Waynesville R-VI School District

WCC culinary arts students competing in World Food Championships



Three culinary arts students from the Waynesville Career Center are competing today (Oct. 16, 2025) at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.



Samaya Rangel, Addie Love and Michaelyn Perry's dedication, teamwork, and creativity earned them the right to compete on a national stage against industry professionals. To qualify, the trio won the Baconfest category at the Epicure Event held on Sept. 13, 2025, at the Lake of the Ozarks, marking the fourth straight year the WCC Culinary team has qualified for the WFC.

Would you like to learn more about substituting in Waynesville R-VI Schools?
If so, you are invited to attend the “Substitute Teaching Workshop” hosted by Penmac Education Staffing, which provides subs for the Waynesville R-VI School District.
The workshop will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2025, at Drury University, 194 Eastlawn Ave., in St. Robert.
For more information, please call 417-873-6660.

FAFSA Night will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 28, 2025, at the Waynesville High School Library for WHS seniors and their parents/guardians who plan to attend college and/or trade school.

In addition, a college admissions counselor and GI Bill specialist will be available.

During this event, families will learn about the different types of aid and why it’s important for every student who plans to go to college or trade school to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – regardless of their income level.

To prepare for FAFSA night, please bring:

· A list of schools you are interested in attending

· StudentAid.gov account information for parents/guardians and student. Students will be able to create account during this time if they do not have one.

· Social Security numbers for both students and parents/guardians.

· Federal income tax returns and W-2 from 2024 as well as records of untaxed income like child support and asset information.

Stampede in the Park rescheduled to Oct. 30

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Stampede in the Park for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Times will remain the same.

WHS senior takes 1st as Ultimate Raider,

Raiders finish 4th at Smith Cotton



The Waynesville Raider Team finished 4th overall and WHS Senior David Connor took 1st place in the Ultimate Raider competition at the Smith Cotton Raider Meet on Oct. 11, 2025, in Sedalia.



These are Waynesville’s results from a field of 30 teams representing 20 high schools:

· Connor David - 1st Place Ultimate Raider (of 20)

· Inez Casto - 4th Place Ultimate Raider

· 2nd Place - 1-Rope Bridge

· 3rd Place - 1 Mile Ruck Run

· 4th Place - 5k Run

· 4th Place - Physical Team Test

· 4th Place - Gauntlet!

· 4th Place - Overall

This was the last regular Raider Meet of the season. Raider Nationals has been postponed until April 26, 2026, due to the government shutdown.

Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented Paul Green with the Community Recognition Plaque for his continued support of the Waynesville R-VI School District, including providing backpacks and school supplies for students at Freedom Elementary. The plaque was presented during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.

Tiger Spirit Award - Mrs. Bales



The Waynesville Sixth Grade Center received the traveling Tiger Spirit Trophy for their 1st place finish in the 2025 Homecoming Parade from Superintendent Hilary Bales during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.

1st Quarter Project Teach



Virginia Rehm, a teacher at Freedom Elementary, was presented the 1st Quarter 2025 Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.

Rehm was recognized for her "Just Like Me Mentor Club" project, which promotes positive social skills in a safe environment.

The Project Teach Award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.

Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the members of the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Team during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.



Student Leadership Team members provide student input on various pertinent issues in the school district.



The following students were selected by their building administrators to serve on this team:



WSGC Representatives:

· Trace Boerner

· Lennox Carr

· Zaki Carter

· Aubree Lamkins

· Leonardo Miller

· Jessicah Njuguna



WMS Representatives:

· Maci Arthur

· Ava Campbell

· Finley Laderer

· Joseph Valencia



WHS Representatives:

· Emmanuel Aguirre

· Emily Babcock

· Kaden Crone

· Nelson Fala

· Sadie Faughn

· Omari Lewis

· Amelia Linde

· Isabella Torres



WCC Representatives:

· Pedro Betts

· Addison Bowling

· Wyatt Glaspell

· Celina Helmuth

· Jamie Laughlin

· Lauryn Lercher

· Belle Magner

· Sophia Roark

· Noah Scharff

· Caden Vaughn

· Haidyn Walters

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 12:10 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.

Waynesville Middle School temporarily went on a soft lockdown at approximately 8:15 a.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.

Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Trunk or Treat event Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools

Thayer Elementary 4th grade students took a step back in time as they explored life during Colonial America. As part of the unit, students had the opportunity to make homemade butter and learn to play traditional colonial games. These hands-on experiences helped deepen their understanding of this time.

Waynesville High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair on Oct. 7, 2025. Juniors and seniors from Waynesville High School, the Waynesville Career Center and Crocker High School attended the event, which featured representatives from more than 60 colleges, universities, military branches and businesses.

Additionally, AVID students from both the middle school and high school participated, further enhancing their exposure to postsecondary and career opportunities.

Gen. Crockett visits Waynesville Tiger Battalion and recognizes 4 cadets



Brig. Gen. Sean Crockett, the Deputy Commander U.S. Army Cadet Command, visited the Waynesville Tiger Battalion on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.



Crockett toured the facilities, spoke to the battalion and received a "State of the Battalion" briefing from the Tiger Battalion commanders and staff. He also recognized four outstanding cadets: LET 1 Jessie Lopez, LET 2 Nicholas Vaughn, LET 3 Sarah Ketchum and LET 4 Addison Bowling.



Lopez was recognized for “facing every challenge with a positive outlook and a desire to improve, making every task, no matter how difficult, a valuable learning experience for herself and those around her.”



Vaughn was recognized for being “the definition of a steady performer. He will take any task assigned to him and complete it on time, to standard and with limited supervision. He always maintains a positive attitude and is respectful to his peers.”



Ketchum was recognized for “epitomizing what a Cadet Leader looks like. She is a scholar, athlete and leader. She is a varsity basketball player, and is the 6th hour class leader because of her demonstrated leadership ability and potential.”



In addition to being the cadet captain and public affairs officer, Bowling was recognized for being a member of the Drill Team and Raider Team. “She has done an amazing job taking photos of all of our events, and telling our battalion story; far ahead of any of her predecessors. She is in the WCC nursing program and is currently applying for the Army ROTC nursing scholarship.”

DeWitt, Dye and Navarre inducted into Wall of Leaders

Three individuals were inducted into the Wall of Leaders on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, during Showcase Waynesville Schools. The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation inducted Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional.

Colin Long served as the emcee and Foundation President Cheryl Vernon provided a welcome and closing remarks. Waynesville Career Center students provided appetizers and the Waynesville Career Center’s floral arrangement class designed the flowers.



Sheree DeWitt spoke on behalf of her late husband, Ogden DeWitt. Janice Roam Dye then shared remarks, followed by Linda Ice and Ed Fisher, who spoke in memory of the late Sadie Navarre.



Their plaques now hang on the Wall of Leaders at WHS. Their plaques state as follows:



LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – ALUMNI

Ogden DeWitt



A 1960 Waynesville High School graduate and talented athlete, Ogden DeWitt earned his doctorate from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1969. After three years in private practice and serving as Chief of Staff at Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, he joined the U.S. Army in 1973. During his career, he completed the Aviation, Airborne, Ranger and Special Forces Officer Courses as well as the Army War College. He served as the 82nd ABN Surgeon, Special Forces Surgeon and XVIII ABN Corps Surgeon. Rising to Brigadier General, he commanded two Army medical centers before retiring after 27 years to Waynesville. After 9/11, he cared for soldiers as a civilian physician at Fort Leonard Wood until 2012. A man of faith, he led Bible studies and served as a church deacon. Dr. Ogden DeWitt is honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement – Alumni Award.



LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – ALUMNI

Janice Roam Dye



A 1964 Waynesville High School graduate, Janice Roam Dye embodies servant leadership as an educator, farmer, community leader and volunteer. She became the first woman to lead the Waynesville Career Center, securing millions in grants and greatly increasing enrollment. In Waynesville R-VI, she served as assistant principal, director of activities, home economics department chair and instructor. She also taught at Drury College and the University of Missouri. Her service includes the Missouri State University Board of Governors, Regional Technical Education Council, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education, and the Missouri Council of Vocational Administrators Leadership Academy. She was the first president of the Waynesville R-VI Foundation and remains active in her church, community and the American Angus Association. Jann is honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement – Alumni Award.



OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL

Sadie Navarre

A dedicated choir teacher, Sadie Navarre built a culture of excellence at Waynesville High School. She grew the program from one choir in 1964 into multiple ensembles, including Chamber Choir, Show Choir, Girls and Boys Glee Clubs and a faculty choir. Her legendary productions blended artistry, emotion and technical brilliance, leading students to excel at state competitions. She wrote the WHS Alma Mater, ran the district choral contest and served as president of both the Waynesville Community Teachers Association and the South Central Missouri State Teachers Association. She also directed the Waynesville United Methodist Church choir, gave private lessons, mentored educators, collaborated with parents and championed arts education. Sadie Navarre is honored with the 2025 Outstanding Educational Professional Award.

Nominations are open

The Wall of Leaders is located behind the bronze tiger at the main entrance to WHS. Nominations are now open for the next class of Wall of Leaders. The nomination form is at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_229d1799114b4fa9b538220648165958.pdf.

The Wall of Leaders rubric that outlines the criteria for a nominee is at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_a99e51eda5ea41309f8fcc17822ca54b.pdf.

Student artwork lined the hallway and art students provided live art demonstrations, including painting and pottery, during Showcase Waynesville Schools on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

In the Homecoming business window competition, Bank of Iberia took 1st place, Ogle Chiropractic took 2nd place and Investment Realty took 3rd place. Joshua Mize presented the plaques during halftime of the Waynesville High School homecoming varsity football game on Oct. 3, 2025.

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 10:45 a.m. today (Monday, Oct. 6, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.