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.)
If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
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.)
If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
If you have any questions, please call 573-842-2092.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (students must arrive by 3 p.m.) on July 20-23, 2026, 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.
16 WMS & WHS students attend leadership workshop
Earlier this summer, 16 student leaders from Waynesville Middle and Waynesville High represented their schools at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop. During a week on the campus of William Woods University, they joined more than 600 students from across Missouri to learn, collaborate and grow as leaders.
"We are proud of the way these student leaders represented the Waynesville R-VI School District and look forward to seeing how they put what they learned into action in the months ahead," said WMS STUCO Advisor Kayla Atchison. "They returned inspired to strengthen school spirit, serve their classmates and make a positive impact throughout the coming school year."
Through leadership sessions, team building activities and networking opportunities, students gained fresh ideas and valuable skills to bring back to their schools this fall. Students planned and performed a service project for the children of Fulton, had the opportunity to raise money for MASC’s Charity of Choice, Special Olympics Missouri and attended student and advisor-led roundtables and resource sessions.
Earlier this summer, 16 student leaders from Waynesville Middle and Waynesville High represented their schools at the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Summer Leadership Workshop. During a week on the campus of William Woods University, they joined more than 600 students from across Missouri to learn, collaborate and grow as leaders.
"We are proud of the way these student leaders represented the Waynesville R-VI School District and look forward to seeing how they put what they learned into action in the months ahead," said WMS STUCO Advisor Kayla Atchison. "They returned inspired to strengthen school spirit, serve their classmates and make a positive impact throughout the coming school year."
Through leadership sessions, team building activities and networking opportunities, students gained fresh ideas and valuable skills to bring back to their schools this fall. Students planned and performed a service project for the children of Fulton, had the opportunity to raise money for MASC’s Charity of Choice, Special Olympics Missouri and attended student and advisor-led roundtables and resource sessions.
All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Fourth of July.
The Waynesville Tiger Athletics Booster Club and Waynesville High School Rhythm Nation dance team in partnership with VFW 3168 will host Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 26050 Swindell Dr., Richland.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rhythm Nation and the booster club. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, call 573-433-1254.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rhythm Nation and the booster club. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, call 573-433-1254.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, June 19, 2026, and all district offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
A false fire alarm sounded at Waynesville High School at approximately 10:45 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. There is no smoke and there is no fire. Out of an abundance of caution, the fire department has responded.
Fikes recognized for placing 3rd in Speech and Debate
Zakhi Fikes was recognized for placing 3rd in Humorous Interpretation at the MSHSAA State Speech and Debate tournament, qualifying to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament.
Pictured are WHS teacher Christopher Crane, Zakhi Fikes, and Executive Director Courtney Long.
Zakhi Fikes was recognized for placing 3rd in Humorous Interpretation at the MSHSAA State Speech and Debate tournament, qualifying to compete in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament.
Pictured are WHS teacher Christopher Crane, Zakhi Fikes, and Executive Director Courtney Long.
Waynesville R-VI librarians will bring the Tiger Book Express to Waynesville and St. Robert city parks this summer for children in PreK-6th grades to check out free books.
The Tiger Book Express is open to the public and children may check out books for free, listen to guest readers when available, and visit with Waynesville R-VI librarians.
The dates, times and locations are as follows:
June 8, 15, 18, 22, 29: 5 to 7 p.m. Waynesville City Park
June 11 and 25: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
July 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 2, 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
On Friday, May 29, 2026, Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will practice their summer school routes in preparation for the first day of summer school on Monday, June 1, 2026. Parents and community members may notice buses traveling throughout the district as drivers rehearse schedules and routes to help ensure a smooth start to summer school.
Hundreds of extra meals went home with Snack in a Pack students, thanks to the WHS Student Government Association leading an effort called Meals that Matter as part of Dude Be Nice Week.
Waynesville High School’s SGA students put collection bins at area schools, held collection drives on two different dates at the local Price Cutter, as well as received food donations from local churches and civic groups. With the help of parents, community members and local organizations SGA students were able to meet the goal of providing two meals for every family enrolled in the Snack in a Pack program.
This year, approximately 476 students across the district benefited from the program.
The annual Dude Be Nice Week is held in April each year and is a time dedicated to spreading kindness and giving back to others.
Waynesville High School’s SGA students put collection bins at area schools, held collection drives on two different dates at the local Price Cutter, as well as received food donations from local churches and civic groups. With the help of parents, community members and local organizations SGA students were able to meet the goal of providing two meals for every family enrolled in the Snack in a Pack program.
This year, approximately 476 students across the district benefited from the program.
The annual Dude Be Nice Week is held in April each year and is a time dedicated to spreading kindness and giving back to others.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, May 25, 2026, and all offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
TODAY is the last day of the 2025-26 school year!
Students will be dismissed early on Friday, May 22, 2026, as follows:
- Grades 6-11 will dismiss at noon.
- Full day Pre-K at Parker Educational Center, Freedom Elementary and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
- Grades K-5 will dismiss at 1 p.m.
Please note: There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
Students will be dismissed early on Friday, May 22, 2026, as follows:
- Grades 6-11 will dismiss at noon.
- Full day Pre-K at Parker Educational Center, Freedom Elementary and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
- Grades K-5 will dismiss at 1 p.m.
Please note: There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
Tiger fans may become Booster Club sponsors
The Waynesville Tiger Athletic Booster Club Sponsorship forms for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year are now available.
Our local businesses and sponsors are the backbone of our programs. When you partner with the Booster Club, your generosity directly impacts our students by funding student-athlete scholarships and providing other assistance and resources for MSHSAA-sanctioned sports and activities.
We would love to have you on board! Whether you are a returning sponsor or looking to partner with us for the first time, you can request a digital or physical sponsorship packet today.
To request a digital or physical form, please email at whstigerathleticboosterclub@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, athletes, and activities!
The Waynesville Tiger Athletic Booster Club Sponsorship forms for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year are now available.
Our local businesses and sponsors are the backbone of our programs. When you partner with the Booster Club, your generosity directly impacts our students by funding student-athlete scholarships and providing other assistance and resources for MSHSAA-sanctioned sports and activities.
We would love to have you on board! Whether you are a returning sponsor or looking to partner with us for the first time, you can request a digital or physical sponsorship packet today.
To request a digital or physical form, please email at whstigerathleticboosterclub@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, athletes, and activities!
Register to pick up FREE MEALS for children
OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service during summer school. The meals will be available through a drive-through service on the 9th Grade Center side (stadium side) of the Waynesville High School campus between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on June 5, 12, 18 and 26.
At a glance:
Who: All children in the community ages birth to 18 (regardless of income)
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Dates: June 5, 12, 18 and 26 at Waynesville High School.
Where: Waynesville High School (9th Grade Center side), 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Register: https://forms.gle/Woe2g565tmfrbjRj7 (Meals are free, but registration is required.)
Meals: Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at the link above.
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Frequently asked questions
1. Are there income guidelines for this program?
a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible.
2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program?
a. No. This program is open to the community.
3. Do I have to fill out the form each week?
a. No. Please indicate on the form which dates you will be picking up the meals.
4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered?
a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school.
OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service during summer school. The meals will be available through a drive-through service on the 9th Grade Center side (stadium side) of the Waynesville High School campus between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on June 5, 12, 18 and 26.
At a glance:
Who: All children in the community ages birth to 18 (regardless of income)
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Dates: June 5, 12, 18 and 26 at Waynesville High School.
Where: Waynesville High School (9th Grade Center side), 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Register: https://forms.gle/Woe2g565tmfrbjRj7 (Meals are free, but registration is required.)
Meals: Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at the link above.
____________________________________________
Frequently asked questions
1. Are there income guidelines for this program?
a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible.
2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program?
a. No. This program is open to the community.
3. Do I have to fill out the form each week?
a. No. Please indicate on the form which dates you will be picking up the meals.
4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered?
a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school.
2 WHS students qualify for International Thespian Conference
2 WHS students have placed at State and qualified for the International Thespian Conference in June 2026.
The students, their ratings and their areas of expertise are as follows:
· Teegean Duke, Superior (Stage Construction Design)
· Kaliopee Hibler, Superior (Sound Design)
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, recognized the pair during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
Pictured are Instructors Christopher Crane and Maria Butler, Teegean Duke, Kaliopee Hibler, Executive Director Courtney Long and WHS Principal Brian Vernon.
2 WHS students have placed at State and qualified for the International Thespian Conference in June 2026.
The students, their ratings and their areas of expertise are as follows:
· Teegean Duke, Superior (Stage Construction Design)
· Kaliopee Hibler, Superior (Sound Design)
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, recognized the pair during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
Pictured are Instructors Christopher Crane and Maria Butler, Teegean Duke, Kaliopee Hibler, Executive Director Courtney Long and WHS Principal Brian Vernon.
Students recognized for having art on display at State Capitol
Waynesville R-VI students were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026, for having their art on display at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, and Mike Henson, executive director of elementary, recognized the following students for having their art selected for display at the capitol:
Freedom Elementary:
· Savannah Summers (5th)
· Terrius Bell (2nd)
· Arielle White (2nd)
· Rowan House (3rd)
· Ava Austin (2nd)
· Lauren Burke (3rd)
· Heather Crook (4th)
· Madisyn Fisher (5th)
Waynesville High School:
· Brianna Brown-Myrick (12th)
· Abbegale Brownfield (12th)
· Willa Demmon (9th)
· Myla Hendricks (11th) - Fine Arts Coordinator Award Winner
Pictured are WHS Art Teacher Sarah Luttrell, Executive Director Courtney Long, Brianna Brown-Myrick, Abbegale Brownfield, Willa Demmon, WHS Principal Brian Vernon and Executive Director Mike Henson.
Waynesville R-VI students were recognized during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026, for having their art on display at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, and Mike Henson, executive director of elementary, recognized the following students for having their art selected for display at the capitol:
Freedom Elementary:
· Savannah Summers (5th)
· Terrius Bell (2nd)
· Arielle White (2nd)
· Rowan House (3rd)
· Ava Austin (2nd)
· Lauren Burke (3rd)
· Heather Crook (4th)
· Madisyn Fisher (5th)
Waynesville High School:
· Brianna Brown-Myrick (12th)
· Abbegale Brownfield (12th)
· Willa Demmon (9th)
· Myla Hendricks (11th) - Fine Arts Coordinator Award Winner
Pictured are WHS Art Teacher Sarah Luttrell, Executive Director Courtney Long, Brianna Brown-Myrick, Abbegale Brownfield, Willa Demmon, WHS Principal Brian Vernon and Executive Director Mike Henson.
16 WHS music students recognized for their performance at State
Sixteen Waynesville High School music students were recognized by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026, for their performance at the State Music Contest.
The following students were recognized for their performance at the State Music Contest:
Gold rating
· Landon Boswell, Tuba Solo
· Kevin Connor, Alto Sax Solo
· Willa Demmon, French Horn Solo
Silver rating
· Aliyah Bowers, Alto Sax Solo
· Juliet Piper, Trumpet Solo
· Jasmine Rivera, Flute Solo
Bronze rating
· Richard Peace, Trombone Solo
Vocal Music:
Gold Rating:
· Cyrus Calhoun
· Isabel Diaz
· Lilyana Romero
Silver Rating:
· Addison Bowling
· Ava Byers
· Eulalia Moynihan
· Claire Reed
· A’Nyyah Tollison
· SATB Quartet- Ava Byers, Emma Bailly, Cyrus Calhoun, and A'Nyyah Tollison
The students are pictured with Executive Director Courtney Long, WHS Principal Brian Vernon, Director of Bands Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Andrew Tiefenbrunn, Chance Inman and Brady Perkins.
Sixteen Waynesville High School music students were recognized by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026, for their performance at the State Music Contest.
The following students were recognized for their performance at the State Music Contest:
Gold rating
· Landon Boswell, Tuba Solo
· Kevin Connor, Alto Sax Solo
· Willa Demmon, French Horn Solo
Silver rating
· Aliyah Bowers, Alto Sax Solo
· Juliet Piper, Trumpet Solo
· Jasmine Rivera, Flute Solo
Bronze rating
· Richard Peace, Trombone Solo
Vocal Music:
Gold Rating:
· Cyrus Calhoun
· Isabel Diaz
· Lilyana Romero
Silver Rating:
· Addison Bowling
· Ava Byers
· Eulalia Moynihan
· Claire Reed
· A’Nyyah Tollison
· SATB Quartet- Ava Byers, Emma Bailly, Cyrus Calhoun, and A'Nyyah Tollison
The students are pictured with Executive Director Courtney Long, WHS Principal Brian Vernon, Director of Bands Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Andrew Tiefenbrunn, Chance Inman and Brady Perkins.
JROTC Drill Team recognized for 3rd place finish at Nationals
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team was recognized for their 3rd place finish at Nationals by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
The team placed 3rd overall and won the Norwich Trophy at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Rocky Mountain National Drill Competition.
The following students were recognized:
Makayla Afriyie
Danely Aguilar
Kaitlin Amos
Austin Bailly
Christie Bennett
Addison Bowling
David Boyd
Inez Casto
Inna Casto
Kamolnet Chaiyasart
Kaden Crone
Abrey Ellison
Sirenedi Maldonaldo
Adriana Martinez
Jeramie Mays
Mason McCord
Josselyn Mendoza
Ethan Morris
Nicholas Nenadich
Amelie Paez
Keegan Sharp
Gabriel Sinden
Trevor Skyles
Addison Smith
Shawn Torres
Aidan Walsh
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team is pictured with Executive Director Courtney Long, WCC Director Sam Callis and Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor.
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team was recognized for their 3rd place finish at Nationals by Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
The team placed 3rd overall and won the Norwich Trophy at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Rocky Mountain National Drill Competition.
The following students were recognized:
Makayla Afriyie
Danely Aguilar
Kaitlin Amos
Austin Bailly
Christie Bennett
Addison Bowling
David Boyd
Inez Casto
Inna Casto
Kamolnet Chaiyasart
Kaden Crone
Abrey Ellison
Sirenedi Maldonaldo
Adriana Martinez
Jeramie Mays
Mason McCord
Josselyn Mendoza
Ethan Morris
Nicholas Nenadich
Amelie Paez
Keegan Sharp
Gabriel Sinden
Trevor Skyles
Addison Smith
Shawn Torres
Aidan Walsh
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team is pictured with Executive Director Courtney Long, WCC Director Sam Callis and Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor.
WHS recognized as Unified Champion School
Waynesville High School has achieved Unified Champion School status, making WHS one of fewer than 50 schools in Missouri to earn this distinction. Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, recognized the students and advisors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
A Unified Champion School is one that intentionally promotes inclusion by combining Special Olympics Unified Sports®, inclusive youth leadership and whole-school engagement. Unified Sports brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to practice and compete as teammates in athletic events such as bowling, basketball and track throughout the year.
This distinction is a direct result of the dedication and efforts of students and advisors involved in the CSS Program, Tiger Buddies Club and SGA, along with the strong school-wide support of the staff and student body at WHS. Special thanks goes to Stephanie Peace, Karen Wilkerson and Bridget Jones for coordinating this with their CSS classes along with Nancy Swick, SGA.
As a symbol of this commitment, WHS will now display the Unified Champion School banner, representing our ongoing dedication to inclusion.
Students who were recognized include the following:
Danley Aguilar (Tiger Buddies)
Brionna Ash (Tiger Buddies)
Tallon Bennett (Tiger Buddies & SGA)
Lexie Bigelow (Tiger Buddies)
Khloe Brush (Tiger Buddies)
Madalyn Cottier (Tiger Buddies)
Lanie Espinosa (Tiger Buddies & SGA)
Elizabeth Hoard (Tiger Buddies & SGA)
Jay'Merie Howard (Tiger Buddies)
Erica Hull (Tiger Buddies)
Lauryn Lercher (Tiger Buddies)
Laila Lyons (Tiger Buddies)
Ariana Newkirk (Tiger Buddies)
RJ Peace (Tiger Buddies)
Kalee Rhoades (Tiger Buddies)
Aylen Stark (Tiger Buddies)
Morgan Woods (Tiger Buddies)
Eliza Blau (Tiger Buddies)
Sakura Burton (Tiger Buddies)
Connor Feagin (Tiger Buddies)
Gino Collier Ford (Tiger Buddies)
Serenity Gerspach (Tiger Buddies)
John Havens (Tiger Buddies)
Soledad Hayes (Tiger Buddies)
Caylee Lehman (Tiger Buddies)
Andrew Rhoades (Tiger Buddies)
Christina Sykes (Tiger Buddies)
Anastasia Wyant (Tiger Buddies)
Aspen Cain (SGA)
Kelise Johnson (SGA)
Shelby Cannon (SGA)
Wyatt Carter (SGA)
Emmalyn Herrington (SGA)
The students and advisors are pictured with Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, and Shauna Smith, district special education coordinator.
Waynesville High School has achieved Unified Champion School status, making WHS one of fewer than 50 schools in Missouri to earn this distinction. Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, recognized the students and advisors during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
A Unified Champion School is one that intentionally promotes inclusion by combining Special Olympics Unified Sports®, inclusive youth leadership and whole-school engagement. Unified Sports brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to practice and compete as teammates in athletic events such as bowling, basketball and track throughout the year.
This distinction is a direct result of the dedication and efforts of students and advisors involved in the CSS Program, Tiger Buddies Club and SGA, along with the strong school-wide support of the staff and student body at WHS. Special thanks goes to Stephanie Peace, Karen Wilkerson and Bridget Jones for coordinating this with their CSS classes along with Nancy Swick, SGA.
As a symbol of this commitment, WHS will now display the Unified Champion School banner, representing our ongoing dedication to inclusion.
Students who were recognized include the following:
Danley Aguilar (Tiger Buddies)
Brionna Ash (Tiger Buddies)
Tallon Bennett (Tiger Buddies & SGA)
Lexie Bigelow (Tiger Buddies)
Khloe Brush (Tiger Buddies)
Madalyn Cottier (Tiger Buddies)
Lanie Espinosa (Tiger Buddies & SGA)
Elizabeth Hoard (Tiger Buddies & SGA)
Jay'Merie Howard (Tiger Buddies)
Erica Hull (Tiger Buddies)
Lauryn Lercher (Tiger Buddies)
Laila Lyons (Tiger Buddies)
Ariana Newkirk (Tiger Buddies)
RJ Peace (Tiger Buddies)
Kalee Rhoades (Tiger Buddies)
Aylen Stark (Tiger Buddies)
Morgan Woods (Tiger Buddies)
Eliza Blau (Tiger Buddies)
Sakura Burton (Tiger Buddies)
Connor Feagin (Tiger Buddies)
Gino Collier Ford (Tiger Buddies)
Serenity Gerspach (Tiger Buddies)
John Havens (Tiger Buddies)
Soledad Hayes (Tiger Buddies)
Caylee Lehman (Tiger Buddies)
Andrew Rhoades (Tiger Buddies)
Christina Sykes (Tiger Buddies)
Anastasia Wyant (Tiger Buddies)
Aspen Cain (SGA)
Kelise Johnson (SGA)
Shelby Cannon (SGA)
Wyatt Carter (SGA)
Emmalyn Herrington (SGA)
The students and advisors are pictured with Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, and Shauna Smith, district special education coordinator.
