In observance of Patriot Day, Waynesville High School students hand-delivered sweet treats, thank you cards and posters to first responders in the area to show appreciation of all of their hard work and dedication to our schools and the community. They also delivered a special gift to all the SRO's in the district in appreciation for keeping all of our schools safe. #wayschools
A fire alarm sounded at Waynesville High School at approximately 5:10 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Out of an abundance of caution, firefighters have been called to the school to confirm that there is no fire or smoke.
Law enforcement officials across the nation have been investigating social media threats about alleged school shootings, which appear to be linked with Sept. 11. Like others across the nation, our local law enforcement has investigated an alleged threat on social media (Snap Chat) that was being made toward “Pulaski County middle schools.” Local law enforcement officials have reported that currently there is no credible threat to the schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Working with national law enforcement agencies, local investigators believe that the threat was made in reference to a Pulaski County School District in another state.
All threats are taken seriously, however, and the safety of our students and staff is our first priority. Out of an abundance of caution, school resource officers and local enforcement will have an increased presence at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and Waynesville Middle School.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s building principal. #wayschools
The Armed Services YMCA hosted a Patriot Day Art Contest for Waynesville R-VI students with many works of art being on display during the Patriot Day event at the Waynesville City Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
The following students were awarded with first place ribbons;
Carter Smith, 5th grade
John Schultz, 12th grade
Isabella Johnston, 3rd grade
Kendra Franks, 10th grade
Max Tayler Joyce, 7th grade
Caleb Bradford, 2nd grade
Coralline Sanchez, 5th grade
Naomi Gonzalez, 7th grade
Theo Leinbaugh, 4th grade
Drake Volkmer, 3rd grade
Lily Whitten, 2nd grade
Esther Oppong, 5th grade
First place award recipients were awarded a $10 Walmart gift card donated by Walmart St. Robert. #wayschools
Esguerra named WHS Student of the Month
Ethan Esguerra, a senior at Waynesville High School has been named the September 2024 Rotary Student of the Month and was recognized during the Rotary Club of Pulaski County meeting on Sept. 9, 2024. He is the son of John and Beverly Esguerra.
His nominator stated: "Ethan is my trustworthy student helper, especially when I have a sub. He is very respectful each day and comes in ready and eager to learn. I can trust that he will always do the right thing and he leads my class by example by asking me daily what is next. Ethan is quiet, but he is a very loyal student. He knows when to respond and when to be quiet and sit back and work."
Esguerra has participated in basketball, Student Government Association, Student Leadership and Diversity Committee. He will be a member of the National Honor Society and is in the health sciences program at the Waynesville Career Center. Upon graduation, Esguerra would like to attend Mizzou and major in physical therapy.
The Fall Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Spet. 13, 2024, inside the Ninth Grade Center, which is located on the stadium side of the Waynesville High School campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Guest will learn about different cultures and sample food from around the world!
Waynesville R-VI students participated in the Armed Services YMCA Patriot Day event on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in the Waynesville City Park, including the Waynesville JROTC Color Guard presenting the Colors , Citlali Arzabala singing the National Anthem and the Waynesville High School Choir singing. In addition, Waynesville R-VI students were among those dancing with Destination Dance. Hundreds of pieces of artwork by Waynesville R-VI students were on display during the event. The winners of the art contest will be announced in a separate post.
Waynesville’s Homecoming is Sept. 27
Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School.
Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Pride Night, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.
Homecoming Court Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m. Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.
The Waynesville High School Softball team hosted a softball jamboree with Rolla and Cuba on Aug. 27, 2024, at WHS.
"Waynesville Lady Tigers are working hard in practices in order to compete with the new rigor of competition we face in the new COC," says head coach Rochelle Maubach. "We are learning to strengthen our resilience, not give up despite challenges and to show up and compete. These are skills we take onto the softball field and hone in on for life off the field. Every game we show up for and compete is a win."
You can find this season's schedule at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/whs/page/athletics. Click on the 24-25 Game Schedules on the left. #wayschools
Waynesville High School Varsity Football team faced the Carthage Tigers Friday Aug. 30, 2024, in this season's home opener featuring appearances by WHS Tiger Cheer, Rhythm Nation, JROTC Color Guard, the Guard and Band. The next home game will take place next Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
This message is for Seniors, WHS will be holding our first Lunch and Learn of the year soon. Please sign up if you are interested. First come, first serve. Have a great weekend.
There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.
WIN ("What I Need") is an Army CYS funded program. Army Youth Program in Your Neighborhood (AYPYN) funds secondary after school programs and activities.The WHS WIN program is a safe, fun, and academically engaging environment for students to spend their time after school is dismissed in the afternoons. Located in Waynesville High School, 9th-12th grade students can participate in a variety of clubs and activities. WIN will start on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, and runs Monday-Thursday from 2:45-5:30 p.m. There is no registration fee for the program. Students do need to have an enrollment form on file.
Enrollment Form: https://forms.gle/VEDCFpdoU1oyHTjCA
Activity buses are available and depart WHS at 5:45 p.m. #wayschools
Reminder that Wagner Photography will be at WHS for Picture Day tomorrow, 8/27/2024. All students will have their pictures taken during their ELA class! Can't wait to see everyone!
Hundreds of seniors gathered in Tiger Stadium this morning to kick off their senior activities with Senior Sunrise. #wayschools
Tonight's Softball Jamboree has been Postponed
Congratulations to our Waynesville High School students who scored a 3 or higher on one or more of their AP tests this past spring (they are named below)! We will honor these students and recent graduates at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2024, before the home varsity football game. Please join us in celebrating their hard work!
If you and/or your student or recent graduate can attend, please complete the Google Form at https://forms.gle/c1NaNmKsdWQKMzkk7. Those being recognized should arrive by 6 p.m.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sarah Broadaway at the High School, 573-842-2444.
Late-start Wednesdays
All schools start 30 minutes later on Wednesdays than the other days of the week in the Waynesville R-VI School District.
Buses also run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings only.
For example, if your child normally gets on the bus at 7:20 a.m. and their school begins at 8:30 a.m., then on Wednesdays the bus will arrive at 7:50 a.m. and school will begin at 9 a.m.
Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.
Waynesville teachers embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to allow teachers to collaborate on best practices.
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Details by grade and/or school
- Grades 6-12 begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades 6-12 begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 2:35 p.m. on all regular school days.
- Grades K-5 begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Grades K-5 begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. on all regular school days.
- Williams Early Childhood Center begins at 8:15 for the a.m. session on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and dismisses at 11:15 for the a.m. session. On Wednesdays, the a.m. session begins at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:55 a.m. The WECC begins at 12:15 for the p.m. session and dismisses at 3:15 for the p.m. session.
- Parker Educational Center begins at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and dismisses at 3:05 p.m. On Wednesdays, Parker begins at 8:45 a.m. and doors open at 8:35 a.m.
Dismissal time does not change on Wednesdays.
Waynesville High School will host its annual Meet the Tiger for fall sports and activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Tiger Stadium. Participating in the event will be the Waynesville Tiger Pride Marching Band and JROTC Color Guard. Recognition will include boys soccer, softball, volleyball, girls tennis, boys and girls cross country, girls golf, dance, Raiders, boys swimming, cheerleaders and football. #wayschools
Celebrating the district's first day back to school! #wayschools
