Be in the know and keep connected
1. Website (www.waynesville.k12.mo.us):
Find calendars, announcements, programs, services, employment opportunities, and information about the Board of Education, athletics, summer school and more. Each school also has its own website.
2. Social Media Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WayTigers) Instagram (waynesville_tiger_pr) Celebrations, announcements and other news appear on our social media. Each school has its own Facebook page as well.
3. Tiger TV (https://www.facebook.com/waynesvillech12) airs sporting events and district board meetings on Facebook and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WaynesvilleR6).
1. Website (www.waynesville.k12.mo.us):
Find calendars, announcements, programs, services, employment opportunities, and information about the Board of Education, athletics, summer school and more. Each school also has its own website.
2. Social Media Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WayTigers) Instagram (waynesville_tiger_pr) Celebrations, announcements and other news appear on our social media. Each school has its own Facebook page as well.
3. Tiger TV (https://www.facebook.com/waynesvillech12) airs sporting events and district board meetings on Facebook and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WaynesvilleR6).
All students going into 12th grade will need at least one vaccine before the first day of school Aug. 24, 2026.
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Before a student begins their senior year, Missouri law requires all incoming 12th grade students to have the Meningococcal vaccine, unless they are exempted. In addition, Meningococcal B is recommended.
The following is information about the vaccines:
-- Meningococcal –protects children from Meningococcal groups A, C, W, Y.
-- Meningococcal B—(recommended) protects children from Meningococcal group B. Students who will be living in close contact are at higher risk for becoming infected with Meningitis B.
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Turn in immunization records
WHS students/guardians may provide updated immunization records by dropping off a copy of updated immunization records at WHS or email them to:
Amy Forte at aforte@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Kim McCain at kmccain@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Student Services at studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Please call (573) 842-2092 with any questions.
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Before a student begins their senior year, Missouri law requires all incoming 12th grade students to have the Meningococcal vaccine, unless they are exempted. In addition, Meningococcal B is recommended.
The following is information about the vaccines:
-- Meningococcal –protects children from Meningococcal groups A, C, W, Y.
-- Meningococcal B—(recommended) protects children from Meningococcal group B. Students who will be living in close contact are at higher risk for becoming infected with Meningitis B.
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Turn in immunization records
WHS students/guardians may provide updated immunization records by dropping off a copy of updated immunization records at WHS or email them to:
Amy Forte at aforte@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Kim McCain at kmccain@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Student Services at studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Please call (573) 842-2092 with any questions.
WHS band camp schedule
Waynesville High School's Band Camp sessions will soon be under way. This year’s show is entitled “EYEconic.”
The schedule is as follows:
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July 27-July 31 Band Camp (WHS Band Room)
· All woodwind/brass sectionals 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Uniform fitting
· Percussion rehearsal 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Uniform fitting
· Color guard sectionals 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Uniform fitting
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Aug 3-7 FULL Band Camp (WHS Band Room)
ALL band members (including Color Guard) 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
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Band rehearsal schedule
The WHS band rehearses every Thursday (6-8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8-11:30 a.m.) as follows:
· Aug. 27, 29
· Sept. 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
· Oct. 1, 8, 15
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Band competition dates (Performance Times TBA) These are typically all-day events.
· Oct. 3 – Valhalla Marching Festival Springfield, MO Parkview High School
· Oct. 10 – Branson Marching Invitational Branson, MO Branson High School
· Oct. 17 – Ozark Mountain Festival Reeds Spring, MO Reeds Spring High School
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Physical required for marching band
The school district requires all high school marching band and color guard members to have a physical on file in order to participate. The MSHSAA Physical Form is online at https://5il.co/2mkdp
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More information
For more information, please call 573-842-2400 x3139.
Waynesville High School's Band Camp sessions will soon be under way. This year’s show is entitled “EYEconic.”
The schedule is as follows:
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July 27-July 31 Band Camp (WHS Band Room)
· All woodwind/brass sectionals 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Uniform fitting
· Percussion rehearsal 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Uniform fitting
· Color guard sectionals 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Uniform fitting
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Aug 3-7 FULL Band Camp (WHS Band Room)
ALL band members (including Color Guard) 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
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Band rehearsal schedule
The WHS band rehearses every Thursday (6-8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8-11:30 a.m.) as follows:
· Aug. 27, 29
· Sept. 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
· Oct. 1, 8, 15
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Band competition dates (Performance Times TBA) These are typically all-day events.
· Oct. 3 – Valhalla Marching Festival Springfield, MO Parkview High School
· Oct. 10 – Branson Marching Invitational Branson, MO Branson High School
· Oct. 17 – Ozark Mountain Festival Reeds Spring, MO Reeds Spring High School
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Physical required for marching band
The school district requires all high school marching band and color guard members to have a physical on file in order to participate. The MSHSAA Physical Form is online at https://5il.co/2mkdp
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More information
For more information, please call 573-842-2400 x3139.
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 school year calendar is at https://aptg.co/cxDH4C.
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.
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.
5 things for student athletes and their parents/guardians to know:
1. Practice/tryout dates
2. Annual physicals
3. Required parent meeting
4. New athletes to the district
5. Participation fee
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1. Practice/Tryout Dates
High School
The first practice/tryout date for fall HIGH SCHOOL sports will be Aug. 10, 2026.
• HS Fall Sports: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Football, Boys Soccer, Boys Swim, Softball, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis and Volleyball.
Middle School
The first practice/tryout date for fall MIDDLE SCHOOL sports will be Aug. 17, 2026.
• MS Fall Sports: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Football, and Volleyball.
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2. Physicals are required each year
Students participating in sports, JROTC Raiders, or band at Waynesville High School for the 2026-27 seasons will need a physical using the MSHSAA Physical Form. The form is at https://5il.co/2mkdp.
Waynesville R-VI requires a physical every single year.
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3. NEW THIS YEAR *** REQUIRED PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING ***
If your student is an athlete, a required parent/guardian meeting will occur at the beginning of each season. Athletic department information, expectations, district and MSHSAA eligibility requirements will be covered. Individual team meetings will follow the main athletic meeting each night.
The following meetings will be held at 6 p.m. as follows:
Fall
1. Aug. 10-Football, XC, Swimming, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf
2. Aug. 13-Softball, Boys Soccer, Cheer, Volleyball
Winter
• Nov. 9-Girls & Boys Basketball, Cheer, Wrestling, Dance
Spring
• March 1-Track, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis
• March 4-Baseball, Girls Soccer
The dates for middle school meetings will be forthcoming.
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4. Attention NEW student athletes to the district
If you are a new student athlete to the district, HS or MS, please notify the athletic office as soon as possible to process transfer paperwork prior to the first day of any season.
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5. Athletic fees
An annual athletic participation fee of $25 will be charged for the 2026-27 school year. If a family has more than one child participating, the following rate schedule will apply:
• $25 for the first child
• $15 for the second child
• $10 for each additional child
Payment (checks or cash) should be made to the Athletics Office at Waynesville High School, 200 G.W. Lane Street, Waynesville.
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For more information, please call 573-842-2450.
#WaySchools
As you are thinking about the upcoming school year, here are some dates to help you plan vacations and weekend getaways during the 2026-27 school year.
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.
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.
Orientation Day for WHS to be held Aug. 12
An Orientation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, for ALL Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, etc.
Parents/guardians may enjoy a light breakfast and meet and greet with WHS administrators at 8 a.m. on Aug. 12.
An Orientation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, for ALL Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, etc.
Parents/guardians may enjoy a light breakfast and meet and greet with WHS administrators at 8 a.m. on Aug. 12.
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
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
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.)
If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
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.)
If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (students must arrive by 3 p.m.) on July 20-23, 2026, at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.
Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come, first served basis.
A legal guardian must accompany the student to sign MSHSAA permission forms.
No insurance card needed. Paperwork available on-site.
No vaccines will be given at this event.
16 WMS & WHS students attend leadership workshop
Earlier this summer, 16 student leaders from Waynesville Middle and Waynesville High represented their schools at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop. During a week on the campus of William Woods University, they joined more than 600 students from across Missouri to learn, collaborate and grow as leaders.
"We are proud of the way these student leaders represented the Waynesville R-VI School District and look forward to seeing how they put what they learned into action in the months ahead," said WMS STUCO Advisor Kayla Atchison. "They returned inspired to strengthen school spirit, serve their classmates and make a positive impact throughout the coming school year."
Through leadership sessions, team building activities and networking opportunities, students gained fresh ideas and valuable skills to bring back to their schools this fall. Students planned and performed a service project for the children of Fulton, had the opportunity to raise money for MASC’s Charity of Choice, Special Olympics Missouri and attended student and advisor-led roundtables and resource sessions.
Earlier this summer, 16 student leaders from Waynesville Middle and Waynesville High represented their schools at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop. During a week on the campus of William Woods University, they joined more than 600 students from across Missouri to learn, collaborate and grow as leaders.
"We are proud of the way these student leaders represented the Waynesville R-VI School District and look forward to seeing how they put what they learned into action in the months ahead," said WMS STUCO Advisor Kayla Atchison. "They returned inspired to strengthen school spirit, serve their classmates and make a positive impact throughout the coming school year."
Through leadership sessions, team building activities and networking opportunities, students gained fresh ideas and valuable skills to bring back to their schools this fall. Students planned and performed a service project for the children of Fulton, had the opportunity to raise money for MASC’s Charity of Choice, Special Olympics Missouri and attended student and advisor-led roundtables and resource sessions.
All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Fourth of July.
The Waynesville Tiger Athletics Booster Club and Waynesville High School Rhythm Nation dance team in partnership with VFW 3168 will host Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 26050 Swindell Dr., Richland.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rhythm Nation and the booster club. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, call 573-433-1254.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rhythm Nation and the booster club. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, call 573-433-1254.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, June 19, 2026, and all district offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
A false fire alarm sounded at Waynesville High School at approximately 10:45 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. There is no smoke and there is no fire. Out of an abundance of caution, the fire department has responded.
Fikes recognized for placing 3rd in Speech and Debate
Zakhi Fikes was recognized for placing 3rd in Humorous Interpretation at the MSHSAA State Speech and Debate tournament, qualifying to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament.
Pictured are WHS teacher Christopher Crane, Zakhi Fikes, and Executive Director Courtney Long.
Zakhi Fikes was recognized for placing 3rd in Humorous Interpretation at the MSHSAA State Speech and Debate tournament, qualifying to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament.
Pictured are WHS teacher Christopher Crane, Zakhi Fikes, and Executive Director Courtney Long.
Waynesville R-VI librarians will bring the Tiger Book Express to Waynesville and St. Robert city parks this summer for children in PreK-6th grades to check out free books.
The Tiger Book Express is open to the public and children may check out books for free, listen to guest readers when available, and visit with Waynesville R-VI librarians.
The dates, times and locations are as follows:
June 8, 15, 18, 22, 29: 5 to 7 p.m. Waynesville City Park
June 11 and 25: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
July 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 2, 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
On Friday, May 29, 2026, Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will practice their summer school routes in preparation for the first day of summer school on Monday, June 1, 2026. Parents and community members may notice buses traveling throughout the district as drivers rehearse schedules and routes to help ensure a smooth start to summer school.
