The Waynesville R-VI School District is now hiring guidance counselors. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/
For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Nominations open for Rising Star Award & Support Super Star
The public is invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI teacher for the Rising Star Award and a staff member for the Support Super Star Award.
The Rising Star Award honors a teacher who is new to the field of education and has demonstrated a positive impact on students. To nominate a teacher for the Rising Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/qDfYnZ9q1S3HALjM6.
The Support Super Star Award honors a staff member for being a support person who has demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. To nominate a staff member for the Support Super Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/Hj81vWyg3X7Uvkxj8.
The deadline to nominate someone is Feb. 27, 2026.
The public is invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI teacher for the Rising Star Award and a staff member for the Support Super Star Award.
The Rising Star Award honors a teacher who is new to the field of education and has demonstrated a positive impact on students. To nominate a teacher for the Rising Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/qDfYnZ9q1S3HALjM6.
The Support Super Star Award honors a staff member for being a support person who has demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. To nominate a staff member for the Support Super Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/Hj81vWyg3X7Uvkxj8.
The deadline to nominate someone is Feb. 27, 2026.
Waynesville R-VI will host a teacher recruitment event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center. The event will begin with a welcome session, followed by screening interviews being held on site. At the end of the evening, a drawing will be held for an iPad.
For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
Free sports physicals offered by COMC
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes:
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18 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.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes:
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18 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.
Tigers are underway in the Throwback Game vs the Eagles. Let's go Tigers!
De'Vonte Martin, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue his academic and athletic (football) career at Washburn University. His signing was held on Feb. 4, 2026.
Kaeden O'Brien, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic (softball) career at Stephens College. Her signing was held on Feb. 3, 2026.
Ty Kime will become the director of MSHSAA activities and athletics for the Waynesville R-VI School District, effective July 1, 2026. Kime will fill the vacancy created by Cory Ace who will move into the Director of Instructional and Community Services position July 1, 2026.
“Waynesville’s strong commitment to academic excellence attracted me to this position, but what excites me most about becoming AD is working with student athletes and seeing their progress day by day,” Kime said. “I believe success is built through incremental gains—showing up, working hard and staying determined. That grind is what shapes character and leads to lasting success.”
Kime previously served as the athletic director and assistant high school principal at Clever RV Schools, before becoming the ISS/Virtual monitor and head high school football coach and junior high basketball coach at Aurora, Mo. Prior to that, he was the high school athletic director, middle school athletic director, high school football and basketball coach, a middle school baseball coach and a high school teacher at Naches Valley High School in Naches, Wash. In addition to teaching history and psychology, Kime has taught weight training and physical education. Kime has a bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies and a master’s in athletic administration from Central Washington University. He has been married to Sara for 24 years and has two daughters who are student athletes at Peru State College in Nebraska.
“Waynesville’s strong commitment to academic excellence attracted me to this position, but what excites me most about becoming AD is working with student athletes and seeing their progress day by day,” Kime said. “I believe success is built through incremental gains—showing up, working hard and staying determined. That grind is what shapes character and leads to lasting success.”
Kime previously served as the athletic director and assistant high school principal at Clever RV Schools, before becoming the ISS/Virtual monitor and head high school football coach and junior high basketball coach at Aurora, Mo. Prior to that, he was the high school athletic director, middle school athletic director, high school football and basketball coach, a middle school baseball coach and a high school teacher at Naches Valley High School in Naches, Wash. In addition to teaching history and psychology, Kime has taught weight training and physical education. Kime has a bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies and a master’s in athletic administration from Central Washington University. He has been married to Sara for 24 years and has two daughters who are student athletes at Peru State College in Nebraska.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session and will run mostly regular bus routes on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If your child's bus route is not listed below, then your child's bus route will be the regular bus route.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session and will run mostly regular bus routes on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If your child's bus route is not listed below, then your child's bus route will be the regular bus route.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
4 pickleball tournaments to be held on Feb. 28
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host four different pickleball tournaments on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in the Waynesville High School gym, located at 200 G.W. Lane St. in Waynesville, Mo.
To register, go to https://forms.gle/oT51K6VAD1DY3G4cA
The first tournament will start at 8 a.m.; start times for subsequent tournaments will follow based on the pace of play.
The four pickleball tournaments are:
• Recreational Open Doubles: Teams consist of two players of any gender combination.
• Competitive Men’s Doubles: Teams consist of two male players.
• Competitive Women’s Doubles: Teams consist of two female players.
• Competitive Mixed Doubles: Teams consist of one male and one female player.
The registration fee is $50 per team per EACH tournament and must be paid at the event before play begins. There is a limit of 50 teams total.
Each tournament is double elimination but with a three-game guarantee (all teams will play one game prior to the bracket play to help with seeding).
Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
Concessions will be available as a way to further support the Foundation.
Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation, which directs its resources toward enriching the educational experience for Waynesville R-VI students and staff.
For more information, check out the Pickleball Tourney info at https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/ or reach out to Scott Turner at sturner@waynesville.k12.mo.us and include these words in subject line: “Foundation Pickleball Tournament.”
The Waynesville R-VI School District will run mostly regular bus routes on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The exceptions are listed below.
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Snow routes
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will still be snow routes for Friday.
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Modified routes
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes:
29B Stops at Top and Bottom of Brookview will be at Settlers Pass and Brookview Pick up @ 7:21 AM Dropoff at approx. 3:57 PM
Rt 42A Top, Terrain, Triangle, Turkey, Terris Stops to be picked up at Texas and True @ 6:22 AM Please leave room for bus to turn around. Dropped off at approx 3:05 PM
Rt 42A Tundra, Talladega, Titan, and Twilight will be picked up at Texas and Twilight @ 6:27 AM Drop off @ approx. 3:05 PM.
Rt 45B on Talon Ln and Trolley will be picked up at Talon and Tango at 7:30 AM and dropped off at same intersection @ approx. 4:10PM All other stops normal.
Rt 52A Talon Ln and Trolley will be picked up at Talon and Tango at 6:21 AM and dropped off at same intersection @ approx. 3:17 PM
52B 15155 Texas Ln, Top, Terrain, Triangle, Turkey, Terris Stops to be picked up at Texas and True @ 7:59 AM Dropped off at approx 3:46 PM
52 B Tundra, Talladega, Titan, and Twilight will be picked up at Texas and Twilight @ 8:00 AM Drop off @ approx. 3:45 PM.
Rt 46B Rt 47B and Rt 51B will have very minor changes. These parents should have received an email and text.
Sariah Horsey, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue her academic and athletic (softball) career at Central Methodist University. Her signing was held on Jan. 28, 2026.
Parents and guardians of students with IEPs and 504 plans are invited to attend a free special education training session from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year:
Kindergarten
6th grade
7th grade
9th grade
Post-secondary transition (after high school)
During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition.
This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year:
Kindergarten
6th grade
7th grade
9th grade
Post-secondary transition (after high school)
During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition.
Heighton receives FLW Leadership Award
Zacheriah Heighton, a senior at Waynesville High School, received the Fort Leonard Wood Leadership Award for January 2026 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
His nominator said that Heighton shows respect for himself and others. “Despite any challenges he has the courage to stand up for himself, his peers and what is right and honorable. It is admirable how Zacheriah demonstrates respect and courage in all he does each and every day.”
Master Sgt. Michael Self, 787th Military Police Battalion Operations noncommissioned officer, and Lt. Col. Steven Martin, 787th Military police Battalion commander, recognized Heighton for representing the word honor, one of the seven Army values. The seven Army values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
Cooper-Dwyer recognized for representing the word “selfless service”
Zachary Cooper-Dwyer, a senior at Waynesville High School, received the Fort Leonard Wood Leadership Award for November 2025 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
His nominator said, “Zachary consistently demonstrates a remarkable willingness to put the needs of others before his own, embodying true selflessness and humility. Whether supporting classmates, volunteering his time, or stepping in when help is needed, he acts not for recognition or praise, but out of a genuine desire to contribute to the greater good. His actions reflect maturity and integrity, as he quietly leads by example and shows that true character is revealed in the moments when no reward is expected. Through his kindness and sacrifice, he fosters a stronger, more supportive community around him.”
Master Sgt. Michael Self, 787th Military Police Battalion Operations noncommissioned officer, and Lt. Col. Steven Martin, 787th Military police Battalion commander, recognized Cooper-Dwyer for representing the word selfless service, one of the seven Army values. The seven Army values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
School will be in session on Thursday!
Buses will run snow routes.
Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
Buses will run snow routes.
Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
School will be in session on late-start Wednesday!
Buses will run SNOW ROUTES (add 30 minutes to your snow route pick-up time because it's late-start Wednesday)
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Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Because Jan. 28 is late-start Wednesday, please add 30 minutes to the pick-up time for your snow route.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
Buses will run SNOW ROUTES (add 30 minutes to your snow route pick-up time because it's late-start Wednesday)
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Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Because Jan. 28 is late-start Wednesday, please add 30 minutes to the pick-up time for your snow route.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
Registration for the short-term Tiger Preschool at Waynesville High School is open
Tiger Preschool at Waynesville High School is a short-term, unique, hands-on program where WHS juniors and seniors in the Child Development 2 class create and lead engaging lessons for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old preschool students.
Beginning Feb. 25, 2026, and running through preschool graduation on May 7, the preschool will be offered as follows:
Morning session - Tues/ Thurs. 8:30 - 9:55 a.m.
Wed. 9:00- 10:25 a.m.
Afternoon session - Tues/ Thurs. 12:10- 1:35 p.m.
Wed. 12:05- 1:30 pm.
Through structured activities and play-based learning, preschoolers will build social, motor and early academic skills while being mentored by high school students who are gaining real-world leadership and teaching experience.
Click on this link https://forms.gle/N9Rugb7TLhspwFJq8 to complete the registration form for the short-term WHS Tiger Preschool. Families will be notified after the selection process. Meet the Teacher will be Feb. 24.
See the website https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/tiger-preschool for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Chrystal Bohrer via email at cbohrer@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the district’s full day preschool program. Registration information about the district’s full-day preschool for the 2026-27 school year will come out later in the spring.
Photos are from last year's Tiger Preschool at WHS
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually on Tuesday as this is an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker, Pick and Freedom Preschool.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
Parents and guardians make check their email for additional details.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker, Pick and Freedom Preschool.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
Parents and guardians make check their email for additional details.
