Excellent halftime performance by Rhythm Nation!
Tiger Cheer brought the energy and had the crowd on their feet. Great job, team!
Tiger Basketball opens the season tonight at home vs Neosho! Let’s go, Tigers!
WMS and WHS will host their choir concerts at 5:30 and 6 p.m. tonight in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually this morning as this is an AMI day.
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker, Pick and Freedom Preschool.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
Instructions for logging into your child’s Chromebook: https://5il.co/3siy4
Additional instructions for PreK-6th graders are at https://5il.co/342dn
Additional instructions for 7th-8th graders are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/page/ami-days
Additional instructions for 9-12th graders are at https://5il.co/342j7
School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker, Pick and Freedom Preschool.
Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.
Instructions for logging into your child’s Chromebook: https://5il.co/3siy4
Additional instructions for PreK-6th graders are at https://5il.co/342dn
Additional instructions for 7th-8th graders are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/page/ami-days
Additional instructions for 9-12th graders are at https://5il.co/342j7
Lady Tiger Basketball tips off the season tonight at the Marshfield Tournament. Good luck, Lady Tigers!
Two choir concerts will be held on Dec. 2, 2025, beginning with the Waynesville Middle School Choir at 5:30 p.m. and the Waynesville High School Choir at 6 p.m. in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The WMS Band will perform a winter concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 2025, at WHS Auditorium.
These events are free and open to the public.
The WMS Band will perform a winter concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 2025, at WHS Auditorium.
These events are free and open to the public.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will host the following upcoming WMS and WHS holiday music programs.
Program Schedule
6 p.m. Dec. 2 - WHS winter choir concert at WHS auditorium
6 p.m. Dec. 4 - WMS band concert at WHS auditorium
Program Schedule
6 p.m. Dec. 2 - WHS winter choir concert at WHS auditorium
6 p.m. Dec. 4 - WMS band concert at WHS auditorium
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Nov. 24-28, 2025. All offices will be closed on Nov. 26, 27 and 28.
10 WHS students earn National awards
Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders.
The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements:
School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin
Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin
First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades
Two former WHS students were also named:
· Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award
· Andre Morse-School Recognition Award
Students are eligible for awards by:
· scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade.
· earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
Eight current Waynesville High School students and two former students have been awarded national recognition from the CollegeBoard BigFuture Program for their high performance on AP tests and/or the PSAT as 10th and 11th graders.
The current students received the following awards based on their exceptional achievements:
School Recognition Award: Serina Chen, Vung Ciin and Kaden Crone, Keegan Graves, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin
Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award: Kaden Crone, Brooklyn Lercher and Carson Sutphin
First Generation Recognition Award: Brionna Ash, Vung Ciin and Kalee Rhoades
Two former WHS students were also named:
· Alexis Good-Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and School Recognition Award
· Andre Morse-School Recognition Award
Students are eligible for awards by:
· scoring in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their high school, state's first generation test takers and/or state's rural and small town test takers OR earning a 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade.
· earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher
The Waynesville High School Music Department presented a concert to a packed house on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, featuring the Jazz Band I and II, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
The band is under the direction of Jared Sabatasso and assistant directors Chance Inman, Brady Perkins and Andrew Tiefenbrunn.
Waynesville Mayor Sean Wilson visited U.S. Government and AP Government classes at Waynesville High School on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, to speak with students about elections, civic engagement and public service. During the 40-minute session, he shared his motivation for entering public service, reflected on his experiences as a candidate and emphasized the importance of community involvement. He also took time to answer questions.
After his visit, students observed a peer-led debate as part of the final stage of their mock election project—before taking part in a schoolwide voting activity.
After his visit, students observed a peer-led debate as part of the final stage of their mock election project—before taking part in a schoolwide voting activity.
An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville High School at approximately 9 a.m. today (Friday, Nov. 14, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Waynesville’s JROTC Battalion and the Waynesville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band participated in the Veterans Parade hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 11, 2025, in St. Robert, Mo. In addition, JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Ceremony and led the parade.
Route 66 Shootout to be held Dec.19–20 at Waynesville High School
The annual Route 66 Shootout will take place on Friday, Dec.19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, at Waynesville High School.
The third class of the WHS Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized prior to the 7:30 p.m. game on Friday, Dec.19.
Robert "Bob" Slaughter (Coach/AD)
Robert Sumter (Athlete/T&F & XC)
1974 Track & Field (Team)
Game Schedule
Friday, Dec.19
4:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. Capital City
6:00 p.m. – Poplar Bluff (Boys) vs. Capital City
7:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Northwest Cedar Hill
Saturday, Dec.20
12:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Girls) vs. St. Elizabeth
2:00 p.m. – Northwest Cedar Hill (Boys) vs. Poplar Bluff
3:30 p.m. – Waynesville (Boys) vs. Hazelwood East
Admission
$10 per person for the weekend
$6 per person per day
All individuals over age 5 are required to purchase a ticket, including senior citizens, season pass holders, annual pass holders, and staff with athletic passes, as these are not regular season games.
WHS Junior and Senior Parents:
Just a reminder that Jostens will be available at Waynesville High School on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the main lobby.
You may stop by to place your orders and ask questions about caps and gowns, class rings, letterman jackets, graduation announcements, and more!
Just a reminder that Jostens will be available at Waynesville High School on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the main lobby.
You may stop by to place your orders and ask questions about caps and gowns, class rings, letterman jackets, graduation announcements, and more!
Happy Veterans Day
All Waynesville R-VI schools have been or will be honoring Veterans with activities including concerts, breakfasts, assemblies, round table discussions with Veterans and writing heartfelt letters of thanks.
Today (Nov. 11, 2025) our JROTC and Waynesville High School Tigers Pride Marching Band will participate in the Veterans Day Parade in St. Robert. The parade follows the 11 a.m. Veterans ceremony that is hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce.
There will be no school and all offices will be closed today (Nov. 11, 2025) in observance of Veterans Day.
Waynesville R-VI receives 90% of possible points on APR
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2024-25 school year on Nov. 6, 2025, and the Waynesville R-VI School District has received 90 percent of possible points. This is the highest Waynesville R-VI has received since MSIP 6.
“We invite our community to celebrate this accomplishment because every data point represents a student who is learning and growing,” said Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This level of growth and achievement is only possible through the very hard work of our teachers and combined efforts of our students, staff, parents and community.”
APRs demonstrate the progress being made toward meeting the standards and indicators in the sixth iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The report measures multiple areas including academic achievement, continuous improvement, attendance and readiness for success beyond high school.
Bales noted that data plays an essential role in the district’s continuous improvement efforts. “We use data as a tool for reflection and action,” she said. “Our teams analyze assessment results, attendance patterns and growth measures to evaluate our strengths and identify areas for growth. This allows us to make informed decisions that strengthen instruction, enhance student support and ensure continued progress.”
Each year, the district reviews its performance from the previous year and identifies actionable steps to make meaningful improvements. “Our work is never done,” Bales said, “but we do want to celebrate with our community the success from this past year — because it truly takes all of us.”
MSIP is Missouri’s accountability system for evaluating and classifying public schools. It sets expectations for instructional practices and student outcomes, aiming to ensure every graduate is prepared for success in college, career, and life.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2024-25 school year on Nov. 6, 2025, and the Waynesville R-VI School District has received 90 percent of possible points. This is the highest Waynesville R-VI has received since MSIP 6.
“We invite our community to celebrate this accomplishment because every data point represents a student who is learning and growing,” said Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This level of growth and achievement is only possible through the very hard work of our teachers and combined efforts of our students, staff, parents and community.”
APRs demonstrate the progress being made toward meeting the standards and indicators in the sixth iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The report measures multiple areas including academic achievement, continuous improvement, attendance and readiness for success beyond high school.
Bales noted that data plays an essential role in the district’s continuous improvement efforts. “We use data as a tool for reflection and action,” she said. “Our teams analyze assessment results, attendance patterns and growth measures to evaluate our strengths and identify areas for growth. This allows us to make informed decisions that strengthen instruction, enhance student support and ensure continued progress.”
Each year, the district reviews its performance from the previous year and identifies actionable steps to make meaningful improvements. “Our work is never done,” Bales said, “but we do want to celebrate with our community the success from this past year — because it truly takes all of us.”
MSIP is Missouri’s accountability system for evaluating and classifying public schools. It sets expectations for instructional practices and student outcomes, aiming to ensure every graduate is prepared for success in college, career, and life.
Waynesville R-VI students competed and several earned medals in the K-12 Special Olympics Bowling Event at Daugherty Bowling Alley at Fort Leonard Wood on Nov. 7, 2025. More than 100 athletes and 38 adults attended the event.
WHS inducts 84 into NHS
Waynesville High School inducted 84 students into the National Honor Society during the induction ceremony on Nov. 6, 2025, in the WHS Auditorium.
Leading the ceremony were NHS President Kimora Godwin, Vice President Brionna Ash, Secretary Aubrey Fields, Public Affairs Chair Hailey Melchiorre and Social Chair Sheila Jones.
NHS advisors are Stephanie Kramme and Dalton Quick.
The following WHS students were inducted:
Emmanuel Aguirre
Abigail Augenstein
Emily Babcock
Emma Beatty
Ayana Bishop
Ziarlene Bituin
Olivia Bone
Landon Boswell
Aliyah Bowers
Ava Byers
Selena Charbonier
Juliet Choi
Nicolas Cruz
Connor David
Damien Dickow
Hunter Emerson
Brooklyn Enslen
Emmalie Erlewine
Olivia Frommelt
Jack Giffen
Bernd Gillette
Elijah Green
Madison Grimes
Reagan Grosvenor
Abigail Hanna
Gregory Harless
Aminah Harmon
Myah Harris
Rian Hartt
Cassandra Hays
Rachel Heberling
Benjamin Hicks
Karlie Horne
Erica Hull
Hector Johnson
Sophie Johnson
Riley Jones
Evelyn Kelley
Anna Kempen
Cameron Knuckles
Emily Leboeuf
Nicolas Lederle
Haneul Lee
Danica Leet
Sirenedi Maldonado
Calley McCall
Aydan McClinton
Lillian McCutcheon-Jones
Myla Miller
Remington Minard
Karina Narcotta
Imanuelle Navayra
McKenna Ogden
Destany Oster
Ivy Moon Radwan-Rodowicz
Alexis Rase
Tre'Von Reed
Sophia Reed
Claire Reed
Everett Rinck
Lily Romero
Conner Ross
Taylor Sandidge
Enyel Guadalupe Sanjurjo
Zoey Self
Gabriel Sinden
Chloe Smith
Angela Speed
Brooklyn Stephens
Jariah Stevens
Luke Thompson
Elizabeth Tipeni
Isabella Torres
Anel Torres
Saya Tully
Nicholas Vaughn
Dailey Vernon
Sophia Wagasky
Clay Walkup
Aidan Walsh
Autumn Werner
Aden Westerman
Madyson Wilk
Brooklyn Zamora
Waynesville High School inducted 84 students into the National Honor Society during the induction ceremony on Nov. 6, 2025, in the WHS Auditorium.
Leading the ceremony were NHS President Kimora Godwin, Vice President Brionna Ash, Secretary Aubrey Fields, Public Affairs Chair Hailey Melchiorre and Social Chair Sheila Jones.
NHS advisors are Stephanie Kramme and Dalton Quick.
The following WHS students were inducted:
Emmanuel Aguirre
Abigail Augenstein
Emily Babcock
Emma Beatty
Ayana Bishop
Ziarlene Bituin
Olivia Bone
Landon Boswell
Aliyah Bowers
Ava Byers
Selena Charbonier
Juliet Choi
Nicolas Cruz
Connor David
Damien Dickow
Hunter Emerson
Brooklyn Enslen
Emmalie Erlewine
Olivia Frommelt
Jack Giffen
Bernd Gillette
Elijah Green
Madison Grimes
Reagan Grosvenor
Abigail Hanna
Gregory Harless
Aminah Harmon
Myah Harris
Rian Hartt
Cassandra Hays
Rachel Heberling
Benjamin Hicks
Karlie Horne
Erica Hull
Hector Johnson
Sophie Johnson
Riley Jones
Evelyn Kelley
Anna Kempen
Cameron Knuckles
Emily Leboeuf
Nicolas Lederle
Haneul Lee
Danica Leet
Sirenedi Maldonado
Calley McCall
Aydan McClinton
Lillian McCutcheon-Jones
Myla Miller
Remington Minard
Karina Narcotta
Imanuelle Navayra
McKenna Ogden
Destany Oster
Ivy Moon Radwan-Rodowicz
Alexis Rase
Tre'Von Reed
Sophia Reed
Claire Reed
Everett Rinck
Lily Romero
Conner Ross
Taylor Sandidge
Enyel Guadalupe Sanjurjo
Zoey Self
Gabriel Sinden
Chloe Smith
Angela Speed
Brooklyn Stephens
Jariah Stevens
Luke Thompson
Elizabeth Tipeni
Isabella Torres
Anel Torres
Saya Tully
Nicholas Vaughn
Dailey Vernon
Sophia Wagasky
Clay Walkup
Aidan Walsh
Autumn Werner
Aden Westerman
Madyson Wilk
Brooklyn Zamora
