The last day of school for the 2024-25 school year for students in grades K-11 will be Friday, May 23, 2025. Students will dismiss early on May 23 as follows:
Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss
12:45 p.m. Parker dismisses
1 p.m. Grades K-5 dismiss
No afternoon sessions at Williams
From our Athletics Office:
Tonight's (May 19, 2025) District Girls Soccer at Eureka will now start at 4 p.m. due to potential storms later this evening.
The games will be streamed via MSHSAA television at https://mshsaa.tv/?S=AllenHilliardMSHSAA&B=2429667&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWXNJQzFQcUtQWnU2bU9hbAEe_ugmojL8EBzZrU38nJqtC692moDL43JrDBRy-sUc9p3smdYfkDsyXuMSJxw_aem_JF3F_MR_5kgQEvuijypHyA
Both Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School students will attend Summer School at Waynesville Middle School, due to major HVAC renovations being made at WHS.
Please be patient as this will result in increased traffic in the area around Waynesville Middle School. Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:05 a.m.
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Parent Drop off and Pick up for Summer School only (Grades 7-12):
· Parent drop off and pick up for 7th and 8th grade students will be at the tennis court parking lot. Please pull all the way forward to the fire hydrant, even if no one is behind you.
· Parent drop off and pick up for 9-12th grade students will be at the front of the building. Please pull all the way up to the end of the sidewalk in front, even if no one is behind you. Vehicles should enter near the WMS gym and exit near the marquee sign.
· Parking for Waynesville High School students will be in the middle school stadium parking lot. WHS students who are driving themselves should enter and exit only through the entrance closest to the church.
Please also see the map.
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Additional notes:
Summer School will be May 29-June 26. There will be no summer school on June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth.
Summer School hours are 7:25 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.
While the updates will be an inconvenience in the summer, we look forward to returning to WHS in the fall with an updated HVAC system.
#WaySchools
REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18
OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service on four Fridays (May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20) at Freedom Elementary.
All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA.
The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20—every Friday during summer school.
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Details
· The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals.
· All families will pick up their meals at Freedom Elementary between noon and 1 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.
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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.
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If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JNhYxU4yq7a3otBubOx1XHqDJtf6xc94e--XrISUVOcjLw/viewform?usp=header
#WaysSchools #OPAA!
Waynesville High School's Graduation will be held outside today (Friday, May 16, 2025). Graduation begins at 7:30 p.m. A ticket is required to enter graduation outside.
Waynesville Career Center video production students will provide live coverage of the event on:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16DeE3KnG5/
· YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/uOe4Yw-aDf4?feature=share
If any technical difficulties occur during the broadcast, please note that the video of graduation will be posted to YouTube after it concludes. #wayschools
New Student Enrollment is open!
https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
Good named WHS Rotary Student of the Month
Alexis Good, a junior at Waynesville High School was named the WHS Rotary Student of the Month for May 2025 by the Rotary Club of Pulaski County on May 13, 2025. Her parents are Brittany and Daniel Good.
Good was selected by two of her teachers to represent the character word “responsibility.” One nominator said, 'Alexis is an incredible student and person. She reflects responsibility in her personal conduct with others, as a group member and student. She maintains a high standard of excellence in completing tasks and being prepared for class. She is currently taking 4 AP classes and maintaining above 95% in all of them, along with her other classes.”
The second nominator said, “I have never, in my 12 years of teaching, encountered a student more prepared than Alexis. Aside from her legendary note-taking skills, she is always on time, always willing to participate in class, and always has her homework turned in. Beyond all of that though, her willingness to help her peers is an inspiration. One of the best self-tests of how much you know about a topic is being able to explain it to others, and Alexis has never once balked at the opportunity to help her classmates when they need it, which speaks to her mastery of the material - the payoff from being as responsible and prepared as she is.”
Good is an outstanding student with a 4.34 GPA, ranking in the top 1% of her class, and has a 98% attendance rate. Good scored a 36 on her ACT and is currently taking four Advanced Placement classes this year. She is a member of the National Honor Society and plays the cello for the Waynesville Youth Symphony. Upon graduation, Good plans to attend a four-year university and major in mechanical engineering.
The Waynesville R-VI School District hosted its annual Elementary Track Meet on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Tiger Stadium on the Waynesville High School campus. Students in 4th and 5th grades from East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood competed in multiple track and field events. The winners are as follows:
4th Girls
4 x 200 relay East Blue
4 x 100 relay Partridge
400 m Run Anais Williams Thayer
200 m Dash Makayla Nailor East Blue
100 m Dash Remme Holden Thayer
55 m Dash Remme Holden Thayer
Shot Put Manula Saia East Blue
Triple Jump Avery Fransico East Blue
Long Jump Kimore Long East Blue
4th Boys
4 x 200 relay Partridge
4 x 100 relay Partridge
400 m Run Eric Njugna East Blue
200 m Dash Tyler Henry Freedom Grey
100 m Dash Leo Mariscal Partridge
55 m Dash Kayden Butler Freedom Grey
Shot Put Chris Vaughn East Blue
Triple Jump Weston Hoard East Blue
Long Jump Jaxson Gall Partridge
5th Girls
4 x 200 relay East Blue
4 x 100 relay Partridge
400 m Run Aubrey Ross Freedom Grey
200 m Dash Jessicah Njuguna East Green
100 m Dash Jessicah Njuguna East Green
55 m Dash Sonice Darby Freedom Grey
Shot Put Jessicah Njuguna East Green
Triple Jump Parker Chandler Partridge
Long Jump Olivia-Kate Simon East Blue
5th Boys
4 x 200 relay East Blue
4 x 100 relay Partridge
400 m Run Owen Weigelt Freedom Grey
200 m Dash Owen Weigelt Freedom Grey
100 m Dash Zamir Chestnut Partridge
55 m Dash Harrison Silengo Thayer
Shot Put Julzius Holden-Pierson Thayer
Triple Jump Grayson Trautmann Partridge
Long Jump Eli Valaqu Partridge
Members of the community and school officials presented scholarships and awards totaling millions of dollars, if utilized over the next four years, to the Waynesville High School Class of 2025 during Honors Night on May 13. WHS is expected to graduate 406 students on May 16, 2025.
Additional photos are available at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U8v1v9Aha-yZTiPsZNS_yc5JuXGi17Gh?usp=drive_link.
Kevin Schnicker has been named the new Waynesville High School head girls basketball coach starting in the 2025-26 school year.
Schnicker has 22 years of basketball coaching experience from developing/creating an AAU program in California, to playing and coaching on Air Force base teams, being a head coach of high school varsity basketball teams at Cabrillo High School, Smith-Cotton High School and Osage High School, and collegiate coaching experience as an assistant at William Woods University. He served as the head basketball coach at Osage High School for five seasons. In addition, he has been an assistant football coach and a strength and conditioning coach.
"I’m truly excited to get back into coaching!” Schnicker said. “I really missed developing players both within the sport and in character and team building. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to work with these young athletes and help them grow not just as competitors, but as people. There’s nothing more rewarding than being part of their journey—on and off the court/field."
He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years and holds several degrees, including specialist and master’s in education administration, bachelor’s in social sciences from Chapman University, associate’s in mechanical and electrical technology from Community College of the Air Force, and associate’s in general education from State Fair Community College. Schnicker will continue to serve as the principal at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center. #wayschools
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 5 p.m. today (May 14, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been contacted and will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
A final decision on whether Waynesville High School's graduation will be held indoors or outdoors will be made by 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Our goal is to hold the ceremony outside, weather permitting.
Graduation will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025. A ticket is required to enter graduation – either inside or outside.
Waynesville Career Center video production students will provide live coverage of the event on:
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16DeE3KnG5/
· YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/uOe4Yw-aDf4?feature=share
If any technical difficulties occur during the broadcast, please note that the video of graduation will be posted to YouTube after it concludes.
Summer School registration must be completed by Monday, May 19, 2025, in order to secure your child a spot on a summer school bus route.
If your child plans to attend Summer School and you haven’t already done so, you may register your child at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school.
Please note that you should register your student for the grade they will be going into this fall.
Partridge and WHS students, please note the locations of your summer school.
We’ve received so many messages for Teacher Appreciation Week that we are continuing to showcase them this week as well. Thank you to everyone for your submissions. (We’ve included highlights from some of the longer notes.)
Mrs. Rice is a wonderful teacher and loves all her students. She goes over and beyond to make sure that every child has a chance at learning. She has been so patient and kind with my son. Even though it's her first year teaching kindergarten, she's rocking it!
Ms. Powell -- Ensuring my child is meeting their goals, working hard to show progress in every child.
Mrs. Nelson has been absolutely wonderful! My son has made a big change and impact this school year because she is patient with him and teaches him so much! We were so blessed to have her as his teacher!
Dr. T. Smith has been amazing. My daughter had some struggles last year at her old school before we moved and started to dislike school. Once we moved here and she got put into Dr. Smith’s class, she started enjoying school and her work improved so much!
Mrs. Rice is an amazing teacher. Our daughter loves coming to school every day. Thank you so much for the homework that really helps our daughter to develop good reading and writing skills. She always says, “Mrs. Rice is the best teacher in the whole world.“
Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Kaylee have both been amazing with my son; he has grown and learned so much this year. They have been so understanding and patient with my wild boy. Their positive attitude and understanding has really helped my son. I'm forever grateful.
Mrs. Myers has been amazing. Her kindness and dedication to her class have made such an impact on my little girl. She communicates with me and at the end of each week I see pictures of all the things they did that week. It helps me see a day in my daughter’s life.
The dedication, patience and understanding Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Kathy Jo have is amazing. Mrs. Steward sends pictures of fun activities they do. She has amazing communication when it comes to concerns I may have or any questions. She truly loves the kids like they were her own.
My daughter and son ride their bus for the AM class at Williams. The bus driver and the helpers are absolutely amazing as my girl has struggled tremendously with bus rides. They have been patient, kind and understanding of her struggles. I will be forever grateful for their kindness.
In my daughter’s words, “Mrs. Lindenmayer is the best teacher ever. I hope I have her next year.” She has made a huge impact; my daughter trusts her to confide in her. She even checked on me occasionally knowing I was pregnant, now that's a teacher who truly listens to her students.
Mrs. Parrish has great communication skills and has truly helped my daughter grow this year. I am forever grateful Thank you.
Ms. Stockfisch often sends gentle reminders over the weekend for any activities coming up that WE need reminded of. Over the snow days this year, she sent out a daily incentive/challenge activity for students to participate in and share with her. I can tell she loves teaching.
Our son, Thomas, loves Mrs. Rigsby's class so much! He looks forward to school and is sad that preschool is about to come to an end, which means he will no longer be in their class. He asks how come school isn't opened on the weekends because he wants to be at school every day.
Mrs. Schaub is kind and supportive to my daughter. She encourages her to do her very best in everything. She has taught my daughter so much. I am thankful my daughter had such a great teacher for her first school year!
Our family moved to the area in March, and we were nervous about transitioning our kids to a new school. Wow, what a warm welcome at Thayer Elementary! Our children are thriving. We deeply appreciate the ease with which we've been able to communicate with our children's teachers about their progress.
Mrs. Diedrich is very kind and professional. I have seen great academic improvements with my son. She doesn’t give up on her work no matter how difficult it may get and she doesn't allow the children in her class to give in and give up when they face challenges.
Alissa Rigsby, I want to thank you for the incredible impact you’ve had on our son this year. We’ve seen such growth in his confidence and love for learning, and it’s clear your encouragement and teaching have made all the difference.
Before the start of school, our daughter was very nervous and shy when it came to interacting with anyone outside of her immediate family, but with Mrs. Rigsby’s gentle encouragement and understanding, we’ve seen her come out of her shell and be more confident.
Mr. Rodden is a no-nonsense, straight to the point teacher that holds high standards and accountability in his students. This is exactly the teacher that my son needed! He fostered critical thinking and self-awareness in projects that allowed them to learn through the process to success. #wayschools
Graduation for Class of 2025 to be broadcast live
Waynesville High School’s Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025. A ticket is required to enter graduation – either inside or outside.
Waynesville Career Center video production students will provide live coverage of the event on:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16DeE3KnG5/
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/uOe4Yw-aDf4?feature=share
If any technical difficulties occur during the broadcast, please note that the video of graduation will be posted to YouTube after it concludes.
Ticket information
Tickets are required to attend the graduation ceremony in person.
• Graduation inside = 6 tickets*
• Graduation outside = 8 tickets*
*If graduation is held inside, then each graduate will have six orange tickets to give to their guests. Only those with inside (orange) tickets will be able to attend either inside and outside graduation. If graduation is held outside, each graduate will have a total of 8 tickets (the six orange inside tickets, plus two additional black outside tickets for a total of 8). All individuals age 2 and up will need a ticket for graduation.
Graduates will be issued their tickets following Passing of the Torch and Graduation practice on Thursday.
Individuals with a ticket may also opt to watch the live broadcast in the WHS Auditorium.
Parking lot opens at 5:30 p.m.
The WHS parking lot will open at 5:30 p.m. Gates and/or doors will open at 6 p.m. WHS graduating seniors are encouraged to park at the Waynesville Career Center to allow their guests to park closer to the stadium. No parking is allowed along G.W. Lane Street.
Seniors should arrive at 6 p.m.
Graduating seniors should arrive on or before 6 p.m. for their ceremony. They will enter WHS through the main entrance, go to the cafeteria and be directed to their designated waiting area.
Honors Night for the Waynesville High School Graduating Class of 2025 will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Presenters and students should arrive by 5:30 p.m. for the ceremony, which begins at 6 p.m.
The A+ ceremony will be held prior to Honors Night at 5 p.m.
From our Athletic Office;
Elementary Soccer Camp May 27-29
Soccer camp will be offered for students between the age of 8 yrs-12 yrs old May 27-29. Camp will begin at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. The cost is $30 per camper.
Registration Link (You must be registered to participate. Payment alone does not secure participation in the camp): https://forms.gle/w9nBtAVUqH5F8jjo9
Registration will close May 21st, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents
Our Camp will be Tuesday through Thursday and will consist of individual & direct instruction.
Parents/guardians will need to drop off their camper(s) at the grass soccer field (Anderson Field) by 5:50 pm and pick their camper up no later than 8:00 pm
Camp will be led by both boys and girls Waynesville coaches and players.
Any questions please contact Eric Thornburg ethornburg@waynesville.k12.mo.us , Josh Mize jmize@waynesville.k12.mo.us, or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us
The Waynesville R-VI Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Snack in a Pack program, which provides meals to Waynesville R-VI students over weekends and holidays.
Members of the Waynesville R-VI Foundation Board of Directors presented the check to Tina Rowden, coordinator of grant management and AmeriCorps director, who oversees the Snack in a Pack program.
More information about the foundation is at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/.
Waynesville R-VI Foundation Board of Directors members who participated in the check presentation included (in front) Noelle Frank, Tina Rowden who accepted the check on behalf of Snack in a Pack, Cheryl Vernon, and in back Melissa Ash, Layne Lercher, John Mulholland and Aaron Harrison.
From our Athletic Office;
Summer Athletic Schedules and Info:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ICuy5BJQ98_oycRVJkhU3oOZoj5eLTf_3shBx6WTTPw/edit?usp=sharing
Locations:
HS VB @ Waynesville MS
HS GBB & BBB @ Waynesville MS
Softball @ Waynesville HS
Football @ Waynesville HS
Baseball @ Bandy Field
Boys Soccer @ Waynesville MS & Anderson Field
Girls Soccer @ TBD
Golf @ Piney Valley GC FLW
XC & Track @ Waynesville HS & Park
Wrestling @ Waynesville MS
Tennis @ Waynesville HS
Swimming @ Davidson Fitness Center FLW
For Friday of this Teacher Appreciation Week, we are showcasing some more of the many messages we’ve received. Thank you to everyone for your submissions. (We’ve included highlights from some of the longer notes.)
My child has grown dramatically while being under Mrs. Schaub this school year. She is nurturing and encouraging of her students. 10/10 would recommend!! We love Mrs. Schaub!!
Dear Ms. Chavez, Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in my child’s life. Your care, patience, and encouragement have helped him grow in ways I never imagined. We’re so grateful for all that you do, and we appreciate you.
Mr. Sanford created a warm & welcoming atmosphere for my daughter when she transferred to Freedom. His kindness ensured she felt valued and supported. As an exceptional teacher, he inspires his students to embrace their potential and strive for greatness.
Mrs. Reith is very kind and sweet. And if my daughter has trouble, she's patient with her to help her understand – even if it takes a whole class period to help! And if a student has an issue with anything, she listens with care.
Ms. Cartagena makes work and learning less stressful for my child. Thank you, Ms. Cartagena!
She (Tara Lindenmayer) is very dedicated to her job as a teacher. She always makes sure kids understand and always gives her students a very entertaining way to make them do good in the class.
Coach Boeh has not only been an exceptional golf coach, but also a dedicated mentor who goes above and beyond to support our son in the classroom, on the course and in life. Thanks to his support, our son has not only become a better golfer, but also a more confident and well-prepared young adult, both academically and personally.
Mr. Sanford has helped my child to grow in areas of school work that he needed worked on. He has helped him to love reading and become great at it.
My daughter absolutely adores Ms. Cobb—so much so that she loves to play “teacher” at home and always pretends to be Ms. Cobb! It’s clear that Ms. Cobb has made a lasting impression, not just through her teaching, but through her kindness and care.
Ms. B at Parker brings such joy and energy to the classroom! She greets her students with such excitement that my daughter can’t wait to see her each morning—she literally runs to her with a big smile. We’re so thankful for the way she makes every child feel special and excited to learn.
He (Mr. Durrett) makes Social Studies fun. I never thought I would enjoy learning about history or even what it was. I find it so interesting in comparison to today.
Ms. Tetreault’s ability to make learning fun has sparked my daughter’s interest in math this year. Her ability to make even the most challenging lessons into an exciting, interactive experience has helped boost my daughter’s confidence in the classroom. She shows that she truly cares.
Because of Ms. Carr my daughter knows her letters, numbers and shapes. She can write them and she even writes her name. She is getting better and better every day. My daughter LOVES Ms. Carr!
Because of Mrs. Powell, my daughter knows how to read so much better; she’s learning how to make sentences and is getting a little better at math. My daughter really looks up to her and loves her! She is an amazing teacher.
Mr. Mezzacappa and Mr. Rodden are AMAZING teachers that go above and beyond for their students!
Mrs. Shelton has made my daughter's move to Wood the best it could have possibly been. She made my daughter feel loved and welcomed. My daughter has grown so much in all academic areas and her independence. Mrs. Shelton is the kind of teacher that I look up to.
Mr. Sanford has been an exemplary teacher and one of the most impactful ones my child has had. His patience and dedication far exceed the role of his classroom as he has been accommodating to concerns and supportive with action plans.
Mrs. Sazonov is an incredible teacher. She teaches with passion, patience and her kind heart. Our child with special needs has learned and improved so much in her class. He loves going to school and giving his teacher a hug every morning.
Dr. Olney is an exceptional teacher who has truly made a lasting impact on my child’s education and growth. She has an incredible ability to make learning fun and engaging, using creative activities that inspire curiosity and excitement in her students. She ensured everyone is successful.
Mr. Thorpe has been a pivotal contributor to the confidence my child has built in their reading and writing skills this year. Thank you for highlighting the strengths of each and every one of your students to support their success this school year.
Mr. JG (Johson Gonzalez) has been an absolute blessing for my child. Math has always been a subject of struggle and this year they have excelled due to the diligence of Mr. JG. He has worked hard to find ways for students to make sense of the content and to build student confidence in the subject matter.
