Good luck to our Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band on Saturday. They will compete in the Valhalla Marching Band Festival on Oct. 3, 2026 in Springfield, Mo.
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day, and we are incredibly grateful for the amazing custodians who care for our schools each and every day.
You help create clean, safe and welcoming spaces where our students can learn and our staff can do their best work.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff and schools. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🧡🖤
You help create clean, safe and welcoming spaces where our students can learn and our staff can do their best work.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff and schools. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🧡🖤
Waynesville High School has announced the homecoming queen and king candidates. They are as follows:
Homecoming Queen Candidates:
Emily Babcock
Danica Leet
Brooklyn Lercher
Juliet Piper
Homecoming King Candidates:
Brody Andersson
Harley Atchison
MJ Greene
RJ Peace
Homecoming Queen Candidates:
Emily Babcock
Danica Leet
Brooklyn Lercher
Juliet Piper
Homecoming King Candidates:
Brody Andersson
Harley Atchison
MJ Greene
RJ Peace
WHS HOCO 2026 Spirit Week!
Check out this week's Senior Spotlight with Dakota!
If you would like your Senior featured on our Senior Spotlight, click HERE!
Good luck to our Lady Tigers as they take on the Webb City Cardinals!
Students to showcase their talents on Oct. 1;
4 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, two alumni and two educators will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.
“We invite families and community members to come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students through their artwork and live performances,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
From 5:30 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, along with a Waynesville JROTC exhibition.
During the performances, the individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced. The formal induction ceremony of Brad and Arita Bohannan in the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni category and Dwight Hensley and David Lawson as Outstanding Educational Professionals 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
5:30 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. Brad and Arita Bohannan will be recognized in the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni category and Dwight Hensley and David Lawson will be honored as Outstanding Educational Professionals.
Three Waynesville High School teachers used DESE grant funds to create unique opportunities for their students to research and learn more about Route 66, including listening to a guest speaker, painting a mural, creating trifold poster boards and publishing a 72-page booklet. Their project celebrated the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and is featured today (Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026) on the Missouri State Teachers Association’s website at https://msta.org/school-community/waynesville-high-school-route-66-civics-project.
Good luck to our Lady Tiger golfers as they take on the Bulldogs at home today! Go Tigers!
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, to treat an individual student with a medical condition. The parent/guardian has been contacted and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
American History students are learning about Westward Expansion. Students are working through stations covering Buffalo and Plains Culture, Assimilation, Removal and Westward Expansion, Native American Resistance, and the Carlisle Indian School. At each station, students are using maps, charts, photographs, and short readings to gather information and answer discussion questions with their peers.
JV Tigers 14, Joplin 16 at half.
Fourteen Waynesville High School students auditioned for a spot in the Central District Missouri Music Choir on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Osage High School.
Seven (with asterisks below) were selected for the choir and are eligible to advance to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir.
“We are incredibly proud of every student who stepped forward, prepared and shared their talent at auditions,” said WHS Choir Director Cydnee Gilmore. “Seventeen schools participated in auditions, making this accomplishment even more impressive.”
The WHS students who auditioned are as follows:
Atchison, Harley
BaIlly, Emma*
Blunt, Anastasia*
Calhoun, Cyrus*
Diaz, Isabel*
Green, Victoria
Harlow-Hernandez, Lyric
Hicks, Benjamin
Moynihan, Eulalia
Romans, Alex
Romero, LilyAna*
Scobee, Morgan*
Simram, Sainisha*
Telebrisco, Joe
Seven (with asterisks below) were selected for the choir and are eligible to advance to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir.
“We are incredibly proud of every student who stepped forward, prepared and shared their talent at auditions,” said WHS Choir Director Cydnee Gilmore. “Seventeen schools participated in auditions, making this accomplishment even more impressive.”
The WHS students who auditioned are as follows:
Atchison, Harley
BaIlly, Emma*
Blunt, Anastasia*
Calhoun, Cyrus*
Diaz, Isabel*
Green, Victoria
Harlow-Hernandez, Lyric
Hicks, Benjamin
Moynihan, Eulalia
Romans, Alex
Romero, LilyAna*
Scobee, Morgan*
Simram, Sainisha*
Telebrisco, Joe
Waynesville R-VI offers more than 75 clubs, sports and afterschool activities that give students opportunities to explore their interests, build relationships, develop new skills and grow as leaders. These experiences help bring our mission to life: Leading the Way, Every Day. Inspiring students to learn, lead, and leave a lasting impact on their communities.
Learn more about our afterschool programs at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/afterschool-programs
Band photo by Waynesville High School student.
#LeadingTheWay #CSIP #StrategicPlan #WaySchools
Learn more about our afterschool programs at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/afterschool-programs
Band photo by Waynesville High School student.
#LeadingTheWay #CSIP #StrategicPlan #WaySchools
Tigers vs. Eagles! Let’s goooo, Tigers!
End of the first quarter Tigers 7, Eagles 7.
We are excited to launch our first-ever Senior Spotlight! Throughout the school year, we will celebrate the Class of 2027 and recognize their accomplishments, interests, and future plans. Congratulations to our first featured senior Aminah Harmon!
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by their coaches/directors of their respected MSHSAA Athletic/Activity program as this week's OKTs!
Our Kind of Tiger represents the Portrait of a Tiger qualities and above all else is a great Teammate! Continue the outstanding work:
Girls Tennis- Erica Hull
Boys Cross Country- Hector Johnson, Girls Cross Country- Brooklynn Lercher
Boys Soccer- Preston Ross
Boys Swim- Nathan Foster
Band- Landon Boswell
JROTC- Damien Dickow
Volleyball- Kali Camp
Football- Ta'jhaun Hodges
Softball- Kyla Neuendorff
NOT PICTURED: Girls Golf- Claire Kerfoot, Cheer-Hailey Stewart
Our Kind of Tiger represents the Portrait of a Tiger qualities and above all else is a great Teammate! Continue the outstanding work:
Girls Tennis- Erica Hull
Boys Cross Country- Hector Johnson, Girls Cross Country- Brooklynn Lercher
Boys Soccer- Preston Ross
Boys Swim- Nathan Foster
Band- Landon Boswell
JROTC- Damien Dickow
Volleyball- Kali Camp
Football- Ta'jhaun Hodges
Softball- Kyla Neuendorff
NOT PICTURED: Girls Golf- Claire Kerfoot, Cheer-Hailey Stewart
Every number tells a story of student success, dedicated staff and a commitment to educational excellence.
Graduation rate: 96.9%
Total meals served in 2025-26: 1,166,688
More than 75 clubs and sports
1,000 teachers, faculty and staff
6,052 students in PreK-12
#PublicSchools #DistrictByTheNumbers #WaySchools
Graduation rate: 96.9%
Total meals served in 2025-26: 1,166,688
More than 75 clubs and sports
1,000 teachers, faculty and staff
6,052 students in PreK-12
#PublicSchools #DistrictByTheNumbers #WaySchools
Our District’s Strategic Plan
The Waynesville R-VI strategic plan is centered on four priorities that guide our work from 2026–2031. The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan was developed through a collaboration of community members, students, staff, teachers, parents, volunteers and administrators.
Together, these priorities focus on:
Student Success, Well-Being & Safety
Quality Staffing, Retention & Wellness
Facilities, Safety, Resources & Technology
Community Engagement & Communication
Our District's Mission
Leading the Way, Every Day
Inspiring students to learn, lead, and leave a lasting impact on their communities.
Our District's Vision
Waynesville R-VI will become a school community where students are empowered to lead with integrity, serve, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
The Waynesville R-VI strategic plan is centered on four priorities that guide our work from 2026–2031. The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan was developed through a collaboration of community members, students, staff, teachers, parents, volunteers and administrators.
Together, these priorities focus on:
Student Success, Well-Being & Safety
Quality Staffing, Retention & Wellness
Facilities, Safety, Resources & Technology
Community Engagement & Communication
Our District's Mission
Leading the Way, Every Day
Inspiring students to learn, lead, and leave a lasting impact on their communities.
Our District's Vision
Waynesville R-VI will become a school community where students are empowered to lead with integrity, serve, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
WHS collects baby items for military families in need
Waynesville High School partnered with the USO for a drive to collect baby items for military families in need. Community members also brought items to the WHS varsity home football game during Military Appreciation Night on Sept. 11, 2026.
Waynesville High School partnered with the USO for a drive to collect baby items for military families in need. Community members also brought items to the WHS varsity home football game during Military Appreciation Night on Sept. 11, 2026.
