Waynesville R-VI School District

Waynesville Elementary Football Camp (Grades 1-4)

Who: Students in the 1st through 4th grade for the 2025-2026 school year
Location: Waynesville High School Tiger Stadium, 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville
Dates: July 28-31
Time: 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost: $30 (T-Shirt provided)
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REGISTER AND PAY

To attend, you must both register and pay for the camp.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/vhNRPKT67a4ATjyh9 (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2uSsyuw-RnLybzIrfGp6LKU_yOj5jDe0hDCuSav94HrJO2Q/viewform)

Pay Here: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/hx2c6tl8 (If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON July 22, 2025 at 2 p.m.

For more information you can email Dalton Hill dhill@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Cory Ace cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Reese volunteers to read at Tiger Book Express

Walter Reese volunteered to read to children on July 7, 2025, at the Tiger Book Express in the Waynesville City Park. Waynesville R-VI librarians are bringing the book mobile to Waynesville and St. Robert parks this summer.

The remaining dates and times for the Tiger Book Express are as follows:

· July 10 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· July 14 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· July 17 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· July 21 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· July 24 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· July 28 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· July 31 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· Aug. 4 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon

· Aug. 7 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon

All dates are weather permitting. Please check the district’s Facebook page for cancellations.

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About the Tiger Book Express

The Tiger Book Express offers the opportunity to:

· Check out a book for free from the Waynesville R-VI School District

o (Show up, sign in, choose a book, check it out)

· Listen to a guest reader (when available)

· Visit with one of your favorite Waynesville R-VI librarians

· When you’re finished reading the book, you may return the book to the book mobile at a later date. There are also return bins located outside the main entrances of East Elementary and Freedom Elementary.

While the Tiger Book Express is being brought to the community by Waynesville R-VI librarians, it is open to the public. At the Waynesville City Park, the book express will be located next to a pavilion near the playground. At the St. Robert City Park, the book express will be next to the playground and pavilion just off of Historic Route 66.

All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI school district will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Fourth of July.

The first day of school for all schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

Meet the Teacher Night

Times: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

August 13, 2025:
Waynesville Middle School
Waynesville High School
Waynesville Career Center

August 14, 2025
All PreK (All Preschools)
All Elementary Schools
Waynesville Sixth Grade Center

New student enrollment is open! https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration

Jeremy Stark, a teacher at Partridge Elementary School, received the NAACP Advocate for Education Award on Friday, June 20, 2025, during the Pulaski Juneteenth Fest 2025 at the St. Robert Community Center. #wayschools

Guest readers are volunteering to read to children at the Tiger Book Express, the book mobile that Waynesville R-VI librarians are bringing to Waynesville and St. Robert parks this summer. Pictured here is Janel Rowell, president of the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education, reading to children. The remaining dates and times for the Tiger Book Express are as follows: · June 26 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 30 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 7 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 10 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 14 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 17 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 21 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 24 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 28 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 31 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 4 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · Aug. 7 St. Robert Park: 9 a.m. to noon All dates are weather permitting. Please check the district’s Facebook page for cancellations. #wayschools

Waynesville Middle and High School student leaders represented their schools and community at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop, held in mid-June at William Woods University. The annual event brought together more than 600 student council members from across the state for a week of leadership training, team building and personal development. Waynesville’s student delegates had the unique opportunity to collaborate with peers from schools all over Missouri, learning new strategies to strengthen their own student councils and improve their school communities. “These 12 students represented Waynesville with pride, energy and enthusiasm,” said Kayla Atchison, WMS Student Council Advisor. “They came away with a renewed sense of purpose and are excited to bring back fresh ideas and positive change to our campus.” The MASC Summer Leadership Workshop programming includes keynote speakers, leadership labs, problem-solving challenges, school spirit, effective communication and community service projects. Waynesville’s continued involvement with MASC reflects the district’s commitment to cultivating student leadership and civic responsibility. #wayschools

UPDATE AS OF APPROXIMATELY 11 A.M. The fire department has given the all-clear for the lower level and Waynesville Midde School students who are attending summer school are returning to their classrooms on the lower level of the WMS building. Waynesville High School students are temporarily remaining at Parker Educational Center to allow time for the upper level at WMS to be cleared following a report of smoke at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025. All students and staff are safe and the district is grateful for the swift response of our local fire departments. __________________________ Original post: The fire department was called to Waynesville Middle School at approximately 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to investigate the source of smoke coming from a restroom. Out of an abundance of caution students were evacuated. All students are safe and will return to their classrooms when the fire departments give the all clear. #wayschools

Save the date: Waynesville High School will host Transition Day for all freshmen and new 10th, 11th and and 12th graders beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 8, 2025, at WHS. A new parent breakfast will be held at 8:15 on Aug. 8 at WHS. More information, including information about signing up, will be forthcoming.

The 2025-26 school year calendar for the Waynesville R-VI School District is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5126636/25-26_School_Year_Calendar_Updated.pdf The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. ___________________________ The hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are as follows: Grades K-5: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 : 7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m Parker Educational Center (PreK): 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes (PreK): 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. Williams Early Childhood Center PM classes (PreK): 12:15 - 3:15 p.m. ___________________________ Wednesdays are known as "late-start Wednesdays" because school begins 30 minutes later each Wednesday morning. (Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.) On Wednesdays, the hours are as follows: Grades K-5: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m Parker Educational Center: 8:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Williams Early Childhood CenterAM classes: 8:55 to 11:15 a.m. Williams Early Childhood Center PM classes (The start time for PM classes does not change on Wednesdays): 12:15 - 3:15 p.m.

All schools and offices will be closed on June 19, 2025, in recognition of Juneteenth.

Approximately 2,000 students are attending summer school in the Waynesville R-VI School District. #wayschools

New student enrollment is open! https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration

The Tiger Book Express will not be held this evening, June 12, in the Waynesville City Park due to the possibility of inclement weather. #wayschools

Youth Dance Camp for students going into K-6 grades Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp! Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals — including kicks, jumps and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence and be part of the Tiger spirit. Cost: $30 per camper Location: Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Rt. 66, Waynesville, MO 65583 Dates: June 23, 24, 25 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Age: K-6 grades for the 2025-26 School Year Note: You must both register and pay for the camp 1. Register at https://forms.gle/wRBoboQpdb5eHqMf6 a. ***Registration closes June 16 at 3 PM. 2. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of Parker by 7:40 p.m. Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Youth Baseball Camp June 25-27 ***Registration closes June 19th*** The 2025 Youth Baseball Camp will be for students entering 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades this fall. During the camp, students will learn drills that they can do to make them a better baseball player. Each camper will be tested on throwing velocity, exit speed and how fast they can run the bases. Each camper must complete a registration form individually. (Example: Camper A & B are siblings. Parent of Camper A & B will fill out the registration two times -- once with Camper A's info, the other with Camper B's info). The cost is $30 per camper. Each camper will receive a T-shirt for participating. Register your student here https://forms.gle/hxQw9mKhZ7Dws9zT7. Who: 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students entering the 2025-26 school year. Dates: June 25-27 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Bandy Baseball Field (By East Elementary) Cost: $30 Note: Parents need to both register and pay for the camp. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Each child needs to bring their own personal equipment. If your child does not have those items we will have some extra. Parents/guardians will drop off their camper(s) at the main entrance of Bandy baseball field (next to East Elementary) by 5:50 p.m. and will need to pick up their camper from the same location by 7:30 pm.

Nominations being accepted for outstanding alumni and educators Do you know a great retired Waynesville R-VI teacher? Do you know an awesome graduate of Waynesville High School? If so, please nominate them for the Wall of Leaders. The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation announces it is accepting nominations for individuals into the Hall of Leaders for 2025-26 now through July 15, 2025. At least one individual will be named in each category – Lifetime Achievement Award for Alumni and Outstanding Educational Professional. The photos and a brief bio of those selected for the Wall of Leaders will be on display in the main entrance to Waynesville High School near the bronze tiger. The nomination form and requirements are online at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_229d1799114b4fa9b538220648165958.pdf. The rubric is at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/_files/ugd/a24d3c_a99e51eda5ea41309f8fcc17822ca54b.pdf. In addition, paper copies are available at the Administration Building, 200 Fleetwood Drive, Waynesville. For more information, please contact Cheryl Vernon at cannvernon.2@gmail.com or call 573-842-2040.

This summer six Waynesville High School juniors have earned all-expenses-paid trips through essay competitions sponsored by the Laclede Electric Cooperative, showcasing their talent and leadership among Missouri’s youth. Carson Sutphin will represent Waynesville High School on the Missouri Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., in June 2025, while Ellyia Bagby, Abbegale Brownfield, Alexis Good and Eve and Ivy Smith will attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) in Jefferson City in July 2025. The Missouri Youth Tour, organized by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, brings more than 100 Missouri high school juniors to Washington for a week of leadership development and civic engagement. Sutphin’s winning essay, addressing what makes a great leader, earned him a spot among nearly 2,000 students nationwide. They will visit the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Museums and historic monuments while learning about electric cooperatives’ community impact. The CYCLE program, a four-day conference in Jefferson City, immerses high school juniors in Missouri’s state government and cooperative model. The five essays of Bagby, Brownfield, Good and both Smiths, highlighting their various takes and experiences with leadership, secured their place among Missouri’s brightest young leaders. They will engage with nationally known speakers, tour the State Capitol, and participate in a mock legislative session. “All six of these students exemplify the dedication and leadership of our students,” said Laura Steinbrink, their AP Language and Composition teacher at Waynesville High School. “Their essays reflect a deep understanding of community and leadership, and we’re thrilled they’ll represent Waynesville and Pulaski County in these prestigious programs.” #wayschools