WHS Athletics/Activities Sept. 7-Sept. 12th

All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

AP Physics students put collaboration into motion during their Car Crash Lab! Working together, students used data, calculations, and their understanding of constant velocity to predict the exact location where two cars would collide. This hands-on activity brought physics concepts to life while strengthening teamwork, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Great things happen when Tigers learn together!

Friday Night Lights are back for week 2! Tigers take on the Cardinals.

There’s no better way to start a Friday than hearing the Waynesville Fight Song playing through the halls! It's a great day to be a Tiger!

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Waynesville High School on the Ninth Grade Center side of the building.



Attendees will learn about different cultures and sample food from around the world. Tiger Festival of Nations is free and open to the public.



Following Tiger Festival of Nations, Waynesville R-VI will host Military Appreciation Night at Tiger Stadium with all Soldiers and Veterans with an ID being admitted for free. Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. with the WHS Tigers taking on Neosho at 7 p.m. Regular admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 for school age children and up without a pass.

Waynesville to celebrate Military Appreciation Night



Waynesville R-VI will host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Waynesville High School’s Tiger Stadium.



All Soldiers and Veterans with a military ID will be admitted free to the game.



Activities will begin at approximately 6:45 p.m. with Soldiers marching on the track. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. against Neosho.



Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St. in Waynesville.

We have had a few schedule changes for High School Athletics for Aug. 31st-Sept. 5th:

Monday's Home HS Tennis Match vs Willow Springs has been postponed until Sept. 17th.
Monday's HS JV Football game @ Willard has been pushed back to a 7 pm start.
Wednesday's HS Softball game vs. Rolla has been pushed back to a 6 pm Varsity start with JV to Follow.

All other events and practices are as scheduled. Please contact the coaches of the program for any additional information via Parent Square.

WHS AP scholars receive $29,200



Waynesville High School students and recent graduates were presented checks totaling $29,200 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, before the home varsity football game. The students received $100 for each AP test they scored 3 or higher on this past spring.

The students were congratulated by Waynesville R-VI Board of Education members (President Layne Lercher, Secretary Mike Keeling, Treasurer Charles Quinn, Richard Oxendine and Mike Rawlings); Superintendent Hilary Bales; Courtney Long, executive director of secondary instruction; and AP teachers.

The following were recognized:



Kae-Lynn Adams

Danely Aguilar

Gideon Aho

Abigail Alford

Alexander Alvarado

Autumn Asbell

Bri Ash

Abigail Augenstein

Stephanie Ayers-Torres

Andrew Bagnall-Tullis

Jude Bailey

Emma Bailly

Maria Barrera

Jacoby Bates

Logan Batey

Breanna Bednarik

Alayna Beels

Alan Bell

Christie Bennett

Ziarlene Bituin

Faith Bohrer

Benjaman Borchardt

Landon Boswell

Aliyah Bowers

Addison Bowling

David Boyd

Justin Brickey

Kyle Briner

Brianna Brown

Abbegale Brownfield

Gabrielle Buhler

Oliver Bulmer

Sophia Campbell

Christian Campbell

Shelby Cannon

Aiden Capps

Griffith Carroll

Markell Carter

Inna Casto

Selena Charbonier

Serina Chen

Juliet Choi

Aleksander Cichocki

Vung Ciin

Don Cing

Evan Cloutier

Kevin Connor

Jeramyah Creighton

Kaden Crone

Gunner Cruz

Nicolas Cruz

Connor David

Mykaela Delarosa-Colon

Cole Denham

Alan Desouza

Ella Dewitt

Ahmed Diallo

Ali Diallo

Damien Dickow

Kahlan Dobbins-Quiriarte

Nicholas Duncan

Daniel Em

Haley Emmett

Emmalie Erlewine

Miguel Fontecha

Noah Forte

Grace Foster

Olivia Frommelt

Klaus Gillette

Wyatt Glaspell

Noah Goerl

Ulysses Gonzales

Keegan Graves

Oliver Grife

Myra Gutierrez

Jashon Hamilton

Gregory Harless

Carson Harlow

Aminah Harmon

Alexandra Harris

Royce Hayes

Cassandra Hays

Braden Hays

Zoey Heacock

Myla Hendricks

Shy'Ira Hendrix

Jeffrey Hickey

Tianna Hill

Jay'Merie Howard

Erica Hull

Taj Jackson

Abbagail Johnson

Haley Johnson

Sophie Johnson

Sheila Jones

Braden Joyce

Evelyn Kelley

Christopher Knight

Kameren Knox

Cameron Knuckles

Siessa Kpessokro

Levi Kriebs

Grey Landreth

Askold Lebedynskyi

Nicolas Lederle

Haneul Lee

Danica Leet

Lauryn Lercher

Brooklynn Lercher

Jalen Lymon

Withney Martinez-Ayala

Christian Matras

Arianna Mcgarvey

Hailey Melchiorre

Elizabeth Meyer

Tyler Millius

Liam Moore

Chloe Moredock

Isabella Moredock

Ixayah Moua

Sunshine Moua

Eulalia Moynihan

Victor Munguia

Savannah Nelson

Katherine Novakoski

Aiden Odle

Mckenna Ogden

Alexander Olds

Benjamin Ornburn

Dejah Pelliccia

Juliet Piper

Luke Pollman

James Puett

Ivy Radwan

Claire Reed

Kalee Rhoades

Jackson Roby

Darrell Rodriquez

Victoria Roman

Kaden Rosensteel

Conner Ross

Trisman Santos

Elyssa Scarbrough

Ethan Scarbrough

Braedon Serrano

Joshulynn Shipp

Sainisha Simram

Chloe Smith

Ivy Smith

Tristan Smith

Amber Smith

Eve Smith

Logan Spahn

Chloe Steiner

Gage Stilwell

Daytwon Stitts

Joe Miguel Telebrico

Jackson Thibodeau

Paige Tiegs

Phoebe Tiegs

Clarence Torres

Hannah Ussery

Emily Van Loan

Caden Vaughn

Ki Ventura

Shylon Vinson

Jesslene Vinson

Sophia Wagasky

Cooper Walkup

Clay Walkup

Aidan Walsh

Madyson Washbourne

Caydence Washington

Xavier Weston-Rios

Cambria Wilcox

Chloe Williams

Aaron Williams

Reese Wilson

Elaine Wu

Elina Wu

Brooklyn Zamora

Tiger football is back under the Friday night lights! Waynesville vs Willard. Let's go Waynesville Tigers!

WIN afterschool programs begin Aug. 31 at WHS

Waynesville High School students in grades 9-12 can now enroll in free after-school programs, including WIN.

Programs begin on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. These programs provide students with additional opportunities for academic support and to participate in clubs and activities after the school day.

Complete the Enrollment Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAX91a_MBkTC4Gxam1u3Xj1JsHE_N-bdwDioNqE48i1Gky2w/viewform to enroll your Waynesville High School student.

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More details
- WIN will run Monday-Thursday each week from 2:45-5:30 p.m. The program will not be in session on half-days, early release days due to inclement weather, or during parent-teacher conferences in October.

- Participants receive a free super snack after school.

- Afterschool activity buses are provided so that students may ride a bus home. Activity buses depart WHS at 5:45 p.m.

- WIN ("What I Need") is an Army CYS funded program. Army Youth Program in Your Neighborhood (AYPYN) funds secondary after school programs and activities.

- More info is also at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/what-i-need-win-6-12-after-school-program-goals

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation presented a record-breaking $14,000-plus in grants to Waynesville R-VI teachers during Convocation on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

The grants, which support innovative classroom projects and learning opportunities for students, were awarded to the following teachers:



EAST ELEMENTARY



Crystal Light



Teresa Vogtman



Emmalee Dameron



Makaela Diedrich



Sara Allen



Niki Dailey



Dori Grebas



Ashley Hendrix



Katie Sloan



Andrea May



FREEDOM ELEMENTARY



Cara Kelley



Amy Weigelt



Traci Simpson



Amber Ferrell



Isabella Kowal



Katy Henson



Jocelyne Orndorf



Virginia Rehm



PARKER EDUCATIONAL CENTER



Tammie Schneider



PARTRIDGE ELEMENTARY



Renae Smith

THAYER ELEMENTARY



Joni Harris



Kim Connolly



WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL



Kymberly Mccall



Sarah Hall



Bridget Jones



Katelyn Hawk



WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL



Gina Mccoy



Eriq Kristek



Taylor Tetreault



Michael Johnson-Gonzalez



Becky Douglas



Kayla Atchison



LEAP



Christina Wallace



Caitlin Selle



WAYNESVILLE SIXTH GRADE CENTER



William Beistel

Karlee Dirck

Jonathan Durrett

Andrea Santana

Abby Swearingen

Jody Taylor



Angela Houf



WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



Hannah Husted



Dixie Solomon



Rebecca Beal



Manuela Phinn



Christina Sazonov



Allison Sylvester



WOOD ELEMENTARY



Jennifer Schaub



Karin Smith



Lisa West



Vanessa Mason





The Waynesville R-VI Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and teachers across the district. Through scholarships for graduating seniors, teacher grants, Snack in a Pack and assistance with shoes and other essential supplies for students, the foundation helps make a difference in classrooms and throughout the Waynesville community.

Start and end times for our schools for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are listed below.

Late-start Wednesdays
-On Wednesdays, schools begin 30 minutes later.
-Buses pick up 30 minutes later on Wednesdays.
-Drop-off times are also 30 minutes later on Wednesdays (except at East and Freedom).
-Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

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PRESCHOOLS
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Freedom Elementary (see listing below under elementary schools)
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Parker Educational Center
Building hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Pick Educational & Volunteer Center
Building hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8:15 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Williams Early Childhood Center
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
AM Class Time: 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.*
PM Class Time: 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m. (AM)* and 12:05 p.m. (PM)
Student Pick Up: 11:30 a.m. (AM) and 3:30 p.m. (PM)*
• Full Day PreK Class time: 8:30 a.m. -
3:30 p.m.*.
• Full day drop off: 8:05 a.m.*
• Full day pick up: 3:30 p.m.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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East Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
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Freedom Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Partridge Elementary
Building Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Thayer Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30-3:30*
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Wood Elementary
Building Hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30-3:30*
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. *
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Tiger Learning Center
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m .- 4 p.m.*
Class Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Waynesville Middle School
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Waynesville High School
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Waynesville Career Center
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. *
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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*Please note that the start times and drop off times are listed for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
On Wednesdays, schools begin 30 minutes later and drop-off times are also 30 minutes later on Wednesdays for most schools. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow (Aug. 24, 2026)!

IT’S GAME DAY! The Waynesville Tigers are kicking off the season tonight at the Football Jamboree in Rolla! Let’s go Tigers!

Waynesville High School students who earned a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam in spring 2026 will receive a $100 award for each qualifying score, with checks totaling $29,200 being presented to students on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

The Advanced Placement Achievement recognition will begin at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff for the first home varsity football game of the season at Tiger Stadium.

Notifications were sent to the parent or guardian's email address on file last week. Contact Naomi Austin with any questions at naustin@waynesville.k12.mo.us or 573-842-2422.

Did you know? Waynesville R-VI transports more than 4,100 students every day?
Drivers will be out practicing the 48 bus routes this week during the mornings.
#PublicEducation #CommunityImpact #WaySchools

Waynesville High School will host its annual Meet the Tiger for fall sports and activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Tiger Stadium.