Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville Middle School will host an Orientation Session on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, to welcome all 7th graders and 8th graders who are new to the district, along with their parents. Students and their parents will learn more about the middle school, student expectations and tour the building. Orientation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the WMS gym. Meet the Teacher will be held in the main gym at WMS from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 14.

Kindergarten registration remains open Parents who haven't already done so may still enroll their kindergartner in the Waynesville R-VI School District at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration. (This is for students who have not already been enrolled as kindergartners. Parents who have already enrolled their kindergartner or whose child attended Parker or Williams may ignore this message.) If you have a student eligible (see eligibility requirements below) for kindergarten in the 2024-25 School Year and have not already registered, you will need the following documents: A. *Child’s birth certificate B. *Proof of residence: Any ONE of the following documents in the parent/guardian’s name meets the state’s proof of residence requirements: 1) property tax statement 2) utility bill/agreement (must be dated within the last 60 days). Utilities include water, electric, trash, gas and home phone/internet. Cell phone agreements may not be used to meet this criteria. 3) real estate contract 4) rental agreement/receipt 5) military housing contract If you have questions about these documents, please contact 573-842-2092. C. *Child’s shot record* If your child has not already received the 4-6 year old immunizations, here are the vaccines your child will need: • Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (5th dose) • Polio (IPV) (4th dose) • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (2nd dose) • Chickenpox (Varicella) (2nd dose) These shots must be administered on or after their fourth birthday. D. Legal documents (for special circumstances/ e.g., custody, guardianship, etc.) Eligibility requirements To be eligible to attend kindergarten, a student must be age 5 before Aug. 1, 2024. According to Missouri law, a child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child reaches the age of 5 prior Aug. 1, 2024, or if the child is a military dependent who has successfully completed a state-accredited pre-kindergarten program or has attended a state-accredited kindergarten program in another state. Please note there are no exceptions made to this state law. If you need help or have questions, please call 573-842-2092. NOTE for WILLIAMS and PARKER Early Childhood Center students: Williams Early Childhood Center and Parker Educational students who will be attending kindergarten in the Waynesville R-VI School District this fall will not need to complete the online enrollment process. The records of Williams and Parker students will automatically move forward to the elementary schools for those eligible for kindergarten. Additional help If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.

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.

From our Athletics Office: Elementary Baseball Camp is cancelled for tonight and will begin tomorrow at Bandy Field (1502 Ousley Lane) starting at 6:30 p.m. Camp dates will now run from July 17-19.

Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Jeffrey Barrett from the MWR Business and Recreation Division during the July 15, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. Barrett was recognized for partnering with the district to utilize their facilities on Fort Leonard Wood, along with the Business and Recreation Division’s exceptional service, including providing food, venues and staff. Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Jeffrey Barrett from the MWR Business and Recreation Division and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.

July screenings for preschool children ages 3 and 4 who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District are now being scheduled for Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. To schedule a screening appointment for July 29, 30 and 31 please call 573-842-2650. Williams Early Childhood Center’s preschool program consists of PACE and ECSE. Both are free for Waynesville R-VI residents who are admitted to the program. A student may be selected to attend either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session. PACE is the Parent And Child Education program and is for children ages 3, 4 and 5 who are potty-trained, have gone through the screening process and have been admitted to the program. The program is free; however, transportation is not provided for the PACE program. ECSE The Early Childhood Special Education Program serves children ages 3, 4 and 5 with educationally disabling conditions. ECSE is free and transportation is provided for children who are screened and admitted to the program. Children with disabling conditions are those who demonstrate significant delays in one or more of these areas: vision/hearing speech/language intellectual functioning overall development rate of learning and/or social/emotional development

The 24/25 school year supplies list can be found on our website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists and are also published below. #wayschools

Enrollment/Registration information for all families is at https://5il.co/2nmbj. This includes info about student medications school immunizations kindergarten enrollment sports physicals (required before tryouts/practice) which school an elementary (grades K-5) student will attend based on a street address days when school will not be in session information about which schools students in grades 6-12 attend. For more information about enrolling a new student, go to the district's main website at www.waynesville.k12.mo.us and click on the "Enrollment" tab. #wayschools

From our Athletic Office:

The 2024-25 school year calendar is at https://5il.co/2n1yl.

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UPDATED on 7/19: Orientation Day will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, for ALL Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW WHS students in grades 10, 11 or 12. Students will tour the building, etc. Register at https://forms.gle/vm88xGFZdmCkjxZ18

Thayer Elementary students in grades K-5 performed in a mini-production of the Broadway musical “Annie Jr.” with multiple students playing the lead role of Annie on the last day of summer school. “During summer school, I wanted to have a project to work toward and give the students something to focus on,” said Laura Taylor, music teacher at Thayer. “They were so engaged; they loved this. We were able to break it into bite-sized chunks so they were each able to be successful in their own part.” Annie Jr. tells the story of 11-year-old Annie who lives in an orphanage. The musical is set in New York City in 1933 during the Great Depression. In addition to learning about history, students acquired skills beyond acting, memorizing lines, singing and dancing. Teamwork stood out for fifth grader Hailey. “I learned how to figure what we were going to do, and we all tried to combine some ideas to make it better,” Hailey said. Fifth grader Cloe recognized the importance of rehearsals for preparing actors for a performance. “I learned that practice makes perfect,” said Cloe. Playing the lead role of Annie in one of the scenes allowed her to experience being the center of attention and “also helped cure a bit of stage fright.” Aeres, also a fifth grader, witnessed how bringing the right attitude to rehearsals improved the overall performance. “I learned that if you think positive, then you’ll do better,” said Aeres. #wayschools

Save the Date: A Transition Day will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, 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.

Waynesville High School students Harley Atchison and Jack Gasek were selected to participate in the Mizzou Percussion Camp this summer on the campus of the University Of Missouri - Columbia. They explored world cultures through percussion, playing steel pans, African gyil, frame drums and more. #wayschools

Waynesville R-VI will host an Elementary Baseball Camp from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on July 16-18, 2024, for students going into 1st-6th grades this fall. The cost is $25 per camper. In order to be fully registered, both the registration form and payment forms must be completed (see links below) before July 10, 2024. Times: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dates: July 16-18 Location: Bandy Field (Waynesville's baseball field at 1502 Ousley Ln. Waynesville, MO, near East Elementary.) Cost: $25. Pay in advance at https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Registration (Closes July 10): https://forms.gle/9RfqsYDJqV52eij59 Parents/guardians will need to drop off their camper(s) at Bandy Field by East Elementary (1502 Ousley Ln Waynesville, MO) by 6:20 p.m. and pick their camper up no later than 8:10 p.m. Camp will be led by Waynesville baseball coaches and players. If you have any questions, please contact Trent Wise wwise@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us.

Nominations being accepted for outstanding alumni and educators Do you know a great retired Waynesville R-VI teacher? Do you know an awesome graduate of Waynesville High School? If so, please nominate them for the Wall of Leaders. The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation announces it is accepting nominations for individuals into the Wall of Leaders for 2025 now through July 15, 2024. At least one individual will be named in each category – Lifetime Achievement Award for Alumni and Outstanding Educational Professional. Their photos and a brief bio will be on display on the Wall of Leaders located in the main entrance to Waynesville High School near the bronze tiger. A nomination form is available at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_229d1799114b4fa9b538220648165958.pdf The criteria (rubric) is available at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_a99e51eda5ea41309f8fcc17822ca54b.pdf In addition, paper copies are available at the Administration Building, 200 Fleetwood Drive, Waynesville. For more information, please contact Cheryl Vernon via email at cannvernon.2@gmail.com or call Marianne Ward at 573-842-2040.

Anthony Caruso will become the Waynesville High School boys head basketball coach effective July 1, 2024. “Basketball has always been a passion of mine, and coaching emerged as a way to make a meaningful impact in young men's lives,” Caruso said. “Ultimately, my ‘why’ is to coach and mentor young men with the aim of guiding them through high school and helping them develop the character and skills they need to succeed beyond the court and into their futures beyond the hallways.” Caruso’s “why” aligns with Waynesville’s philosophy of developing the whole athlete. “Our goal goes beyond wins and losses,” said Cory Ace, director of MSHSAA Activities and Athletics. “We look to develop student athletes into leaders who understand the value of hard work on the court and in the classroom. We want to empower them to be something bigger than themselves, value personal accountability, and lead by example all while creating lifelong friendships. Coach Anthony Caruso is the perfect person to model this for our kids.” Caruso’s winning coaching career spans 12 years, during which he has served as both an assistant and head coach at various schools including Crane, Nixa, Chadwick, Richland, Lesterville and Alton. His name may also sound familiar as he previously served as an assistant coach in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Given his connections to the community, it’s no surprise that he has already hit the ground running. “This summer I have been collaborating closely with Coaches Copling, Supancic and Hyatt,” Caruso said. “We've started the process of evaluating our players' character and basketball abilities. We will sit down this summer and set a plan of attack for preseason training and what we would like to do X’s and O’s wise in the regular season.” Beyond coaching, Caruso will teach health part-time and serve as the A+ Coordinator. Kalem Copling, the former boys varsity basketball coach at Niangua R-VI School District, will be the assistant boys basketball coach.

Waynesville Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame Nominations for the 2024-25 year will close on Sunday, June 30. If you are interested in making a nomination, you may do so online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDGw6Z5OjLfqmwPp4Ndwjxe4b5xRa1lPU_qF0JCqBNW2YyqQ/viewform.

Thayer Elementary parents were invited to learn more about their students' STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects during summer school on June 27, 2024, following a musical performance. Students showed their parents how they learned about what it takes to be a zookeeper, an astronaut and a paleontologist who studies fossils.