Students in Waynesville High School’s Way-Med class will have an opportunity to study and then perform mock surgeries, thanks to a $2,500 grant through Sparklight’s #DreamBigger contest.
The Sparklight grant helps fund STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities and will provide tools to help give the Way-Med classroom a medical facility look and feel.
"The #DreamBigger grant will add a medical training space to my classroom, giving students real-world experiences to help prepare them for careers in the medical field," said Nicole Den Dekker, who teaches the Way-Med career-embedded health studies course at Waynesville High School. "With this grant, we’ll be able to purchase medical equipment such as laparoscopic surgery tools with cameras and other surgical supplies. These tools will supplement our coursework by encouraging students to practice mock medical procedures. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to design their own tools for simulated surgeries. This grant will help inspire my students to be lifelong learners, and to dream, explore and pursue their future career in healthcare."
Students, staff and community members helped WHS secure the grant by voting for the WHS Way-Med program in an online contest. #wayschools
From our Athletic Office:
Waynesville 6th-8th Grade Soccer Camp
Who: Currently enrolled (24-25) 6th-8th grade boys & girls
Location: Waynesville MS
Dates: May 12-15 & May 19-22
Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON May 8, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
For more information you can email Eric Thornburg ethornburg@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Jessica Babb @ jbabb@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/RAjLPL9QjgzvDohD8
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 11:20 a.m. today (Thursday, May 1, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition.
The individual's parents have been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
The community is invited to attend the Community Salute to Service at 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Waynesville High School gym.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Community Salute to Service will recognize high school students from throughout South Central Missouri who are joining/attending any branch of the U.S. military, National Guard, Reserves, an ROTC program at a college/university and/or a military academy. #wayschools
Sophia Freesmeier, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to play basketball at Central Methodist. Her signing was held at WHS on Friday, April 25, 2025. #wayschools
On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Waynesville High School National Art Honor Society helped beautify the park for the Sapper Event that was held the next day. The students who participated included Riley Swanson, Mia Verry, Sloan Storie, Pursyphani Jones, Brianna Brown-Myrick, Brooklyn Young, Elizabeth Cox, and Aidan Sanders, along with art teacher Sarah Luttrell. #wayschools
Hundreds of guests took a “trip around the world” at the Tiger Festival of Nations, sampling food and learning about multiple countries, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Waynesville High School. #wayschools
107.9 The Coyote delivered pizza to one of Katelynn Hawk's classes on April 25, 2025, in recognition of her being named Teacher of the Week. Hawk was nominated for the honor by a member of the community for her dedication and passion in teaching. #wayschools
Waynesville R-VI hosted the District Art Show on April 25, 2025, at Waynesville High School. Six students were selected as Best of Division and Best of Show as follows:
Best of Show: Aubrey Fields, WHS, 11th Grade, Mrs. Luttrell/Ms. Rushing
Best of Division K-2: Ender Frick, Thayer Elementary, 1st Grade, Teacher: Mrs. Erlewine
Best of Division 3-5: Shan Sorrel, Freedom Elementary, 4th Grade, Teacher: Ms. Biart
Best of Division 6-8: Fionna Alexander, WMS, Teacher: Mrs. Edwards
Best of Division 9-10: Carolyn Gerbus, WHS, 9th Grade, Teacher: Mrs. O'Barr
Best of Division 11-12: Brianna Brown-Myrick, WHS, 11th Grade, Mrs. 0'Barr
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 8:30 p.m. this evening (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) to the Waynesville Middle School track meet to treat an individual student with a medical condition.
The individual's parents have been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Waynesville R-VI will host a Kindergarten Kickoff at 5:30 p.m. on May 2, 2025, at the Parker Educational Center. This is for parents of students who will be going into kindergarten this fall. Future kindergartners are welcome to attend as well. Please see the flyer for more details or call 573-842-2092.
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Four events at WHS this afternoon and evening!
The Waynesville Boys and Girls Varsity Invitational Track and Field Meet begins at 3:15 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Tiger Stadium. Admission is $4 per person. (The tennis meet is already under way.)
The District Art Show, featuring work from students in grades K-12, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 25 in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. This event is free and open to the public.
In addition, the Spring Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 25 in the WHS Ninth Grade Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Waynesville High School will present the musical, “Margaret’s Mind,” at 7 p.m. April 25 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the WHS Auditorium. Tickets are $7 per person.
The Waynesville High School boys tennis team hosted senior night on April 21, 2025. The following seniors were recognized: Ryu Melendez, Brode Evans, Elvin James Esguerra, Aiden Sherohman and Logan Giles.
The Waynesville Boys Tennis Invitational started at 8 this morning, April 25, 2025, at Waynesville High School. #wayschools
Danika Em, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to dance at St. Louis University. Her signing was held at WHS on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented Jenna Bilyeu, owner of Every Blooming Thing, with the Community Recognition Plaque for April 2025 during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. Bilyeu was recognized for the donation of floral arrangements for the retirement banquet and for her continued support of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
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Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Jenna Bilyeu, owner of Every Blooming Thing, and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services. #wayschools
Waynesville High School students have been rehearsing for their upcoming debut of the musical, “Margaret’s Mind,” which opens for the first time on a U.S. stage tomorrow (April 24, 2025) in Waynesville High School’s Auditorium.
The musical “Margaret’s Mind” includes not only WHS Theatre students and Troupe 1669 performers, but also students in choir, band, art, construction technology, JROTC and others.
The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. April 24, 25 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the WHS Auditorium. The ticket price is $7 per person.
During the District Art Show on this Friday (April 25, 2025), the 14 Waynesville R-VI students whose art was featured in the MAEA Show Me Art Coloring Book will host an artists signing from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. #wayschools
Waynesville High School has announced its WHS 2025 Prom Court. This year’s Prom theme is an Evening of Enchantment and the event will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Nutter Fieldhouse on Fort Leonard Wood. Pictured are court members Paityn Oxendine, Sofia Mejia, Chloe Santos and Amaya Colquitt and in the back, Gavin Quitugua, Brayden Weigelt, Kyle Wilking and Seth Steuk. #wayschools
Mike Henson, executive director of elementary instruction, recognized Niki Dailey, a 3rd grade teacher at Freedom Elementary, for being selected to the Personalized Competency-Based Master Teacher Cadre during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. This opportunity is being hosted by the Success-Ready Student Network (SRSN) in partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Waynesville High School students for volunteering to be Special Olympics Unified Partners (Tiger Buddies) and assisting with Special Olympics athletes and the competition during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 21, 2025. Bales also recognized their sponsors Stephanie Peace and Karen Wilkerson with certificates.
The following WHS students received certificates:
· Danely Aguilar
· Faith Bohrer
· Sophia Freemeier
· Kaliopee Hibler
· Jay'Merie Howard
· Xavye Hughes
· Michael Kelsey Jr.
· Laila Lyons
· Arianna Newkirk
· Richard Peace
· Yisel Perez
· Kalee Rhoades
· Pyper Rose
· Anthony Scott
· Aylen Stark
· Mackenzie Workman
· Katlyn Zamiska
