We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving break!
Their donation of 10 turkeys and a massive array of sides means a wonderful holiday is possible for many families. The complete meals were thoughtfully put together, including: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread, cranberry sauce, cake mix, corn, peas, green beans, and baking pans.
Thank you, Omega Psi Phi, for your incredible support and dedication to service.
UPDATE as of 11:10 a.m.: Water is restored to East, Perimeter and Transportation
Water has been restored to East, Perimeter and Transportation as of 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025). East Elementary students are in class and learning as usual.
While the water has been restored, we are postponing today’s and tomorrow’s (Nov. 21 and 22) Gratitude With Grown Ups at East Elementary. Make-up dates will be sent at a later time.
Attendance is at 92 percent and our staff and students quickly adapted. Bottled water was available by request. An ample supply of bottled water and hand sanitizers continue to be on hand. Custodians were able to flush the toilets using water provided by the Waynesville Rural Fire Department.
While the majority of our students are in attendance today, if you ever feel anxious about circumstances, you are welcome to check out your student.
A huge thank you goes to our staff, students, maintenance, parents, the City of Waynesville, Waynesville Rural Fire Department and the Pulaski County Health Department for collaborating with us.
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East Elementary, Perimeter Education Center and the Transportation Department are temporarily without water this morning, Nov. 20, 2025.
Water service is expected to be restored to the area by noon.
Extra bottles of drinking water and hand sanitizer are being delivered to the impacted buildings. Additionally, the fire department is providing water for flushing toilets.
We will make a decision about whether or not we will host today’s Gratitude with Grown Ups by noon today, so look for an email and/or text.
A big thank you goes to the Waynesville Rural Fire Department and our district’s maintenance team.
Happy Veterans Day
All Waynesville R-VI schools have been or will be honoring Veterans with activities including concerts, breakfasts, assemblies, round table discussions with Veterans and writing heartfelt letters of thanks.
Today (Nov. 11, 2025) our JROTC and Waynesville High School Tigers Pride Marching Band will participate in the Veterans Day Parade in St. Robert. The parade follows the 11 a.m. Veterans ceremony that is hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce.
There will be no school and all offices will be closed today (Nov. 11, 2025) in observance of Veterans Day.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2024-25 school year on Nov. 6, 2025, and the Waynesville R-VI School District has received 90 percent of possible points. This is the highest Waynesville R-VI has received since MSIP 6.
“We invite our community to celebrate this accomplishment because every data point represents a student who is learning and growing,” said Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This level of growth and achievement is only possible through the very hard work of our teachers and combined efforts of our students, staff, parents and community.”
APRs demonstrate the progress being made toward meeting the standards and indicators in the sixth iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The report measures multiple areas including academic achievement, continuous improvement, attendance and readiness for success beyond high school.
Bales noted that data plays an essential role in the district’s continuous improvement efforts. “We use data as a tool for reflection and action,” she said. “Our teams analyze assessment results, attendance patterns and growth measures to evaluate our strengths and identify areas for growth. This allows us to make informed decisions that strengthen instruction, enhance student support and ensure continued progress.”
Each year, the district reviews its performance from the previous year and identifies actionable steps to make meaningful improvements. “Our work is never done,” Bales said, “but we do want to celebrate with our community the success from this past year — because it truly takes all of us.”
MSIP is Missouri’s accountability system for evaluating and classifying public schools. It sets expectations for instructional practices and student outcomes, aiming to ensure every graduate is prepared for success in college, career, and life.
East Elementary 4th and 5th graders performed music concerts on Nov. 4, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
Session 1: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Session 2: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13
Cost: $20 per individual
Purchase tickets: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
Additional details:
Tickets are available on MySchool Bucks at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/. Please register for a specific time – either session 1 or session 2. The cost is $20 per ticket. All attendees, both adults and students, must purchase a ticket to attend. Girls from Pre-K through 6th grade are invited to the dance and may be escorted by dad, grandpa, uncle or any other adult.
Registration closes on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. This event is a fundraiser for SkillsUSA.
For more information, please see the flyer or contact Shane Strubbe at sstrubbe@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Preschool screenings will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Williams Early Childhood Center on Nov. 18 for preschool children ages 3, 4 and 5 (not in kindergarten) who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Please call 573-842-2650 to schedule your child’s screening at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood.
Williams preschool program consists of PACE and ECSE. Both are free for Waynesville R-VI residents who are admitted to the program. A student may be selected to attend either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session.
For more information about the PACE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/pace-preschool.
For more information about the ECSE program, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wecc/page/early-childhood-special-education.
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Trunk or Treat event today (Monday, Oct. 27, 2025) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools
The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 26. 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 you to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.
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.
Weather update on the Stampede in the Park
UPDATE AS OF 11:15 A.M. OCT. 10:
New Stampede in Park date set for 4th, 5th and 6th graders
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4th and 5th Stampede in the Park has been rescheduled
The Stampede in the Park for 4th and 5th graders will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
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6th grade Stampede has been rescheduled
The 6th-grade Stampede has been canceled for today as well due to unsafe running conditions and also has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
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Please note updated information about the information below appears above.
4th and 5th Stampede to be rescheduled
Due to the weather, the Stampede in the Park for 4th and 5th grades will not be held today (Friday, Oct. 10, 2025) and will be rescheduled for a later date. Students who were already on buses are returning to their schools.
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6th grade Stampede is still on
The 6th-grade Stampede is still scheduled for 12:15 p.m. today, as the rain is expected to move out by then.