Waynesville High School students who earned a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam in spring 2026 will receive a $100 award for each qualifying score, with checks totaling $29,200 being presented to students on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
The Advanced Placement Achievement recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff for the first home varsity football game of the season at Tiger Stadium.
Notifications were sent to the parent or guardian's email address on file last week. Contact Naomi Austin with any questions at naustin@waynesville.k12.mo.us or 573-842-2422.
The Advanced Placement Achievement recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff for the first home varsity football game of the season at Tiger Stadium.
Notifications were sent to the parent or guardian's email address on file last week. Contact Naomi Austin with any questions at naustin@waynesville.k12.mo.us or 573-842-2422.
REMINDER:
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.
Marie Freeman, administrative secretary for the Community Resources Office and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center, has been named president of the National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) for 2026-2027. Freeman previously served as president of the Missouri Association for Educational Office Professionals and as vice president for NAEOP.
OPAA! awarded Community Recognition Plaque
Aaron Harrison, assistant superintendent of operational services, presented OPAA! Food Management Inc. with the Community Recognition Plaque for August 2026 during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Aug. 17, 2026. OPAA! was recognized for hosting the Community For Kids event, which helped bridge the hunger gap for local students and families. The July 30 event brought the community together for a day of fun while supporting an important cause, raising approximately $5,600 to assist families who may need help covering the cost of student meals.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Rachel Wright, Vanessa Crosby and Aaron Harrison.
Aaron Harrison, assistant superintendent of operational services, presented OPAA! Food Management Inc. with the Community Recognition Plaque for August 2026 during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Aug. 17, 2026. OPAA! was recognized for hosting the Community For Kids event, which helped bridge the hunger gap for local students and families. The July 30 event brought the community together for a day of fun while supporting an important cause, raising approximately $5,600 to assist families who may need help covering the cost of student meals.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Rachel Wright, Vanessa Crosby and Aaron Harrison.
Waynesville R-VI School District’s school nurses came together this morning (Aug. 18, 2026) to participate in the Missouri University Simulation Lab, gaining valuable hands-on experience in preparing for a variety of medical emergencies.
Each group participated in four staged scenarios, covering critical situations including anaphylaxis, asthma, trauma and CPR/AED use.
Nurses also had the opportunity to strengthen hands-on skills through additional skill labs, including choking response and Stop the Bleed training.
"We are grateful for opportunities like this that allow our school nurses to practice, prepare and build confidence in responding to medical emergencies," said District Lead Nurse Michelle Mulligan. "Their dedication to keeping our students safe and healthy is truly appreciated!"
Each group participated in four staged scenarios, covering critical situations including anaphylaxis, asthma, trauma and CPR/AED use.
Nurses also had the opportunity to strengthen hands-on skills through additional skill labs, including choking response and Stop the Bleed training.
"We are grateful for opportunities like this that allow our school nurses to practice, prepare and build confidence in responding to medical emergencies," said District Lead Nurse Michelle Mulligan. "Their dedication to keeping our students safe and healthy is truly appreciated!"
Did you know? Waynesville R-VI transports more than 4,100 students every day?
Drivers will be out practicing the 48 bus routes this week during the mornings.
#PublicEducation #CommunityImpact #WaySchools
Drivers will be out practicing the 48 bus routes this week during the mornings.
#PublicEducation #CommunityImpact #WaySchools
Waynesville High School will host its annual Meet the Tiger for fall sports and activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Tiger Stadium.
📚 Welcome back, Waynesville R-VI staff! 🎉
#BackToSchool #PublicSchools #WaySchools
#BackToSchool #PublicSchools #WaySchools
The following information was sent to our families through ParentSquare on Friday evening.
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!
Here’s a helpful Top 10 Back to School list for our families:
1) The first day of school is Aug. 24, 2026.
2) Check out the school year calendar (https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/Wrv/83dcd3c6-3945-40cd-ba40-cb26e6741498/26-27-School-Year-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline) at and our Vacation Planner (https://aptg.co/sBHKhQ)
3. Wednesdays are late-start and begin 30 minutes later than Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Buses also pick up students 30 minutes later on Wednesdays. Additional Back to School info may be found at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/back-to-school-25.
4) Meet the Teacher Nights:
4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 in our 7th-12th grade buildings
4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in our Prek-6th grade buildings
5) Please complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict. (Use 65583 for the zip code.)
6) Please download these very important mobile apps: ParentSquare (communication), EZArrival (transportation app) and for elementary families, KidAccount (to pick up your elementary child from school).
Parent Square (communication):
ParentSquare for Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parentsquare.psapp&hl=en_US
ParentSquare for iPhone at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parentsquare/id908126679
EZ Arrival for bus transportation:
EZArrival For Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pathwise.ezarrival&hl=en_US
EZ Arrival for iPhone at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ezarrival-k12-transportation/id6759999918
KidAccount for picking up your ELEMENTARY child from school
KidAccount For Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidaccount&hl=en_US
KidAccount for iPhone at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kidaccount-connect/id6499427393
7) Additional helpful mobile apps are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/apps-you-may-need
8) Check out the School Supply lists at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists
9) Vaccines are needed for 8th graders (info is at: https://aptg.co/QzxVpj) and 12th graders (info is at https://aptg.co/t8LjXx) before the start of the school year.
10) If you haven’t already done so, please complete the annual forms for returning students.
Note: If the links above do not work for you, you may need to copy and paste the link into your web browser.
Students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades may audition for the VOICES Choir from 4 to 6 p.m. on either Sept. 2 or Sept. 9, 2026, at East Elementary. Parents will need to provide transportation to and from the audition night.
Voices is an honor choir for Waynesville R-VI 4th-6th graders from all five elementary schools – East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood, and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center.
For those selected, the first rehearsal will be after school from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Parents and guardians must pick up their children at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at East Elementary. Concerts are scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026, and May 10, 2027.
There is a $25 fee for students who are selected to the choir. Families with more than one child in the current VOICES choir will pay $40. Ten scholarships are also available for discounted fees.
Anyone with questions may ask their child's music teacher, or contact Voices Director Vanessa Mason at vmason@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Voices is an honor choir for Waynesville R-VI 4th-6th graders from all five elementary schools – East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood, and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center.
For those selected, the first rehearsal will be after school from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Parents and guardians must pick up their children at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at East Elementary. Concerts are scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026, and May 10, 2027.
There is a $25 fee for students who are selected to the choir. Families with more than one child in the current VOICES choir will pay $40. Ten scholarships are also available for discounted fees.
Anyone with questions may ask their child's music teacher, or contact Voices Director Vanessa Mason at vmason@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 6:30 a.m. today (Friday, Aug. 14, 2026) to treat a student who was struck by a vehicle on G.W. Lane St. in Waynesville.
The student’s parents have been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
The student’s parents have been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
The school supply lists were previously posted on July 9 and July 31.
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
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A Back-to-School Extravaganza will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Waynesville High School parking lot.
This free community event will provide children with book bags, school supplies, food and additional resources to help prepare for the upcoming school year. Please note that tickets for book bags will be distributed beginning at 7:30 a.m., and a child must be present to receive a book bag.
For additional information about the Back-to-School Extravaganza, please call 573-337-1300 or 804-244-3110.
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
______________
2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5
https://aptg.co/sYbcj2
______________
3. 6th Grade
https://aptg.co/KZm6sz
______________
4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://aptg.co/T1gFrg
______________
5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-
______________
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
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A Back-to-School Extravaganza will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Waynesville High School parking lot.
This free community event will provide children with book bags, school supplies, food and additional resources to help prepare for the upcoming school year. Please note that tickets for book bags will be distributed beginning at 7:30 a.m., and a child must be present to receive a book bag.
For additional information about the Back-to-School Extravaganza, please call 573-337-1300 or 804-244-3110.
This information was previously published on July 29.
Complete forms for returning students by Aug. 14
Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians (who have not already done so) are asked to complete their annual forms for their returning students by Aug. 14, 2026, to ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school.
Please note that your student’s bus transportation form is included in the annual returning student forms. If you have already completed the returning student forms, you have completed the transportation form.
Families of returning students should have received an email with a "Snapcode" to complete the annual forms. If you have a student returning to Waynesville R-VI and you have not received an email with the Snapcode or you need assistance, please email studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2092.
Complete forms for returning students by Aug. 14
Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians (who have not already done so) are asked to complete their annual forms for their returning students by Aug. 14, 2026, to ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school.
Please note that your student’s bus transportation form is included in the annual returning student forms. If you have already completed the returning student forms, you have completed the transportation form.
Families of returning students should have received an email with a "Snapcode" to complete the annual forms. If you have a student returning to Waynesville R-VI and you have not received an email with the Snapcode or you need assistance, please email studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2092.
Waynesville R-VI uses a Stoplight Program to help families quickly understand the urgency of district messages. The words RED, YELLOW, or GREEN will appear in the subject line to indicate how quickly the information may require your attention.
Red – Please read it now! Red indicates that the information is critical or requires an immediate or mandatory response.
Yellow – Please read it today. Yellow indicates the information is about major projects, tests or requires your response.
Green – Please read it when it’s convenient. Green indicates the information is something that you can read after work or when it’s convenient for you.
Red – Please read it now! Red indicates that the information is critical or requires an immediate or mandatory response.
Yellow – Please read it today. Yellow indicates the information is about major projects, tests or requires your response.
Green – Please read it when it’s convenient. Green indicates the information is something that you can read after work or when it’s convenient for you.
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Waynesville Sixth Grade Center: Nicole Alexander, Marisa Bunton, Jami Phillips, Johanny Pottorff and Montanna Stutts.
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Waynesville High School:
Ariel Smith, Kathleen Cole-Borden, Adrienne Kidwell, Marissa Ritch, Destiny Matysik, Shannon McKean; back row: Tim Camp, John Locke, Dalton Smith, Michael Strope and Michael Winfrey.
Ariel Smith, Kathleen Cole-Borden, Adrienne Kidwell, Marissa Ritch, Destiny Matysik, Shannon McKean; back row: Tim Camp, John Locke, Dalton Smith, Michael Strope and Michael Winfrey.
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Waynesville Middle School:
Caitlyn Curtis, Susan Dennison, Whitney Hopper, Angela Hudson, Mary Jerome; back row: Kristina Macdonald, Gavin Miller, Dawson Walters, Brandon Weiss and Willie Camp. Not pictured: Willy Ramirez
Caitlyn Curtis, Susan Dennison, Whitney Hopper, Angela Hudson, Mary Jerome; back row: Kristina Macdonald, Gavin Miller, Dawson Walters, Brandon Weiss and Willie Camp. Not pictured: Willy Ramirez
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Freedom Elementary: Brittany Bernal, Lydia Brady, Andrea Clegg, Amber Ferrell, Kinney Dune Fujimura, Darla Wells, Cheyenne Hutson; second row: Jocelyne Orndorf, Matthew Ornot, April Noe, Richard McCoy, Victoria McLain, Madelyn McClure, Savanna Kerperien, Jaden Jones; back row: Christy Olson, Darcy Poynter, Madison Selig, Tyler Sickler, Kristi Walkup and Caroline Goodson.
Please join us in welcoming our new teacher to Parker Educational Center: Sherry Parker.
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Wood Elementary: Marche Alvis, Vanessa Garcia-Gonzales and Elaine Hawk.
