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Waynesville JROTC cadets presented the Colors during the NAFIS (National Association of Federally Impacted Schools) Spring Conference on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C. “I am so proud of how our JROTC Color Guard performed,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales. “Their flawless presentation was clearly a result of their hours of rehearsal and preparation. I hope they always remember this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when as high school students they presented the Colors in our nation’s Capital before the entire conference.” The Waynesville High School cadets who participated are as follows: · Cadet Lieutenant Colonel David Bennett · Cadet Sergeant Major Nathaniel Copeland · Cadet Major Avery Higdon · Cadet Master Sergeant Joseph Mendiola Following the presentation of the Colors, Bennett spoke about his experiences with JROTC and being a military child to the entire conference. “Cadet Bennett was absolutely amazing,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales. “Far more than even the words he shared, David will be remembered for his resilience, sense of humor and leadership." The Color Guard, along with Skylar Ringo, who is also a WHS JROTC cadet, addressed all military schools at the MISA (Military Impacted Schools Association) breakfast to talk about struggles military students face with transitions, and how schools can best support them. “Afterward, I was approached by many superintendents complimenting me about how well our students presented themselves, and how clearly they were able to share their experiences,” Bales said. “Several even stated that our students were their favorite part of the conference! I really could not have been more proud. Our students are awe-inspiring!” About NAFIS The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) represents the 1,100-plus federally impacted public school districts that together educate more than 10 million students across the nation. Federally impacted school districts are those located on or near nontaxable Federal property—including military installations; Indian Trust, Treaty and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands; Federal low-income housing facilities; and national parks, national laboratories and other Federal buildings and property. These school districts, which are demographically and geographically diverse, receive Impact Aid. About MISA Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) is a national organization of school superintendents whose mission is to serve school districts with a high concentration of military children. MISA is also part of the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS). Formed in 1986, MISA works on funding (Impact Aid), legislation, partnerships and programs for military families on the move. Education is an important quality of life program for military families. MISA partners with the Department of Defense Education Activity, National Military Family Association, and military leaders to ensure that all military children are afforded a quality education. MISA works with local school districts and commanders to highlight best practices and partnerships that can further meet the needs of military families. #wayschools

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The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team finished 3rd overall in the Leavenworth Drill Meet out of a field of 26 schools from Missouri, Kansas and Wisconsin on Feb. 24, 2024. This event also served as the 3rd ROTC Brigade Championship and 2024 Drill Nationals Qualifier. The results are as follows: Championship 3rd Place Overall (26 teams in 2 Divisions) Armed Division 3rd Place Overall Armed Regulation 2nd Place Armed Exhibition 5th Place Armed Color Guard 5th Place Unarmed Division 4th Place Overall Unarmed Regulation 4th Place Unarmed Exhibition 2nd Place Unarmed Color Guard 4th Place Unarmed Inspection 2nd Place Cadet Nathaniel Copeland finished in 7th place for Individual Drill Down Cadet Martinez (New Cadet Team 1) finished 5th out of 16 teams Cadet Fau (New Cadet Team 2) finished 7th out of 16 teams The drill team will next compete on March 2, 2024, at Blue Springs South in Kansas City, followed by the Rocky Mountain Drill Nationals in Denver from April 17-21, 2024. #wayschools

Free egg hunt and activities for kids from 10 a.m. to noon March 2, 2024, at Waynesville High School's Tiger Stadium. #wayschools

Students in the WCC’s video production class created a video to showcase programming at the Waynesville Career Center. The video was recently shown at the state-wide CTE Administrators Conference and has been selected to be used as a "model video" for CTE promotion for the state's 57 career centers. The students were recognized for their outstanding work during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20, 2024. Tim Wallace serves as the instruction of the video production class. The video may be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyV87hyAHQA or on Facebook at https://fb.watch/qoUZqh6U4x/. Video production students who participated in creating the video include: Brandon Blakey Collin Braslin Aaren Charbonier Waylon Cox Bo Crossland Zayda Dent Ava Feagin Em Gospich Jayla Marie Hong Immanuel Jones Dominic Leone Oscar Lopez Emjay Luna Abby Moore Calleigh Muir Rileigh O’Donnell Samantha Partridge Damen Plotner Kayley Runner Hayden Waddell Z Walters They are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services. #wayschools

Waynesville’s JROTC Mixed Raiders Team took 6th place in the nation out of a field of more than 250 teams at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Raider Nationals that were held Nov. 2-5, 2023, at Fort Knox, Ky. The award-winning cadets were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20, 2024. Raider Team Members included: Dominick Chamberlain Nathaniel Copeland Hailee Garcia Avery Higdon Joseph Mendiola Damen Plotner Luke Pollman Keira Reigle Talan Ritchie Noah Scherrer Kayla Stuart Peyton Stuart William Tabor They are pictured with Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional services. #wayschools

On behalf of their students, teachers and staff, Waynesville R-VI elementary, middle and high school principals accepted plaques that will be on display in their buildings. The plaques, which recognize each school for being ranked among the top schools in Missouri, were presented during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Feb. 20, 2024. #wayschools

Waynesville's JLAB team qualifies for Nationals For the first time ever, the Waynesville JLAB (JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl) Academic Team has qualified for the JLAB National Championship. "We were one of three teams that qualified from our Brigade (Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota)," said Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor with Waynesville's JROTC program. "To put this perspective there are over 1700 Army JROTC programs, and over 300 programs in our Brigade (3rd ROTC BDE)." Waynesville JLAB team members are Nathaniel Copeland, Marissa Esquivel, Joseph Mendiola and Julian Vassallo. The JLAB Academic National Championship will take place from June 21-25, 2024, at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. #wayschools

TEACHER RECRUITMENT EVENT Are you interested in teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District? If so, please come to our Teacher Recruitment Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Feb 29, 2024, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville. #wayschools

TEACHER RECRUITMENT EVENT Are you interested in teaching in the Waynesville R-VI School District? If so, please come to our Teacher Recruitment Event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Feb 29, 2024, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.

To prepare for the upcoming week-long Spring Break in March, Snack in a Pack is asking now for monetary and food donations to help feed more than 500 students. Below is a list of kid-friendly food items to donate • Packets/Canned Tuna • Packets/Canned Chicken • Ravioli/Spaghetti O’s • Ramen • Canned Soup/Chili • Vienna Sausage • Mac & Cheese cups • Pork & Beans • Fruit Cups • Veggie Cups • Canned Vegetables • Applesauce • Oatmeal Packs • Granola Bars • Individually Wrapped Snack • Peanut Butter* • Jelly* *Plastic Containers About Snack in a Pack (SIAP) SIAP is a supplemental food program that feeds approximately 550 students in the Waynesville R-VI School District over weekends and extended school breaks. SIAP is a 100% donation-driven program that relies on the generosity of its partners, donors, and community volunteers to continue its mission to feed hungry children and improve educational success. Mail checks to: Snack in a Pack Community Resource Office 12225 Pulaski Ave, Bldg. 8041 Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 For more information AmeriCorps Snack In a Pack Coordinator Community Resource Office (573) 842-2250 spack@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Update: The main gate (north gate) is now open. The main gate (north gate) of Fort Leonard Wood is temporarily closed to inbound and outbound traffic. If the temporary closure continues to be in place at dismissal time, bus delays may occur this afternoon, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

The City of Waynesville has informed the district that Waynesville High School and Waynesville Career Center will be without water for a short time tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. The outage is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and is estimated to last a couple of hours. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle. #wayschools

The following information is condensed from a Jan. 26, 2024, article by Brian Hill, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office. About 50 Fort Leonard Wood service members volunteered on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Waynesville High School to support the Waynesville JROTC Drill Competition, which was hosted by the WHS JROTC Tiger Battalion. Drill sergeants with Company B, 787th Military Police Battalion — alongside Marine Corps Detachment and Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Navy Detachment instructors — acted as judges for the various events. Soldiers from the NCO Academy also helped support the event. Presenting the trophies to the individual event and overall winners were Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge Arzabala. Speaking in the gymnasium at the awards ceremony, Beck thanked the families and service members in attendance, and told the cadets to be proud of “the motivation, the drive and the work ethic that each one of you showed.” “…Life’s a team sport. The relationships you’re building today will carry on forever. Whether you join the military — which is also a team sport — or go in a different direction, the lessons, the values, the work ethic and the drive that you’re displaying with events like this are unbelievable.” JROTC cadet Matthew Doyle from Central High School, in St. Joseph, Mo., took 1st place in the Individual Drill Down event and Gabrielle Carnoali, from Leavenworth High School, in Leavenworth, Kan., took 2nd. #wayschools

Members of the community are invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI School District employee for the Rising Star Award and the Support Superstar Awards. The Rising Star Award will be presented to a staff member who is new to the field of education (5 or fewer years of teaching/school experience) and has demonstrated the ability to have a positive impact on students. The nominee must be returning to the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the link below to vote for your Rising Star! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfqBOyoJvEofs87hCs-hnpFegrnK0bGYgUvCH6vmanSk_ZA/viewform?usp=sf_link The Support Super Star Award will be presented to a staff member that has worked in the school district for at least one year. Support staff who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for the award. Any non-certified employee is eligible for this award. Click on the link below to vote for your Support Superstar! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevV6hzZZf_wrLv6af3B_JENj4VB-giF3buqyVhGn53XWciOw/viewform?usp=sf_link All nominations will close February 9, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Superintendent Hilary Bales praised the Waynesville Career Center staff members for their successful AMI day and for preparing students for their futures on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, during their Super Session. #wayschools