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This month's #TeacherProud Tuesday shout-out goes to the Parker Educational team. This team includes Tammi Schneider and Sherry Parker. #WaySchools
41 minutes ago, Donal Imbrunone
Parker team proud teacher tuesday
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation presented a record-breaking $14,000-plus in grants to Waynesville R-VI teachers during Convocation on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

The grants, which support innovative classroom projects and learning opportunities for students, were awarded to the following teachers:



EAST ELEMENTARY



Crystal Light



Teresa Vogtman



Emmalee Dameron



Makaela Diedrich



Sara Allen



Niki Dailey



Dori Grebas



Ashley Hendrix



Katie Sloan



Andrea May



FREEDOM ELEMENTARY



Cara Kelley



Amy Weigelt



Traci Simpson



Amber Ferrell



Isabella Kowal



Katy Henson



Jocelyne Orndorf



Virginia Rehm



PARKER EDUCATIONAL CENTER



Tammie Schneider



PARTRIDGE ELEMENTARY



Renae Smith

THAYER ELEMENTARY



Joni Harris



Kim Connolly



WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL



Kymberly Mccall



Sarah Hall



Bridget Jones



Katelyn Hawk



WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL



Gina Mccoy



Eriq Kristek



Taylor Tetreault



Michael Johnson-Gonzalez



Becky Douglas



Kayla Atchison



LEAP



Christina Wallace



Caitlin Selle



WAYNESVILLE SIXTH GRADE CENTER



William Beistel

Karlee Dirck

Jonathan Durrett

Andrea Santana

Abby Swearingen

Jody Taylor



Angela Houf



WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



Hannah Husted



Dixie Solomon



Rebecca Beal



Manuela Phinn



Christina Sazonov



Allison Sylvester



WOOD ELEMENTARY



Jennifer Schaub



Karin Smith



Lisa West



Vanessa Mason





The Waynesville R-VI Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and teachers across the district. Through scholarships for graduating seniors, teacher grants, Snack in a Pack and assistance with shoes and other essential supplies for students, the foundation helps make a difference in classrooms and throughout the Waynesville community.
about 19 hours ago, Donal Imbrunone
Staff members who received foundation grant
Start and end times for our schools for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are listed below.

Late-start Wednesdays
-On Wednesdays, schools begin 30 minutes later.
-Buses pick up 30 minutes later on Wednesdays.
-Drop-off times are also 30 minutes later on Wednesdays (except at East and Freedom).
-Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

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PRESCHOOLS
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Freedom Elementary (see listing below under elementary schools)
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Parker Educational Center
Building hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Pick Educational & Volunteer Center
Building hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8:15 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Williams Early Childhood Center
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
AM Class Time: 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.*
PM Class Time: 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m. (AM)* and 12:05 p.m. (PM)
Student Pick Up: 11:30 a.m. (AM) and 3:30 p.m. (PM)*
• Full Day PreK Class time: 8:30 a.m. -
3:30 p.m.*.
• Full day drop off: 8:05 a.m.*
• Full day pick up: 3:30 p.m.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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East Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
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Freedom Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Partridge Elementary
Building Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Thayer Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30-3:30*
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Wood Elementary
Building Hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30-3:30*
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. *
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Tiger Learning Center
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m .- 4 p.m.*
Class Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Waynesville Middle School
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Waynesville High School
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Waynesville Career Center
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. *
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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*Please note that the start times and drop off times are listed for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
On Wednesdays, schools begin 30 minutes later and drop-off times are also 30 minutes later on Wednesdays for most schools. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

1 day ago, Marianne Ward
Black, white and orange graphic that states starting and ending times for schools. The text is listed separately.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow (Aug. 24, 2026)!
1 day ago, Marianne Ward
The first day of school for the 2026-27 school year is Aug. 24, 2026

REMINDER:
Meet the Teacher for grades Pre-K to 6 (Parker, Pick, Williams, East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, Wood & Waynesville Sixth Grade Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
5 days ago, Marianne Ward
Meet the Teacher is tonight from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 for elementary schools, preschools, and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Did you know? Waynesville R-VI transports more than 4,100 students every day?
Drivers will be out practicing the 48 bus routes this week during the mornings.
#PublicEducation #CommunityImpact #WaySchools
7 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Did you know? Waynesville R-VI transports more than 4,100 students every day?   Drivers will be out practicing the 48 bus routes this week during the mornings.  #PublicEducation #CommunityImpact #WaySchools
📚 Welcome back, Waynesville R-VI staff! 🎉

#BackToSchool #PublicSchools #WaySchools
8 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Back to School

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.

11 days ago, Marianne Ward
orange black graphic with the words Top 10 and the Waynesville Tiger Logo
The school supply lists were previously posted on July 9 and July 31.

School Supply Lists

School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year.

The lists are as follows:

1. Preschool/early childhood

https://aptg.co/GcZ8VL


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2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5

https://aptg.co/sYbcj2


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3. 6th Grade

https://aptg.co/KZm6sz


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4. 7th & 8th Grades

https://aptg.co/T1gFrg


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5. 9th - 12th Grades

https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-


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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

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A Back-to-School Extravaganza will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Waynesville High School parking lot.

This free community event will provide children with book bags, school supplies, food and additional resources to help prepare for the upcoming school year. Please note that tickets for book bags will be distributed beginning at 7:30 a.m., and a child must be present to receive a book bag.

For additional information about the Back-to-School Extravaganza, please call 573-337-1300 or 804-244-3110.

13 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
school supplies
This information was previously published on July 29.



Complete forms for returning students by Aug. 14



Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians (who have not already done so) are asked to complete their annual forms for their returning students by Aug. 14, 2026, to ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school.



Please note that your student’s bus transportation form is included in the annual returning student forms. If you have already completed the returning student forms, you have completed the transportation form.



Families of returning students should have received an email with a "Snapcode" to complete the annual forms. If you have a student returning to Waynesville R-VI and you have not received an email with the Snapcode or you need assistance, please email studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2092.
13 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville R-VI uses a Stoplight Program to help families quickly understand the urgency of district messages. The words RED, YELLOW, or GREEN will appear in the subject line to indicate how quickly the information may require your attention.

Red – Please read it now! Red indicates that the information is critical or requires an immediate or mandatory response.

Yellow – Please read it today. Yellow indicates the information is about major projects, tests or requires your response.

Green – Please read it when it’s convenient. Green indicates the information is something that you can read after work or when it’s convenient for you.


14 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Stoplight

This information was previously posted on July 10.

Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students and their parents/guardians will be held as follows for the 2026-27 school year:

Meet the Teacher for grades 7 to 12 (Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville High School & Waynesville Career Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.


Meet the Teacher for grades Pre-K to 6 (Parker, Pick, Williams, East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, Wood & Waynesville Sixth Grade Center) will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

21 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Meet the Teacher Nights
This information was previously published on July 14.

The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

The school year calendar is at https://aptg.co/cxDH4C.
21 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Calendar
Calendar
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 PreK-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades PreK-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.

21 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Late start wednesdays
Now hiring paraprofessionals!
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/
22 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
hiring paras

The following information was previously posted on July 9. 

School Supply Lists

School supply lists have been announced for the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year.

The lists are as follows:

1. Preschool/early childhood

https://aptg.co/GcZ8VL


______________
2. Elementary Grades K-2 and 3-5

https://aptg.co/sYbcj2


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3. 6th Grade

https://aptg.co/KZm6sz


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4. 7th & 8th Grades

https://aptg.co/T1gFrg


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5. 9th - 12th Grades

https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-


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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

25 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
school supply
The following information was previously posted on July 9.

Attention NEW families to the Waynesville R-VI School District



Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open for NEW students to the Waynesville R-VI School District. (Please note that this is for families who are NEW to the Waynesville R-VI School District.)



New students may enroll online at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration



If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
26 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
New Student Enrollment
Complete forms for returning students by Aug. 14



Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians are asked to complete their annual forms for their returning students by Aug. 14, 2026, to ensure bus transportation is in place for the first day of school.



Families of returning students should have received an email with a "Snapcode" to complete the annual forms.



If you have a student returning to Waynesville R-VI and you have not received an email with the Snapcode or you need assistance, please email studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2092.
27 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Completed forms
As we prepare for a great school year, we're sharing contact information for each of our school buildings at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory

If you have a question about enrollment, transportation, schedules, supplies or anything else, our staff is here to help. We look forward to partnering with your family for a successful year!

27 days ago, Donal Imbrunone

New Bus App: EZArrival

The Waynesville R-VI School District will be using a new bus tracking app called EZArrival in the 2026-2027 school year.

EZArrival replaces BusQuest and gives you the same real-time bus tracking, delay notifications and transportation updates.

Best of all, your existing account and settings will work automatically in EZArrival; no new registration or additional setup required!
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Please follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for “EZArrival” or see the QR codes below.

2. Download the app (It’s free.)

3. Log in with your current BusQuest username and password. That’s it. Your existing login works in EZ Arrival — no new account, no re-registration, no extra steps. If your login is saved on your phone (in iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, or another password manager), you can use that saved username and password to log in to EZ Arrival. If you’ve forgotten your password, simply tap “Reset Password” on the EZ Arrival login screen and follow the steps. It works the same way as the password reset in BusQuest.

27 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
EZ ARRIVAL