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.
Canvas Parent pairing codes can be generated by students from their Chromebooks using these steps:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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!
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Waynesville Middle School welcomed families to Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 13, 2025.
The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation awarded a record amount – more than $8,400 – to teachers in the form of Foundation Teach Impact Grants during Convocation on Aug. 11, 2025. The winners of 2025-26 Foundation grants are as follows:
LEAP
Christina Wallace, $489 for micro bit kits
EAST ELEMENTARY
Haley Jones, $150 for a Free Little Library project
Teresa Vogtman, $204 for a TonieBox with stories for comprehension
Deena Kitchens, $100 for “Project Me” to build self-awareness and management
Emmalee Damson, $61 for “Mathematical Mind Work” puzzles
Tammy Nelson, $263 for “Friendships and Foundations” Learning through play
Elizabeth Knisell, $110 to support ELA through LETRs strategies
Makaela Diedrich, $337 for Wipebooks for math collaboration
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY
Cara Kelley, $206 for math and literacy manipulatives
Christina Underwood, $107 science experiment supplies
Amanda Wadkins, $107 science experiment supplies
Andy Scott, $107 science experiment supplies
Keisha Bostic, $107 science experiment supplies
Sydney Kunneman, $107 science experiment supplies
Bella Kowal, $107 science experiment supplies
Alexis Smith, $107 science experiment supplies
Pamela Earls, $300 for sound/syllable mapping soundboards
Denise Holtzscher, $494 for “Composing in Color”
Stephanie Sanders, $348 in coins for practicing real world math
Traci Simpson, $247 for a Toniebox with story characters
Jessica Babb, $246 for “Imagination Station” to enhance imaginative play
PARKER EDUCATION CENTER
Tami Schneider, $213 for “Under the Big Top” circus performance
PERIMETER EDUCATION CENTER
Kim Bahr, $496 to start an art program at Perimeter
THAYER ELEMENTARY
Joni Harris, $412 for a “Cooking with Kindness” project
Kim Connolly, $70 for STEM and ELA activities to reinforce skills
WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Marielle King, $260 to start a heritage club for archaeology and anthropology
Amy Rushing, $167 to create 3D printed printing presses
Stephanie Peace, $250 for morning work and early finishers activity supplies
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Taylor Tetreault, $110 for Vertical Non-Permanent Work Spaces
Michael Johnson-Gonzales, $110 for Vertical Non-Permanent Work Spaces
Becky Douglas, $110 for Vertical Non-Permanent Work Spaces
WAYNESVILLE SIXTH GRADE CENTER
Terri Heiby, $258 to purchase headphones for music students learning to play the keyboard
WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Allison Sylvester, $320 for dramatic play items to promote language and social/emotional skills
Lora Thompson, $177 for a sensory wall
Manuela Phinn, $100 to purchase CD players and Bluetooth headphones for listening/tech center
Patricia Bay-Fadgen, $315 for chick brooder heating plates
WOOD ELEMENTARY
Jennifer Schaub, $146 for interactive decodable CVC text set for learning to read
Jennifer Schaub, $236 for Rekenreks and mini writing boards
Karin Smith, $365 for supplies for a “Junior STEMgineers Club
The Waynesville R-VI Foundation awarded more than $8,400 in teach grants to Waynesville R-VI teachers during Convocation on Aug. 11, 2025. The grant recipients are pictured with Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
LEAP
Christina Wallace, $489 for micro bit kits
EAST ELEMENTARY
Haley Jones, $150 for a Free Little Library project
Teresa Vogtman, $204 for a TonieBox with stories for comprehension
Deena Kitchens, $100 for “Project Me” to build self-awareness and management
Emmalee Damson, $61 for “Mathematical Mind Work” puzzles
Tammy Nelson, $263 for “Friendships and Foundations” Learning through play
Elizabeth Knisell, $110 to support ELA through LETRs strategies
Makaela Diedrich, $337 for Wipebooks for math collaboration
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY
Cara Kelley, $206 for math and literacy manipulatives
Christina Underwood, $107 science experiment supplies
Amanda Wadkins, $107 science experiment supplies
Andy Scott, $107 science experiment supplies
Keisha Bostic, $107 science experiment supplies
Sydney Kunneman, $107 science experiment supplies
Bella Kowal, $107 science experiment supplies
Alexis Smith, $107 science experiment supplies
Pamela Earls, $300 for sound/syllable mapping soundboards
Denise Holtzscher, $494 for “Composing in Color”
Stephanie Sanders, $348 in coins for practicing real world math
Traci Simpson, $247 for a Toniebox with story characters
Jessica Babb, $246 for “Imagination Station” to enhance imaginative play
PARKER EDUCATION CENTER
Tami Schneider, $213 for “Under the Big Top” circus performance
PERIMETER EDUCATION CENTER
Kim Bahr, $496 to start an art program at Perimeter
THAYER ELEMENTARY
Joni Harris, $412 for a “Cooking with Kindness” project
Kim Connolly, $70 for STEM and ELA activities to reinforce skills
WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Marielle King, $260 to start a heritage club for archaeology and anthropology
Amy Rushing, $167 to create 3D printed printing presses
Stephanie Peace, $250 for morning work and early finishers activity supplies
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Taylor Tetreault, $110 for Vertical Non-Permanent Work Spaces
Michael Johnson-Gonzales, $110 for Vertical Non-Permanent Work Spaces
Becky Douglas, $110 for Vertical Non-Permanent Work Spaces
WAYNESVILLE SIXTH GRADE CENTER
Terri Heiby, $258 to purchase headphones for music students learning to play the keyboard
WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Allison Sylvester, $320 for dramatic play items to promote language and social/emotional skills
Lora Thompson, $177 for a sensory wall
Manuela Phinn, $100 to purchase CD players and Bluetooth headphones for listening/tech center
Patricia Bay-Fadgen, $315 for chick brooder heating plates
WOOD ELEMENTARY
Jennifer Schaub, $146 for interactive decodable CVC text set for learning to read
Jennifer Schaub, $236 for Rekenreks and mini writing boards
Karin Smith, $365 for supplies for a “Junior STEMgineers Club
The Waynesville R-VI Foundation awarded more than $8,400 in teach grants to Waynesville R-VI teachers during Convocation on Aug. 11, 2025. The grant recipients are pictured with Foundation President Cheryl Vernon.
The Waynesville R-VI School District honored its staff members celebrating 30, 25 and 20 years of service during Convocation on Aug. 11, 2025.
Those celebrating 30 years of service are Maria Butler, Melissa Childs and Jason Helton.
Those celebrating 25 years of service are first row: Donna Murray, Robyn Justice, Ruth Ann Justus, Tina Budding, Kellie Scott, Jeanie Wade, Andrea Wessell. Back Row: Jason Davis, Jon Dye, Peggy Arnold, Maranda Beck, Mary Myers, Saralice Campbell, Matthew Johnson and Michael Thompson.
Those celebrating 20 years of service are first row: Jenni Robbins, Linda Luckritz, Denise Holtzcher, Amy Benson, Candace Turner, Jaime Erlewine, Priscilla Perez, Rebecca Robertson, Traci Simpson, Melissa Vernon, Annette Salcedo. Back row: Dawn Smith, Shelly Oliver, Olivia Horton, Jack Berger, Amaris Breton, Kelly Jackson, Kelly Gard, Tabitha Guzman and Scott Turner.
Please join us in welcoming our 2025-26 Paraprofessionals: Kaili Craig, Tina DeHaan, Morgan DeNoon, Andrew Dixon, Jennifer Eberhard, Tiffany Elsenraat, Amber Ferrell, Kendra Fosberg, Christina Gore, Denise Gregg-Read, Jennifer Hobbs, Danielle Johnson, Angela Jones, Angeline Knights-Pelletier, Savannah Koen, Kristina Macdonald, Jorsan Morales, Colton Motsinger, Rachel Nardone, Brenton Noble, Gisela Perkins, Tyler Pouncy, Timothy Rideout, Chloe Riedle, Hannah Rymers, Jennifer Serna, Ashlyn Sinclair, Ariel Slavin, Heather Twenter, Nagomi Watanabe, Meghan Weyerbacher, Nathan White, and Cassandra Wilson.
Waynesville R-VI bus drivers will be driving their routes today-Aug. 15, 2025, practicing their schedules for the first day of school. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.
Please note that buses will be running late in the afternoons during the first few days of school.
Please join us in welcoming these new teachers to Waynesville Middle School: JoAnna Baughman, Ronshen Butler-Lawson, DeeAnn Clark, Caroline Cook, Matthew Wilson; second row: Audrey Davis, Eriq Kristek, Jacqueline Kajon, Courtney Prather, Adam Smith, Shelby Vanatta. Not pictured Donovan Borchardt and April Palmer (assistant principal).
Meet the Teacher will be held from 4 to p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at WMS.
Meet the Teacher will be held from 4 to p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at WMS.
Waynesville Middle School hosted Orientation for all 7th graders and 8th graders who are new to the district on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Parents and students were invited to an opening session followed by tours of the building.
WMS will host Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
WMS will host Meet the Teacher Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
