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.
Returning families: Parents/guardians of students who will be returning to the Waynesville R-VI School District for the 2026-27 school year will receive a link to the annual Returning Student Forms on June 1.
OPAA! and Waynesville R-VI Schools are partnering to provide free meals through a drive-through service during summer school. The meals will be available through a drive-through service on the 9th Grade Center side (stadium side) of the Waynesville High School campus between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. on June 5, 12, 18 and 26.
At a glance:
Who: All children in the community ages birth to 18 (regardless of income)
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Dates: June 5, 12, 18 and 26 at Waynesville High School.
Where: Waynesville High School (9th Grade Center side), 200 G.W. Lane St., Waynesville.
Register: https://forms.gle/Woe2g565tmfrbjRj7 (Meals are free, but registration is required.)
Meals: Each bag will contain two breakfasts and two lunches for each child who has registered through the brief Google form at the link above.
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Frequently asked questions
1. Are there income guidelines for this program?
a. No. All children ages birth to 18 are eligible.
2. Does my child have to be enrolled in summer school to be eligible for this program?
a. No. This program is open to the community.
3. Do I have to fill out the form each week?
a. No. Please indicate on the form which dates you will be picking up the meals.
4. How is this program being funded and why is it being offered?
a. The Federal Government is funding this program and OPAA! volunteered to participate so that families in our community could receive the meals. Children are most hungry during the summer months when regular school is not in session and OPAA! is partnering with Waynesville R-VI schools to help ensure that children have food on the weekends during summer school.
“An accomplished string quartet professionally premiered his composition at the festival, and it is now available to listen to,” said Emily Myler, choir and theatre director at WMS. “This is an extraordinary achievement that reflects his creativity, musicianship, and dedication to the craft of composition.”
The video can be viewed at https://youtube.com/live/ADo_Pl9lkds?feature=share. Schnacke’s composition is performed from approximately 8:30 to 11:55 in the Youtube video.
Community conversation on preventing substance abuse is TONIGHT
Kym Laube spoke with students at Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School today, Friday, May 8, 2026, about preventing substance abuse and making healthy choices.
Parents, families and community members are strongly encouraged to attend a community presentation by Laube at 6 p.m. tonight in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
With more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families, Laube is a member of the Tall Cop Says Stop team and serves as Executive Director of Human Understanding Growth Services. Her work focuses on helping young people and families prevent substance use through education, awareness and open communication.
During tonight’s presentation, Laube will discuss:
Strategies for preventing substance use
Ways to begin honest conversations with youth about drugs and alcohol
How families and communities can support young people in making healthy decisions
The event is hosted and sponsored by the Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC).
#WaySchools
Waynesville R-VI will host a free soccer camp for boys and girls in grades 6-8 from 3 to 5 p.m. May 11-14 and May 18-21.
To register a student, go to https://forms.gle/RDVoj6V6DgQ7M7yw5.
Details:
Who: Currently enrolled (2025-26 school year) 6th-8th grade boys & girls
Location: Waynesville Middle School Slaughter Field
Dates: May 11-14 & May 18-21
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE: 3 p.m. May 8, 2026
More info: For more information you can email Eric Thornburg ethornburg@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Jessica Babb @ jbabb@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
Notes
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.
Parents, families and the public are invited and encouraged to attend this free event.
Laube will share information about how to talk with young people about drugs, alcohol and making healthy decisions. Laube is the Executive Director of Human Understanding Growth Services and has dedicated her work to helping youth and families prevent substance use. She will discuss:
- Strategies to prevent substance use
- Tips for starting open, honest conversations with youth
- Ways families and communities can support and guide young people
This event is hosted and sponsored by the Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC). In addition to the evening event, Laube will speak with middle school and high school students earlier in the day.
Interested in Soccer, check out this opportunity to get some coaching from the Waynesville Tiger coaching staff! Register using the link below. Registration opens April 24th and closes May 8th. Go Tigers!
Students should bring charged Chromebooks and their chargers to school each day.
This means there will be no Club Tiger, no WIN, no sports practices, no sporting events and no middle school band concert this evening.
The Waynesville Middle School Spring Band Concert has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. tomorrow, April 28, 2026, at Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The WMS baseball game will not be rescheduled, due to scheduling conflicts.
The Central Ozarks Conference Tennis Tournament, which had been scheduled for today, has been postponed until tomorrow.
WMS earns recognition for student growth in math
Waynesville Middle School was recognized as a top-performing school in Missouri for student growth in mathematics during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 20, 2026, by Superintendent Hilary Bales.
The honor came from the PRiME Center at Saint Louis University, which highlighted the school’s strong student growth in math during the 2024-25 school year. The PRiME Center identifies Missouri schools where students show the most progress over time, focusing on how much students improve.
Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Rebecca Douglas, Taylor Tetreault and WHS Principal Brian Vernon who served as WMS principal during the 2024–25 school year; second row: WMS Principal Brent Dunning, Matthew Wilson, Joe Kincaid, Michael Johnson-Gonzalez. Not Pictured: Joe Wald, Jamie Scholl, Bailey Poncia, Dawn Woods.
Waynesville Middle School Student Council was recognized for receiving the Gold Honor Council Award and Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award by Superintendent Hilary Bales during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 20, 2026.
Honor Council
WMS STUCO received the Gold Honor Council Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. The award honors councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition and leadership training activities.
This is the fourth consecutive year WMS STUCO has received this prestigious award.
Special Olympics School of Character
WMS STUCO is one of three middle schools in the State of Missouri to receive the prestigious Special Olympics Missouri School of Character Award this spring.
The award, established in 2014 in partnership with the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), recognizes schools that demonstrate involvement in inclusive youth leadership, Unified Sports® and community engagement. It celebrates schools that foster a supportive community, promoting character development through sports and leadership.
Students recognized for having artwork published
Waynesville R-VI students were recognized for having their artwork published in the Missouri Art Education Association's Show Me Art Coloring Book during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education on April 20, 2026.
Students designed a coloring page based on their favorite outdoor activities, such as cycling, fishing, camping, sports, etc. and submitted their work for consideration in the publication.
Arianna Haslim's artwork took 1st place at the middle school level, and Emiyah Glover's artwork is featured as the back cover design winner.
Mike Henson, executive director of elementary, and Courtney Long, executive director of secondary, presented certificates to the following:
Freedom Elementary:
• Fiona Qui, 4th grade
• ZaRiyah McCaster, 5th grade
• Kyndal Osborne, 5th grade
Thayer Elementary:
• Jace Taylor, 4th grade
• Isabella Mendoza, 4th grade
• Olivia Davis, 5th grade
• Mina Figueroa, 5th grade
Wood Elementary:
• Ezekiel Mason, 4th grade
• Emiyah Glover - Back Cover Design Winner, 5th grade
Waynesville Middle School:
• Mya Klontz, 7th grade
• Mayzee Magee, 8th grade
• Ellery Earnest, 8th grade
• Arianna Haslim - 1st Place Middle School, 8th grade
Waynesville High School
• Roxanne Acklin, 9th grade
• Kimari Stuart, 12th grade
