Students to showcase their talents on Oct. 1;
4 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, two alumni and two educators will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.

“We invite families and community members to come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students through their artwork and live performances,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.

From 5:30 to 6 p.m. student art pieces will be on display, along with art and robotics demonstrations. At 6 p.m. students will take the stage for dance, instrumental and choral performances, along with a Waynesville JROTC exhibition.

During the performances, the individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced. The formal induction ceremony of Brad and Arita Bohannan in the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni category and Dwight Hensley and David Lawson as Outstanding Educational Professionals will begin at 7:15 p.m. in front of the Wall of Leaders, which is located directly behind the bronze tiger statue.

This year’s Showcase Waynesville Schools is free and open to the public.

Schedule at a glance

5:30 to 6 p.m. WHS 1st Floor
-- Guests will view student artwork and students will demonstrate their artistic and robotic skills on the first floor fine arts wing of WHS.

6 to 7 p.m. WHS Auditorium
-- Waynesville R-VI students will perform dance, musical and choral numbers in the WHS Auditorium.

7:15 p.m. WHS Bronze Tiger
-- Close friends, family members and community leaders are invited to stay for the formal Induction ceremony into the Wall of Leaders. Brad and Arita Bohannan will be recognized in the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni category and Dwight Hensley and David Lawson will be honored as Outstanding Educational Professionals.

Tiger Pride Night #1: Tech Tools for Families

Sept. 15, 2026 | 5:30-6:30


Waynesville R-VI will host a “Tech Tools" for parents/guardians from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, as part of the district’s Tiger Pride Night sessions this year.

This interactive evening is designed to help families navigate the digital tools that support student learning. Parents and students will receive guidance and hands-on assistance with essential school technology and applications, including ParentSquare, PowerSchool, Canvas, online textbooks and other district resources. This session will help families stay informed, connected and confident in using the technology that supports student success throughout the school year.

Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 2



Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. This year’s theme is “Roaring Down Route 66” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66.



Schools will let out early with students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon and students in grades PreK-5 being dismissed at 1 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 Tiger Pride Night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in front of the gym, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.



Homecoming Court Coronation will begin 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.





At a Glance:

· Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss

· 1 p.m. Grades PreK-5 dismiss

· 2:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade

· 4:30 – 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Community Tiger Pride Night

· 6:25 p.m. Homecoming Court Coronation

· 7 p.m. Football game

The following information was sent to our families through ParentSquare on Friday evening.

We are looking forward to the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!

Here’s a helpful Top 10 Back to School list for our families:


1) The first day of school is Aug. 24, 2026.

2) Check out the school year calendar (https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/Wrv/83dcd3c6-3945-40cd-ba40-cb26e6741498/26-27-School-Year-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline) at and our Vacation Planner (https://aptg.co/sBHKhQ)

3. Wednesdays are late-start and begin 30 minutes later than Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Buses also pick up students 30 minutes later on Wednesdays. Additional Back to School info may be found at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/back-to-school-25.

4) Meet the Teacher Nights:
4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 in our 7th-12th grade buildings
4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in our Prek-6th grade buildings

5) Please complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict. (Use 65583 for the zip code.)

6) Please download these very important mobile apps: ParentSquare (communication), EZArrival (transportation app) and for elementary families, KidAccount (to pick up your elementary child from school).

Parent Square (communication):
ParentSquare for Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parentsquare.psapp&hl=en_US
ParentSquare for iPhone at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parentsquare/id908126679

EZ Arrival for bus transportation:
EZArrival For Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pathwise.ezarrival&hl=en_US
EZ Arrival for iPhone at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ezarrival-k12-transportation/id6759999918

KidAccount for picking up your ELEMENTARY child from school
KidAccount For Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidaccount&hl=en_US
KidAccount for iPhone at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kidaccount-connect/id6499427393

7) Additional helpful mobile apps are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/apps-you-may-need

8) Check out the School Supply lists at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/school-supplies-lists

9) Vaccines are needed for 8th graders (info is at: https://aptg.co/QzxVpj) and 12th graders (info is at https://aptg.co/t8LjXx) before the start of the school year.

10) If you haven’t already done so, please complete the annual forms for returning students.

Note: If the links above do not work for you, you may need to copy and paste the link into your web browser.

The Waynesville R-VI School District is now accepting applications for Free and Reduced meal assistance for the 2026-27 school year. For your convenience, the school district utilizes an online meal application system.

Free and Reduced Meal Application

To fill out the online application for free and reduced meal assistance, please click on this link: https://www2.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict (or scan the QR code at right) and enter 65583 for the Waynesville R-VI School District. Free and Reduced Meal Application QR code

- You may also download the application. Printed copies are also available at our schools.

- Additional instructions are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/free-reduced-meal-application-and-information

New applications are due each year

Please note: a new application is required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for each new school year.

Important notice:

Any charges prior to meal status approval will be the responsibility of the family.

Why Apply?

Many of the programs within the Waynesville R-VI School District are based upon the percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced meals. That information can only be determined accurately if we have a meal application on file for every family for this school year.

More details

- Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed.

- Meal applications are stamped with the date received upon arrival in the Food Services Office. Meal status changes are effective as of the date the Food Service Office receives your application. Your application status notification will be e-mailed to you. If you do not receive notification, please contact our office to assure your application has been received and processed.

- Notice for new students: meal assistance applications cannot be processed until your student’s district enrollment is complete.

More information

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Food Services Office at 573-842-2099 and or email mfroehlich@waynesville.k12.mo.us.