False alarm at Waynesville Middle School
A fire alarm was falsely pulled at Waynesville Middle School at approximately 11:55 a.m. today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. All students are safe. There was no smoke and there was no fire.
A fire alarm was falsely pulled at Waynesville Middle School at approximately 11:55 a.m. today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. All students are safe. There was no smoke and there was no fire.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District and all offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day.
Dear WMS Parents,
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we’re looking forward to celebrating the day with our students! To help everything run smoothly while keeping our focus on learning and safety, we’d like to share a few simple guidelines regarding Valentine’s gifts and deliveries for Friday, February 13th.
Students are welcome to bring Valentine’s gifts to school, and deliveries will be accepted throughout the day. However, any item, whether brought by a student or delivered, that cannot fit in a locker or backpack must be checked in at the main office before first hour or when they are delivered. These larger items may be picked up after 7th hour at the end of the school day.
Please also keep the following in mind:
Balloons or bigger items are not permitted on school buses
Items containing glass are not allowed on school buses
Students bringing restricted items on the bus may need to make alternate arrangements for transportation
These guidelines allow us to celebrate responsibly while maintaining a safe and positive school environment. We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping make Valentine’s Day a great experience for everyone.
If you have any questions, please contact the WMS main office at 573-842-2550.
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we’re looking forward to celebrating the day with our students! To help everything run smoothly while keeping our focus on learning and safety, we’d like to share a few simple guidelines regarding Valentine’s gifts and deliveries for Friday, February 13th.
Students are welcome to bring Valentine’s gifts to school, and deliveries will be accepted throughout the day. However, any item, whether brought by a student or delivered, that cannot fit in a locker or backpack must be checked in at the main office before first hour or when they are delivered. These larger items may be picked up after 7th hour at the end of the school day.
Please also keep the following in mind:
Balloons or bigger items are not permitted on school buses
Items containing glass are not allowed on school buses
Students bringing restricted items on the bus may need to make alternate arrangements for transportation
These guidelines allow us to celebrate responsibly while maintaining a safe and positive school environment. We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping make Valentine’s Day a great experience for everyone.
If you have any questions, please contact the WMS main office at 573-842-2550.
The Waynesville R-VI School District is now hiring guidance counselors. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/
For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
For more information
Phone: (573) 842-2094
Email: personnel@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Nominations open for Rising Star Award & Support Super Star
The public is invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI teacher for the Rising Star Award and a staff member for the Support Super Star Award.
The Rising Star Award honors a teacher who is new to the field of education and has demonstrated a positive impact on students. To nominate a teacher for the Rising Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/qDfYnZ9q1S3HALjM6.
The Support Super Star Award honors a staff member for being a support person who has demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. To nominate a staff member for the Support Super Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/Hj81vWyg3X7Uvkxj8.
The deadline to nominate someone is Feb. 27, 2026.
The public is invited to nominate a Waynesville R-VI teacher for the Rising Star Award and a staff member for the Support Super Star Award.
The Rising Star Award honors a teacher who is new to the field of education and has demonstrated a positive impact on students. To nominate a teacher for the Rising Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/qDfYnZ9q1S3HALjM6.
The Support Super Star Award honors a staff member for being a support person who has demonstrated a positive impact on students and on education. To nominate a staff member for the Support Super Star Award, go to https://forms.gle/Hj81vWyg3X7Uvkxj8.
The deadline to nominate someone is Feb. 27, 2026.
Waynesville R-VI will host a teacher recruitment event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center. The event will begin with a welcome session, followed by screening interviews being held on site. At the end of the evening, a drawing will be held for an iPad.
For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
For more information about openings in the district, please go to https://www.applitrack.com/waynesville/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 or call 573-842-2094.
Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
Free sports physicals offered by COMC
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes:
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.
• Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come, first served basis.
• A legal guardian must accompany the student to sign MSHSAA permission forms.
• No insurance card needed. Paperwork available on-site.
• No vaccines will be given at this event.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes:
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.
• Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come, first served basis.
• A legal guardian must accompany the student to sign MSHSAA permission forms.
• No insurance card needed. Paperwork available on-site.
• No vaccines will be given at this event.
Free sport physicals! Make sure your student athlete is up to date for the upcoming spring sports season.
Spring sports tryouts/practices begin March 2, 2026.
The spring sports, along with their schedules for tryouts/practices, are listed in the graphic below or are at https://aptg.co/0dD-c1.
For more information, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/playerparent-zone and click on the “Start of Season Information,” which includes information about the required physical.
If you have any questions, please call Athletics at 573-842-2450.
The spring sports, along with their schedules for tryouts/practices, are listed in the graphic below or are at https://aptg.co/0dD-c1.
For more information, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/playerparent-zone and click on the “Start of Season Information,” which includes information about the required physical.
If you have any questions, please call Athletics at 573-842-2450.
Mrs. Palmer is our February Leader of the Month.
Mrs. Palmer consistently supports both teachers and students, always going above and beyond her role. She is always friendly and genuinely supportive of everyone she works with.
Mrs. Palmer does an outstanding job listening, working with all parties, and being fair. She works effectively with students, staff, parents, and administration alike, making her a true team player. We are grateful to have her as part of our team this year!
Mrs. Palmer consistently supports both teachers and students, always going above and beyond her role. She is always friendly and genuinely supportive of everyone she works with.
Mrs. Palmer does an outstanding job listening, working with all parties, and being fair. She works effectively with students, staff, parents, and administration alike, making her a true team player. We are grateful to have her as part of our team this year!
This weeks WMS athletics schedule. This is your last opportunity to catch your Basketball Tigers at home. Go Tigers!
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session and will run mostly regular bus routes on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If your child's bus route is not listed below, then your child's bus route will be the regular bus route.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session and will run mostly regular bus routes on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. If your child's bus route is not listed below, then your child's bus route will be the regular bus route.
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The exceptions are listed below.
Snow routes - 48, 49 and 82
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will be still be snow routes on Monday, Feb. 2.
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Modified routes - 44 and 76
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes for Feb. 2:
Rts. 44 and 76: Those who live in Shady Oaks should meet the bus at Y Hwy. and Helm Dr.
The Waynesville R-VI School District will run mostly regular bus routes on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The exceptions are listed below.
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Snow routes
Routes 48 A&B, 49 A&B, and 82 AM & Noon will still be snow routes for Friday.
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Modified routes
The following routes will be normal routes except for the following changes:
29B Stops at Top and Bottom of Brookview will be at Settlers Pass and Brookview Pick up @ 7:21 AM Dropoff at approx. 3:57 PM
Rt 42A Top, Terrain, Triangle, Turkey, Terris Stops to be picked up at Texas and True @ 6:22 AM Please leave room for bus to turn around. Dropped off at approx 3:05 PM
Rt 42A Tundra, Talladega, Titan, and Twilight will be picked up at Texas and Twilight @ 6:27 AM Drop off @ approx. 3:05 PM.
Rt 45B on Talon Ln and Trolley will be picked up at Talon and Tango at 7:30 AM and dropped off at same intersection @ approx. 4:10PM All other stops normal.
Rt 52A Talon Ln and Trolley will be picked up at Talon and Tango at 6:21 AM and dropped off at same intersection @ approx. 3:17 PM
52B 15155 Texas Ln, Top, Terrain, Triangle, Turkey, Terris Stops to be picked up at Texas and True @ 7:59 AM Dropped off at approx 3:46 PM
52 B Tundra, Talladega, Titan, and Twilight will be picked up at Texas and Twilight @ 8:00 AM Drop off @ approx. 3:45 PM.
Rt 46B Rt 47B and Rt 51B will have very minor changes. These parents should have received an email and text.
Parents and guardians of students with IEPs and 504 plans are invited to attend a free special education training session from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville.
This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year:
Kindergarten
6th grade
7th grade
9th grade
Post-secondary transition (after high school)
During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition.
This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year:
Kindergarten
6th grade
7th grade
9th grade
Post-secondary transition (after high school)
During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition.
School will be in session on Thursday!
Buses will run snow routes.
Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
Buses will run snow routes.
Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
This weeks WMS Athletics Events. Go Tigers!
School will be in session on late-start Wednesday!
Buses will run SNOW ROUTES (add 30 minutes to your snow route pick-up time because it's late-start Wednesday)
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Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Because Jan. 28 is late-start Wednesday, please add 30 minutes to the pick-up time for your snow route.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
Buses will run SNOW ROUTES (add 30 minutes to your snow route pick-up time because it's late-start Wednesday)
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Details:
The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
Because Jan. 28 is late-start Wednesday, please add 30 minutes to the pick-up time for your snow route.
Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.
More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually on Tuesday 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.
Parents and guardians make check their email for additional details.
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.
Parents and guardians make check their email for additional details.
AMI Day on Monday
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District Monday, Jan. 26, 2026; however, students will go to school virtually on Monday morning as this is an AMI day. Parents and guardians should check their email for more details.
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District Monday, Jan. 26, 2026; however, students will go to school virtually on Monday morning as this is an AMI day. Parents and guardians should check their email for more details.
