For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes:
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.
• Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come, first served basis.
• A legal guardian must accompany the student to sign MSHSAA permission forms.
• No insurance card needed. Paperwork available on-site.
• No vaccines will be given at this event.
The spring sports, along with their schedules for tryouts/practices, are listed in the graphic below or are at https://aptg.co/0dD-c1.
For more information, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/playerparent-zone and click on the “Start of Season Information,” which includes information about the required physical.
If you have any questions, please call Athletics at 573-842-2450.
2 Freedom students have artwork selected for the Picture the Music
Two Freedom Elementary students have had their artwork selected for the Picture the Music contest hosted by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Aiden Brown, a 3rd grader, and John Stephens, a 2nd grader, will be recognized during the Picture the Music awards ceremony at 7 p.m. March 25, 2026, in Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. Brown’s art teacher is Christina Underwood and Stephens’ art teacher is Carly Crews.
This season, students created artwork inspired by “Codes,” movement II of Contact by SLSO Composer in Residence Kevin Puts, and more than 500 entries were submitted by teachers. From those, 100 finalists were selected. The finalists’ artwork will be displayed at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center from March 20-29. Then, it will go on tour to the St. Louis Art Museum and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium until April 26.
“Congratulations on having your students’ artwork selected for the exhibit!” stated Education Programs Assistant Joseph Hendricks in a letter. “We look forward to honoring them at the newly renovated Powell Hall.”
The SLSO will be performing Kevin Puts’ Contact on March 20 and 22.
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John Stephens and Aiden Brown are pictured with their award-winning artwork.
“Waynesville’s strong commitment to academic excellence attracted me to this position, but what excites me most about becoming AD is working with student athletes and seeing their progress day by day,” Kime said. “I believe success is built through incremental gains—showing up, working hard and staying determined. That grind is what shapes character and leads to lasting success.”
Kime previously served as the athletic director and assistant high school principal at Clever RV Schools, before becoming the ISS/Virtual monitor and head high school football coach and junior high basketball coach at Aurora, Mo. Prior to that, he was the high school athletic director, middle school athletic director, high school football and basketball coach, a middle school baseball coach and a high school teacher at Naches Valley High School in Naches, Wash. In addition to teaching history and psychology, Kime has taught weight training and physical education. Kime has a bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies and a master’s in athletic administration from Central Washington University. He has been married to Sara for 24 years and has two daughters who are student athletes at Peru State College in Nebraska.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session and will run mostly regular bus routes on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If your child's bus route is not listed below, then your child's bus route will be the regular bus route.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
Kirsten “Kris” Scott, the assistant principal at Freedom Elementary, will become the principal of Thayer Elementary, effective July 1, 2026. Scott will fill the vacancy created by Robyn Justice’s retirement in June.
“My goal is to foster a school environment where every child feels safe, supported and inspired to learn and grow,” Scott said. “Beyond mastering the basics and building a strong academic foundation, I want to help our students develop into confident leaders.”
After teaching at Success, Scott joined the Waynesville R-VI School District in 2008 where she served as a 4th and 5th grader teacher before becoming a principal intern and then assistant principal at Freedom Elementary. Prior to entering education, Scott served in the U.S. Air Force and served as an instructor/course developer at Fort Leonard Wood before retiring from the Air National Guard. Scott has a bachelor’s degree in general education, a master’s in middle school education and an educational specialist degree in educational administration.
For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
• Regan Grosvenor
• Riley Grosvenor
• Kaitlyn Sullivan
• Ruby Hisatake
• Lauryn Lercher
The team won the game over the Parkview Vikings.
More photos are on the WHS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WaynesvilleHighSchool/posts/pfbid0eAkaimCAR2drd8wNynkhJV8YzpzSXur3pi5Q6ch7M5uirKtsmG6EmVtxAG4RVFoRl
4 pickleball tournaments to be held on Feb. 28
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host four different pickleball tournaments on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in the Waynesville High School gym, located at 200 G.W. Lane St. in Waynesville, Mo.
To register, go to https://forms.gle/oT51K6VAD1DY3G4cA
The first tournament will start at 8 a.m.; start times for subsequent tournaments will follow based on the pace of play.
The four pickleball tournaments are:
• Recreational Open Doubles: Teams consist of two players of any gender combination.
• Competitive Men’s Doubles: Teams consist of two male players.
• Competitive Women’s Doubles: Teams consist of two female players.
• Competitive Mixed Doubles: Teams consist of one male and one female player.
The registration fee is $50 per team per EACH tournament and must be paid at the event before play begins. There is a limit of 50 teams total.
Each tournament is double elimination but with a three-game guarantee (all teams will play one game prior to the bracket play to help with seeding).
Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
Concessions will be available as a way to further support the Foundation.
Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation, which directs its resources toward enriching the educational experience for Waynesville R-VI students and staff.
For more information, check out the Pickleball Tourney info at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/ or reach out to Scott Turner at sturner@waynesville.k12.mo.us and include these words in subject line: “Foundation Pickleball Tournament.”
The Waynesville R-VI School District will run mostly regular bus routes on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The exceptions are listed below.
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Snow routes
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will still be snow routes for Friday.
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Modified routes
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes:
29B Stops at Top and Bottom of Brookview will be at Settlers Pass and Brookview Pick up @ 7:21 AM Dropoff at approx. 3:57 PM
Rt 42A Top, Terrain, Triangle, Turkey, Terris Stops to be picked up at Texas and True @ 6:22 AM Please leave room for bus to turn around. Dropped off at approx 3:05 PM
Rt 42A Tundra, Talladega, Titan, and Twilight will be picked up at Texas and Twilight @ 6:27 AM Drop off @ approx. 3:05 PM.
Rt 45B on Talon Ln and Trolley will be picked up at Talon and Tango at 7:30 AM and dropped off at same intersection @ approx. 4:10PM All other stops normal.
Rt 52A Talon Ln and Trolley will be picked up at Talon and Tango at 6:21 AM and dropped off at same intersection @ approx. 3:17 PM
52B 15155 Texas Ln, Top, Terrain, Triangle, Turkey, Terris Stops to be picked up at Texas and True @ 7:59 AM Dropped off at approx 3:46 PM
52 B Tundra, Talladega, Titan, and Twilight will be picked up at Texas and Twilight @ 8:00 AM Drop off @ approx. 3:45 PM.
Rt 46B Rt 47B and Rt 51B will have very minor changes. These parents should have received an email and text.
This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year:
Kindergarten
6th grade
7th grade
9th grade
Post-secondary transition (after high school)
During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition.
Heighton receives FLW Leadership Award
Zacheriah Heighton, a senior at Waynesville High School, received the Fort Leonard Wood Leadership Award for January 2026 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
His nominator said that Heighton shows respect for himself and others. “Despite any challenges he has the courage to stand up for himself, his peers and what is right and honorable. It is admirable how Zacheriah demonstrates respect and courage in all he does each and every day.”
Master Sgt. Michael Self, 787th Military Police Battalion Operations noncommissioned officer, and Lt. Col. Steven Martin, 787th Military police Battalion commander, recognized Heighton for representing the word honor, one of the seven Army values. The seven Army values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
Cooper-Dwyer recognized for representing the word “selfless service”
Zachary Cooper-Dwyer, a senior at Waynesville High School, received the Fort Leonard Wood Leadership Award for November 2025 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
His nominator said, “Zachary consistently demonstrates a remarkable willingness to put the needs of others before his own, embodying true selflessness and humility. Whether supporting classmates, volunteering his time, or stepping in when help is needed, he acts not for recognition or praise, but out of a genuine desire to contribute to the greater good. His actions reflect maturity and integrity, as he quietly leads by example and shows that true character is revealed in the moments when no reward is expected. Through his kindness and sacrifice, he fosters a stronger, more supportive community around him.”
Master Sgt. Michael Self, 787th Military Police Battalion Operations noncommissioned officer, and Lt. Col. Steven Martin, 787th Military police Battalion commander, recognized Cooper-Dwyer for representing the word selfless service, one of the seven Army values. The seven Army values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
Buses will run snow routes.
Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
