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
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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
Practice/tryout locations and times announced for WHS fall athletes
Waynesville High School has announced its fall practice/tryout times and locations on Aug. 10, 2026, as noted below:
Monday, Aug. 10 — WHS first day practice/tryout schedules:
· Cheer: 7–10 a.m. at WHS
· Cross Country: 6–8 a.m. at WHS track
· Girls Golf: 8–10:30 a.m. at Piney Valley Golf Course
· Girls Tennis: 8–10 a.m. at WHS tennis courts
· Dance: 2:30–5 p.m. at WHS
· Football: 3–6 p.m. at WHS
· Softball: 3:30–5:30 p.m. at WHS Softball Field
· Volleyball: 3:30–6 p.m. at WHS Main Gym
· Boys Swim: 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Davidson Fitness Center Pool
· Boys Soccer: 5:30–9:30 p.m. at Anderson Soccer Field (near East Elementary)
Fall Sports Parent/Guardian Meetings: Attendance is required at the Parent/Guardian Meeting in the WHS Auditorium for the respected sport your athlete is in and individual team meetings will follow the main athletic meeting.
· Monday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.: Football, Cross Country, Swim, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, and Cheer
Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Softball, Boys Soccer, and Volleyball
Each athlete needs to have the following on file at the Athletic Office at the HS or MS:
· Current Physical (dated after 2/1/26)
· MSHSAA Pre-Participation Form (part of the physical packet)
· Waynesville Activities Commitment Form
· Waynesville Transportation Waiver
· *Athletic Fee paid prior to first game (*the athletic fee must be paid at the WHS Athletic Office or can be paid at MySchoolBucks.com)
All Forms can be found at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics or at the Athletic Offices.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the WHS Athletic Office at 573-842-2414 or tkime@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Please note that a separate post about middle school athletics will be forthcoming later this afternoon.
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
The Waynesville High School JROTC presented the Colors on July 27, 2026, at the Cooperative Conference for School Administrators hosted by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This year’s theme is “The Power of Public Education.”
ALL 9th Graders and NEW students to WHS:
Please REGISTER to attend WHS Orientation Day at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuMlnzbvW2ZxCZBCah6ObRGvCwC90CNO-JjiOJnVGzl95iHQ/viewform
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DETAILS
All Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12 should REGISTER to attend the WHS Orientation Day that will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, learn procedures, eat lunch, etc. Limited bus routes will be available for those who sign up by 5 p.m. Aug. 5.
In addition to using the link above, you may scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
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Parents/Guardians
Parents/guardians are invited to enjoy a light breakfast and "meet and greet" with WHS administrators at 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 12.
#WaySchools
Please REGISTER to attend WHS Orientation Day at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuMlnzbvW2ZxCZBCah6ObRGvCwC90CNO-JjiOJnVGzl95iHQ/viewform
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DETAILS
All Waynesville High School students entering 9th grade and all NEW students to WHS who are entering grades 10, 11 or 12 should REGISTER to attend the WHS Orientation Day that will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Students will meet mentors, tour the building, learn procedures, eat lunch, etc. Limited bus routes will be available for those who sign up by 5 p.m. Aug. 5.
In addition to using the link above, you may scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
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Parents/Guardians
Parents/guardians are invited to enjoy a light breakfast and "meet and greet" with WHS administrators at 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 12.
#WaySchools
WHS Parking Permits
Waynesville High School parking permits will go on sale for seniors on Aug. 6, 7 and 10, 2026.
Seniors and underclassmen may purchase parking permits Aug. 11, 12, 13 and 14, and again from Aug. 17 to 21.
Parking passes at WHS are $5 each.
Waynesville High School parking permits will go on sale for seniors on Aug. 6, 7 and 10, 2026.
Seniors and underclassmen may purchase parking permits Aug. 11, 12, 13 and 14, and again from Aug. 17 to 21.
Parking passes at WHS are $5 each.
COMC receives Community Recognition Plaque
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque for July 2026 to the Central Ozarks Medical Center during the Waynesville R-VI School Board of Education on July 20, 2026.
COMC was recognized for hosting the Community Conversation on Preventing Substance Abuse events for Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School students and parents. During the events, Executive Director Kym Laube of Human Understanding Growth Services shared strategies for preventing substance abuse and starting honest conversations with youth about drugs and alcohol.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales; Morgan McClure, manager of population health and network development at COMC; COMC Interim CEO DawnElyn Schneider; Desirae Kelley, outreach and school-based services supervisor at COMC; and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition Plaque for July 2026 to the Central Ozarks Medical Center during the Waynesville R-VI School Board of Education on July 20, 2026.
COMC was recognized for hosting the Community Conversation on Preventing Substance Abuse events for Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School students and parents. During the events, Executive Director Kym Laube of Human Understanding Growth Services shared strategies for preventing substance abuse and starting honest conversations with youth about drugs and alcohol.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales; Morgan McClure, manager of population health and network development at COMC; COMC Interim CEO DawnElyn Schneider; Desirae Kelley, outreach and school-based services supervisor at COMC; and Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services.
Paying for school lunches
All Waynesville R-VI students will receive free breakfast for the 2026-27 school year, and we strongly encourage all families to apply for free and reduced meal assistance at https://www2.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict (enter 65583).
For parents/guardians who will be paying for lunches, the district offers a couple of options, including:
Cash or checks may be sent to school with students in an envelope marked with the student's first and last name, student ID number (if known), their school name and the amount enclosed. Please allow up to 48 hours for processing of cash or check payments.
Parents may also make a payment using a credit/debit card or electronic check online through MySchoolBucks.com. MySchoolBucks allows parents/guardians to set up auto recurring payments, make one-time payments, review meal history, create low balance alerts and more. Registering for MySchoolBucks is free for meal tracking; however a processing fee of $3.75 per deposit is charged for making payments through the system.
Costs for school meals for the 2026-27 school year are as follows:
Breakfast: Free
Breakfast will be FREE for all students in the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year regardless of their meal status (free, reduced or full pay).
Lunch prices
Grades K-8 Lunch: $2.35*
Grades 9-12 Lunch: $2.55 *
Grades K-12 reduced price lunch .40 (40 cents)
Adult prices
Adult breakfast: $2.55
Adult lunch: $3.30
All Waynesville R-VI students will receive free breakfast for the 2026-27 school year, and we strongly encourage all families to apply for free and reduced meal assistance at https://www2.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict (enter 65583).
For parents/guardians who will be paying for lunches, the district offers a couple of options, including:
Cash or checks may be sent to school with students in an envelope marked with the student's first and last name, student ID number (if known), their school name and the amount enclosed. Please allow up to 48 hours for processing of cash or check payments.
Parents may also make a payment using a credit/debit card or electronic check online through MySchoolBucks.com. MySchoolBucks allows parents/guardians to set up auto recurring payments, make one-time payments, review meal history, create low balance alerts and more. Registering for MySchoolBucks is free for meal tracking; however a processing fee of $3.75 per deposit is charged for making payments through the system.
Costs for school meals for the 2026-27 school year are as follows:
Breakfast: Free
Breakfast will be FREE for all students in the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year regardless of their meal status (free, reduced or full pay).
Lunch prices
Grades K-8 Lunch: $2.35*
Grades 9-12 Lunch: $2.55 *
Grades K-12 reduced price lunch .40 (40 cents)
Adult prices
Adult breakfast: $2.55
Adult lunch: $3.30
The Waynesville R-VI School District is now accepting applications for Free and Reduced meal assistance for the 2026-27 school year. For your convenience, the school district utilizes an online meal application system.
Free and Reduced Meal Application
To fill out the online application for free and reduced meal assistance, please click on this link: https://www2.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict (or scan the QR code at right) and enter 65583 for the Waynesville R-VI School District. Free and Reduced Meal Application QR code
- You may also download the application. Printed copies are also available at our schools.
- Additional instructions are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/free-reduced-meal-application-and-information
New applications are due each year
Please note: a new application is required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for each new school year.
Important notice:
Any charges prior to meal status approval will be the responsibility of the family.
Why Apply?
Many of the programs within the Waynesville R-VI School District are based upon the percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced meals. That information can only be determined accurately if we have a meal application on file for every family for this school year.
More details
- Please allow a minimum of two weeks for your application to be processed.
- Meal applications are stamped with the date received upon arrival in the Food Services Office. Meal status changes are effective as of the date the Food Service Office receives your application. Your application status notification will be e-mailed to you. If you do not receive notification, please contact our office to assure your application has been received and processed.
- Notice for new students: meal assistance applications cannot be processed until your student’s district enrollment is complete.
More information
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Food Services Office at 573-842-2099 and or email mfroehlich@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Waynesville R-VI parents/guardians 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.
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.
Keep in the know with the Waynesville R-VI mobile app
What the mobile app offers:
· The district's latest news (Click on “Feed” at the bottom)
· Upcoming events (Click on “Events” at the bottom)
· Links to PowerSchool and Canvas (grades 7-12) on the school pages (Click on More at the bottom)
· Access to lunch menus (Click on More and then Menus)
Customize the mobile app for you:
· Choose the district and/or your children’s schools (Click on the gear in the upper right of your screen to configure your settings and select “My organizations” and select the district and/or schools your children attend.)
· Choose your preferred language (Click on the gear in the upper right of your screen, select “Language preferences” to choose your preferred language and then click Save.)
How to get the mobile app
To download the Waynesville R-VI mobile app to your device, you may:
· scan the QR code in the graphic
· download the app on your Android device at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q
· download the app on iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6
The district's latest news will automatically appear in the "Feed" portion of the app. By clicking on the "Menu" on the lower left, you will have access to
Need help with the App? Call 573-824-2041.
What the mobile app offers:
· The district's latest news (Click on “Feed” at the bottom)
· Upcoming events (Click on “Events” at the bottom)
· Links to PowerSchool and Canvas (grades 7-12) on the school pages (Click on More at the bottom)
· Access to lunch menus (Click on More and then Menus)
Customize the mobile app for you:
· Choose the district and/or your children’s schools (Click on the gear in the upper right of your screen to configure your settings and select “My organizations” and select the district and/or schools your children attend.)
· Choose your preferred language (Click on the gear in the upper right of your screen, select “Language preferences” to choose your preferred language and then click Save.)
How to get the mobile app
To download the Waynesville R-VI mobile app to your device, you may:
· scan the QR code in the graphic
· download the app on your Android device at https://aptg.co/_Jyx-q
· download the app on iPhone at https://apple.co/3Vxvnp6
The district's latest news will automatically appear in the "Feed" portion of the app. By clicking on the "Menu" on the lower left, you will have access to
Need help with the App? Call 573-824-2041.
OPAA! Food Management Inc. is hosting a Community for Kids event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the parking lot next to Parker Educational Center and Waynesville Middle School’s Slaughter Field in Waynesville.
The event will feature bounce houses, inflatables, games, activity challenges, food trucks, music and more.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and up) and includes an event wristband. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to help bridge the hunger gap for Waynesville R-VI students.
The schedule is as follows:
· 11 a.m. Event opens with vendors, food trucks, inflatables, games, etc.
· 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radio station 107.9 The Coyote will broadcast live
· 11:15 Welcome and opening remarks
· 11:30 a.m. Cornhole tournament registration
· 11:45 a.m. Cornhole tournament begins
· 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Merry Mary’s face painting
· 2 p.m. Jump rope contest
· 3 p.m. Hula hoop contest
· 4 to 7 p.m. Ron Voss Band
· 4:30 Pickle eating contest
· 5:15 Corn eating contest
· 6:15 Contest winners and community recognition
· 8 p.m. Event concludes
The $5 wristband provides unlimited access to all games, contests, inflatables, bounce houses, music and activities throughout the event. Food, beverages and other purchases from vendors are not included and should be purchased directly from the individual vendors.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
For more information, please call Ryan Murphy at 417-422-3746.
The event will feature bounce houses, inflatables, games, activity challenges, food trucks, music and more.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and up) and includes an event wristband. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to help bridge the hunger gap for Waynesville R-VI students.
The schedule is as follows:
· 11 a.m. Event opens with vendors, food trucks, inflatables, games, etc.
· 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radio station 107.9 The Coyote will broadcast live
· 11:15 Welcome and opening remarks
· 11:30 a.m. Cornhole tournament registration
· 11:45 a.m. Cornhole tournament begins
· 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Merry Mary’s face painting
· 2 p.m. Jump rope contest
· 3 p.m. Hula hoop contest
· 4 to 7 p.m. Ron Voss Band
· 4:30 Pickle eating contest
· 5:15 Corn eating contest
· 6:15 Contest winners and community recognition
· 8 p.m. Event concludes
The $5 wristband provides unlimited access to all games, contests, inflatables, bounce houses, music and activities throughout the event. Food, beverages and other purchases from vendors are not included and should be purchased directly from the individual vendors.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
For more information, please call Ryan Murphy at 417-422-3746.
