Thayer Elementary

The 2025-26 school year calendar for the Waynesville R-VI School District is at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/5126636/25-26_School_Year_Calendar_Updated.pdf The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. ___________________________ The hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are as follows: Grades K-5: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 : 7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m Parker Educational Center (PreK): 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes (PreK): 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. Williams Early Childhood Center PM classes (PreK): 12:15 - 3:15 p.m. ___________________________ Wednesdays are known as "late-start Wednesdays" because school begins 30 minutes later each Wednesday morning. (Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.) On Wednesdays, the hours are as follows: Grades K-5: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m Parker Educational Center: 8:35 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Williams Early Childhood CenterAM classes: 8:55 to 11:15 a.m. Williams Early Childhood Center PM classes (The start time for PM classes does not change on Wednesdays): 12:15 - 3:15 p.m.

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

The Tiger Book Express will not be held this evening, June 12, in the Waynesville City Park due to the possibility of inclement weather. #wayschools

Youth Dance Camp for students going into K-6 grades Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp! Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals — including kicks, jumps and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence and be part of the Tiger spirit. Cost: $30 per camper Location: Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Rt. 66, Waynesville, MO 65583 Dates: June 23, 24, 25 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Age: K-6 grades for the 2025-26 School Year Note: You must both register and pay for the camp 1. Register at https://forms.gle/wRBoboQpdb5eHqMf6 a. ***Registration closes June 16 at 3 PM. 2. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of Parker by 7:40 p.m. Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Youth Baseball Camp June 25-27 ***Registration closes June 19th*** The 2025 Youth Baseball Camp will be for students entering 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades this fall. During the camp, students will learn drills that they can do to make them a better baseball player. Each camper will be tested on throwing velocity, exit speed and how fast they can run the bases. Each camper must complete a registration form individually. (Example: Camper A & B are siblings. Parent of Camper A & B will fill out the registration two times -- once with Camper A's info, the other with Camper B's info). The cost is $30 per camper. Each camper will receive a T-shirt for participating. Register your student here https://forms.gle/hxQw9mKhZ7Dws9zT7. Who: 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students entering the 2025-26 school year. Dates: June 25-27 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Bandy Baseball Field (By East Elementary) Cost: $30 Note: Parents need to both register and pay for the camp. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Each child needs to bring their own personal equipment. If your child does not have those items we will have some extra. Parents/guardians will drop off their camper(s) at the main entrance of Bandy baseball field (next to East Elementary) by 5:50 p.m. and will need to pick up their camper from the same location by 7:30 pm.

Waynesville R-VI librarians are bringing the Tiger Book Express to Waynesville and St. Robert parks this summer for children in PreK to 6th grades to check out a book, beginning June 9. “This is an opportunity to put books in the hands of our community during the summer while we are not in school,” said Cassie Wilson, library media specialist at East Elementary. The Tiger Book Express will offer the opportunity: · 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. The dates and times (weather permitting) for the Tiger Book Express are as follows: · June 9 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 12 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 16 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 19 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 23 Waynesville Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 26 St. Robert Park: 4 to 6 p.m. · June 30 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · July 7 Waynesville Park: 9 a.m. to noon · 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. #wayschools

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!

Save the date! Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 may try out for the Waynesville R-VI VOICES Honor Choir at Freedom Elementary during one of either of these days: · 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 · 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 Please ask your building music teacher for details. #wayschools

Summer school begins on Thursday!

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

The Red Cross partnered with the Waynesville R-VI School District to provide emergency preparedness in a fun and educational way to 1st graders in May 2025. Each 1st grader received a “Prepare with Pedro” story book, which has a safety checklist that families can use to learn and repeat safety preparedness actions together. #wayschools

From our Athletics Office: Elementary Volleyball Camp June 9-11 Volleyball camp will be offered for students who are currently in 1st through 6th grades (going into 2nd-7th grades this fall) on June 9-11 at the Waynesville Middle School Gym. Camp will begin at 2:30pm and end at 4:15 p.m. The cost is $30 per camper. Campers must BOTH register and pay at the links below: Register at https://forms.gle/tkALyajvu6DLxPGq7 Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Our camp will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and will consist of individual & direct instruction. Transportation will be arranged for students attending summer school. Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of the Waynesville Middle School Gymnasium by 4:20 pm. Any questions please contact abarkley@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

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 Waynesville R-VI School District is now hiring teachers. For more information, scan the QR code or check out the openings at https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094. #WaySchools

Students recognized for having artwork on display at Missouri Capitol Waynesville R-VI students were recognized for having their artwork chosen to be on display at the Missouri Capitol during Youth Art during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 19, 2025. In addition, Emma Trevino, a student at Wood Elementary, was recognized for having received the Governor's Mansion Award by First Lady Claudia Kehoe. The students were recognized by Mike Henson, executive director of elementary instruction, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, as follows: _________________________ Waynesville High School: • Riley Swanson • Sloan Storie • Brianna Brown-Myrick • Tisari Brown • Alyssa Strom • Mycha Humphrey • Josephine Andreasen • Rayne Kling • Lucas Cloutier • Aayden Mantle • Sofia Campbell • Miley Heimbach _________________________ East Elementary: • Briella Gould • Annika Kalaquin • Maddison McDermott • Charlotte Lynch _________________________ Freedom Elementary: • Lena Thompson • Adelyn Mendieta • Easton Gilmore • Ariel Middleton • Aubriella Rice • Katelyn Bogue • Nadia Timmons _________________________ Thayer Elementary: • Charolette Shoemake • Regan Batey • Carley Decker • Chloe Oyler _________________________ Wood Elementary: • Alyce Rhea • Caleb Polk • Sania Sinclair • Emma Trevino #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!