The Waynesville R-VI Board of Education elected new officers on April 15, 2024, as follows: President Janel Rowell; Vice President Rick Harne, Secretary Andy Anderson and Treasurer Charles Quinn. Members also include Aaron Pondrom, Layne Lercher and Mike Keeling.
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Megan Ace swears in Mike Keeling and Janel Rowell following their election on April 2 to the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education. They will each serve a three-year term.
Superintendent Hilary Bales presents a House Resolution from State Rep. Bill Hardwick to outgoing Board President Paul D. Shultz II who did not seek reelection. Shultz served on the board for nine years, the last six as president.
Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the outgoing officers for their service: President Paul Shultz II, Vice President Rick Harne, Secretary Janel Rowell as Board and Treasurer Andy Anderson. #wayschools
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From our Athletic office:
JV/V baseball at Kickapoo will play as scheduled
V girls soccer will play as scheduled
JV girls soccer will only play one half
Golf practice has been cancelled
Middle School track at Camdenton has been postponed to April 30, 2024
Middle School track practice tonight, April 18, has been canceled
Middle School softball at Lebanon has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date
Middle School softball practice tonight, April 18, has been canceled
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The public is invited to attend both of these events. #wayschools
A parade of law enforcement, firefighter and emergency vehicles helped kick off the regional track and field event for Special Olympics on Friday, April 12, 2024, as they delivered athletes to Waynesville High School’s Tiger Stadium.
WHS students lined the entrance and welcomed athletes to Special Olympics. WHS Student Government Association members also assisted the athletes and with the games. #wayschools
Lasada Pippen – a top-rated motivational speaker for students and educators – inspired middle and high school students with his message of “find your why and discover your how” on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School.
Known as “LP,” Pippen’s presentations on motivation and perseverance were the direct result of student input. Students specifically asked for an outside, nationally recognized speaker and selected Pippen because he is known for inspiring leaders, educators, professionals and students.
“This was an outstanding opportunity for our students,” said Courtney Long, director of student services. “LP shares stories that relate with students, which keeps them engaged. LP encourages students to set the bar higher and challenges students to prove that anything is possible with the right mindset. Many left with an understanding, or at least a better understanding, of their purpose.”
His presentation, “Greatness Has a Cost: Making Wise Decisions To Fuel Your Dreams” is designed to encourage individuals to find their why so that what they do becomes more powerful and their how becomes easier.
His website states, “Despite a challenging childhood marked by financial struggles, Pippen transformed from an underserved individual to a STEM graduate and engineering expert. LP, the first in his family to graduate college, forged a prosperous career as a computer engineer & cloud architect. But success didn’t satisfy LP’s ultimate passion. He shifted gears from thriving in the tech industry to pursuing his true calling – empowering others to unlock their potential and stay inspired for greatness.”
“For me personally, it’s much easier to wake up when you know why,” Pippen said. #wayschools
From our Athletic Office:
V/JV Baseball at Camdenton has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. on May 13, 2024. #wayschools
From more than 150 essays, five Waynesville High School juniors were selected as finalists in the Laclede Electric Youth Tour Essay Contest.
Four of those finalists -- Sofia Mejia, Belle Mitchell, Seth Steuck and Brayden Weigelt -- received their Youth Tour Finalist Award and presented their essays at Laclede Electric Cooperative in Lebanon on April 11, 2024, to see who would make the top four spots for the Youth Tour all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., in June.
After taking a multiple choice test on electricity and Laclede Electric Cooperative, and presenting their essays, Sofia Mejia and Brayden Weigelt were selected for the Washington, D.C. ,Youth Tour, along with Abbie Brake of Conway High School and Desiree Gonzalez Serrano of Lebanon High School. One WHS finalist, Marissa Magnia, was unable to attend due to illness, but she still qualified for the Jefferson City Cycle trip in July. #wayschools
WHS students will present the musical, “Newsies,” at 7 p.m. April 18, 19 and 20 and at 5 p.m. on April 21 in the WHS Auditorium. The cost is $7 general admission; $6 student & staff; $5 children 10 & under.
Madison Farley, a senior at Waynesville High School, received Honorable Mention in the Student Life Category in the Jostens North America Photo Contest 2024. Farley's photo will be featured in the 2025 Jostens Look Book. The Look Book is given to all schools who use Jostens to produce their publications. #wayschools
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Mobil on the Run generously donated $500 to Waynesville High School on April 4, 2024. The Educational Alliance Program helps Mobil-branded retailers support neighborhood schools through the donation of $500 grants. The grants can be used for a wide range of programs based on the needs of the individual school, such as recreational equipment, chemistry labs and support for programs like accelerated math, family days, athletics and more. #wayschools
Musical "Newsies" to be presented April 18, 19, 20 and 21 at WHS
Waynesville High School students will present the musical, “Newsies,” at 7 p.m. April 18, 19 and 20 in the WHS Auditorium. They also will perform a 5 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 21.
The musical includes performances by WHS Theatre Department students, Thespian Troupe 1669 members, WHS Choir members, along with the orchestra, which is made up of students, staff and community members.
The cost per person is $7 General Admission; $6 Student & Staff; $5 Children 10 & under. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
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About the musical
The Musical Theatre International website at https://www.mtishows.com/ states the following about the musical, “Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.”
Kindergarten Kickoff for the Waynesville R-VI School District will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 1 at Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville. To be eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year, a student must be age 5 before Aug. 1, 2024.
Emergency vehicles will be using their sirens as they transport athletes who are participating in Special Olympics at Waynesville High School today, Friday, April 12, 2024. They will be driving from the Waynesville City Park to WHS Tiger Stadium. #wayschools
The Waynesville Career Center’s School of Practical Nursing will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 4 to 7 p.m. April 18 at the WCC. All alumni, current and future students, past instructors, friends and their families are invited to attend.
Applications for Parker Preschool due tomorrow!
Parker Preschool in Waynesville is now taking applications for PRESCHOOL students for the 2024-25 school year. Forty preschool students will be selected for the program through a random lottery. Applications for the lottery will close at 4 p.m. TOMORROW, Friday, April 12, 2024.
Parents who are interested in enrolling their students at Parker may apply for the lottery at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I4kLS-ybKn-ExuykdRSOvjJ_ek_UijyBbP-yNjemKJA/closedform. Please note that the link to the Google form will close at 4 p.m. on April 12.
Eligibility to apply to be in the lottery drawing:
· Students must turn age 4 before Aug. 1, to be eligible for Parker Preschool, which is located inside the Parker Educational Center, next to Waynesville Middle School.
· Students must provide their child's transportation to and from the center
· Students must reside within the boundaries of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Applicants will be chosen through a lottery drawing at 1 p.m. on April 25. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child is accepted into the program.
Students who are selected to attend through the random drawing will:
· participate in a screening in June
· need to complete the enrollment process with the Waynesville R-VI School District
NOTE: The If you have any questions please email mmitchell@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
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