bullet journals, clay and glaze, and cardboard building tools for a Maker Space area just to name a few. My classroom has been awarded three different grants to help provide supplies and projects that would not be accessible otherwise.
Foundation officers Cheryl Vernon and Courtney Long accepted the Heart for Art Award during the 2025 Missouri Art Education Association Awards Ceremony. Waynesville R-VI art teachers joined them on stage for the presentation.
School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2025-26 school year.
The lists are as follows:
1. Preschool/early childhood
https://5il.co/3llc5
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2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5
https://5il.co/3kgma
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3. 6th Grade
https://5il.co/3kx5t
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4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://5il.co/3kx5u
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5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://5il.co/3kx5s
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All school supply lists
To view all of the school supply lists at once, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists
Waynesville R-VI is taking applications to fill 15 slots for full day preschool for the 2025-26 school year. Parents should sign up their child via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/3Ye4RWtsWjRTXfcZ8.
Eligibility
Students must turn age 4 by July 31, 2025, to be eligible for these 15 preschool slots. (The child’s birthdate must be between 8/1/2020 and 7/31/2021.)
Preschool Hours
Preschool hours will be 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Doors open at 8:05 a.m.
On Wednesdays, preschool begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m.
Additional details
Parents will need to provide transportation for students selected for this program.
The free preschool will be offered by the Waynesville R-VI School District. Students must reside within the boundaries of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Applicants will be chosen through a lottery drawing. The lottery drawing will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at the Waynesville R-VI Administration Building, 200 Fleetwood Dr. in Waynesville. Applicant families are welcome to attend the drawing. Parents will be notified by Aug. 11 if their child is accepted into the program.
Please note that the link to the Google Form will close at 4 p.m. on Aug. 7.
If you have any questions, please email Christina Gordon at cgordon@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31, and Friday, Aug. 1
East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville
• Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come–first serve basis.
• A legal guardian must accompany the student to sign MSHSAA permission forms.
• No insurance card needed. Paperwork available on-site.
• No vaccines will be given at this event!
Waynesville JROTC cadets have a new obstacle course—thanks to volunteers.
Over the course of six months, this collaborative volunteer effort took shape. Volutneers provided engineering expertise and oversight, while Sam Callis, director of the Waynesville Career Center, and Danny Click, instructor of construction technology at the WCC, secured the materials needed to bring the project to life.
Progress continued steadily on weekends through the hard work of volunteers, students, JROTC cadets and parent volunteers.
On July 26, 2025, the obstacle course was officially completed. The final design includes a 12-foot wall, horizontal ladder, 25-foot rope climb, culverts and a 1-Rope Bridge area—providing Waynesville’s Raider Team with a high-quality training facility right here at home.
“The volunteers’ leadership and the dedication of everyone involved transformed a shared vision into a lasting asset for our program,” said Col. Charles Williams (Ret.), senior Army instructor for Waynesville JROTC.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the volunteers and excited for what this means for the future of our cadets. The new course is more than just a training ground—it’s a symbol of teamwork, service, and shared commitment to excellence.”
to volunteer for the 2025-26 school year
We invite parents and members of our community to volunteer in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
To become a volunteer, please complete and sign the required application and background check form available online at https://5il.co/2scp0. (If the link does not work, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4649828/Front_and_Back_Volunteer_Application_Fillable_Updated_6.25.pdf
Please return the form to your child’s school or to the Community Resource Office at Pick Educational and Volunteer Center, 12751 Pulaski Ave., Fort Leonard Wood.
Additional details
A completed background check is required before a parent may go on a field trip.
The background check may take up to several weeks or more to process. Please return the volunteer application form as early as possible.
For more information, please call 573-842-2250 or go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/volunteering-in-the-waynesville-r-vi-school-district
District approved background checks are good for one year. You will be notified by email, one month before the expiration, to submit a new background check.
Opportunities include:
· Rocking Chair Reader
· Help in the Library or with Book Fairs
· Help with Activity Nights/Carnivals
· Snack in a Pack
· Classroom Assistance
· Office Help
· Become a WayConnect Mentor
· Become a Partner on Patrol
Peggy Arnold receives MEMO Lifetime Achievement Award
The Marketing Educators of Missouri (MEMO), a division of MOACTE and ACTE, presented the 2025 MEMO Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime marketing educator and leader Peggy Arnold during its annual conference held in Springfield, Mo., on July 22, 2025.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is MEMO’s highest honor, recognizing a career of outstanding contributions to marketing education across the state. The award recognizes Arnold for exemplifying the very best of the profession, through decades of teaching, mentoring, and program leadership that have left a profound and lasting impact on students, colleagues and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) community.
Arnold’s career at the Waynesville Career Center has been marked by excellence both in and out of the classroom. As a DECA advisor, she guided students to excel in local, state and national competitions. Her programs are known not only for their rigor but also for their heart—providing students with real-world experiences, confidence and leadership opportunities.
"Peggy sparked my love and interest for marketing and changed the course of my life," shared Isabella Pondrom, a former student who now works in sales for the New York Mets. "Her encouragement helped me pursue a degree in marketing and launch my career in the industry. She’s been a pillar in my success."
Arnold’s passion extends far beyond the classroom. She has been a relentless advocate for CTE, consistently introducing innovative, real-world teaching practices and maintaining strong connections with industry partners. According to one colleague, "Her forward-thinking approach ensures that her programs remain relevant and effective. She fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement wherever she goes."
"Peggy’s leadership within MEMO and the broader CTE community has been nothing short of transformational," said MEMO President Sarah Estes. "Her influence can be seen in the success of her students, the strength of her programs, and the inspiration she provides to fellow educators statewide."
MEMO is proud to honor Peggy Arnold with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for her enduring legacy of excellence, mentorship, and dedication to advancing marketing education in Missouri.
About MBEA
The Marketing Educators of Missouri (MEMO) is Missouri’s premier professional organization for marketing educators. MEMO supports professional development, advocacy and excellence in marketing education statewide.
Waynesville High School's Band Camp sessions are underway this week and will continue next week at Waynesville Middle School’s band room and Slaughter Field.
The schedule for next week is as follows:
July 28-Aug. 1 Full Band Camp
ALL band members (including colorguard) will practice from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
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Upcoming performances
WHS band students will perform on:
· Aug. 11 – Waynesville R-VI Convocation - Report at 8 a.m. WHS Gym
· Aug. 21 - Meet the Tigers Performance - Report at 5:15 p.m. WHS Football Field
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Band rehearsal schedule
The WHS band rehearses every Thursday (6:00-8:30pm) and Saturday (8 - 11:30 a.m.) as follows:
· Aug. 23, 28
· Sept. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
· Oct. 2, 9, 16
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Band competition dates (Performance Times TBA) These are typically all-day events.
· Oct. 4 – Valhalla Marching Festival Springfield, MO Parkview High School
· Oct. 11 – Branson Marching Invitational Branson, MO Branson High School
· Oct. 18 – Maple Leaf Marching Festival Carthage, MO Carthage High School
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Physical required for marching band
The school district requires all marching band and color guard members to have a physical on file in order to participate. The MSHSAA Physical Form is online at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/3951205/MSHSAA_Physical_and_Participation_Form.pdf).
To better serve our community, we’ve made the decision to discontinue our Thursday visits to St. Robert Park for the remainder of the summer, due to limited attendance.
Thank you for your understanding and support! We can’t wait to see you at Waynesville Park!
Who: Students in the 1st through 4th grade for the 2025-2026 school year
Location: Waynesville High School Tiger Stadium, 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville
Dates: July 28-31
Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: $30 (T-Shirt provided)
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Register and pay
To attend, you must both register and pay for the camp.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/vhNRPKT67a4ATjyh9 (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2uSsyuw-RnLybzIrfGp6LKU_yOj5jDe0hDCuSav94HrJO2Q/viewform)
Pay Here: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/hx2c6tl8 (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON July 22, 2025 at 2 p.m.
For more information you can email Dalton Hill dhill@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Cory Ace cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us
All 12th graders will need at least one vaccine BEFORE the first day of school (Aug. 18, 2025) for the 2025-26 school year unless they are exempted. The details are below.
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Before a student begins their senior year, Missouri law requires all incoming 12th grade students to have the Meningococcal vaccine, unless they are exempted. In addition, Meningococcal B is recommended.
The following is information about the vaccines:
-- Meningococcal –helps protect children from Meningococcal groups A, C, W, Y.
-- Meningococcal B—(recommended) helps protect children from Meningococcal group B. Students who will be living in close contact are at higher risk for becoming infected with Meningitis B.
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Turn in immunization records
WHS students/guardians may provide updated immunization records by dropping off a copy of updated immunization records at WHS beginning Aug. 1 or email them to:
- Tim Davis at cdavis2@waynesville.k12.mo.us
- Kallie Smith at ksmith3@waynesville.k12.mo.us
- Student Services at studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Please call (573) 842-2092 with any questions.
Updated July 23
Homeschool students invited to participate
Full-time homeschool students who reside in the Waynesville R-VI School District are invited to participate in district sports and/or activities by filling out the following form (one per child) at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6bMEKc-0UvqLg2H9r3ByKbPACKVtY6ZlXGO44mHouNdWMkg/viewform.
Missouri Senate Bill 63, which Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law, takes effect on Aug. 28,. Full-time home school students (defined as homeschool, Family Paced Education or virtual students*) may try out and fully participate in fall sports and activities beginning Aug. 11. MSHSAA will refer to students who meet eligibility requirements (Non Traditional Option 3) as resident participant students.
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Participation Principles
-*Only full-time students, who receive at least a portion of their education in a home school or FPE, or full-time virtual school students will be eligible through the new law.
- *Students enrolled in a full-time virtual school through MOCAP will have eligibility with their local school of residence. The student is enrolled through another Missouri public school district, but the school of enrollment is a virtual building which is not a MSHSAA member. Therefore, the student may participate with the local public school of residence.
- Participation includes interscholastic athletics, MSHSAA activities, and other co-curricular activities
- Co-curricular requirement parity: If your school requires participation in a course for participation in the activity (e.g., band, career-tech education programs, etc.), the same requirement applies to resident participant students.
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Students must:
- Reside within the attendance boundary of Waynesville R-VI
- Adhere to eligibility standards (academic, conduct, physicals)
- Pay applicable participation fees
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Clarifications
- Schools may not require course enrollment beyond prerequisites.
- Schools may require participation in essential instructional components (e.g., band class for marching band).
- All participants are expected to meet discipline, attendance, and eligibility standards connected to the applicable sport or activity.
- Students who leave a school to become a resident participant student due to confirmed or anticipated academic or disciplinary ineligibility must wait 365 days before becoming eligible.
- Records created to determine eligibility must be protected by the school of participation unless otherwise required by law.
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FAQs
- Q1 Can resident participant students participate with a private school?
-- A1 No. The law only applies to public or charter schools of residence.
- Q2 Can a student who withdraws from our school and starts attending full-time at a home school continue to participate with our school?
-- A2 Yes, provided the student was eligible by the academic and citizenship standards at the time of withdrawal and meets all other eligibility standards.
- Q3 Must home/FPE/virtual school students meet co-curricular course requirements?
-- A3 Yes, they must meet the same requirements of course participation as students enrolled in your school.
- Q4 Do MSHSAA transfer rules apply to a home/FPE/virtual school student who is participating with our school for the first time?
-- A4 Yes, first-time participants with a MSHSAA member school will be granted initial eligibility, then standard transfer rules apply thereafter.
- Q5 Do all school policies related to participation in extra- and co-curricular athletics and activities apply uniformly to resident participant students?
-- A5 Yes, they apply uniformly to all students.
- Q6 Can resident participant students participate in tryouts before the law is in effect?
-- A6 Under the by-law relief window from Aug. 11–25, tryouts and practices may be held.
- Q7 What if the resident participant student is a high school student and lives in a K- 8 district? Can they participate and if so, where?
-- A7 Yes, the student can participate with any of the high schools which would accept enrollment for students from the K-8 district of residence.
- Q8 Can a resident participant student participate with both a MSHSAA member school and a home school association?
-- A8 No, a resident participant student is considered a bona fide student whose eligibility is tied to the MSHSAA member school with which they participate.
- Q9 What other requirements are there?
-- A9. The bill specifically requires that the home school or FPE schools not include more than four students who are not related by blood or marriage in the third degree. The bill also requires that the home school or FPE school not charge any form of tuition, fees, or other payment.
Fall sports tryouts/practice schedule
The tryout/practice schedule for fall sports is at https://5il.co/3m21e. (The first day of practice is also the first day of tryouts.)
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WHS (Grades 9-12)
The first practice/tryout date for fall HIGH SCHOOL sports will be Aug. 11, 2025. Please see the first page of the schedule at https://5il.co/3m21e for details.
High school fall sports: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Football, Boys Soccer, Boys Swim, Softball, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, and Volleyball.
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WMS (Grades 7-8)
The first practice/tryout date for fall MIDDLE SCHOOL sports will be Aug. 18, 2025. Please see the second page of the schedule at https://5il.co/3m21e for details.
Middle school fall sports: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Football, and Volleyball.
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Physical required
Every athlete must have a MSHSAA physical on file. The link to the physical is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WHS/3951205/MSHSAA_Physical_and_Participation_Form.pdf
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Athletic Participation Fee
An annual athletic participation fee of $25.00 will be charged for the 2025-26 school year. If a family has more than one child participating, the following rate schedule will apply:
$25.00 for the first child
$15.00 for the second child
$10.00 for each additional child
Payment (checks or cash) should be made to the Athletics Office at Waynesville High School, 200 G.W. Lane Street, Waynesville. For more information, call 573-842-2450.
