Parents, families and the public are invited and encouraged to attend this free event.
Laube will share information about how to talk with young people about drugs, alcohol and making healthy decisions. Laube is the Executive Director of Human Understanding Growth Services and has dedicated her work to helping youth and families prevent substance use. She will discuss:
- Strategies to prevent substance use
- Tips for starting open, honest conversations with youth
- Ways families and communities can support and guide young people
This event is hosted and sponsored by the Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC). In addition to the evening event, Laube will speak with middle school and high school students earlier in the day.
This means there will be no Club Tiger, no WIN, no sports practices, no sporting events and no middle school band concert this evening.
The Waynesville Middle School Spring Band Concert has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. tomorrow, April 28, 2026, at Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The WMS baseball game will not be rescheduled, due to scheduling conflicts.
The Central Ozarks Conference Tennis Tournament, which had been scheduled for today, has been postponed until tomorrow.
Three Waynesville Career Center students have qualified to compete at the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta. They are:
· Collin Box (not pictured)
· Sadie Faughn
· Lauryn Lercher
Courtney Long, the executive director of secondary instruction, recognized the trio for qualifying for the international competition during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 20, 2026.
Nine Waynesville Career Center students have earned the right to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta in June 2026 by placing at the top during the Missouri SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.
The following students will compete at Nationals:
· Alexis Meyer, Audio Radio
· Emily Van Loan, Audio Radio
· Kaydence Stubblefield, Cosmetology
· Ellyia Bagby, Nail Care
· Hunter Alexander, Programming
· Alessander Eggart, Video News
· Ruby Hisatake, Video News
· Hannah Ussery, Video News
· Denver Wheeler, Video News
Three Waynesville Career Center students were honored for being selected as Breaking Traditions Award winners by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
These outstanding non-traditional career and technical students were recognized as follows:
· Jimmie Jo Sufficool - Richland High School - Auto Body
· Brookelynn Humphrey - Iberia High School - Auto Service
· Teegean Duke - Waynesville High School - Carpentry
They are pictured with Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, who presented them with certificates during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 20, 2026.
Bohrer is one of 15 FCCLA semifinalists nationwide for Member of the Year
Faith Bohrer, a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Waynesville High School, has been selected as one of 15 semifinalists nationwide for the 2025-2026 Member of the Year Award, presented by the U.S. Army. Bohrer is being recognized for outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to service.
Bohrer has earned recognition for strong competitive events achievement, including Gold Awards in Professional Presentation and Job Interview, while using student voice to advance mental health advocacy. Through outreach that
has reached more than 3,000 students across Missouri, Bohrer demonstrates a clear commitment to service and peer support. As Waynesville Chapter president, Missouri FCCLA vice president of public relations, and founder of
a districtwide CTSO Leadership Academy that connects more than 500 students, Bohrer has built programs that expand leadership opportunities far beyond a single chapter.
The FCCLA Member of the Year Award, presented by the U.S. Army, is the highest recognition an FCCLA Member can achieve. The award honors one exceptional student among FCCLA’s more than 260,000 members who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to FCCLA’s mission, and the U.S. Army’s core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
The top 15 semifinalists have advanced to the second round of evaluation, with the top five finalists to be named in April following the interview process. Each of the top five finalists will receive a $1,000 cash prize, and the national recipient will receive an additional $2,000, for a total award of $3,000. The top five finalists will also be announced and recognized on stage at the 2026 National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where the FCCLA Member of the Year will be announced live during a general session.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national career and technical student organization that prepares students for careers that support the family through family and consumer sciences (FCS) education.
About the U.S. Army
The U.S. Army, the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. military, is a force dedicated to serving the American people, protecting national security, and supporting peace and stability worldwide. For more information about the U.S. Army, visit www.army.mil.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on March 16-20, 2026, for Spring Break. District offices will be closed on March 19 and 20.
The adult will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
THURSDAY!!
Waynesville R-VI will host a teacher recruitment event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center. The event will begin with a welcome session, followed by screening interviews being held on site. At the end of the evening, a drawing will be held for an iPad.
For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team finished 3rd overall in a field of 18 team at the Ozark Drill Competition on Feb. 21, 2026.
The results are as follows:
- 3rd Place Overall
- 3rd Place Armed Overall
- 4th Place Unarmed Overall
- 1st Place Armed Inspection
- 2nd Place Unarmed Inspection
- 2nd Place Armed Exhibition
- 4th Place Armed Color Guard
- 4th Place Armed New Cadet
- 5th Place Unarmed Color Guard
- Aubrey Ellison and Aiden Rivera 1st Place Armed Exhibition Dual
- Aiden Rivera 2nd Place Armed Exhibition Solo
- Addison Bowling 4th Place Individual Drill Down
The next Drill Meet will be held Feb. 28, 2026, at Leavenworth High School.
These are the complete results:
- Overall Meet Champions - 3rd Place
- Overall Armed Division - 3rd Place
- Overall Unarmed Division - 3rd Place
- Armed Color Guard, 1st Place
- Unarmed Color Guard, 2nd Place
- Armed Regulation - 3rd Place
- Armed Exhibition - 3rd Place
- Armed Inspection - 3rd Place
- Unarmed Regulation - 3rd Place
- Unarmed Regulation - 3rd Place
- Unarmed Inspection - 3rd Place
- Trevor Skyles - 4th Place Armed Exhibition Solo
- Aiden Rivera, Aubrey Ellison 3rd - Armed Exhibition Dual
Their next drill meet is on Feb. 21, 2026, at Ozark High School.
For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
The public is invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI teacher for the Rising Star Award and a staff member for the Support Super Star Award.
The Rising Star Award honors a teacher who is new to the field of education and has demonstrated a positive impact on students. To nominate a teacher for the Rising Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/qDfYnZ9q1S3HALjM6.
The Support Super Star Award honors a staff member for being a support person who has demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. To nominate a staff member for the Support Super Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/Hj81vWyg3X7Uvkxj8.
The deadline to nominate someone is Feb. 27, 2026.
For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
