Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students and their parents/guardians will be held as follows for the 2026-27 school year:
Meet the Teacher for grades 7 to 12 (Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville High School & Waynesville Career Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Meet the Teacher for grades Pre-K to 6 (Parker, Pick, Williams, East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, Wood & Waynesville Sixth Grade Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
Meet the Teacher for grades 7 to 12 (Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville High School & Waynesville Career Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Meet the Teacher for grades Pre-K to 6 (Parker, Pick, Williams, East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, Wood & Waynesville Sixth Grade Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
WMS to host New Student Orientation Day
All 7th graders and 8th graders new to the district (and their parents) are invited to attend Waynesville Middle School's New Student Orientation Day from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Parents and students will enter through the main gymnasium entrance for an informational welcome meeting at 5:30 p.m. Parents and students will then be released to tour the facility. Student schedules and locker information will be available in the main office and guidance office.
Registration is not required. If you have any questions about the event, please call 573-842-2550.
All 7th graders and 8th graders new to the district (and their parents) are invited to attend Waynesville Middle School's New Student Orientation Day from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Parents and students will enter through the main gymnasium entrance for an informational welcome meeting at 5:30 p.m. Parents and students will then be released to tour the facility. Student schedules and locker information will be available in the main office and guidance office.
Registration is not required. If you have any questions about the event, please call 573-842-2550.
Orientation Day for WHS to be held Aug. 12
An Orientation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, for ALL Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, etc.
Parents/guardians may enjoy a light breakfast and meet and greet with WHS administrators at 8 a.m. on Aug. 12.
An Orientation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, for ALL Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, etc.
Parents/guardians may enjoy a light breakfast and meet and greet with WHS administrators at 8 a.m. on Aug. 12.
School Supply Lists
School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year.
The lists are as follows:
1. Preschool/early childhood
https://aptg.co/GcZ8VL
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2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5
https://aptg.co/sYbcj2
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3. 6th Grade
https://aptg.co/KZm6sz
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4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://aptg.co/T1gFrg
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5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-
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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
School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year.
The lists are as follows:
1. Preschool/early childhood
https://aptg.co/GcZ8VL
______________
2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5
https://aptg.co/sYbcj2
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3. 6th Grade
https://aptg.co/KZm6sz
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4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://aptg.co/T1gFrg
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5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-
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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
Attention NEW families to the Waynesville R-VI School District
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open for NEW students to the Waynesville R-VI School District. (Please note that this is for families who are NEW to the Waynesville R-VI School District.)
If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open for NEW students to the Waynesville R-VI School District. (Please note that this is for families who are NEW to the Waynesville R-VI School District.)
If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
Due to the inclement weather, the Tiger Book Express has been canceled for today, July 9, 2026.
We look forward to seeing students and families at one of our upcoming stops. Many opportunities remain this summer to enjoy the free mobile library.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
July 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
We look forward to seeing students and families at one of our upcoming stops. Many opportunities remain this summer to enjoy the free mobile library.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
July 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (students must arrive by 3 p.m.) on July 20-23, 2026, at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.
Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come, first served 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.
16 WMS & WHS students attend leadership workshop
Earlier this summer, 16 student leaders from Waynesville Middle and Waynesville High represented their schools at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop. During a week on the campus of William Woods University, they joined more than 600 students from across Missouri to learn, collaborate and grow as leaders.
"We are proud of the way these student leaders represented the Waynesville R-VI School District and look forward to seeing how they put what they learned into action in the months ahead," said WMS STUCO Advisor Kayla Atchison. "They returned inspired to strengthen school spirit, serve their classmates and make a positive impact throughout the coming school year."
Through leadership sessions, team building activities and networking opportunities, students gained fresh ideas and valuable skills to bring back to their schools this fall. Students planned and performed a service project for the children of Fulton, had the opportunity to raise money for MASC’s Charity of Choice, Special Olympics Missouri and attended student and advisor-led roundtables and resource sessions.
Earlier this summer, 16 student leaders from Waynesville Middle and Waynesville High represented their schools at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop. During a week on the campus of William Woods University, they joined more than 600 students from across Missouri to learn, collaborate and grow as leaders.
"We are proud of the way these student leaders represented the Waynesville R-VI School District and look forward to seeing how they put what they learned into action in the months ahead," said WMS STUCO Advisor Kayla Atchison. "They returned inspired to strengthen school spirit, serve their classmates and make a positive impact throughout the coming school year."
Through leadership sessions, team building activities and networking opportunities, students gained fresh ideas and valuable skills to bring back to their schools this fall. Students planned and performed a service project for the children of Fulton, had the opportunity to raise money for MASC’s Charity of Choice, Special Olympics Missouri and attended student and advisor-led roundtables and resource sessions.
All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Fourth of July.
Now hiring bus drivers and bus aides!
Apply online at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/3945367/Transportation_Application.pdf
Due to the potential for inclement weather, the Tiger Book Express has been canceled for today, June 25, 2026.
We look forward to seeing students and families at one of our upcoming stops. Many opportunities remain this summer to enjoy the free mobile library.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
June 29: 5 to 7 p.m. Waynesville City Park
July 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 2, 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
The mobile library is open to the public and children PreK-6th may check out books for free, listen to guest readers when available, and visit with Waynesville R-VI librarians.
We look forward to seeing students and families at one of our upcoming stops. Many opportunities remain this summer to enjoy the free mobile library.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
June 29: 5 to 7 p.m. Waynesville City Park
July 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 2, 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
The mobile library is open to the public and children PreK-6th may check out books for free, listen to guest readers when available, and visit with Waynesville R-VI librarians.
Full Day Soccer Camp July 15-18
Soccer camp will be offered for students entering the 5th-8h grades in the 2026-27 school year on July 15-18. Camp will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The cost is $200 per camper. (Campers will receive a soccer ball, 2 camp T-shirts, and admission to the July 18 STL City 2 MLS Next Pro game).
Students will need to BOTH REGISTER AND PAY in order to attend camp.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/qmRyM6ZJKnpUKJFS8
Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. July 8
Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents
Camp Activities: Days 1-3
· Morning Session: High-intensity technical training (dribbling, passing, finishing).
· Mid-Day Lunch Session: Classroom film review to analyze professional and camp footage. Campers will need to pack a lunch and bring snacks to eat during the camp day.
· Afternoon Game Session: Small and large-sided games to apply morning concepts.
· Player Evaluations: Every camper will get a written evaluation at the conclusion of camp to guide their summer training.
MLS Next Pro Game: Day 4
· Campers will then attend a pro soccer game in St. Louis to watch the City 2 team play against the Seattle Timbers 2 team at 6 p.m. Families will be able to purchase additional tickets and attend the game as well. Transportation will be provided for campers or they can rider with families who are attending the game.
What to Bring
Each camper should bring appropriate training clothes for outdoor sessions, soccer shoes, sunscreen, indoor flat shoes, shin guards, soccer ball (either the camp ball or your own ball with your name on it), water bottle and a sack lunch. Water will be available at all training sessions.
Drop off / Pick up Location and Times
Guardians will need to drop off camper(s) at the Parker Building next to Slaughter Field by the Waynesville Middle School by 7:50 a.m. and pick their camper up no later than 4:15 pm.
Camp will be led by Waynesville R-VI coaches and players.
If you have any questions please contact Eric Thornburg ethornburg@waynesville.k12.mo.us , Josh Mize jmize@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Elementary Basketball Camps July 13-15
Waynesville R-VI will host basketball camps for Kindergartners through 6th graders on July 13-15, 2026, at the Waynesville High School Gym.
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The cost is $30 per camper.
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Grades and camp times
K-2nd Grades: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
3rd-6th Grades: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NOTE: Students should sign up for the grade they will attend this fall.
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Registration -- To attend camp, parents/guardians must both REGISTER AND PAY for their student to attend.
1. Register here: https://forms.gle/Gc4SUiXRNf2zFLXa6. Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. July 5.
2. Payment should be made at My School Bucks at https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/yz6dhtkb
(If the link to My School Bucks does not work, please copy and paste this link into your browser and select the elementary basketball camp: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents)
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Camp drop/off and pick up times
Parents/guardians will need to drop off and pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of the Waynesville High School Gymnasium 10 minutes prior to the start and 10 minutes after completion of camp.
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More information
If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Caruso acaruso@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Kevin Schnicker kschnicker@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Waynesville R-VI will host basketball camps for Kindergartners through 6th graders on July 13-15, 2026, at the Waynesville High School Gym.
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The cost is $30 per camper.
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Grades and camp times
K-2nd Grades: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
3rd-6th Grades: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NOTE: Students should sign up for the grade they will attend this fall.
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Registration -- To attend camp, parents/guardians must both REGISTER AND PAY for their student to attend.
1. Register here: https://forms.gle/Gc4SUiXRNf2zFLXa6. Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. July 5.
2. Payment should be made at My School Bucks at https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/yz6dhtkb
(If the link to My School Bucks does not work, please copy and paste this link into your browser and select the elementary basketball camp: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents)
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Camp drop/off and pick up times
Parents/guardians will need to drop off and pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of the Waynesville High School Gymnasium 10 minutes prior to the start and 10 minutes after completion of camp.
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More information
If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Caruso acaruso@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Kevin Schnicker kschnicker@waynesville.k12.mo.us
The Waynesville Tiger Athletics Booster Club and Waynesville High School Rhythm Nation dance team in partnership with VFW 3168 will host Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 26050 Swindell Dr., Richland.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rhythm Nation and the booster club. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, call 573-433-1254.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rhythm Nation and the booster club. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, call 573-433-1254.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, June 19, 2026, and all district offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Now hiring bus aides
The Waynesville R-VI School District is hiring bus aides. Starting pay is $15.08 per hour.
Apply now at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/3945367/Transportation_Application.pdf.
The Waynesville R-VI School District is hiring bus aides. Starting pay is $15.08 per hour.
Apply now at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/3945367/Transportation_Application.pdf.
A false fire alarm sounded at Waynesville High School at approximately 10:45 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. There is no smoke and there is no fire. Out of an abundance of caution, the fire department has responded.
CTA recognized for Retirement Banquet
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Certified Teachers Association members for their energetic and thoughtful efforts to organize the retirement banquet, creating a meaningful celebration that beautifully honored our retiring staff members and their years of service.
Pictured at the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on June 8, 2026, are Shawna Olney, Tammi Stockfisch, Angela Houf, Kelly Gard, and Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Certified Teachers Association members for their energetic and thoughtful efforts to organize the retirement banquet, creating a meaningful celebration that beautifully honored our retiring staff members and their years of service.
Pictured at the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on June 8, 2026, are Shawna Olney, Tammi Stockfisch, Angela Houf, Kelly Gard, and Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Video board sponsors receive Community Recognition.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque for June 2026 to video board sponsors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education on June 8, 2026.
Community members were recognized for their generous support for Waynesville R-VI students.
Anchor Sponsors Include:
Infuze Credit Union
Security Bank of Pulaski County
Founding Sponsors Include:
Mu Bahn Thai LLC
Phelps Health
Incite Design Studio
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri
OPAA!
Premier Sponsors Include:
Hoppers Pub
Mercy
Seeger Toyota
KIDaccount
NetWatch
AudioAcoustics
Fikes recognized for placing 3rd in Speech and Debate
Zakhi Fikes was recognized for placing 3rd in Humorous Interpretation at the MSHSAA State Speech and Debate tournament, qualifying to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament.
Pictured are WHS teacher Christopher Crane, Zakhi Fikes, and Executive Director Courtney Long.
Zakhi Fikes was recognized for placing 3rd in Humorous Interpretation at the MSHSAA State Speech and Debate tournament, qualifying to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament.
Pictured are WHS teacher Christopher Crane, Zakhi Fikes, and Executive Director Courtney Long.
