Six Waynesville R-VI students have had their artwork published in the Missouri Art Education Association (MAEA) Show Me Art Coloring Book; Missouri Literature, 4th edition.
Students were asked to research, synthesize and create an engaging line-drawing based on the theme: “Missouri Authors, Poets, and Literature.” The drawings were collected and curated into a 162-page coloring book.
The following Freedom Elementary and Waynesville High School students were selected to have their artwork included in the coloring book:
Kyndal Osborne (Freedom), Samarah Soto (Freedom), Dahlia Sisson (Freedom), Kelise Johnson (Waynesville High School), Abbagail Johnson (Waynesville High School) and Madison Cox (Waynesville High School).
“In being accepted, this student is now a published artist; an accolade many adult professionals cannot claim,” said Kim Powell of the Missouri Art Education Association. “Many thanks to your visual art teachers, Allyson Uhles, Christina Biart and Amy Rushing, for participating in this state-wide collection of artwork.”
To celebrate their achievement, Freedom hosted an artist book signing for their students on May 24. Freedom families could purchase the coloring book or free labels were provided so that everyone who wanted one could get an artist’s signature.
Books are $14 from Amazon an d are for sale at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3Y5TCRM?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_BK8PFT0753W63AAMAQFD_2&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_BK8PFT0753W63AAMAQFD_2&skipTwisterOG=1
All proceeds from the sale of MAEA coloring books go back to Missouri students. Funds are used for the MAEA Future Visual Art Teacher Scholarship.
Pictured are Samarah Soto (Freedom), Superintendent Hilary Bales and Dahlia Sisson (Freedom). #wayschools
An ambulance has been dispatched to the Waynesville Career Center at approximately 3:05 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, to treat an adult with a medical condition. The adult will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary. #wayschools
The Voices Choir, Waynesville R-VI's elementary honor choir, sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at the Springfield Cardinals baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Voices consists of select 4th, 5th and 6th graders throughout the district and is directed by Vanessa Mason, Keisha Jarrett, Laura Taylor, Beth Gibson, Bethany Moebes, and Amanda JG.
"Singing at the baseball game was a fun way to end our school year of singing events," Mason said. "Throughout the year, we performed at the Senior Citizen’s Center, a holiday concert, Central District Honor Choir, and spring concert in addition to the baseball game. We are excited for all that next year has in store for this group of amazingly talented students."
Free meals on Fridays during summer school
for all children ages birth to 18
OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service each Friday during Summer School at Waynesville High School and Wood Elementary.
All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals; however, families must register in advance to receive the meals by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH-1wLysZ3zxKiBnm65FgPrfL7XUljE-GCD7p-_Y-VnVrOWQ/viewform and filling out the brief form.
Details
· The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 31, June 7, 14 and 21. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals.
· The WHS drive-through will be open from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
· The Wood Elementary drive-through will be open from 2:10 to 3:10 p.m.
· Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above.
· A family may only go to one site and must indicate on the form whether they will pick up the meals at the high school or elementary school.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are there income guidelines for this program?
a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible.
2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program?
a. No. This program is open to the community.
3. Do I have to fill out the form each week?
a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals.
4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered?
a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to AUSA during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Association of the United States Army was recognized for their generous donation to the Waynesville R-VI Snack in a Pack program. Accepting on behalf of AUSA are Freddie Brock and Brittany Raines.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, AUSA volunteers Brittany Raines and Freddie Brock, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
Waynesville High School band and choir students were recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting for earning gold ratings at the District competition.
The gold ratings made them eligible to compete at the MSHSAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival that was held on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus on April 25, 2024. The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and the choir is under the direction of Cydnee Gilmore.
The State band results are as follows:
Gold Rating:
Landon Boswell- Tuba Solo
MacKenzie Colgan- Clarinet Solo
Nicholas McMurray- Trombone Solo
Jade Anderson, MacKenzie Colgan, Yediel Santana-Horta and Seth Steuck - Saxophone Quartet
Cassandra Plummer- Clarinet Solo
Yediel Santana-Horta- Saxophone Solo
Seth Steuck- Saxophone Solo
Silver Rating:
Connor Long- Trumpet Solo
Juliet Piper- Trumpet Solo
Alivia Seibert- Flute Solo
Kayden Wass- Trombone Solo
Bronze Rating:
Dylan Liegey- Trumpet Solo
The State choir results were as follows:
Gold Rating:
Blaise Moynihan
Citlali Arzabala
Silver Rating:
Rachel Scobee
Talia Johnson
Andrew Lindberg
Viola Simram
SATB Quartet: Citlali Arzabala, Viola Simram, Blaise Moynihan and Andrew Lindberg
The students are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Waynesville Career Center students who took 1st place at State were recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.
Thirteen WCC students earned gold at the Missouri SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference that was held April 4-6, and will compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta in June.
The 1st place (gold medal) winners were as follows:
Barbering- Jenna Matlock
Cosmetology- Sa'Nijha Hightower
Esthetics- Chevelle Buechter
First Aid/CPR- Haley Underwood
Nail Care- Annah Lowe
Pin Design- Aliyah Jones
Restaurant Services- Alexandria Holt
Video News Production- Dominic Leone, Emjay Luna, Damen Plotner and Rileigh O'Donnell
Video Production- Ava Feagin and Hayden Waddell
The students are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Waynesville JROTC Drill Team recognized for finishing 3rd in Nation
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team was recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting for finishing 3rd in the Nation and being awarded the Norwich Cup.
The team finished 3rd overall at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Rocky Mountain Drill Nationals among a field of more than 50 teams on April 20 in Denver, Colo.
Their results also included the following:
Armed Division 3rd Place Overall
2nd Place Armed Exhibition
3rd Place Armed Regulation
6th Place Color Guard
Unarmed Division 4th Place Overall
1st Place Unarmed Regulation
9th Place Unarmed Exhibition
6th Place Color Guard
Individual, Dual & Quad
1st Place Unarmed Exhibition Quad (Jennifer Boyd, Kylee Gravette, Annalyse Rivera, Avery Higdon)
2nd Place Armed Exhibition Solo (Joseph Mendiola)
3rd Place Unarmed Exhibition Dual (Jennifer Boyd & Annalyse Rivera)
4th Place Armed Exhibition Solo (Lord Torres)
4th Place Armed Exhibition Quad (Chris Torres, Lord Torres, Joseph Mendiola & Aiden Rivera)
Joseph Mendiola 8th Place Individual Drill Down (IDD) out of more than 500 Cadets.
They are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Taylor receives Project Teach Award
Laura Taylor, a music teacher at Thayer Elementary, received the Fourth Quarter Project Teach Award for her project "More Ukes, More Fun!" during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. The project fostered student engagement, curiosity and love of music.
Waynesville Career Center students were recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting for competing in the State FFA Convention in April. FFA is sponsored by Emily Koch.
The results were as follows:
State Finalist
James Laughlin- Equine Placement
Sienna Zuber- Vegetable Operations
2nd Place
Jaden Claire- Nursery Operations
4th Place
(Team) Mia Johnson, Lancey Schubbe, Jaden Claire and Sienna Zuber- Veterinary Science
In addition, two FFA Degree Awardees were honored as follows:
Mia Johnson
Jaiden Golden
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales praised East Elementary staff members for preparing students for their future, especially through their efforts to broaden and deepen the implementation of Leader in Me this year. #wayschools
The Waynesville Middle School Student Council was recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 20, 2024, for earning the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award. This award honors those councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition and leadership training activities.
The following students were recognized:
Cassandra Hays (President)
Brooklyn Stephens (Vice President)
Everley Beal
Madalyn Bennett
Andrea Boda
Akaylah Calhoun
Paige Johnson
Kensley Jones
Evelyn Kelley
Cecilia Perez
Katlyn Zamiska
The students are pictured with Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized longtime radio personalities Gary Knehans and Marv Luten for their many years of service to the school district and presented them with the 30th and 31st district coins, respectively, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024.
“I want to thank both of you for your coverage, inspiration and encouragement of our students, teachers, staff and administrators,” Bales said “You have made a profound difference in the lives of many.”
Knehans worked for more than 60 years and Luten more than 40 years at KJPW, KFBD and KOZQ.
“Gary, yours has been a guiding voice filling the airwaves with local news,” Bales said. “We owe a debt of gratitude to you for your diligence, excellence and journalistic integrity. You turned our weekly Educator’s Shows into programs that not only touched our community, but also resulted in several broadcasting awards for your efforts.”
“Marv, your name has become synonymous with sports broadcasting in our community,” Bales said. “Through the years, there were many late nights and yet, your voice would still ring out first thing the next morning. Thank you for providing a platform for young athletes to shine and for being an integral part of our community’s sports culture.”
They received a standing ovation when they were presented with the coins.
“Their unwavering commitment to serving our community – particularly our students and sports enthusiasts – has not only informed and entertained us, but has also strengthened the bonds within our community,” Bales said. #wayschools
Waynesville Career Center students were recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting, for qualifying to participate in the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference that was recently held in Anaheim, Calif. The DECA Club is sponsored by Peggy Arnold.
The students were recognized as follows:
Principles of Management and Administration - Connor Long
Entrepreneurship - Ian Madden
School Based Enterprise - Emilia Vega and Cameron Wilson
The students are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Waynesville High School and Freedom Elementary students were recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting for their work being displayed in Jefferson City.
Missouri’s First Lady Teresa Parson selected artwork created by sophomore Brianna Brown-Myrick for the 2024 Missouri Governor’s Mansion Award. The painting will hang in the Governor’s mansion until March 2025.
Avery Walker’s artwork was one of 34 chosen across the state of Missouri for the Senate Exhibit gallery. Senator Brown chose the fourth grader’s work to represent our senate district and her work will be on display until March 2025.
Several Freedom Elementary students were recognized for having their art on display during Youth Art Month on the third floor of the rotunda at the Capitol in Jefferson City. They included
Cove Cornforth, Ezekiel Techur, Amaryah Martinez, Emma Cottrell, Isabella Munoz, Zander Clopton, Emma Lofgren and McKenna Cain.
The students are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Waynesville High School Theatre Troupe 1669 students were recognized during the May 20, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting for placing in every event they entered at the Missouri State Thespian Conference in Kansas City. In addition, Mycha Humphrey, a junior, was recognized for qualifying to compete on the International Level. The theatre troupe is sponsored by Maria Butler.
WHS students received the following ratings at the conference:
Superior Rating in Costume Construction: Mycha Humphrey; she is moving on to the International Level for Costume Construction.
Superior Rating Music Solo: Viola Simram
Superior Rating Makeup Design: Hailey Sansom, Josie Andreasen, Hailey Carter and Layla Torres
Excellent Rating: Scenic Design, Alexandra Kelley
Excellent Rating: Lighting Design, Hailey Underwood
Excellent Rating: Sound Design, Kadence High
Excellent Rating: Acting Duet, Aaren Charbonier and Lailah Clark
Excellent Rating: Acting Solo: Taliah Johnson
Good Rating: Acting Group: Karley Nardone, Sage Lloyd, Teegean Duke, and Madi Waugh
Good Rating: Music Duet: AJ Bowling and Danny Hill
The students are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Do you play the piano?
Waynesville R-VI is seeking a piano accompanist. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/.
A meeting for PARENTS of students who plan to try out for the Waynesville High School Football Team will be held at 6 p.m. tomorrow (May 21) in the WHS Lecture Hall, which is located on Tiger Stadium side of the building. For more info, contact kbarkley@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Waynesville Middle School's Advanced Percussion Band traveled to Williams Early Childhood Center and Partridge Elementary to perform for Williams' AM session and Partridge's entire student body on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A special thank you goes to Vic Firth and Zildjian for again providing free giveaway items, as well as to Rick Vernon for driving the equipment trailer.
William Austin, a senior at Waynesville High School, has been named the Fort Leonard Wood Student of the Month for May 2024 for representing the Army value of responsibility. Austin’s parents are William J. and Melissa Austin. #wayschools
