Today (Friday, Oct. 18, 2024), interested WHS juniors and seniors participated in a Lunch and Learn with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Maintenance Crew Leaders Jason King and Chris Bell talked with students about career opportunities with MODOT, ranging from maintenance and engineering to human resources. MODOT offers internships, educational assistance, training and benefits.
ATTN: Waynesville R-VI Parents and Guardians: PARENT SURVEY
The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its annual PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 25. The online survey link has been sent to parents via EMAIL. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences.
We encourage parents to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.
The Waynesville R-VI School District places surplus items for sale through the govdeals website. To place a bid on an item, you must go to https://www.govdeals.com/.
Items will begin being placed on the site beginning on Oct. 17, 2024, and will continue until all surplus items are placed there. Items will include lawnmower, brush hog, chairs, cabinets, folding computer tables, projectors, video equipment, printers, monitors, filing cabinets, tables, etc.
To search https://www.govdeals.com/, click in the search box by zip code, scroll down and click on Waynesville R-VI School District to see what items the district has for sale. All information needed for the bidder will be listed with each item. Bidders may contact the GovDeals Help Desk at 1-800-613-0156 for assistance.
All items will be sold “as is.” Items may be removed by appointment only with appointments being made at least 24 hours in advance. All items MUST be removed within (10) ten business day from the time and date of issuance of Buyer’s Certificate. All payments must be made on-line. Payment is due in full not later than (5) business days from the time and date of the Buyer’s certificate. Buyer will make arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. NO assistance will be provided. A daily storage fee of $10.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the (10) ten business day allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate. #wayschools
False fire alarm sounded at East Elementary
A false fire alarm sounded at East Elementary at approximately 10:15 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution to confirm that there is no smoke and there is no fire.
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform "What Does It Mean to be American?" on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium. Fourth graders will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 5th graders will perform at 7 p.m.
The patriotic concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio. The concert is free and open to the public. We extend a special invitation to those who are currently serving or have served in the military.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Waynesville City Councilwoman Amanda Koren during the Oct. 14, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. The City of Waynesville was recognized for their continued support of the Homecoming parade.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Councilwoman Amanda Koren and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
Angela Houf, a library media specialist at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, was presented the Project Teach Award for the first quarter during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 14, 2024.
Houf’s project, "One School, One Book" reinforces reading instruction, increases parental involvement, bridges the home-school connection and builds a true community of readers.
The project includes a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
Wear orange for Unity Day tomorrow, Oct. 16, 2024. Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.
All active duty service members, Veterans and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18, 2024, at Tiger stadium. #wayschools
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform "What Does It Mean to Be American?" on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Waynesville High School Auditorium. Fourth graders will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 5th graders will perform at 7 p.m.
The patriotic concert is based on the book by Elad Yoran and Rana DiOrio. The concert is free and open to the public. We extend a special invitation to those who are currently serving or have served in the military.
Future cheerleaders led by Waynesville High School cheerleaders performed cheers and a dance during halftime of the Oct. 11, 2024, varsity football game. #wayschools
On Oct. 12, 2024, the Waynesville Raiders Black Team (Male) finished 4th overall and the Orange Team (Mixed) finished 5th overall out of a field of 30+ teams in the Smith Cotton Raider Competition in Sedalia, Mo.
The Black Team placed as follows:
- 4th place overall
- 2nd place - 1-Rope Bridge
- 3rd place - Cross Country Litter Rescue
The Orange Team (Mixed) placed as follows:
- 5th overall
- 3rd Place - Physical Team Test
- 3rd Place - Cross Country Litter Rescue
The Raiders will next compete in the U.S. Army Cadet Command Raider Nationals Competition from Oct. 24-27 at Fort Knox, Ky.
The Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band performed at halftime during the varsity football game on Friday (Oct. 11, 2024) and then competed on Saturday in the Bi-State Marching Invitational at Potosi. In finals, the WHS band scored the highest in Visual Ensemble out of all of the bands and received the Outstanding Visual Performance trophy. The band also was awarded 6th place overall in the competition. Earlier in Prelims, the band placed 2nd and was also awarded the outstanding visual caption in their class.
The band will play again on Oct. 18 at Tiger Stadium for Military Appreciation Night. All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18.
The band will compete in the Class 5/6A Field Missouri State Championships at Battle High School in Columbia, Mo., on Oct. 19. #wayschools
On Oct. 11, 2024, the Tigers lost 0 to 42 to a tough Nixa Eagles team. The final regular season home varsity football game for the Waynesville Tigers will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. In recognition of Military Appreciation Night, all active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18, 2024, at Tiger Stadium. #wayschools
There will be no school on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for a teacher in-service day.
Partridge Elementary staff learned more about the district’s future plans and upcoming major events on Oct. 8 during the Super Session with Superintendent Hilary Bales. To show her appreciation for Partridge staff members, Bales provided treats and a drawing for prizes for staff. The sessions provide an informal opportunity to engage with staff and to answer any questions that they may have. Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, led staff in a communication activity.
"Our district's success is built on the strength of each of our schools," Bales said. "I enjoy going to each of our buildings and seeing first-hand all that our staff and students are doing." #wayschools
No school on Oct. 14
• There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for a teacher in-service day.
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No school on Oct. 25
• There also will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
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Additional upcoming events:
Oct. 16, 2024
• Unity Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange.
Oct. 18, 2024
• Stampede in the Park. Start times for mile qualifiers: 9 a.m. for 5th graders; 10:15 a.m. for 4th graders; and 12:15 p.m. for 6th graders. Waynesville City Park.
• 6:30 Military Appreciation Night. Tiger Stadium before the 7 p.m. varsity football game.
Oct. 21, 2024
• 4 to 7:30 p.m. Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Oct. 22, 2024
• 3 to 6:30 p.m. Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Oct. 24, 2024
• 3 to 6:30 p.m. Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• 4 to 7:30 p.m. Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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More calendar of event items
More calendar of event items are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/events
(You may search the calendar of events for your child's school by clicking on the school's name at this site.)
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Annual 2024-25 School Year Calendar
The district's annual calendar is at https://5il.co/2ogu5
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales gave a presentation about her participation in the National Security Seminar at War College to the Rotary Club of Pulaski County on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
While there, Bales and her teammates examined current national security issues and exchanged candid dialogue with military personnel who were wrapping up their War College studies.
Bales shared information about the U.S. and international members of her team, the distinguished speakers, the activities she participated in and the lessons she learned during this week-long event.
Bales was nominated for the opportunity to attend the National Security Seminar by Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Rick Morris, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.
The 2024 Waynesville Tiger Pride Marching Band received 4th place out of a field of 24 bands from across Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Parkview High School in Springfield.
In the first competition of the season, the WHS band was first selected to be among the 12 finalists from among the 24 bands that competed in the preliminaries. In finals, the band received 4th place out of the 12 finalist bands and also received the best soloist trophy, which was awarded to Chloe Hays, a senior mellophone player. The band also received the Outstanding Drum Major Award of all bands in finals. The three drum majors are Evan Baxter, Noah Forte and Seth Steuck.
The Tiger Pride Marching Band will next compete in Potosi, Mo., on Oct. 12. #wayschools
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 1:10 p.m. today (Oct. 9, 2024) 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. #wayschools