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Waynesville R-VI students: New law goes into effect this school year

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Missouri law (Senate Bill 68 https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/pdf-bill/tat/SB68.pdf pages 62-64) prohibits students from using or displaying electronic personal communication devices from the beginning until the end of the school day, including, but not limited to, during instructional time, meal times, breaks, time between classes and study halls.

The majority of our students (PreK-8th) have already been following this policy.

The law defines an "electronic personal communications device" as a portable device that is used to initiate, receive, store, or view communication, information, images, or data electronically. All student phones and devices will now need to be stored for the entire school day.

More details regarding enforcement and consequences of violating the district’s electronic devices policy will be available in an updated Student Handbook and Discipline Policy.

More details will be communicated to families in the future. We look forward to your support as we implement these new policy changes.

Please send your questions to questions@waynesville.k12.mo.us. We will use your questions to develop follow up communication.

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

Keep in the know with the Waynesville R-VI mobile app



What the mobile app offers:

· The district's latest news in the "Feed" portion of the app

· Upcoming events/calendar info in the "Events" section

· Quick access to PowerSchool and Canvas (Click on the “Menu” button on the lower left of your screen and select either one.)

· Access to lunch menus (Click on the “Menu” button on the lower left of your screen and then click on “Menu” with a pizza slice next to it)

· The ability to choose the school or schools that you would like to connect with



How to get the mobile app

To download the Waynesville R-VI mobile app to your device, you may:

· scan the QR code in the graphic

· download the app on your Android device at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q

· download the app on iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6



Need help with the App? Call 573-824-2041.

Waynesville buses earn Fleet of Excellence Award

Waynesville R-VI has earned the Missouri Highway Patrol's Total Fleet of Excellence Award for 2025 with 93.8 percent of its buses passing inspection. The statewide average is 82.96%.

"The Excellence Award reflects how all of our transportation employees work together to safely deliver our students to and from school each day," said Aaron Tronstad, Director of Transportation.

The award means that the district’s buses can display the Patrol's Total Fleet of Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger entry side of each bus.

School Supply Lists

School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2025-26 school year.

The lists are as follows:

1. Preschool/early childhood

https://5il.co/3llc5
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2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5

https://5il.co/3kgma
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3. 6th Grade

https://5il.co/3kx5t
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4. 7th & 8th Grades

https://5il.co/3kx5u
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5. 9th - 12th Grades

https://5il.co/3kx5s
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All school supply lists

To view all of the school supply lists at once, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists.

School Supply Lists

School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2025-26 school year.

The lists are as follows:

1. Preschool/early childhood

(If this link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://5il.co/2r7z0 2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5

(If this link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4592172/Elementary_School_Supply_List_25_26.pdf)

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3. 6th Grade

(If this link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5839115/WSGC_Supply_List.jpg)

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4. 7th & 8th Grades

(If this link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5839116/WMS_Supply_List.jpg)

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5. 9th - 12th Grades

(If the link at left does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5839114/WHS_Supply_List.jpg)

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All school supply lists

To view all of the school supply lists at once, please go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists.

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

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

ATTN: Returning Students Yearly registration for returning students will open on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Primary parents/guardians will be receiving an EMAILcontaining a SNAPCODE link for each student already enrolled in the Waynesville R-VI School District, including students who started in June 2024 for summer school. Once you receive the email (check your inbox and/or your spam folder on Wednesday), click the SNAPCODE link to access the yearly registration forms. You will receive a separate email for each of your students. Click on https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/3945776/Returning_Student_Parent_Registration.pdf for step by step instructions on how to complete registration for returning students. #WaySchools

Last chance to sign up for free meals for kids on June 13 and June 20 If you haven't already done so, you may still REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 on June 13 and June 20 at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. **** If you have already registered your students for these meals and/or on June 6, please disregard this message. **** ______________________________________ NOTES: Registration closes at 8 a.m. Monday, June 9, to sign up for the meals on June 13 and 20. There are no income guidelines for these meals for children ages birth to 18. ____________________ DETAILS: OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on June 6 (Registration has closed for this date.) June 13 (Registration will close at 8 a.m. on June 9.) June 20 (Registration will close at 8 a.m. on June 9.) · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________ Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school. ____________________________________________ If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JNhYxU4yq7a3otBubOx1XHqDJtf6xc94e--XrISUVOcjLw/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbzZhdTU3OUdhUHB4d3U1OAEeJ_aYeri_FcXy1NxEm92ZirtDreJaqKYJYd1EBQS2Rsq1Su_bU6lP59ix-Bc_aem_9GyAdqLD2mcPx2gw9r7wFw #WaySchools #OPAA!

All schools and offices are closed on Monday, May 25, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. #WaySchools

Last day of school is today The last day of school for the 2024-25 school year for students in grades K-11 is today, Friday, May 23, 2025. Students will dismiss early on May 23 as follows: - Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss - 12:45 p.m. Parker dismisses - 1 p.m. Grades K-5 dismiss There are no afternoon sessions at Williams ______________________ All schools and buildings will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. ______________________ Summer School is May 29 - June 26. There will be no school on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. ______________________ The first day of school for the 2025-26 school year is Aug. 18. The 2025-26 school year calendar is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5126636/25-26_School_Year_Calendar.pdf #WaySchools

REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. today to register for meals for pick up on May 30. OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service on four Fridays (May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20) at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on May 30 June 6 June 13 June 20 ____________________________________________ Details · The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals. · All families will pick up their meals at Freedom Elementary between noon and 1 p.m. · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________________________ Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school. #WaySchools #OPAA

Unauthorized individuals asking for donations and/or advertising We wanted to make you aware of reports we received of children asking for donations through cash apps, GoFundMe or cash donations that are claiming to benefit Waynesville R-VI Schools or students. In addition, we have received reports of individuals offering alleged advertising opportunities involving the district. Following a Tik Tok trend, children have allegedly been going door-to-door in neighborhoods asking for funds for sporting equipment or other items to benefit Waynesville High School teams. The scam works by directing donors to give cash only or to go to external platforms, such as cash apps and GoFundMe to make a donation. This is not an authorized fundraiser for Waynesville High School or any other Waynesville R-VI building or program. In another case, local businesses have allegedly been invited to advertise on weekly progress reports for students. Waynesville R-VI progress reports do not include advertising. If you are questioning whether a fundraiser is legitimate or not, please contact Communications and Marketing at 573-842-2040 or email PR@waynesville.k12.mo.us. #WaySchools

The last day of school for the 2024-25 school year for students in grades K-11 will be Friday, May 23, 2025. Students will dismiss early on May 23 as follows: Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss 12:45 p.m. Parker dismisses 1 p.m. Grades K-5 dismiss No afternoon sessions at Williams

REGISTER to pick up FREE MEALS for children ages birth to 18 OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service on four Fridays (May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20) at Freedom Elementary. All children in the community ages birth to 18 are eligible to receive the meals at Freedom; however, they must register in advance at https://forms.gle/V4jtfwCx1CHEvDoKA. The meals will be available through a drive-through service at Freedom between 12 and 1 p.m. on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20—every Friday during summer school. ____________________________________________ Details · The meals will be available on the following Fridays: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be available to pick up the meals. · All families will pick up their meals at Freedom Elementary between noon and 1 p.m. · Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at link above. ____________________________________________ Frequently asked questions 1. Are there income guidelines for this program? a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible. 2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program? a. No. This program is open to the community. 3. Do I have to fill out the form each week? a. No. Please indicate on the form which Fridays you will be picking up the meals. 4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered? a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school. ____________________________________________ If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1JNhYxU4yq7a3otBubOx1XHqDJtf6xc94e--XrISUVOcjLw/viewform?usp=header #WaysSchools #OPAA!

We’ve received so many messages for Teacher Appreciation Week that we are continuing to showcase them this week as well. Thank you to everyone for your submissions. (We’ve included highlights from some of the longer notes.) Mrs. Rice is a wonderful teacher and loves all her students. She goes over and beyond to make sure that every child has a chance at learning. She has been so patient and kind with my son. Even though it's her first year teaching kindergarten, she's rocking it! Ms. Powell -- Ensuring my child is meeting their goals, working hard to show progress in every child. Mrs. Nelson has been absolutely wonderful! My son has made a big change and impact this school year because she is patient with him and teaches him so much! We were so blessed to have her as his teacher! Dr. T. Smith has been amazing. My daughter had some struggles last year at her old school before we moved and started to dislike school. Once we moved here and she got put into Dr. Smith’s class, she started enjoying school and her work improved so much! Mrs. Rice is an amazing teacher. Our daughter loves coming to school every day. Thank you so much for the homework that really helps our daughter to develop good reading and writing skills. She always says, “Mrs. Rice is the best teacher in the whole world.“ Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Kaylee have both been amazing with my son; he has grown and learned so much this year. They have been so understanding and patient with my wild boy. Their positive attitude and understanding has really helped my son. I'm forever grateful. Mrs. Myers has been amazing. Her kindness and dedication to her class have made such an impact on my little girl. She communicates with me and at the end of each week I see pictures of all the things they did that week. It helps me see a day in my daughter’s life. The dedication, patience and understanding Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Kathy Jo have is amazing. Mrs. Steward sends pictures of fun activities they do. She has amazing communication when it comes to concerns I may have or any questions. She truly loves the kids like they were her own. My daughter and son ride their bus for the AM class at Williams. The bus driver and the helpers are absolutely amazing as my girl has struggled tremendously with bus rides. They have been patient, kind and understanding of her struggles. I will be forever grateful for their kindness. In my daughter’s words, “Mrs. Lindenmayer is the best teacher ever. I hope I have her next year.” She has made a huge impact; my daughter trusts her to confide in her. She even checked on me occasionally knowing I was pregnant, now that's a teacher who truly listens to her students. Mrs. Parrish has great communication skills and has truly helped my daughter grow this year. I am forever grateful Thank you. Ms. Stockfisch often sends gentle reminders over the weekend for any activities coming up that WE need reminded of. Over the snow days this year, she sent out a daily incentive/challenge activity for students to participate in and share with her. I can tell she loves teaching. Our son, Thomas, loves Mrs. Rigsby's class so much! He looks forward to school and is sad that preschool is about to come to an end, which means he will no longer be in their class. He asks how come school isn't opened on the weekends because he wants to be at school every day. Mrs. Schaub is kind and supportive to my daughter. She encourages her to do her very best in everything. She has taught my daughter so much. I am thankful my daughter had such a great teacher for her first school year! Our family moved to the area in March, and we were nervous about transitioning our kids to a new school. Wow, what a warm welcome at Thayer Elementary! Our children are thriving. We deeply appreciate the ease with which we've been able to communicate with our children's teachers about their progress. Mrs. Diedrich is very kind and professional. I have seen great academic improvements with my son. She doesn’t give up on her work no matter how difficult it may get and she doesn't allow the children in her class to give in and give up when they face challenges. Alissa Rigsby, I want to thank you for the incredible impact you’ve had on our son this year. We’ve seen such growth in his confidence and love for learning, and it’s clear your encouragement and teaching have made all the difference. Before the start of school, our daughter was very nervous and shy when it came to interacting with anyone outside of her immediate family, but with Mrs. Rigsby’s gentle encouragement and understanding, we’ve seen her come out of her shell and be more confident. Mr. Rodden is a no-nonsense, straight to the point teacher that holds high standards and accountability in his students. This is exactly the teacher that my son needed! He fostered critical thinking and self-awareness in projects that allowed them to learn through the process to success. #wayschools