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.
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.
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Drivers will be out practicing the 48 bus routes this week during the mornings.
#PublicEducation #CommunityImpact #WaySchools
📚 Welcome back, Waynesville R-VI staff! 🎉
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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.
Students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades may audition for the VOICES Choir from 4 to 6 p.m. on either Sept. 2 or Sept. 9, 2026, at East Elementary. Parents will need to provide transportation to and from the audition night.
Voices is an honor choir for Waynesville R-VI 4th-6th graders from all five elementary schools – East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood, and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center.
For those selected, the first rehearsal will be after school from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Parents and guardians must pick up their children at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at East Elementary. Concerts are scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026, and May 10, 2027.
There is a $25 fee for students who are selected to the choir. Families with more than one child in the current VOICES choir will pay $40. Ten scholarships are also available for discounted fees.
Anyone with questions may ask their child's music teacher, or contact Voices Director Vanessa Mason at vmason@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Voices is an honor choir for Waynesville R-VI 4th-6th graders from all five elementary schools – East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood, and the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center.
For those selected, the first rehearsal will be after school from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Parents and guardians must pick up their children at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at East Elementary. Concerts are scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026, and May 10, 2027.
There is a $25 fee for students who are selected to the choir. Families with more than one child in the current VOICES choir will pay $40. Ten scholarships are also available for discounted fees.
Anyone with questions may ask their child's music teacher, or contact Voices Director Vanessa Mason at vmason@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
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.
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
______________
3. 6th Grade
https://aptg.co/KZm6sz
______________
4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://aptg.co/T1gFrg
______________
5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-
______________
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers to Wood Elementary: Marche Alvis, Vanessa Garcia-Gonzales and Elaine Hawk.
Dear Parents of Waynesville R-VI Kindergartners:
We are so excited to share that your kindergartner will attend Kinder Kamp during the first week of school Aug. 24-28! This fun and exciting week will conclude with a Kinder Kamp Teacher Reveal Celebration.
About Kinder Kamp:
All Waynesville R-VI kindergartners will participate in Kinder Kamp during regular school hours for the first five days of school.
Kinder Kamp is a week-long experience, which is designed to ensure best placement for students to have a successful kindergarten year.
Students will work with multiple kindergarten teachers during the first four days of school through fun, hands-on learning activities
On Friday, Aug. 28, students will find out their permanent teacher placement for the year and celebrate with their new classmates
Meet the Teacher Night will be meet “ALL” the Kindergarten teachers
During Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at your school, kindergartners and their parents will participate in a “Meet and Greet” with all kindergarten teachers. This will be held in a centralized location at each of our elementary schools (East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood). Please note that we will “assign” a teacher’s name to your kindergartner BEFORE school starts, but please keep in mind that it is only a temporary placeholder.
Kindergartners will learn their teacher’s name on Friday and start classes with their teacher on Aug. 31.
School supplies
Kindergartners are encouraged to bring their school supplies during the Aug. 20 Meet and Greet. Supplies will be placed in a bag with your child’s name on it and then the supplies will be delivered to their permanent teacher and classroom on Aug. 31.
For more information
Please feel free to reach out to your child’s school for more information. Phone numbers are listed at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory.
We are so excited to share that your kindergartner will attend Kinder Kamp during the first week of school Aug. 24-28! This fun and exciting week will conclude with a Kinder Kamp Teacher Reveal Celebration.
About Kinder Kamp:
All Waynesville R-VI kindergartners will participate in Kinder Kamp during regular school hours for the first five days of school.
Kinder Kamp is a week-long experience, which is designed to ensure best placement for students to have a successful kindergarten year.
Students will work with multiple kindergarten teachers during the first four days of school through fun, hands-on learning activities
On Friday, Aug. 28, students will find out their permanent teacher placement for the year and celebrate with their new classmates
Meet the Teacher Night will be meet “ALL” the Kindergarten teachers
During Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at your school, kindergartners and their parents will participate in a “Meet and Greet” with all kindergarten teachers. This will be held in a centralized location at each of our elementary schools (East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood). Please note that we will “assign” a teacher’s name to your kindergartner BEFORE school starts, but please keep in mind that it is only a temporary placeholder.
Kindergartners will learn their teacher’s name on Friday and start classes with their teacher on Aug. 31.
School supplies
Kindergartners are encouraged to bring their school supplies during the Aug. 20 Meet and Greet. Supplies will be placed in a bag with your child’s name on it and then the supplies will be delivered to their permanent teacher and classroom on Aug. 31.
For more information
Please feel free to reach out to your child’s school for more information. Phone numbers are listed at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/building-directory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
______________
3. 6th Grade
https://aptg.co/KZm6sz
______________
4. 7th & 8th Grades
https://aptg.co/T1gFrg
______________
5. 9th - 12th Grades
https://aptg.co/V0Jvq-
______________
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Waynesville R-VI featured in The Education Magazine’s 10 Most Admired School Districts
The Education Magazine has featured the Waynesville R-VI School District in The 10 Most Admired School Districts.
See the Waynesville R-VI School District feature in the July 2026 issue at
https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/waynesville-r-vi-school-district/
Additionally, Waynesville R-VI has been featured on The Education Magazine’s social media sites as follows:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19udK4eorb/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7486353564051857409
Twitter/X:
https://x.com/TheEducationMag/status/2080588316265869410?s=20
#WaySchools #NAFIS #MISA
The Education Magazine has featured the Waynesville R-VI School District in The 10 Most Admired School Districts.
See the Waynesville R-VI School District feature in the July 2026 issue at
https://www.theeducationmagazine.com/waynesville-r-vi-school-district/
Additionally, Waynesville R-VI has been featured on The Education Magazine’s social media sites as follows:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19udK4eorb/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7486353564051857409
Twitter/X:
https://x.com/TheEducationMag/status/2080588316265869410?s=20
#WaySchools #NAFIS #MISA