Jonathan Hedrick, a senior at Waynesville High School, has signed to compete in track and field at Northwest Missouri State. His signing was held at WHS on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. #wayschools
In recognition of the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), Waynesville High School National Honor Society seniors each nominated one teacher to receive an award during the NHS Teacher Appreciation Banquet held on April 16, 2024, at the Waynesville Career Center.
With heartfelt appreciation, students spoke about why they selected a specific teacher, revealing the teacher’s name at the end of their speech. The teacher would then place the NHS stole on the student, followed by the student presenting the teacher with an engraved plaque.
The list below contains the NHS students on the left, followed by the teacher, coach or mentor selected on the right.
Cox, Madison – Mike Gow
Wimberly, Trinity – Enver Medrano
Amjed, Fatima – Robert Foster (represented by his wife, Tricia Foster)
Andres-Kazuma, Ciaera – Jill Price
Blau, Joseph & Peterson, Anna – Tate Brand
Bohrer, Madison – Athan Mazias
Boyd, Jennifer – Steven Tetreault
Chrisman, Sadie – Angela Chrisman
Diallo, Fatima & Westphall, Ellenor – Olivia Horton
Duncan, Maya – Jeremy Bartz
Farley, Madison & Underwood, Haley – Maria Butler
Gervacio, Carl – Chrystal Bohrer
Goetz, Charles – Melissa Jones
Guida, Kinsley – Dalton Quick
Gutierrez, Makayla & Moynihan, Blaise – Cydnee Gilmore
Henson, Keegan – Stephanie Kramme
King, Ari – Samantha Anthony
Madden, Ian – Shawnee Hefton
Madden, Nick – Jonathan Bennion
McCall, Torrey – Lashanda McColister
Moffet, Mekenzie – Bobbi McQueen
O'Donnell, Rileigh – Ronald Benson
Parker, Grace – Karleen Campbell
Petitt, Patrick – Shannon Spray
Registe, Daylan – Christina Wadley
Tipeni, Elexsia – Susan Williamson
Vail, Rebecca – Nathan Boeh
Vega, Emilia – Matthew Johnson
Wilking, Nathan – Kayla Wilson
Plummer, Cassandra – Nathan Gargus
Seibert, Alivia – Chance Inman
Waynesville R-VI students and staff helped with the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Best Sapper Competition on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Waynesville City Park, including:
· Waynesville Middle School Advanced Choir students sang the National Anthem under the direction of Dustin Griffin
· Waynesville High School art students “chalked the walk” with chalk drawings throughout the venue under the direction of Sarah Luttrell.
· Selected works by Waynesville R-VI elementary, middle and high school students that were created for the Month of the Military Child were on display at the event. The artwork was created under the direction of district art teachers.
· Superintendent Hilary Bales and Dr. Jason Whitt, WHS principal, showed their support for the event and visited with military officials and WHS graduates and teachers.
In addition, Waynesville Career Center culinary art students prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye to the Sapper Association at the St. Robert Community Center earlier in the week.
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Pictured with the mascot are Superintendent Hilary Bales and Dr. Jason Whitt, WHS principal.
Superintendent Hilary Bales is pictured with WHS grad and teacher, Mikaela O'Barr, and WHS teacher Meghan Chavez who volunteered for the evening event. Other school district personnel also volunteered to help with this event.
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Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School just outside the entrance to the Ninth Grade Center. Learn about some of the many different cultures found in our district and sample food from all around the world. In the event of inclement weather, Tiger Festival of Nations will be moved inside to the gym.
Waynesville R-VI District Art Show, showcasing outstanding work by students in grades K-12, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. The Lecture Hall entrance is adjacent to the Ninth Grade Center entrance. #wayschools
Superintendent Hilary Bales praised Waynesville High School staff members for sharing information with families about B-2 and for their ongoing work with students. #wayschools
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From our Athletic Office:
Boys Tennis vs. Salem start time has been moved up to to 3:30 p.m.
Boys Tennis senior night has been postponed to Monday April 29
Girls Soccer at Kickapoo will play as scheduled at 5 p.m.
Middle School Baseball at Dixon will play as scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
Middle School Softball will play at Lebanon tomorrow, April 24, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m.
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Senior Tyrell Phinn broke a 50-year-old Waynesville High School Track and Field record on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Southwest Baptist University Large School Meet.
Phinn ran a 4:21.78 in the 1600-meter run breaking the old record of 4:23.90 held by Robert Sumpter in 1974.
Phinn is also the current school record holder in the 800 with a time of 1:54.73 #wayschools
Waynesville Middle School has announced the following free camp:
· Middle School Soccer Camp Monday-Thursday starting April 29 3-5 p.m. at Waynesville Middle School Slaughter Field. Registration for grades 6-8 is open now at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdjXs2UfCa-WwJuDeY3UAjtMLo2vDJrEK92fW4o3Z0ugr7hg/viewform
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There is no fee for this camp. If you are signing up multiple students for this camp, you will need to register each student separately. Any individual not registered prior to registration closing will not be permitted to attend. #wayschools
Fire alarm sounded at WHS due to food burning in microwave
A fire alarm sounded at Waynesville High School at approximately 4:05 p.m. today, Monday, April 22, 2024, due to smoke coming from a food item that was burning in the microwave. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution.
WHS Wind Ensemble receives Exemplary rating
The Waynesville High School Wind Ensemble received Exemplary ratings (the highest rating possible) and positive remarks from all three judges at the Concert Band Classic held at Parkview High School in Springfield, Mo., on April 16, 2024. The band put on a superb performance, playing three selections, and afterward the judges used the remaining 20 minutes to come up on stage for a clinic with the band.
"All three judges said that our band has an extremely mature sound and they are excited to hear us in the future," said Jared Sabatasso, who directs the wind ensemble.
WHS Jazz Band receives Exemplary rating,
will perform tomorrow (April 23) at WHS
The Waynesville High School Jazz Band received an Exemplary rating at the Ava Golden Blues Jazz Festival at Ava, Mo., where 28 bands from around the state participated on Saturday April 6, 2024.
“We are thrilled to announce that the jazz band received an Exemplary rating from all three judges,” said Band Director Jared Sabatasso. “The students performed with precision and poured their hearts out on stage.”
Three WHS students – Seth Steuck-Alto Saxophone, Yediel Santana-Horta-Tenor Saxophone, and Nicholas McMurray- Trombone – also received an outstanding musicianship award, which are normally selected from students who perform solos during a performance.
“We are proud of all these musicians and their accomplishments,” Sabatasso said.
The jazz band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso.
The jazz band will preform during the WHS band concert at 6 p.m. April 23, 2024, in WHS auditorium if you want a chance to come out and hear these fine musicians.
Waynesville JROTC Drill Team finishes 3rd in NATION
The Waynesville JROTC Drill Team finished 3rd overall in the nation at the U.S. Army Cadet Command Rocky Mountain Drill Nationals among a field of more than 50 teams on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver, Colo.
They were awarded the Norwich Cup for their 3rd Place Overall finish.
Their results also included the following:
Armed Division 3rd Place Overall
2nd Place Armed Exhibition
3rd Place Armed Regulation
6th Place Color Guard
Unarmed Division 4th Place Overall
1st Place Unarmed Regulation
9th Place Unarmed Exhibition
6th Place Color Guard
Individual, Dual & Quad
1st Place Unarmed Exhibition Quad (Jennifer Boyd, Kylee Gravette, Annalyse Rivera, Avery Higdon)
2nd Place Armed Exhibition Solo (Joseph Mendiola)
3rd Place Unarmed Exhibition Dual (Jennifer Boyd & Annalyse Rivera)
4th Place Armed Exhibition Solo (Lord Torres)
4th Place Armed Exhibition Quad (Chris Torres, Lord Torres, Joseph Mendiola & Aiden Rivera)
Joseph Mendiola 8th Place Individual Drill Down (IDD) out of more than 500 Cadets.
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