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The following plans are in place as of Thursday morning: PARADE As of this time, the Homecoming Parade will be held rain or shine at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. In the event of severe weather, the parade will be cancelled. Should it become necessary, any announcement regarding last-minute plans for the parade will be made on the Waynesville R-VI Facebook page. The parade begins at Waynesville City Park and ends at Waynesville Middle School. CHAMBER TIGER PRIDE NIGHT The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce’s Tiger Pride Night will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. INSIDE the Waynesville High School Gym. CORONATION AND GAME Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. on the field at Tiger Stadium, followed by the game at 7 p.m.

Save the Date: Two patriotic concerts on one night! East Elementary 4th and 5th graders will perform concerts on Oct. 30 at the WHS Auditorium. (See details below.) The event is free and open to the public.

The VOICES honor choir is made up of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Students auditioned for the choir and 70 were selected by music teachers. They are rehearsing for their upcoming performance during Showcase Waynesville Schools at 6 p.m. Sept. 26, 2024, at the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

Law enforcement officials across the nation have been investigating social media threats about alleged school shootings, which appear to be linked with Sept. 11. Like others across the nation, our local law enforcement has investigated an alleged threat on social media (Snap Chat) that was being made toward “Pulaski County middle schools.” Local law enforcement officials have reported that currently there is no credible threat to the schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Working with national law enforcement agencies, local investigators believe that the threat was made in reference to a Pulaski County School District in another state. All threats are taken seriously, however, and the safety of our students and staff is our first priority. Out of an abundance of caution, school resource officers and local enforcement will have an increased presence at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and Waynesville Middle School. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s building principal. #wayschools

The Armed Services YMCA hosted a Patriot Day Art Contest for Waynesville R-VI students with many works of art being on display during the Patriot Day event at the Waynesville City Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The following students were awarded with first place ribbons; Carter Smith, 5th grade John Schultz, 12th grade Isabella Johnston, 3rd grade Kendra Franks, 10th grade Max Tayler Joyce, 7th grade Caleb Bradford, 2nd grade Coralline Sanchez, 5th grade Naomi Gonzalez, 7th grade Theo Leinbaugh, 4th grade Drake Volkmer, 3rd grade Lily Whitten, 2nd grade Esther Oppong, 5th grade First place award recipients were awarded a $10 Walmart gift card donated by Walmart St. Robert. #wayschools

One medically diagnosed case of chickenpox reported at East Elementary The Waynesville R-VI School District announced today, Sept. 10, 2024, that East Elementary has had one medically diagnosed case of chickenpox. The district has been working closely with local health officials and are following their recommendations. Students are being reminded of the importance of good hand-washing techniques and to practice good hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the chickenpox vaccine is safe and effective at preventing the disease. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is usually mild—with fewer blisters and mild or no fever. The chickenpox vaccine prevents almost all cases of severe disease. At this point, the local health department is not advising exclusion from school for those students not vaccinated for chickenpox unless they have been in direct contact with the case. The parents of students who are not vaccinated for chickenpox and who had direct contact with the case have been informed of their child’s exposure. The classic symptom of chickenpox is a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs. The rash may first show up on the face, chest, and back then spread to the rest of the body, including inside the mouth, eyelids, or genital area. It usually takes about one week for all the blisters to become scabs. Other typical symptoms that may begin to appear 1-2 days before rash include: • fever • tiredness • loss of appetite • headache A person with chickenpox can spread the disease from 1 to 2 days before they get the rash until all their chickenpox blisters have formed scabs (usually 5-7 days). It takes about 2 weeks (from 10 to 21 days) after exposure to a person with chickenpox or shingles for someone to develop chickenpox. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation and guidelines state that the best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine. Children, adolescents, and adults should have two doses of the chickenpox vaccine. Additional information is available on the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please consult your healthcare provider.

The Fall Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Spet. 13, 2024, inside the Ninth Grade Center, which is located on the stadium side of the Waynesville High School campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Guest will learn about different cultures and sample food from around the world!

Waynesville’s Homecoming is Sept. 27 Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center. The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School. Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Pride Night, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym. Homecoming Court Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m. Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.

There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque to Pam Tetreault and Ashley Morris for their volunteer services at East Elementary during the Aug. 19, 2024, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. #wayschools Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales; volunteer Pam Tetreault; Allison Tetreault, a second grader at East; and volunteer Ashley Morris; and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.

Late-start Wednesdays All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only. For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays. Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices. ______________________________ Details by grade and/or school - Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days. - Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days. - Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session. - Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m. Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays.

Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools

We look forward to the first day of school tomorrow, Aug. 19! Please note that on the first few days of school, Waynesville R-VI buses will run late in the afternoon, especially buses departing from East and Freedom. Updates on the status of our bus routes will be made to the District's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WayTigers) in the afternoon on the first three days of school to help keep parents informed. A staff member will remain at the Transportation Office until all regular route students have been dropped off. The phone number for Transportation is 573-842-2199.

Waynesville R-VI will not be using Traversa Ride360 for our transportation app this year, so you may wish to remove it. We are excited about the features our new app will offer; however, it is not yet ready to be implemented. We anticipate that it will be ready in late September!

Get the District's App The Waynesville R-VI App allows you to see the latest news from the district and includes links to menus, events calendar, family resources, Canvas, Power School, etc. You may customize your view by selecting the school(s) that your child(ren) attend. a. Download for Android at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q b. Download for iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6

Bus schedules have been sent out for Waynesville R-VI students. If you requested bus transportation for your child and did not receive it or it is incorrect, please call your child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. #wayschools

The first day of school for all Waynesville R-VI buildings is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Please see our district directory below for individual building hours and student drop off and pick up times. Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days. Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days. Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session. Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m. Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays. Preschools Parker Educational Center Grade Level: Preschool Phone: 573-842-2350 Fax: 573-433-2930 Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell Building Hours: 8:15-3:15 Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:05 p.m. Address: 909 US Rte 66 Waynesville, MO 65583 Williams Early Childhood Center Grade Level: PK, PK1, PK2 Phone: 573-842-2650 Fax: 573-433-2975 Email: mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Molinda Mitchell Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Student Pick Up: 11:15 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Address: 12225 Pulaski Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Elementary Schools (K-5) East Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2150 Email: sshultz@waynesville.k12.mo.us, memitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principals: Susan Shultz and Melanie Mitchell Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30-3:45 p.m. Address: 1501 State Road F. Waynesville, MO 65583 Freedom Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2100 Fax: 573-433-2963 Email: mvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Melissa Vernon Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 286 Eastlawn Ave. St. Robert, MO 65584 Partridge Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2600 Fax: 573-433-2972 Email: Ruth Ann Justus Principal: rjustus@waynesville.k12.mo.us Building Hours: 8:00-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 2225 Young Street Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Thayer Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2200 Fax: 573-433-2971 Email: Robyn Justice Principal: Robyn Justice Building Hours: 7:30-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 15392 Thayer Rd. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Wood Elementary Grade Level: K-5 Phone: 573-842-2625 Fax: 573-433-2973 Email: Tammie Headrick Principal: theadrick@waynesville.k12.mo.us Building Hours: 8:00-4:00 Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Address: 4590 Buckeye Ave. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Schools for grades 6-12 Waynesville Sixth Grade Center Grade Level: 6th Phone: 573-842-2300 Fax: 573-433-2970 Email: kschnicker@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Kevin Schnicker Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:40 p.m. Address: 810 Roosevelt Street Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville Middle School Grade Level: 7-8 Phone: 573-842-2550 Fax: 573-433-2950 Email: bvernon@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Brian Vernnon Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 1001 Historic 66 Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville High School Grade Level: 9-12 Phone: 573-842-2400 Fax: 573-433-2921 Email: jwhitt@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Dr. Jason Whitt Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:00 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 200 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583 Waynesville Career Center Grade Level: 9-12 Phone: 573-842-2500 Fax: 573-433-2501 Email: scallis@waynesville.k12.mo.us Principal: Sam Callis Building Hours: 7:00-3:30 Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m. Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m. Address: 400 G.W. Lane Street Waynesville, MO 65583

Bus route info Bus schedules for secondary students in grades 6-12 were scheduled to go out this afternoon (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024). Bus schedules for students in grades Pre-K through 5 will go out after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. If bus information is incorrect, parents should contact their child’s school. School phone numbers are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory. In addition, Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will be driving their routes Aug. 14-16, 2024, practicing their schedules for the first day of school. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce members welcomed new Waynesville R-VI teachers with bags filled with giveaways and coupons.