Waynesville High School

The Waynesville Tiger Girls Golf team has concluded its season with a record-breaking roster of 18 players, the largest group Coach Nathan Boeh has seen since joining the program. Another highlight for this year was the leadership of returning players, who helped guide the team. Throughout the season, several athletes came close to qualifying for the state golf tournament. With a strong commitment to training and improvement during the off-season, Boeh is optimistic about the team's potential for next year. “We’ve built a solid foundation this season, and I truly believe that with hard work and determination, we can achieve great things in the upcoming year,” Boeh said. #wayschools

The Waynesville High School Fall Choir Concert will be held at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday, Oct. 28, 2024) in the WHS Auditorium. #wayschools

Due to Halloween being on a school day, we wanted to remind everyone that costumes cannot be worn at school and will not be allowed. We realize that some students are excited about this occasion, but the focus of this event must take place outside the school day. We want to thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing our students at the trunk or treat community event sponsored by WHS SGA on October 29th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the WHS parking lot. If you plan to celebrate Halloween on the evening of the 31st, please be safe and everyone have a great time.

Waynesville High School Theatre and Troupe 1669 students are rehearsing for their upcoming performance of the comedy, "Game of Tiaras" by Don Zoldis at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24, 25 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 in the WHS Auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Admission is $7 per person.

Today (Friday, Oct. 18, 2024), interested WHS juniors and seniors participated in a Lunch and Learn with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Maintenance Crew Leaders Jason King and Chris Bell talked with students about career opportunities with MODOT, ranging from maintenance and engineering to human resources. MODOT offers internships, educational assistance, training and benefits.

ATTN: Waynesville R-VI Parents and Guardians: PARENT SURVEY The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its annual PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 25. The online survey link has been sent to parents via EMAIL. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences. We encourage parents to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.

We are excited to invite you to Waynesville High School’s Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These conferences will be held in an open format, allowing you the flexibility to visit with teachers at your convenience. If you would like to schedule a specific appointment with any of your student’s teachers, please feel free to reach out to them directly via email. You can access your student’s schedule, grades, and teacher contact information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

The Waynesville High School FCCLA Chapter attended the Region 5 meeting on Oct. 10, 2024, with 29 members attending. WHS students Faith Bohrer and Evalina Maira started the meeting off by singing the National Anthem. Members learned about state and national programs in the four workshops that were offered: 1) Bears for CASA. Students learned about the Missouri FCCLA program for the Missouri Network Against Child Abuse. Many Waynesville students donated stuffed animals to the program, which are directly given to the children. Students also decorated bags with drawings and motivational quotes for the kids to receive with their stuffed animal. In addition to decorating the bags, members learned about why the CASA organization is important and what they do for kids. 2) Running for Office. Members interested in running for a regional, state, or national office took a mock knowledge test of FCCLA facts. They also had the chance to talk with FCCLA State President Ella Foy and the Region 5 President Athena Kuczynski. 3) Speak Out for FCCLA. Speak Out for FCCLA is a program that can be used for Power of One, STAR events, and implemented in each chapter. Members exchanged ideas regarding recruitment in their school and fundraising. 4) STAR Events. Students learned the ins and outs of the competitive events, and were taught what makes your project stand out from the others. The Waynesville FCCLA Chapter also competed in the Parade of Buckets. They were assigned to decorate a bucket that was in the theme of Willy Wonka. Despite not placing, the members put up a good fight with their gold, highly decorated bucket. #wayschools

Wear orange for Unity Day tomorrow, Oct. 16, 2024. Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.

All active duty service members, Veterans and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18, 2024, at Tiger stadium. #wayschools

Future cheerleaders led by Waynesville High School cheerleaders performed cheers and a dance during halftime of the Oct. 11, 2024, varsity football game. #wayschools

On Oct. 12, 2024, the Waynesville Raiders Black Team (Male) finished 4th overall and the Orange Team (Mixed) finished 5th overall out of a field of 30+ teams in the Smith Cotton Raider Competition in Sedalia, Mo. The Black Team placed as follows: - 4th place overall - 2nd place - 1-Rope Bridge - 3rd place - Cross Country Litter Rescue The Orange Team (Mixed) placed as follows: - 5th overall - 3rd Place - Physical Team Test - 3rd Place - Cross Country Litter Rescue The Raiders will next compete in the U.S. Army Cadet Command Raider Nationals Competition from Oct. 24-27 at Fort Knox, Ky.

The Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band performed at halftime during the varsity football game on Friday (Oct. 11, 2024) and then competed on Saturday in the Bi-State Marching Invitational at Potosi. In finals, the WHS band scored the highest in Visual Ensemble out of all of the bands and received the Outstanding Visual Performance trophy. The band also was awarded 6th place overall in the competition. Earlier in Prelims, the band placed 2nd and was also awarded the outstanding visual caption in their class. The band will play again on Oct. 18 at Tiger Stadium for Military Appreciation Night. All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18. The band will compete in the Class 5/6A Field Missouri State Championships at Battle High School in Columbia, Mo., on Oct. 19. #wayschools

On Oct. 11, 2024, the Tigers lost 0 to 42 to a tough Nixa Eagles team. The final regular season home varsity football game for the Waynesville Tigers will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. In recognition of Military Appreciation Night, all active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted free to the home varsity football game on Oct. 18, 2024, at Tiger Stadium. #wayschools

There will be no school on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for a teacher in-service day.

No school on Oct. 14 • There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for a teacher in-service day. ______________________________ No school on Oct. 25 • There also will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. ______________________________ Additional upcoming events: Oct. 16, 2024 • Unity Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange. Oct. 18, 2024 • Stampede in the Park. Start times for mile qualifiers: 9 a.m. for 5th graders; 10:15 a.m. for 4th graders; and 12:15 p.m. for 6th graders. Waynesville City Park. • 6:30 Military Appreciation Night. Tiger Stadium before the 7 p.m. varsity football game. Oct. 21, 2024 • 4 to 7:30 p.m. Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences. Oct. 22, 2024 • 3 to 6:30 p.m. Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences. Oct. 24, 2024 • 3 to 6:30 p.m. Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences. • 4 to 7:30 p.m. Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences. ______________________ More calendar of event items More calendar of event items are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/events (You may search the calendar of events for your child's school by clicking on the school's name at this site.) ______________________ Annual 2024-25 School Year Calendar The district's annual calendar is at https://5il.co/2ogu5

The 2024 Waynesville Tiger Pride Marching Band received 4th place out of a field of 24 bands from across Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Parkview High School in Springfield. In the first competition of the season, the WHS band was first selected to be among the 12 finalists from among the 24 bands that competed in the preliminaries. In finals, the band received 4th place out of the 12 finalist bands and also received the best soloist trophy, which was awarded to Chloe Hays, a senior mellophone player. The band also received the Outstanding Drum Major Award of all bands in finals. The three drum majors are Evan Baxter, Noah Forte and Seth Steuck. The Tiger Pride Marching Band will next compete in Potosi, Mo., on Oct. 12. #wayschools

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 1:10 p.m. today (Oct. 9, 2024) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been contacted and will decide what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary. #wayschools

Nineteen Waynesville High School students auditioned and were selected for the Central District Concert and Jazz Bands and are now eligible to audition for the Missouri All-State Band. These students played prepared etudes and scales in front of judges composed of music educators from around the district on Oct. 8, 2024, at Rolla High School. The district concert band students will have a clinic and concert at Waynesville High School on Nov. 2. They will rehearse all day and put on a free concert at 6 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. The district jazz band students will have a clinic and concert on Jan. 11, 2025, at Jefferson City High School with the concert beginning at 6 p.m. The WHS students who were selected are ranked in chair order within their sections: Central District Jazz Band MacKenzie Colgan: Alto Saxophone, 2nd Chair Jade Anderson: Alto Saxophone, 1st Alternate Zoey Heacock: Alto Saxophone, 2nd Alternate Seth Steuck: Tenor Saxophone, 1st Chair Dylan Liegey: Trumpet, 5th Chair Kayden Wass: Trombone, 1st Chair Aaron Gonzalez: Bass Guitar, 2nd Alternate Central District Concert Band Emma Smith: Flute, 1st Alternate Sophia Wagasky: Oboe, 1st Chair MacKenzie Colgan: Clarinet, 4th Chair Jayla Courtney: Bass Clarinet, 1st Chair Seth Steuck: Alto Saxophone, 1st Chair Aliyah Bowers: Alto Saxophone, 2nd Chair Jade Anderson: Alto Saxophone, 5th Chair Andre Dunz: Tenor Saxophone, 2nd Chair Connor Long: Trumpet, 2nd Chair Dylan Liegey: Trumpet, 3rd Chair Juliet Piper: Trumpet, 7th Chair Savannah Nelson: Trumpet, 11th Chair Kayden Wass: Trombone, 1st Chair Kaden Crone: Trombone, 2nd Chair Landon Boswell: Tuba, 3rd Chair Harley Atchison: General Percussion, 4th Chair Jackson Gasek: Timpani, 1st Alternate Not Pictured- Jade Anderson, Aliyah Bowers, Aaron Gonzalez. We wish these students the best of luck at the Missouri State Band Auditions held on Dec. 7th 2024 at Hickman HS in Columbia, MO.

Dylan Pelkey, a junior at Waynesville High School, was named the WHS Rotary Student of the Month for October 2024. His parents are Jeremy and Rebecca Pelkey. He was selected for representing the words duty and teamwork. Pelkey's nominator stated, “Dylan is a great teammate when placed into groups for class. He ensures that everyone is on the same page and helps others when they may be struggling. I know I can rely on him to be a team leader, both vocally and by example.” Pelkey is an outstanding student who carries a 3.89 GPA, ranking in the top 10% of his class, and has a 97.72% attendance rate for all three years of high school. Pelkey is on the swim team and is the pitcher for the baseball team. Upon graduation, Pelkey plans to attend Mizzou and become a livestock veterinarian. #wayschools