Waynesville High School Theatre & Troupe 1669 students are rehearsing for their upcoming performances of "Dorothy in Wonderland."
The performance times and dates are as follows:
7 p.m. on April 16, 17 and 18, 2026
2:30 p.m. on April 19, 2026
The performances will be held in the WHS Auditorium, 200 Fleetwood Dr., Waynesville. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens.
The performance times and dates are as follows:
7 p.m. on April 16, 17 and 18, 2026
2:30 p.m. on April 19, 2026
The performances will be held in the WHS Auditorium, 200 Fleetwood Dr., Waynesville. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for senior citizens.
WHS HOSA wins award at State
Several Waynesville High School students received honors and WHS HOSA received the Outstanding Local Chapter Achievement Award during the HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Conference held March 23 and 24, 2026, at Rolla High School.
In HOSA’s inaugural year at WHS, 29 students went to the state conference competing and volunteering in various roles.
WHS HOSA was one of just three chapters to earn the achievement award, which recognized their partnership with Lighthouse and Beta to collect more than 300 cake mixes and containers of icing for CASA, supporting children in foster care. This project was spearheaded and submitted for recognition by President Aubrey Fields and Vice President Kendall Cobb.
Individual Honors:
· Kaden Crone, Grey Landreth, and Brooklyn Lercher- Biomedical Debate 3rd Place (National Qualifier)
· Zetalyn Mansapit and Annsley Sherohman- Veterinarian Health Career Display 3rd Place (National Qualifier)
· Siessa Kpessokro- Healthcare Administration Exam- 4th place
· Hailey Melchiore- HOSA Happenings- digital newsletter submission receiving state honors (National Qualifier)
· Breanna Bednarik- Barbara James Service Award-State Level Recognition (76 hours of health-related community service)
· Morgan Woods- Barbara James Service Award-State Level Recognition (90 hours of health-related community service)
· Kaydence Long- Barbara James Service Award-National Bronze Level Recognition- (Recorded over 100, but less than 175 hours of health-related community service hours)
Several Waynesville High School students received honors and WHS HOSA received the Outstanding Local Chapter Achievement Award during the HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Conference held March 23 and 24, 2026, at Rolla High School.
In HOSA’s inaugural year at WHS, 29 students went to the state conference competing and volunteering in various roles.
WHS HOSA was one of just three chapters to earn the achievement award, which recognized their partnership with Lighthouse and Beta to collect more than 300 cake mixes and containers of icing for CASA, supporting children in foster care. This project was spearheaded and submitted for recognition by President Aubrey Fields and Vice President Kendall Cobb.
Individual Honors:
· Kaden Crone, Grey Landreth, and Brooklyn Lercher- Biomedical Debate 3rd Place (National Qualifier)
· Zetalyn Mansapit and Annsley Sherohman- Veterinarian Health Career Display 3rd Place (National Qualifier)
· Siessa Kpessokro- Healthcare Administration Exam- 4th place
· Hailey Melchiore- HOSA Happenings- digital newsletter submission receiving state honors (National Qualifier)
· Breanna Bednarik- Barbara James Service Award-State Level Recognition (76 hours of health-related community service)
· Morgan Woods- Barbara James Service Award-State Level Recognition (90 hours of health-related community service)
· Kaydence Long- Barbara James Service Award-National Bronze Level Recognition- (Recorded over 100, but less than 175 hours of health-related community service hours)
The Waynesville High School baseball team took the field on April 2, 2026, for a competitive game against Webb City.
The boys baseball schedule is at: https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58613/seasonid/4971001
All high school spring sports schedules are at: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/sports-schedules
The boys baseball schedule is at: https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58613/seasonid/4971001
All high school spring sports schedules are at: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/sports-schedules
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, April 3, 2026, and all district offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Check out the Waynesville High School's Counselors Newsletter for April 2026 at https://app.smore.com/n/udgc7
Joseph Camelin, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue his academic and athletic (wrestling) career at Avila University. His signing was held on March 30, 2026.
Waynesville High School choir students wrapped up a busy week of competitions with strong performances and great success.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the choirs competed in the MSHSSA State Choir competition at Camdenton High School. The Treble Choir and Mixed Choir received an Exemplary rating. The Tenor-Bass Choir and the Chamber Choir received an Outstanding rating.
On Saturday, March 28, 10 soloists and one small ensemble competed at the MSHSSA Solo and Small Ensemble Districts at Lebanon High School.
Addison Bowling, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, Isabel Diaz, Eulalia Moynihan, Claire Reed, Lilyana Romero, A'Nyyah Tollison, and a quartet with members Emma Bailly, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, and A'Nyyah Tollison received an Exemplary rating and will sing at the MSHSSA State Solo and Small Ensemble competition on Saturday, May 2.
The following students received an Outstanding rating for their solos: Anastasia Blunt, Cassandra Hays and Sainisha Simram.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the choirs competed in the MSHSSA State Choir competition at Camdenton High School. The Treble Choir and Mixed Choir received an Exemplary rating. The Tenor-Bass Choir and the Chamber Choir received an Outstanding rating.
On Saturday, March 28, 10 soloists and one small ensemble competed at the MSHSSA Solo and Small Ensemble Districts at Lebanon High School.
Addison Bowling, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, Isabel Diaz, Eulalia Moynihan, Claire Reed, Lilyana Romero, A'Nyyah Tollison, and a quartet with members Emma Bailly, Ava Byers, Cyrus Calhoun, and A'Nyyah Tollison received an Exemplary rating and will sing at the MSHSSA State Solo and Small Ensemble competition on Saturday, May 2.
The following students received an Outstanding rating for their solos: Anastasia Blunt, Cassandra Hays and Sainisha Simram.
Alicia Force, Olivia Horton and the Foreign Language Department from Waynesville High School are being recognized as this week's #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out for their outstanding collaboration.
#ProudTeacherTuesday #WaySchools
#ProudTeacherTuesday #WaySchools
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association was recognized during the MASC State Convention on March 19-21, 2026 with the following:
· MASC Honor Council Award
· Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award
· a senior member earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award
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Honor Council
This year WHS earned the highest Honor Council level, Gold, for their ongoing efforts planning and executing school and community activities, encouraging school spirit, school involvement with MASC and continued partnership with Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics School of Character
The Special Olympics School of Character is an award given to schools that take active steps toward making their school environment more inclusive. WHS was recognized for students being involved in the CBI class, Tiger Buddies and SGA. The School of Character award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold; WHS earned the highest level, gold.
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Distinguished Student Leader
Shelby Cannon, a WHS senior, was recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader. This award goes to students in their senior year that have put in time and effort to grow as a student leader by attending the MASC summer leadership workshop and the energy they put into their school and community. Students apply for this recognition and a panel selects those who are honored.
· MASC Honor Council Award
· Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award
· a senior member earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award
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Honor Council
This year WHS earned the highest Honor Council level, Gold, for their ongoing efforts planning and executing school and community activities, encouraging school spirit, school involvement with MASC and continued partnership with Special Olympics.
_______________
Special Olympics School of Character
The Special Olympics School of Character is an award given to schools that take active steps toward making their school environment more inclusive. WHS was recognized for students being involved in the CBI class, Tiger Buddies and SGA. The School of Character award has three levels, bronze, silver, and gold; WHS earned the highest level, gold.
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Distinguished Student Leader
Shelby Cannon, a WHS senior, was recognized as a Distinguished Student Leader. This award goes to students in their senior year that have put in time and effort to grow as a student leader by attending the MASC summer leadership workshop and the energy they put into their school and community. Students apply for this recognition and a panel selects those who are honored.
We had a fantastic crowd tonight at WHS, to support and celebrate our incredible band program. What a great evening of music!
The Waynesville Community Teachers Association with assistance from the Waynesville High School Student Government Association's 10th grade class will host a Movie Night at 7 p.m. April 10, 2026, at Tiger Stadium at WHS.
Proceeds will fund the CTA scholarship, which supports a WHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in teaching. Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Proceeds will fund the CTA scholarship, which supports a WHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in teaching. Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
FCCLA students receive top honors at State
Waynesville High School FCCLA students received top honors at the FCCLA State Conference on March 15-17, 2026, at Springfield. The results include the following:
Top Honors
• Faith Bohrer – Elected FCCLA State Vice President of Finance
• Jariah Stevens and Romelliah Vassel – 1st Place, Public Relations Challenge
• Samantha Gadsen – 1st Place, Leadership (qualified for national competition)
• Nakhia Kirkman – 2nd Place, Pin It.
Silver Medal Recipients
• Jameliah Cohen – Cake Decorating
• Reese Wilson and Lela Burnham – Chapter Service Project Display
• Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney – Event Management
• Blake Negrete – Culinary Arts
• Wyatt Carter – Interior Design
• Kelise Johnson – Pin It
Waynesville High School FCCLA students received top honors at the FCCLA State Conference on March 15-17, 2026, at Springfield. The results include the following:
Top Honors
• Faith Bohrer – Elected FCCLA State Vice President of Finance
• Jariah Stevens and Romelliah Vassel – 1st Place, Public Relations Challenge
• Samantha Gadsen – 1st Place, Leadership (qualified for national competition)
• Nakhia Kirkman – 2nd Place, Pin It.
Silver Medal Recipients
• Jameliah Cohen – Cake Decorating
• Reese Wilson and Lela Burnham – Chapter Service Project Display
• Abby Augenstein and Ginger McElhaney – Event Management
• Blake Negrete – Culinary Arts
• Wyatt Carter – Interior Design
• Kelise Johnson – Pin It
What a beautiful night for baseball! Let's go Tigers!
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at WHS.
Egg hunts will be held at Waynesville High School as follows:
· 10:10 a.m. Pre-kindergarten
· 10:25 a.m. Kindergarten
· 10:40 a.m. 1st Grade
· 10:55 a.m. 2nd grade
· 11:10 a.m. 3rd grade
· 11:25 a.m. 4th grade
· 11:45 a.m. 5th grade
There will be games, prizes and concessions.
Egg hunts will be held at Waynesville High School as follows:
· 10:10 a.m. Pre-kindergarten
· 10:25 a.m. Kindergarten
· 10:40 a.m. 1st Grade
· 10:55 a.m. 2nd grade
· 11:10 a.m. 3rd grade
· 11:25 a.m. 4th grade
· 11:45 a.m. 5th grade
There will be games, prizes and concessions.
The Waynesville High School boys tennis team hit the courts on March 25, 2026, in a round robin match against Camdenton and West Plains High Schools.
The boys tennis schedule is at https://waynesvilletigerathletics.org/main/teamschedule/id/58621/seasonid/4972620.
All high school spring sports schedules are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/sports-schedules.
Karmello Jackson, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to continue his academic and athletic (football) career at Graceland University. His signing was held on March 25, 2026.
4 WHS wrestlers recognized for placing at State
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized four Waynesville High School wrestlers for placing at State during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
The Waynesville Tiger MSHSAA Wrestling Championship Medalists are as follows:
· Dakota Nix 120 lbs. 5th place
· Addison Brown 135 lbs. 2nd place
· Lincoln Stearns 144 lbs. 6th place
· Joe Camelin 215 lbs. 5th place
Pictured are wrestlers Dakota Nix, Addison Brown, Lincoln Stearns and Joe Camelin, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.
In the second photo, the group is pictured with the wrestling coaches.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction, recognized four Waynesville High School wrestlers for placing at State during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
The Waynesville Tiger MSHSAA Wrestling Championship Medalists are as follows:
· Dakota Nix 120 lbs. 5th place
· Addison Brown 135 lbs. 2nd place
· Lincoln Stearns 144 lbs. 6th place
· Joe Camelin 215 lbs. 5th place
Pictured are wrestlers Dakota Nix, Addison Brown, Lincoln Stearns and Joe Camelin, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction.
In the second photo, the group is pictured with the wrestling coaches.
Cannon recognized for earning Distinguished Student Leader Award
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Shelby Cannon—a senior at Waynesville High School—for earning the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures. Cannon was recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized Shelby Cannon—a senior at Waynesville High School—for earning the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures. Cannon was recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on March 23, 2026.
Register your child now for Summer School 2026
The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer Summer School June 1 - June 29 for students entering grades K-12.
For summer school, students register for the grade level they will ATTEND IN THE FALL.
Information and registration links are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
Details:
Waynesville R-VI School District Summer School will be in Session June 1 - June 29. Summer school classes will not be held on Friday, June 19, as we will be observing the Juneteenth holiday.
Both breakfast and lunch will be free during summer school.
For summer school, students attend the grade they will enter in the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
Open enrollment for summer school registration closes on Tuesday, April 7. Registrations received after April 7 will be accepted on a space available basis.
Waynesville Middle School students entering grades 7-8 will be at Waynesville High School for summer school due to cafeteria updates at WMS.
Freedom Elementary students will be at East Elementary for summer school due to HVAC upgrades at Freedom.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer Summer School June 1 - June 29 for students entering grades K-12.
For summer school, students register for the grade level they will ATTEND IN THE FALL.
Information and registration links are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/summer-school
Details:
Waynesville R-VI School District Summer School will be in Session June 1 - June 29. Summer school classes will not be held on Friday, June 19, as we will be observing the Juneteenth holiday.
Both breakfast and lunch will be free during summer school.
For summer school, students attend the grade they will enter in the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
Open enrollment for summer school registration closes on Tuesday, April 7. Registrations received after April 7 will be accepted on a space available basis.
Waynesville Middle School students entering grades 7-8 will be at Waynesville High School for summer school due to cafeteria updates at WMS.
Freedom Elementary students will be at East Elementary for summer school due to HVAC upgrades at Freedom.
WHS raises $5,000 for Special Olympics
Waynesville High School students and teachers have raised more than $5,000 for Special Olympics through a variety of fundraising efforts, including participating in the Polar Plunge on March 7, 2026, in Springfield.
Through the variety of efforts and private donors, WHS was the top fundraising school at the Polar Plunge event.
The WHS Polar Plunge team consisted of members from Student Government Association (SGA), Tiger Buddies and the Community Based Instruction (CBI) class.
Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser for Missouri Special Olympics that WHS has participated in for several years. Nine students and a teacher plunged into the chilly waters at the Ski Shack on a brisk 44-degree morning “freezin' for a reason.”
Students have raised funds for Missouri Special Olympics through the following fundraising efforts:
· In January, SGA held a student-staff volleyball game, raising $1,572.
· The junior and senior class SGA officers and representatives raised $194 during the month of February.
· Tiger Joe, ran by the students in the CBI and transition 3 classes, raised $337.
· The CBI class along with Tiger Buddies raised $305 selling hat tickets during Neurodiversity Awareness week.
· The plungers themselves through the support of community and family donors raised $2,989.
