107.9 The Coyote delivered pizza to one of Katelynn Hawk's classes on April 25, 2025, in recognition of her being named Teacher of the Week. Hawk was nominated for the honor by a member of the community for her dedication and passion in teaching. #wayschools
Waynesville R-VI hosted the District Art Show on April 25, 2025, at Waynesville High School. Six students were selected as Best of Division and Best of Show as follows:
Best of Show: Aubrey Fields, WHS, 11th Grade, Mrs. Luttrell/Ms. Rushing
Best of Division K-2: Ender Frick, Thayer Elementary, 1st Grade, Teacher: Mrs. Erlewine
Best of Division 3-5: Shan Sorrel, Freedom Elementary, 4th Grade, Teacher: Ms. Biart
Best of Division 6-8: Fionna Alexander, WMS, Teacher: Mrs. Edwards
Best of Division 9-10: Carolyn Gerbus, WHS, 9th Grade, Teacher: Mrs. O'Barr
Best of Division 11-12: Brianna Brown-Myrick, WHS, 11th Grade, Mrs. 0'Barr
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 8:30 p.m. this evening (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) to the Waynesville Middle School track meet to treat an individual student with a medical condition.
The individual's parents have been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Waynesville R-VI will host a Kindergarten Kickoff at 5:30 p.m. on May 2, 2025, at the Parker Educational Center. This is for parents of students who will be going into kindergarten this fall. Future kindergartners are welcome to attend as well. Please see the flyer for more details or call 573-842-2092.
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Four events at WHS this afternoon and evening!
The Waynesville Boys and Girls Varsity Invitational Track and Field Meet begins at 3:15 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Tiger Stadium. Admission is $4 per person. (The tennis meet is already under way.)
The District Art Show, featuring work from students in grades K-12, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 25 in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. This event is free and open to the public.
In addition, the Spring Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 25 in the WHS Ninth Grade Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Waynesville High School will present the musical, “Margaret’s Mind,” at 7 p.m. April 25 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the WHS Auditorium. Tickets are $7 per person.
The Waynesville High School boys tennis team hosted senior night on April 21, 2025. The following seniors were recognized: Ryu Melendez, Brode Evans, Elvin James Esguerra, Aiden Sherohman and Logan Giles.
The Waynesville Boys Tennis Invitational started at 8 this morning, April 25, 2025, at Waynesville High School. #wayschools
Danika Em, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to dance at St. Louis University. Her signing was held at WHS on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented Jenna Bilyeu, owner of Every Blooming Thing, with the Community Recognition Plaque for April 2025 during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. Bilyeu was recognized for the donation of floral arrangements for the retirement banquet and for her continued support of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
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Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Jenna Bilyeu, owner of Every Blooming Thing, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services. #wayschools
Waynesville High School students have been rehearsing for their upcoming debut of the musical, “Margaret’s Mind,” which opens for the first time on a U.S. stage tomorrow (April 24, 2025) in Waynesville High School’s Auditorium.
The musical “Margaret’s Mind” includes not only WHS Theatre students and Troupe 1669 performers, but also students in choir, band, art, construction technology, JROTC and others.
The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. April 24, 25 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the WHS Auditorium. The ticket price is $7 per person.
During the District Art Show on this Friday (April 25, 2025), the 14 Waynesville R-VI students whose art was featured in the MAEA Show Me Art Coloring Book will host an artists signing from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. #wayschools
Waynesville High School has announced its WHS 2025 Prom Court. This year’s Prom theme is an Evening of Enchantment and the event will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Nutter Fieldhouse on Fort Leonard Wood. Pictured are court members Paityn Oxendine, Sofia Mejia, Chloe Santos and Amaya Colquitt and in the back, Gavin Quitugua, Brayden Weigelt, Kyle Wilking and Seth Steuk. #wayschools
Mike Henson, executive director of elementary instruction, recognized Niki Dailey, a 3rd grade teacher at Freedom Elementary, for being selected to the Personalized Competency-Based Master Teacher Cadre during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. This opportunity is being hosted by the Success-Ready Student Network (SRSN) in partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Waynesville High School students for volunteering to be Special Olympics Unified Partners (Tiger Buddies) and assisting with Special Olympics athletes and the competition during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. Bales also recognized their sponsors Stephanie Peace and Karen Wilkerson with certificates.
The following WHS students received certificates:
· Danely Aguilar
· Faith Bohrer
· Sophia Freemeier
· Kaliopee Hibler
· Jay'Merie Howard
· Xavye Hughes
· Michael Kelsey Jr.
· Laila Lyons
· Arianna Newkirk
· Richard Peace
· Yisel Perez
· Kalee Rhoades
· Pyper Rose
· Anthony Scott
· Aylen Stark
· Mackenzie Workman
· Katlyn Zamiska
Three Waynesville High School students were recognized for medaling at the State Wrestling Class 2 Championships. Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized the following All State Wrestlers during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025:
· Dakota Nix 5th Place
· Addison Brown 6th Place
· Yisel Perez 3rd Place
Waynesville High School FCCLA students were recognized for their Gold, Silver and Bronze finishes at the Missouri Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America competition during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized the following students for placing at the FCCLA State Competition:
Gold:
· Faith Bohrer
· Wyatt Carter
· Michael Soliz
· Mackenzie Workman
· Mackenzie Henderson
· Jolene Smith
Silver:
· Abby Augenstein
· Ginger McElhaney
· Evelyn Kelley
· Xavey Hughes
· Zaylie Spicer
Bronze:
· Destiny Griffin
· Vaiden Matlock
· Kameron Wright
Two Waynesville High School FCCLA students were recognized for being elected State officers in the Missouri Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America organization during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized the following students for being elected state officers:
· Nakhia Kirckman was inducted as Region 5 FCCLA historian
· Faith Bohrer was installed as vice president of public relations for FCCLA State
Faith Bohrer and Nakhia Kirckman (center) are pictured with their advisors Crystal Bohrer (left) and Katelynn Hawk (second from right) and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized Waynesville Middle School Student Council for receiving the Gold Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This award recognizes councils for their involvement at the local level, the South Central District Student Council and state level.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized Waynesville High School Student Council for receiving the Silver Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This award recognizes councils for their involvement at the local level, the South Central District Student Council and state level. #wayschools
Two Waynesville Career Center students – Tristan Boerner and Marissa Esquivel – have been awarded the Breaking Traditions Award by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, presented them with certificates during the Waynesville R-VI School Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. From 82 applications, the following WCC students were recognized:
· Tristan Boerner - Health Science
· Marissa Esquivel - Welding & Manufacturing
VOICES, the Waynesville R-VI honor choir for 4th-6th grade elementary students, participated in the Fair Grove Music Festival and received Excellent (gold) ratings for their performance on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The judges shared glowing remarks, including:
“Brava! Lovely tone and self-discipline. Your students are very well prepared and respectful!”
"The ensemble also received high praise for their stage presence and musicality, with one judge noting they were comparable to a ninth-grade choir—an incredible compliment for this group of 4th-6th grade students," said Keisha Jarrett, a VOICES director. "We are incredibly proud of our students’ accomplishments this year. Their hard work, dedication and passion for music continue to shine through every performance."
The VOICES’ final concert of the season will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Freedom Elementary. The event is free and open to the public.
About VOICES
VOICES is an auditioned honor choir made up of 4th-6th grade students from across the district. The group is directed by Vanessa Mason and Keisha Jarrett, accompanied by Terri Heiby, and supported by Beth Gibson, Hannah Macarthy, Amanda Johnson Gonzalez and Laura Taylor.
