Waynesville R-VI School District

Late-start Wednesdays All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only. For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays. Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices. _______________________________ Details by grade and/or school - 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. - 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. - Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

Niki Dailey, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, and Candice Sullivan, an instructional coach, were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Aug. 19, 2024. Mike Henson, executive director of elementary instruction, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized the pair for their presentation on co-teaching strategies at the Innovation Summit in Branson, Mo., earlier in August. #wayschools Left to right are Courtney Long, Niki Dailey, Candice Sullivan and Mike Henson.

Waynesville High School will host its annual Meet the Tiger for fall sports and activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Tiger Stadium. Participating in the event will be the Waynesville Tiger Pride Marching Band and JROTC Color Guard. Recognition will include boys soccer, softball, volleyball, girls tennis, boys and girls cross country, girls golf, dance, Raiders, boys swimming, cheerleaders and football. #wayschools

Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools

Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools

We look forward to the first day of school tomorrow, Aug. 19! Please note that on the first few days of school, Waynesville R-VI buses will run late in the afternoon, especially buses departing from East and Freedom. Updates on the status of our bus routes will be made to the District's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WayTigers) in the afternoon on the first three days of school to help keep parents informed. A staff member will remain at the Transportation Office until all regular route students have been dropped off. The phone number for Transportation is 573-842-2199.

Welcome WHS Students and Parents to the 2024-2025 school year! Schedules On Monday, WHS students may pick up their schedules in the following locations: Freshmen/9th grade: Main (big) Gym Sophomores/10th grade: Small Gym Juniors/11th grade: Library Seniors/12th grade: Lecture Hall Students may also see their schedules in PowerSchool. ___________________________________ Changes or missing classes After 7:30 a.m., any student who needs a change or is missing a class period should go to the Lecture Hall DURING the class that is missing/wants changed. Changes will only be made for the following reasons: -The schedule is missing a required course -The schedule is missing a recommended course -The schedule is reflecting an incorrect placement -The schedule has a repeat course that can only be taken once ___________________________________ Students who completed the Google Schedule Change Request Form Students who completed the Google schedule change request form will be called down by their Counselor throughout the day. ___________________________________ All schedule changes must be done by Friday, Aug. 23. 

Meet the Teacher for students in Pre-K through 6th grades was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. These photos were taken at Partridge Elementary and Wood Elementary. The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year is Monday, Aug. 19.

Waynesville R-VI will not be using Traversa Ride360 for our transportation app this year, so you may wish to remove it. We are excited about the features our new app will offer; however, it is not yet ready to be implemented. We anticipate that it will be ready in late September!

Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales introduced Dr. Karla Eslinger, the commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the 2024 Sustainable Ozarks Partnership Annual Meeting at the Ark Community and Sports Center in Waynesville, Mo. Eslinger has more than 30 years of experience in education as an elementary school teacher, building principal and superintendent. She also represented District 33 in the Missouri Senate from 2021-2024. Prior to that, she represented District 155 in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2019-2020. During the annual SOP meeting, participants learned about community partnerships with Fort Leonard Wood and how the area’s regional strategies are strengthening the installation and the region. Organizational accomplishments from the past year were outlined, along with objectives for the coming year. #wayschools

Meet the Teacher for students in grades 7-12 was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Meet the Teacher for students in Pre-K through 6th grades will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024). #wayschools

Get the District's App The Waynesville R-VI App allows you to see the latest news from the district and includes links to menus, events calendar, family resources, Canvas, Power School, etc. You may customize your view by selecting the school(s) that your child(ren) attend. a. Download for Android at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q b. Download for iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6

Susan Williamson received the first Rising Star Award and Ginger Harne received the first Support Super Star Award during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the awards and also named the winners of the drawing for staff members who helped recruit new teachers to the district. Williamson, a nursing instructor at the Waynesville Career Center, was selected from among 30 nominees. The criteria for the award included being new to the field of education and having demonstrated a positive impact on students. Harne, a paraprofessional at Thayer Elementary, was selected from a field of 23 nominees who were recognized for being a support person who have demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. In addition, staff members who helped recruit new teachers to our district and who met the criteria for recruitment were entered into a random drawing for either an iPad or $200 for their classroom and the following are the winners: · Sherry Carroll - $200 for the classroom · Mary Evans - iPad · Mike Henson - iPad · Susan Jorgensen - iPad · Shanel Leighty - iPad · Gina Lemus - $200 for the classroom · Candice Sullivan - iPad Cutlines: Ginger Harne receives congratulations from Dr. Jamie Goforth as she is presented the first Support Super Star Award during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Not pictured: Susan Williamson who received the first Rising Star Award. The winners of the drawing for staff members who helped recruit new staff members were Candice Sullivan, Mary Evans, Gina Lemus, Mike Henson, Sherry Carroll, Susan Jorgensen, and Shanel Leighty. #wayschools

Bus schedules have been sent out for Waynesville R-VI students. If you requested bus transportation for your child and did not receive it or it is incorrect, please call your child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. #wayschools

Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales spoke at the St. Robert Historical Preservation Committee's Annual Fundraiser Dinner on Aug 10, 2024. President Julius Nutter presented Bales with an engraved replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. #wayschools

The Waynesville R-VI School District honored its staff members celebrating 30, 25 and 20 years of service during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Those celebrating 30 years of service are Mike Rawlings and Maxine Thompson. Those celebrating 25 years of service are first row: Connie Feighery, Arthena Dye, Jonellie Chavis, Dana Whitham, Jennifer Crewse, Cassie Wilson and second row: Tara Crabtree, Richard Jeter, Lisa Supancic, Lori Crabtree and Jodi Jones. Those celebrating 20 years of service are first row: Amanda Mitchell, Carol Jemes, Ana Lozano, Susie Shultz, Sara Salgado, Shalene Dunmore and second row: Brian Beckler, Jared Sabatasso, Carrie Wolfe, Heather Ashton, Curtis Wood. Not pictured Kelly Gard, Dawn Wilking and Jose Ortega. #wayschools

The first day of school for all Waynesville R-VI buildings is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Please see our district directory below 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. 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. Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m. Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays. Preschools Parker Educational Center Grade Level: Preschool Phone: 573-842-2350 Fax: 573-433-2930 Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell Building Hours: 8:15-3:15 Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:05 p.m. Address: 909 US Rte 66 Waynesville, MO 65583 Williams Early Childhood Center Grade Level: PK, PK1, PK2 Phone: 573-842-2650 Fax: 573-433-2975 Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Student Pick Up: 11:15 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Address: 12225 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Elementary Schools (K-5) East Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2150 Email: sshultz@waynesville.k12.mo.us, memitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principals: Susan Shultz and Melanie Mitchell Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30-3:45 p.m. Address: 1501 State Road F. Waynesville, MO 65583 Freedom Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2100 Fax: 573-433-2963 Email: mvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Melissa Vernon Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 286 Eastlawn Ave. St. Robert, MO 65584 Partridge Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2600 Fax: 573-433-2972 Email: Ruth Ann Justus Principal: rjustus@waynesville.k12.mo.us Building Hours: 8:00-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 2225 Young Street Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Thayer Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2200 Fax: 573-433-2971 Email: Robyn Justice Principal: Robyn Justice Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 15392 Thayer Rd. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Wood Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2625 Fax: 573-433-2973 Email: Tammie Headrick Principal: theadrick@waynesville.k12.mo.us Building Hours: 8:00-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 4590 Buckeye Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Schools for grades 6-12 Waynesville Sixth Grade Center Grade Level: 6th Phone: 573-842-2300 Fax: 573-433-2970 Email: kschnicker@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Kevin Schnicker Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:40 p.m. Address: 810 Roosevelt Street Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville Middle School Grade Level: 7-8 Phone: 573-842-2550 Fax: 573-433-2950 Email: bvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Brian Vernnon Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 1001 Historic 66 Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville High School Grade Level: 9-12 Phone: 573-842-2400 Fax: 573-433-2921 Email: jwhitt@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Jason Whitt Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 200 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville Career Center Grade Level: 9-12 Phone: 573-842-2500 Fax: 573-433-2501 Email: scallis@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Sam Callis Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 400 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583

Bus route info Bus schedules for secondary students in grades 6-12 were scheduled to go out this afternoon (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024). Bus schedules for students in grades Pre-K through 5 will go out after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. If bus information is incorrect, parents should contact their child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. In addition, Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will be driving their routes Aug. 14-16, 2024, practicing their schedules for the first day of school. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students will be held as follows: Early Education (Pre-K) Williams Early Childhood Center Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Parker Preschool Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Elementary Schools (K-5) East Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Freedom Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Partridge Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Thayer Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Wood Elementary Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Sixth Grade Center (grade 6) Waynesville Sixth Grade Center Meet the teacher Aug. 15: 4 to 6 p.m. Middle School (grades 7-8) Waynesville Middle School Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. High School (grades 9-12) Waynesville High School Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. Career Center (grades 9-12) Waynesville Career Center Meet the teacher Aug. 14: 4 to 6 p.m. #wayschools

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation awarded more than $7,000 in grants to teachers during Convocation on Aug. 12, 2024. Teachers received grants for a variety of items, including decoding cards, puppets, specialty art supplies, Kleen Slates, sensory items, flashcards, etc. The grants went to Allison Sylvester, Tammie Schneider, Samantha Holle, Mollie Smith, Megan Pimentel, Candace Turner, Melissa Lynch, Ashley Oliver., Jessica Coffelt, Christy Foster, Katy Henson, Amy Weigelt, Jennifer Augenstein, Keisha Jarrett, Linda Buchanan, Misty Stark, Meghan Chavez, Sarah Luttrell, Taylor Tetreault, Michelle Henshaw, Tammie Stockfisch, Jenna McCann, Chelsea Lane and Vanessa Mason. #wayschools