Musical "Newsies" to be presented April 18, 19, 20 and 21 at WHS
Waynesville High School students will present the musical, “Newsies,” at 7 p.m. April 18, 19 and 20 in the WHS Auditorium. They also will perform a 5 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 21.
The musical includes performances by WHS Theatre Department students, Thespian Troupe 1669 members, WHS Choir members, along with the orchestra, which is made up of students, staff and community members.
The cost per person is $7 General Admission; $6 Student & Staff; $5 Children 10 & under. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
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About the musical
The Musical Theatre International website at https://www.mtishows.com/ states the following about the musical, “Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.”
Kindergarten Kickoff for the Waynesville R-VI School District will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 1 at Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville. To be eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year, a student must be age 5 before Aug. 1, 2024.
Emergency vehicles will be using their sirens as they transport athletes who are participating in Special Olympics at Waynesville High School today, Friday, April 12, 2024. They will be driving from the Waynesville City Park to WHS Tiger Stadium. #wayschools
The Waynesville Career Center’s School of Practical Nursing will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 4 to 7 p.m. April 18 at the WCC. All alumni, current and future students, past instructors, friends and their families are invited to attend.
Applications for Parker Preschool due tomorrow!
Parker Preschool in Waynesville is now taking applications for PRESCHOOL students for the 2024-25 school year. Forty preschool students will be selected for the program through a random lottery. Applications for the lottery will close at 4 p.m. TOMORROW, Friday, April 12, 2024.
Parents who are interested in enrolling their students at Parker may apply for the lottery at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I4kLS-ybKn-ExuykdRSOvjJ_ek_UijyBbP-yNjemKJA/closedform. Please note that the link to the Google form will close at 4 p.m. on April 12.
Eligibility to apply to be in the lottery drawing:
· Students must turn age 4 before Aug. 1, to be eligible for Parker Preschool, which is located inside the Parker Educational Center, next to Waynesville Middle School.
· Students must provide their child's transportation to and from the center
· Students must reside within the boundaries of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Applicants will be chosen through a lottery drawing at 1 p.m. on April 25. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child is accepted into the program.
Students who are selected to attend through the random drawing will:
· participate in a screening in June
· need to complete the enrollment process with the Waynesville R-VI School District
NOTE: The If you have any questions please email mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Williams Early Childhood Center staff participated in a fundraiser for Snack in a Pack and raised $1,500 for SIAP on April 8, 2024.
Edward Parker, custodian at Williams, organized a fun-filled evening for staff that included a meal, prizes and games with assistance from Billy Thompson, custodian at Williams.
About Snack in a Pack
Snack in a Pack (SIAP) is a supplemental food program that feeds approximately 550 students in the Waynesville R-VI School District over weekends and extended school breaks. SIAP is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success.
The current cost of maintaining the program is $2,500 per week at roughly $4 per student. The program costs an average of $100,000 a year and relies solely on donations from organizations and members of the local community to operate successfully.
To donate to SIAP, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/6844.
If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser or setting up a Snack in a Pack donation box for your location, please email spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call (573) 842-2250 for more information. #wayschools
USO volunteers, staff from the USO Missouri and Culver's team leaders handed out Culver's custard sundaes to all East Elementary students and staff on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child.
Culver's leadership team members flew in from Wisconsin to help serve at East and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center on Tuesday. They included Culver's President and CEO Rick Silva, COO Jim Esposito, and Abby Bucchholz, the social media and digital media marketer. In addition, the local St.Robert Culver’s Owner Shawn Morris helped serve, along with Zachary Henley, Paul Hammell and other team members. USO Executive Director Amanda Schmidt (Missouri and Kansas) and Center Operations Manager Kelly Brownfield (Fort Leonard Wood), USO staff members and USO volunteers also helped serve the custard.
Each year the USO Missouri partners with Culver’s to give away custard sundaes to all students and staff in Waynesville R-VI School schools in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. About 60 to 70 percent of all Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted.
Superintendent Hilary Bales welcomed everyone and thanked them for preparing and serving the thousands of sundaes and recognizing all Waynesville R-VI students during the Month of the Military Child.
The community is encouraged to wear purple for the Month of the Military Child on April 15, which is Purple Up Day. #wayschools
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In addition to their protective glasses, WHS students received Culver’s custard sundaes from the USO in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child as they entered Tiger Stadium to view the eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. With parental permission and through special glasses, Waynesville High School and Waynesville Career Center students viewed the moon passing in front of the sun, learned facts about the eclipse and heard a few dad jokes.
Each year, the USO delivers custard sundaes to Waynesville R-VI students and staff in the district’s 11 schools. The custard honors the resilience and sacrifices of those whose families serve. A special thanks to the USO volunteers for delivering and handing out the treats both to students outside and inside WHS and Culver’s for the custard sundaes.
The community is encouraged to wear purple for the Month of the Military Child on April 15, which is Purple Up Day. #wayschools
Six Waynesville High School students attended the 2024 Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference.
The four WHS students who competed at the conference came home with medals as follows. Sommer Freesmeier and Faith Bohrer earned a silver for their chapter service project display. Skylar Ringo earned a silver medal in the leadership and Rachel Scobee earned a bronze medal in event management. In addition, Luke Crader and Fatima Diallo attended as WHS representatives.
Students, advisers and guests from 187 schools attended the FCCLA Conference, March 17-19, 2024, at Margaritaville Lake Resort and Conference Center in Osage Beach.
Almost 1,600 delegates from across the state represented more than 8,600 members of Missouri FCCLA. The conference centered on the student-developed theme “Missouri FCCLA: Out of this World” representing how Missouri FCCLA members are launching their leadership to new levels.
About 800 students participated in 81 competitive STAR Events – Students Taking Action with Recognition. Events include Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Job Interviews, Chapter Service Projects, Event Management, Early Childhood Education, Sports Nutrition, and many others. More than 180 students and teams advanced to national competition, which will take place June 28-July 3, 2024, in Seattle, Wash.
Students also were able to attend workshops on leadership development, community service, career preparation, and healthy living. Exhibits from Missouri colleges, universities, and vendors were also present at the conference. Student voting delegates elected the 2024-2025 Missouri FCCLA State Executive Council and raised money for our state outreach project benefitting LOVEtheLOU.
FCCLA is unique among student organizations because projects and events--such as the State Leadership Conference--are planned and run by its student members. This prime focus of Missouri FCCLA, youth-centered leadership, helps members develop those and skills for life such as planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the work place and in the home. #wayschools
Spearhead Church and Pastor Mike Wells were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2024, for their support of students and the school district, including providing snacks for teachers and staff members. Pastor Mike Wells (center) is pictured with Superintendent Hilary Bales (left) and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services (right). #wayschools
Virginia Fulmer-Rehm was recognized as the Waynesville R-VI Teacher of the Year for 2024 during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2024.
Fulmer-Rehm is a resource specialist at Freedom Elementary who works with grades K-5. She also is a Crisis Prevention Intervention instructor who teaches de-escalation techniques for understanding and aiding trauma-impacted individuals. She also coaches students in Special Olympics bowling, basketball and track and field.
Fulmer-Rehm will advance to the regional competition. Regional Teachers of the Year from around the state will then move on to the state Teacher of the Year process. #wayschools
Waynesville sixth graders on Team Spectacular were encouraged to shoot rubber bands at paper tent targets in their science class on March 27, 2024. The hands-on activity helps demonstrate elastic potential energy and the transformation to kinetic energy. #wayschools
Still Usable Women's Ministry honored Superintendent Hilary Bales for her exemplary service to Pulaski County during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2024. Janice Wilson and Lynn Morgan presented the Annual Women’s Conference Award to Bales in celebration of Women's History Month in March as well as their 20 years of ministry. #wayschools
Snack In A Pack will host an all day fundraiser Monday, April 8, 2024, at Buffalo Wild Wings.
The coupons listed show Williams Early Childhood Center however they can be used by all Waynesville R-VI students and families. All proceeds will go to our district wide Snack in a Pack program. #wayschools
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Waynesville's JLAB (JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl) Academic Team has qualified for the JLAB National Championship for the first time.
Waynesville JLAB team members are Nathaniel Copeland, Marissa Esquivel, Joseph Mendiola and Julian Vassallo.
The Waynesville JROTC team was one of three teams that qualified from the more than 300 programs in the 3rd ROTC Brigade that includes Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
Nationally, there are more than 1,700 Army JROTC programs.
The JLAB Academic National Championship will take place from June 21-June 25, 2024, at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
The students were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 28, 2024.
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Waynesville JLAB team members Nathaniel Copeland, Marissa Esquivel, Joseph Mendiola and Julian Vassallo are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services.
Waynesville High School, East Elementary and Partridge Elementary welcomed 420 students and their family members to enjoy a meal of chicken patty, grilled cheese or chili on April 2, 2024. WHS students and staff from throughout the district volunteered to greet families and help with cleanup following the meals. A special thanks to OPAA! for making and serving the meals and the volunteers who helped as well. #wayschools
