Students to perform in free showcase;

3 to be inducted into Wall of Leaders



The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation will host Showcase Waynesville Schools from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Waynesville High School. Following the performances, three individuals will be inducted into the Wall of Leaders.



“We invite everyone – from family members to the community—to come see our student’s artistic talents and to watch the performances on stage,” said Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.



From 5 to 6 p.m. student art pieces will be on display, along with art and robotics demonstrations. At 6 p.m. students will take the stage for dance, instrumental and choral performances.



During the performances, the three individuals who will later be inducted into the Wall of Leaders will be introduced via video. The formal induction ceremony of Janice Roam Dye

and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement – Alumni, and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional will begin at 7:15 p.m. in front of the Wall of Leaders, which is located directly behind the bronze tiger statue.



This year’s Showcase Waynesville Schools is free and open to the public.



Schedule at a glance



5 to 6 p.m. WHS 1st Floor

Guests will view student artwork and students will demonstrate their artistic and robotic skills on the first floor fine arts wing of WHS.

6 to 7 p.m. WHS Auditorium

Waynesville R-VI students will perform dance, musical and choral numbers in the WHS Auditorium. Wall of Leaders inductees will be introduced via video.

7:15 p.m. WHS Bronze Tiger

Close friends, family members and community leaders are invited to stay for the formal Induction ceremony into the Wall of Leaders – Janice Roam Dye and the late Dr. Ogden DeWitt as Lifetime Achievement - Alumni and the late Sadie Navarre as Outstanding Educational Professional


4 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
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Tiger Festival of Nations is Friday

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Waynesville High School. The entrance will be on the Ninth Grade Center (east) side of the building. Tiger Festival of Nations is free and open to the public.

Attendees will learn about different cultures, sample food from around the world and the WHS Steel Pan Band will perform.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. to Tiger Stadium, where the WHS Tigers will take on the Neosho R-5 Wildcats at 7 p.m. Admission to the stadium is $4 per person without a pass.

Photos are from the September 2024 Fall Tiger Festival of Nations.
8 days ago, Marianne Ward
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Tiger Festival of Nations 2024
Tiger Festival of Nations 2024
Tiger Festival of Nations 2024
Tiger Festival of Nations 2024
Final from Willard: The 7th Grade Tigers open up their season with a huge road win, 52-32. They battled through early adversity and keep chopping away to earn a hard fought victory! Great sportsmanship on display as the Tigers made big plays in all 3 parts of the game. Great win tonight!
14 days ago, Brent Dunning
7th grade final
end of 7th
7th grade football kicked off their season tonight on the road against the Willard Tigers. They have fought off a sluggish start going down 14-0 quickly to take a 22-20 at the half!
14 days ago, Brent Dunning
7th grade half time
opening game pic
Celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5

Waynesville High School will celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, before and during the varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.

All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted to the game FREE of charge.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
19 days ago, Marianne Ward
Military Apprciation Night is Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 3



Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. This year’s theme is “Deep Sea Roar: A Homecoming Quest.”



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 and Pick Educational and Volunteer 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 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., 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.

20 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
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The Waynesville R-VI School District is seeking volunteers for its Partners on Patrol program, which is modeled after “Dads on Duty” programs.



A partner on patrol is an adult member of our community who:

· provides a positive influence to help create a safe school environment

· increases visibility and adult presence

· provides encouragement while assisting with supervising students



“Partners on Patrol add one more layer of safety for our students,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales.



A Partner on Patrol spends at least one hour each week being a positive presence in the hallways at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Waynesville Middle School, and/or Waynesville High School while assisting with supervising 6th - 12th grade students between classes. Partners on Patrol do not replace principals or school resources officers, but instead deliver big smiles, dispense positive affirmations, and perhaps share a few corny jokes while increasing adult visibility and presence.



Volunteers who are interested in becoming a Partner on Patrol should complete the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk6ThdYJd3XTcnpZMx5mlCrQ5WAQ1OjEQzBqtVK9-dqsEiZw/viewform?usp=header



Partners on Patrol volunteers must complete an initial background check (the form is available for download at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4649828/Front_and_Back_Volunteer_Application_Fillable_Updated_6.25.pdf. Background check forms are also available at schools and at the Administration Building. If selected to be a Partner on Patrol, an additional background check will be required. Once approved, Partners on Patrol will attend a brief training session and then pick a time to be present for at least one hour each week.


For more information about the program, please email community@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2250.
21 days ago, Donal Imbrunone

There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day and all offices will be closed.

23 days ago, Marianne Ward
No school on Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day
Canvas Parent pairing codes can be generated by students from their Chromebooks using these steps:
27 days ago, Vanessa Whittle
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Celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Sept. 5

Waynesville High School will celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, before and during the varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.

All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted to the game free of charge.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

About 68% of Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted. Waynesville R-VI's tagline is where the orange and black unite with the red, white and blue.
28 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Military Appreciation Night
No injuries were immediately reported when an after school bus’ tire went into a ditch as it was turning onto Robot on T Highway in Waynesville at approximately 6:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

Highway T is temporarily down to one lane as traffic is being directed around the bus. The students will be taken home via another bus.

Parents of students on the bus are being contacted by the transportation office.



29 days ago, Marianne Ward
Learn more about special education on Sept. 9

Understanding special education will be the first topic in a series of Tiger Pride Nights focusing on special education. The first one will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Rte 66, in Waynesville, next to the middle school.

The session will provide:

· an overview of special education

· parent and student rights

· roles and responsibilities
29 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Tiger Pride Logo
Students in Laura Wiechert-Anderson's German 1 classes at Waynesville Middle School kicked off the year with a fun German tradition: the Schultüte!

In Germany, children receive these colorful cones filled with school supplies, treats, and small gifts on their first day of 1st grade. Wiechert-Anderson brought this tradition to WMS to celebrate the first day of German class in a sweet and memorable way!
30 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Wiechert 2
Wiechert 1
Bullard takes 2nd in Missouri Civics Bee

Brandon Bullard, a freshman at Waynesville High School, earned 2nd place and a $750 prize in the inaugural Missouri Civics Bee earlier this month at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia.

His initial reaction about winning: “I was really excited, and was thinking about how I can put this on a college application,” Bullard said.

Bullard advanced to the state competition after securing 1st place in the regional contest, hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce and held at Parker Educational Center in April. He received $500 as the top regional prize.

For his entry, Bullard proposed multiple solutions to reduce the number of abandoned buildings. “It was part of a broader frustration I have with infrastructure in our community, Missouri and the U.S.,” he said.

To prepare, Bullard spent about six months fine-tuning his essay, practicing his speech, studying the lengthy guide and rehearsing for judges’ questions.

“He used solid research and legislation to back his opinions on the best avenues for handling abandoned buildings,” said Renae Smith, his mother. “I also think he has the right amount of charisma, knowledge and public speaking skills to deliver his topic in a manner which brings attention to the importance of his stance.”

Although he enjoys civics, government, and politics, Bullard says his ultimate goal is to spark change.

“I hope that by winning second place I bring attention to abandoned buildings and other infrastructure problems in Waynesville, Missouri, and the rest of America,” Bullard said. “The guy that got first wrote his essay on roads and highways, so I hope he brings attention to infrastructure issues as well.”

His mother praised his dedication and work ethic leading up to the civics bee. “He has always been a person who was very concerned with rights and justice,” she said. “He is passionate about issues and topics that are often atypical of others his age. Brandon's father and I are so very proud of Brandon's commitment to this endeavor.”

about 1 month ago, Marianne Ward
Brandon Ballard wins $750  in State Civics Bee
Brandon Ballard is 2nd place winner in State Civics Bee
Attention Parents of WMS Athletes:

We are excited to announce a high number of athletes participating in our Fall Sports this year. With the increase in participation it has created a busy pick up time. We ask that you follow similar Pick Up procedures as to our after school dismissal.

Volleyball, Cross Country and Cheer: Parent pick up will take place in our main parking lot, we ask that you follow the traffic flow as seen in the diagram below. Please pull all the way forward down the front sidewalk to prevent other parents from being stopped in the road.

Football: Parent pick up will take place in the bus loading lot (located between WMS and the Sixth Grade Center). We ask that when you are exiting the bus loading lot, you use the access road between Parker Early Childhood and the football field and exit out the east end of the football parking lot. This will relieve congestion to the Main Lot exit.

Thank you all for your help with this new process.
about 1 month ago, Brent Dunning
Athletic Pick Up
Library media specialists recognized for traveling bookmobile program

Mike Henson, executive director of elementary, recognized the Waynesville R-VI library media specialists who provided the Tiger Book Express bookmobile two days a week throughout the summer. Kristin Ross, Cassie Wilson, Kennedy Beauchamp, Lori Crabtree, Raquel DeSouza and Jennifer Henson, were recognized during the Aug. 18, 2025, Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting.

Their efforts provided an opportunity for kids throughout our community to experience a traveling library and to continue their Love of Reading during the summer months in the Waynesville and St. Robert City Parks.



Pictured are Lori Crabtree, Raquel DeSouza, Kennedy Beauchamp, Jennifer Henson, Kristin Ross, Cassie Wilson and Mike Henson.
about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
Tiger Book Express

To help kick off the first day of school on Aug. 18, 2025, Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, United States Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, and his wife Sally greeted students at Waynesville Middle School and East Elementary, along with Command Sgt. Maj. David Palmer, U.S. Army Engineer School command sergeant major. A special thank you also goes to our Partners in Education for their assistance this morning.

about 1 month ago, Marianne Ward
WMS first day of school
WMS first day of school
WMS first day of school
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East first day of school
East first day of school
East first day of school
East first day of school
East first day of school
East first day of school
WMS Students and Families!

We are excited to see you all tomorrow and we wanted to get out some important information one last time.

School Start Time and End Time:
School begins at 7:28AM with doors opening at 7:05AM. The Middle School dismisses for the day at 2:35PM. Students can pick up a grab and go breakfast as they enter the building at our three entrances (bus lot, Main Office doors, and Tennis Court doors).

Dress Code:
Per the WMS Student Handbook students must wear shoes, sandals or boots while in school. Clothing may not contain vulgar words or images or profanity or that advocates drug use, tobacco or alcohol is deemed inappropriate and is forbidden.
Shirts should have a sleeve and the bottom of the shirt should reach the waistline of the students pants (no spaghetti straps or midriffs showing).
Shorts and skirts should reach mid-thigh. No holes should be above mid-thigh.
Hats, caps, and hoods must be removed when entering the building.

These are the main points of the dress code, but please reference the Student Handbook for more details.

Electronic Communication Devices (Cell phones and wireless earbuds/headphones):
Cell phones, wireless earbuds/headphones, and other personal electronic communication devices are not allowed to be powered on or seen during the school day. The school day is defined as entering the building to start your students' day until 2:35PM. Should you need to communicate a message to your student, please contact the Main Office.

Athletics at WMS:
During the fall season Waynesville Middle School offers Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
A current physical dated on or after Feb 1, 2025 must be on file before your student can participate or try out.
Football will be held everyday after school until 5:00PM beginning Monday, August 18th. Students will meet in the Field House locker rooms after dismissal from their 7th hour.
Parent pick up after practice will be in the bus parking lot between the MS and the 6th grade center.
Cross Country will be held everyday after school until 5:00PM beginning Monday, August 18th. Students will meet in the lower gym after dismissal from their 7th hour.
Parent pick up after practice will be in the Main Office parking lot.
Volleyball will begin on Tuesday, August 19th with tryouts right after school. Students will meet in the lower gym after being dismissed from their 7th hour.

We look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow and GO TIGERS!
about 1 month ago, Brent Dunning
Hello WMS Families!

I wanted to take a moment to relay our drop off and pick up procedures for before and after school. Our doors will open at 7:05A.M. and we will release at 2:35P.M.
Our drop off and pick up locations are divided by grade level, however if you have students in both grades they will be allowed to enter either location.

8th Grade:
Drop off and pick up will take place at the main entrance of the Middle School. Use the west entrance and proceed to pull along the sidewalk to the far end. Please drop off/pick up your student and follow the designated path back to the highway. During drop off and pick up you will only be able to turn right when leaving the school to ensure steady flow of traffic.

7th Grade:
Drop off and pick up will take place on the west side of the building near the tennis courts. Enter the parking lot and follow the sidewalk/1st row of parking to the door to drop off and pick up your students. Please proceed around the outside lane of the parking lot back towards the entrance. Right turn only out of the parking lot to ensure steady flow of traffic.
about 1 month ago, Brent Dunning
Dropoff and Pick Up Map
Waynesville Middle School welcomed families to Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 13, 2025.
about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
WMS Meet the Teacher
WMS Meet the Teacher
WMS Meet the Teacher
WMS Meet the Teacher
WMS Meet the Teacher
WMS Meet the Teacher