Dear Waynesville R-VI PARENTS,
The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 26. The online survey link has been sent to parents via email. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences. We encourage you to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.
The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 26. The online survey link has been sent to parents via email. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences. We encourage you to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.
WCC culinary arts students competing in World Food Championships
Three culinary arts students from the Waynesville Career Center are competing today (Oct. 16, 2025) at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Samaya Rangel, Addie Love and Michaelyn Perry's dedication, teamwork, and creativity earned them the right to compete on a national stage against industry professionals. To qualify, the trio won the Baconfest category at the Epicure Event held on Sept. 13, 2025, at the Lake of the Ozarks, marking the fourth straight year the WCC Culinary team has qualified for the WFC.
Three culinary arts students from the Waynesville Career Center are competing today (Oct. 16, 2025) at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Samaya Rangel, Addie Love and Michaelyn Perry's dedication, teamwork, and creativity earned them the right to compete on a national stage against industry professionals. To qualify, the trio won the Baconfest category at the Epicure Event held on Sept. 13, 2025, at the Lake of the Ozarks, marking the fourth straight year the WCC Culinary team has qualified for the WFC.
WHS senior takes 1st as Ultimate Raider,
Raiders finish 4th at Smith Cotton
The Waynesville Raider Team finished 4th overall and WHS Senior David Connor took 1st place in the Ultimate Raider competition at the Smith Cotton Raider Meet on Oct. 11, 2025, in Sedalia.
These are Waynesville’s results from a field of 30 teams representing 20 high schools:
· Connor David - 1st Place Ultimate Raider (of 20)
· Inez Casto - 4th Place Ultimate Raider
· 2nd Place - 1-Rope Bridge
· 3rd Place - 1 Mile Ruck Run
· 4th Place - 5k Run
· 4th Place - Physical Team Test
· 4th Place - Gauntlet!
· 4th Place - Overall
This was the last regular Raider Meet of the season. Raider Nationals has been postponed until April 26, 2026, due to the government shutdown.
Raiders finish 4th at Smith Cotton
The Waynesville Raider Team finished 4th overall and WHS Senior David Connor took 1st place in the Ultimate Raider competition at the Smith Cotton Raider Meet on Oct. 11, 2025, in Sedalia.
These are Waynesville’s results from a field of 30 teams representing 20 high schools:
· Connor David - 1st Place Ultimate Raider (of 20)
· Inez Casto - 4th Place Ultimate Raider
· 2nd Place - 1-Rope Bridge
· 3rd Place - 1 Mile Ruck Run
· 4th Place - 5k Run
· 4th Place - Physical Team Test
· 4th Place - Gauntlet!
· 4th Place - Overall
This was the last regular Raider Meet of the season. Raider Nationals has been postponed until April 26, 2026, due to the government shutdown.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the members of the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Team during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.
Student Leadership Team members provide student input on various pertinent issues in the school district.
The following students were selected by their building administrators to serve on this team:
WSGC Representatives:
· Trace Boerner
· Lennox Carr
· Zaki Carter
· Aubree Lamkins
· Leonardo Miller
· Jessicah Njuguna
WMS Representatives:
· Maci Arthur
· Ava Campbell
· Finley Laderer
· Joseph Valencia
WHS Representatives:
· Emmanuel Aguirre
· Emily Babcock
· Kaden Crone
· Nelson Fala
· Sadie Faughn
· Omari Lewis
· Amelia Linde
· Isabella Torres
WCC Representatives:
· Pedro Betts
· Addison Bowling
· Wyatt Glaspell
· Celina Helmuth
· Jamie Laughlin
· Lauryn Lercher
· Belle Magner
· Sophia Roark
· Noah Scharff
· Caden Vaughn
· Haidyn Walters
Student Leadership Team members provide student input on various pertinent issues in the school district.
The following students were selected by their building administrators to serve on this team:
WSGC Representatives:
· Trace Boerner
· Lennox Carr
· Zaki Carter
· Aubree Lamkins
· Leonardo Miller
· Jessicah Njuguna
WMS Representatives:
· Maci Arthur
· Ava Campbell
· Finley Laderer
· Joseph Valencia
WHS Representatives:
· Emmanuel Aguirre
· Emily Babcock
· Kaden Crone
· Nelson Fala
· Sadie Faughn
· Omari Lewis
· Amelia Linde
· Isabella Torres
WCC Representatives:
· Pedro Betts
· Addison Bowling
· Wyatt Glaspell
· Celina Helmuth
· Jamie Laughlin
· Lauryn Lercher
· Belle Magner
· Sophia Roark
· Noah Scharff
· Caden Vaughn
· Haidyn Walters
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Trunk or Treat event Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools
Gen. Crockett visits Waynesville Tiger Battalion and recognizes 4 cadets
Brig. Gen. Sean Crockett, the Deputy Commander U.S. Army Cadet Command, visited the Waynesville Tiger Battalion on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
Crockett toured the facilities, spoke to the battalion and received a "State of the Battalion" briefing from the Tiger Battalion commanders and staff. He also recognized four outstanding cadets: LET 1 Jessie Lopez, LET 2 Nicholas Vaughn, LET 3 Sarah Ketchum and LET 4 Addison Bowling.
Lopez was recognized for “facing every challenge with a positive outlook and a desire to improve, making every task, no matter how difficult, a valuable learning experience for herself and those around her.”
Vaughn was recognized for being “the definition of a steady performer. He will take any task assigned to him and complete it on time, to standard and with limited supervision. He always maintains a positive attitude and is respectful to his peers.”
Ketchum was recognized for “epitomizing what a Cadet Leader looks like. She is a scholar, athlete and leader. She is a varsity basketball player, and is the 6th hour class leader because of her demonstrated leadership ability and potential.”
In addition to being the cadet captain and public affairs officer, Bowling was recognized for being a member of the Drill Team and Raider Team. “She has done an amazing job taking photos of all of our events, and telling our battalion story; far ahead of any of her predecessors. She is in the WCC nursing program and is currently applying for the Army ROTC nursing scholarship.”
Brig. Gen. Sean Crockett, the Deputy Commander U.S. Army Cadet Command, visited the Waynesville Tiger Battalion on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Waynesville Career Center.
Crockett toured the facilities, spoke to the battalion and received a "State of the Battalion" briefing from the Tiger Battalion commanders and staff. He also recognized four outstanding cadets: LET 1 Jessie Lopez, LET 2 Nicholas Vaughn, LET 3 Sarah Ketchum and LET 4 Addison Bowling.
Lopez was recognized for “facing every challenge with a positive outlook and a desire to improve, making every task, no matter how difficult, a valuable learning experience for herself and those around her.”
Vaughn was recognized for being “the definition of a steady performer. He will take any task assigned to him and complete it on time, to standard and with limited supervision. He always maintains a positive attitude and is respectful to his peers.”
Ketchum was recognized for “epitomizing what a Cadet Leader looks like. She is a scholar, athlete and leader. She is a varsity basketball player, and is the 6th hour class leader because of her demonstrated leadership ability and potential.”
In addition to being the cadet captain and public affairs officer, Bowling was recognized for being a member of the Drill Team and Raider Team. “She has done an amazing job taking photos of all of our events, and telling our battalion story; far ahead of any of her predecessors. She is in the WCC nursing program and is currently applying for the Army ROTC nursing scholarship.”
VOICES to perform tonight during Showcase Waynesville Schools
The VOICES Choir, an honor choir for students in grades 4-6, rehearsed on Wednesday in preparation for their performance tonight (Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025) at Showcase Waynesville Schools at Waynesville High School.
The VOICES Choir is under the direction of Vanessa Mason and assistant directors Laura Taylor, Beth Gibson, Amanda Johnson-Gonzalez, Lisa Martin and Terri Heiby.
Showcase Waynesville Schools is hosted by the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation and is free and open to the public.
* Showcase schedule at a glance *
- 5 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 – Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional. Wall of Leaders inductees.
Waynesville's Mixed Team finishes 5th at Ozark
The Waynesville Raider Team traveled to Camp Arrowhead (Marshfield) on Sept. 27, 2025, to compete in the Ozark High School Raider Meet. This was also the 3rd ROTC Brigade qualifier for Army Raider Nationals.
In a field of more than 30 teams, Waynesville’s Mixed Team finished 5th overall, finishing 3rd on the Gauntlet. They were also 5th on the Physical Team, 6th on the Cross Country Litter Rescue, 7th on the 1 Rope Bridge and 11th on the 5k Run.
Next up is the Waynesville/Fort Leonard Wood Raider Meet, on Oct. 4, 2025, hosted by the 31st Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade.
The Waynesville Raider Team traveled to Camp Arrowhead (Marshfield) on Sept. 27, 2025, to compete in the Ozark High School Raider Meet. This was also the 3rd ROTC Brigade qualifier for Army Raider Nationals.
In a field of more than 30 teams, Waynesville’s Mixed Team finished 5th overall, finishing 3rd on the Gauntlet. They were also 5th on the Physical Team, 6th on the Cross Country Litter Rescue, 7th on the 1 Rope Bridge and 11th on the 5k Run.
Next up is the Waynesville/Fort Leonard Wood Raider Meet, on Oct. 4, 2025, hosted by the 31st Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade.
Showcase Waynesville Schools to be held THURSDAY;
3 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, three individuals will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.
“We invite everyone – from family members to the community—to come see our student’s artistic talents and to watch the performances on stage,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
From 5 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.
During the performances, the three individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced via video. The formal induction ceremony of Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement – Alumni, and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional 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 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. Wall of Leaders inductees will be introduced via video.
- 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 – Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional
Col. (R) Charles Williams, the senior Army instructor for Waynesville’s JROTC program, was recognized as a Distinguished Member of the MP Regimental Corps on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, during the MP Regimental Corps’ 84th Anniversary Week. Williams serves as president of the Military Police Regimental Association.
To be eligible for the award, the member must have significantly contributed to the success of the MP Corps and the U.S. Army. The program began in 2023 and 27 individuals have been inducted to date.
To be eligible for the award, the member must have significantly contributed to the success of the MP Corps and the U.S. Army. The program began in 2023 and 27 individuals have been inducted to date.
WCC Teaching Pathways student read to preschoolers for Love of Reading Week
WCC Teaching Pathways students had the opportunity to read to Waynesville R-VI preschoolers for Love of Reading Week Sept. 22-26, 2025. Before going out to classrooms, the Waynesville Career Center students researched early childhood learning standards and created a lesson plan for their read-aloud. They also had to come up with a fun activity for students to participate in after their story. WCC students enjoyed reading to the preschoolers.
WCC Teaching Pathways students are interested in pursuing a career in education after they graduate from high school and this course provides them with some real-world, hands-on teaching experiences.
WCC Teaching Pathways students had the opportunity to read to Waynesville R-VI preschoolers for Love of Reading Week Sept. 22-26, 2025. Before going out to classrooms, the Waynesville Career Center students researched early childhood learning standards and created a lesson plan for their read-aloud. They also had to come up with a fun activity for students to participate in after their story. WCC students enjoyed reading to the preschoolers.
WCC Teaching Pathways students are interested in pursuing a career in education after they graduate from high school and this course provides them with some real-world, hands-on teaching experiences.
Waynesville JROTC cadets honored National POW/MIA Recognition Day today, Sept. 19, 2025, with a "POW/MIA table," a ceremonial tribute to honor fallen, missing or imprisoned service members.
Students to perform in free showcase;
3 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, three individuals will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.
“We invite everyone – from family members to the community—to come see our student’s artistic talents and to watch the performances on stage,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
From 5 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.
During the performances, the three individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced via video. The formal induction ceremony of Janice Roam Dye
and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement – Alumni, and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional 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 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. Wall of Leaders inductees will be introduced via video.
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 – Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional
3 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, three individuals will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.
“We invite everyone – from family members to the community—to come see our student’s artistic talents and to watch the performances on stage,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
From 5 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.
During the performances, the three individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced via video. The formal induction ceremony of Janice Roam Dye
and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement – Alumni, and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional 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 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. Wall of Leaders inductees will be introduced via video.
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 – Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional
The Waynesville Raider Mixed Team finished 6th overall, finishing 4th in the Gauntlet in the Leavenworth High School Raider Meet on Sept. 13, 2025.
This was the first Raider meet of the season.
The events included:
1. 5k Terrain Run
2. Gauntlet (20 obstacles over a 1.5-mile cross country course that starts with a 12-foot wall obstacle)
3. Cross County Litter Carry (1.5-mile cross county litter carry, with 100 pound litter and 6 x 50 pound rucksacks. It also has an array of obstacles on the course)
4. Physical Team Test (.75-mile speed and agility course including weights and obstacles)
5. A .75-mile uphill run with a tire obstacle and 3 x 8 foot walls
6. 1-Rope Bridge
Next up is the Brigade Raider Meet hosted by Ozark High School on Sept. 27, 2025.
This was the first Raider meet of the season.
The events included:
1. 5k Terrain Run
2. Gauntlet (20 obstacles over a 1.5-mile cross country course that starts with a 12-foot wall obstacle)
3. Cross County Litter Carry (1.5-mile cross county litter carry, with 100 pound litter and 6 x 50 pound rucksacks. It also has an array of obstacles on the course)
4. Physical Team Test (.75-mile speed and agility course including weights and obstacles)
5. A .75-mile uphill run with a tire obstacle and 3 x 8 foot walls
6. 1-Rope Bridge
Next up is the Brigade Raider Meet hosted by Ozark High School on Sept. 27, 2025.
Tiger Festival of Nations is Friday
Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Waynesville High School. The entrance will be on the Ninth Grade Center (east) side of the building. Tiger Festival of Nations is free and open to the public.
Attendees will learn about different cultures, sample food from around the world and the WHS Steel Pan Band will perform.
Gates will open at 6 p.m. to Tiger Stadium, where the WHS Tigers will take on the Neosho R-5 Wildcats at 7 p.m. Admission to the stadium is $4 per person without a pass.
Photos are from the September 2024 Fall Tiger Festival of Nations.
Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Waynesville High School. The entrance will be on the Ninth Grade Center (east) side of the building. Tiger Festival of Nations is free and open to the public.
Attendees will learn about different cultures, sample food from around the world and the WHS Steel Pan Band will perform.
Gates will open at 6 p.m. to Tiger Stadium, where the WHS Tigers will take on the Neosho R-5 Wildcats at 7 p.m. Admission to the stadium is $4 per person without a pass.
Photos are from the September 2024 Fall Tiger Festival of Nations.
Freedom Elementary hosted their annual Patriot Day parade on Sept. 11, 2025, honoring local first responders and soldiers, including Freedom's PIE partners -- the 84th Chem Batallion. In addition, the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard presented the Colors and the Waynesville High School Drumline marched in the parade.
Celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5
Waynesville High School will celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, before and during the varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.
All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted to the game FREE of charge.
Gates open at 6 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Waynesville High School will celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, before and during the varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.
All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted to the game FREE of charge.
Gates open at 6 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 3
Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. This year’s theme is “Deep Sea Roar: A Homecoming Quest.”
Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center students will dismiss at 12:45 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 Pride Night from 4:30 to 6 p.m., featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.
Homecoming Court Coronation will be 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.
Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. This year’s theme is “Deep Sea Roar: A Homecoming Quest.”
Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center students will dismiss at 12:45 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 Pride Night from 4:30 to 6 p.m., featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.
Homecoming Court Coronation will be 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.
The Waynesville R-VI School District is seeking volunteers for its Partners on Patrol program, which is modeled after “Dads on Duty” programs.
A partner on patrol is an adult member of our community who:
· provides a positive influence to help create a safe school environment
· increases visibility and adult presence
· provides encouragement while assisting with supervising students
“Partners on Patrol add one more layer of safety for our students,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales.
A Partner on Patrol spends at least one hour each week being a positive presence in the hallways at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Waynesville Middle School, and/or Waynesville High School while assisting with supervising 6th - 12th grade students between classes. Partners on Patrol do not replace principals or school resources officers, but instead deliver big smiles, dispense positive affirmations, and perhaps share a few corny jokes while increasing adult visibility and presence.
Volunteers who are interested in becoming a Partner on Patrol should complete the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk6ThdYJd3XTcnpZMx5mlCrQ5WAQ1OjEQzBqtVK9-dqsEiZw/viewform?usp=header
Partners on Patrol volunteers must complete an initial background check (the form is available for download at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4649828/Front_and_Back_Volunteer_Application_Fillable_Updated_6.25.pdf. Background check forms are also available at schools and at the Administration Building. If selected to be a Partner on Patrol, an additional background check will be required. Once approved, Partners on Patrol will attend a brief training session and then pick a time to be present for at least one hour each week.
For more information about the program, please email community@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2250.
A partner on patrol is an adult member of our community who:
· provides a positive influence to help create a safe school environment
· increases visibility and adult presence
· provides encouragement while assisting with supervising students
“Partners on Patrol add one more layer of safety for our students,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales.
A Partner on Patrol spends at least one hour each week being a positive presence in the hallways at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Waynesville Middle School, and/or Waynesville High School while assisting with supervising 6th - 12th grade students between classes. Partners on Patrol do not replace principals or school resources officers, but instead deliver big smiles, dispense positive affirmations, and perhaps share a few corny jokes while increasing adult visibility and presence.
Volunteers who are interested in becoming a Partner on Patrol should complete the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk6ThdYJd3XTcnpZMx5mlCrQ5WAQ1OjEQzBqtVK9-dqsEiZw/viewform?usp=header
Partners on Patrol volunteers must complete an initial background check (the form is available for download at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4649828/Front_and_Back_Volunteer_Application_Fillable_Updated_6.25.pdf. Background check forms are also available at schools and at the Administration Building. If selected to be a Partner on Patrol, an additional background check will be required. Once approved, Partners on Patrol will attend a brief training session and then pick a time to be present for at least one hour each week.
For more information about the program, please email community@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2250.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day and all offices will be closed.
