No credible threat at this time We have received information from local law enforcement regarding an alleged threat that was made by a Waynesville Middle School student on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Local law enforcement officers are investigating and have identified the author of the alleged threat. Law enforcement officials say there is no credible threat; however, appropriate discipline and safety procedures are being implemented both within the school and through law enforcement channels. All threats are taken seriously and the safety of our students and staff is our first priority. As always, the Waynesville R-VI School District is fully cooperating with the law enforcement investigation. Please understand, due to the nature of this situation, we are unable to release additional details. Our goal is to be transparent and to keep you informed and yet stay within the confines of the law. All Waynesville Middle School students are safe and school is functioning as normal. Our primary objective is to ensure students continue to feel safe and additional support through the school counselors is available to any student. Please join the district in discussing the role of social media in making our schools a welcoming and safe environment for all. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s building principal. #wayschools

CTA hosted the annual Retirement Banquet on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Waynesville Career Center, where retirees were recognized for their years of dedication and service. The following individuals have announced their retirement from the district this year: Certified: Trish Adkins, Richard Beckett, Rodney Brown, Gary Cook, Robert Crabtree, Barbara Hunt, Ronni Jeter, Michelle Jones, Jenifer Munoz, Elizabeth Rawlings, Tammy Taylor, Angela Wilson and Mark Wilson Classified: Alvin Brown, Nellie Gladden, Joe Hensley, Sabine Labib, Edna Roberts, Jimmie Vogt, Erica Wheeler and Jim York Pictured are Michelle Jones, Tammy Taylor, Ronni Jeter, Edna Roberts, Liz Rawlings, Jenifer Munoz and Dr. Trish Adkins. #wayschools

The Waynesville Middle School bands performed their spring concert on April 29, 2024. The concert opened with the beginning band, followed by the advanced band. During the event, Directors Andrew Tiefenbrunn, Chance Inman and Nathan Gargus presented their first Director’s Choice Awards at the WMS concert. They are as follows: · Sophia Wagasky received the Director’s Choice Award - Woodwinds · Jackson Gasek received the Director’s Choice Award - Percussion · Blaine Cantu received the Director’s Choice Award - Brass #wayschools

A Night of Percussion, featuring Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School students, was held on April 30 in the WHS Auditorium. #wayschools

Middle School Football Camp May 20-23, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. For students currently in grades 6 and 7 (and will be going into 7 and 8 this fall) Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Z3M2Sk616wixd3vd8 Cost is $15. Payment Link: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents For more information, please contact Athletics at 573-842-2450.

A false fire alarm sounded at Waynesville Middle School at approximately 2:25 p.m. today, Friday, May 10, 2024. The system is being worked on. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution.

Middle School football camp will be held at Slaughter Field from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. May 20-23 for students currently in 6th and 7th grade. The registration and payment links are listed below and will close on May 15th. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Z3M2Sk616wixd3vd8 Payment Link $15: https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents

Due to the forecasted weather, Community Salute to Service is being moved to Friday, May 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. #wayschools

Due to the forecasted weather this afternoon, the following schedule changes have been made: - There will be no afterschool activities this afternoon, which includes: o There will be no sports practices for grades 6-12. o There will be no WIN this evening grades 6-12. o Club Tiger will not be held this afternoon. o Elementary soccer camp for this evening will not be held. o JV/V Baseball vs. Bolivar has been canceled. o C Team Baseball at Bolivar has been canceled. As of now (12:15 p.m.), the Community Salute to Service scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening will be held as scheduled at Waynesville High School Gym. With the potential for severe weather later today, here are a few reminders regarding storms: The safety of our students is our priority. All buildings have designated areas and procedures for students and staff during a tornado warning. Our staff and students have practiced these procedures and are familiar with them. If a severe weather event occurs at dismissal time, we will keep the students in the building (as we have in the past) until we deem it safe to dismiss students. Should this occur, we will keep you informed via email, text and Facebook. If you feel anxious about the storm and want to pick up your child early, please do so at least one hour prior to dismissal.

The district’s Wellness Committee created a fun day of activities for staff members to participate in, including a wiffle ball tournament, painting and a corn hole tournament on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The wiffle ball tournament results are as follows: Softball Coaches – 1st place Williams Early Childhood – 2nd place Whitehouse Wifflers – 3rd place Taking 1st place in the corn hole tournament was Brian Vernon and Jackson Goforth. #wayschools

From our Athletics Office: UPDATED AS OF 1:55 P.M.: Waynesville Athletic Event Update 5-2-24 JV/V Baseball vs. Bolivar (Rescheduled for 5-8) C Team Baseball @ Bolivar (Rescheduled for 5-8) Girls Soccer @ Parkview (Rescheduled for 5-6)

Coming forward one at a time, each Parker Preschool student drew out the name of a student who will replace them at Parker Educational Center for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing for the 40 preschool openings was held on April 25 at the center. Parents will be notified by May 3 if their child’s name was drawn and/or their exact spot on the waitlist. Students who are selected to attend through the random drawing will: · participate in a screening in June · need to complete the enrollment process with the Waynesville R-VI School District #wayschools

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Tiger Festival of Nations has been moved inside and will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today. As a reminder the art show is also being held this evening from 4 to 7 pm. The entrance to both events will be located on the 9th Grade Center side of the high school.

Waynesville R-VI students and staff helped with the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Best Sapper Competition on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Waynesville City Park, including: · Waynesville Middle School Advanced Choir students sang the National Anthem under the direction of Dustin Griffin · Waynesville High School art students “chalked the walk” with chalk drawings throughout the venue under the direction of Sarah Luttrell. · Selected works by Waynesville R-VI elementary, middle and high school students that were created for the Month of the Military Child were on display at the event. The artwork was created under the direction of district art teachers. · Superintendent Hilary Bales and Dr. Jason Whitt, WHS principal, showed their support for the event and visited with military officials and WHS graduates and teachers. In addition, Waynesville Career Center culinary art students prepared and served a meal under the direction of Jon Dye to the Sapper Association at the St. Robert Community Center earlier in the week. Photo info: Pictured with the mascot are Superintendent Hilary Bales and Dr. Jason Whitt, WHS principal. Superintendent Hilary Bales is pictured with WHS grad and teacher, Mikaela O'Barr, and WHS teacher Meghan Chavez who volunteered for the evening event. Other school district personnel also volunteered to help with this event. #wayschools

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School just outside the entrance to the Ninth Grade Center. Learn about some of the many different cultures found in our district and sample food from all around the world. In the event of inclement weather, Tiger Festival of Nations will be moved inside to the gym. Waynesville R-VI District Art Show, showcasing outstanding work by students in grades K-12, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. The Lecture Hall entrance is adjacent to the Ninth Grade Center entrance. #wayschools

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From our Athletic Office: Boys Tennis vs. Salem start time has been moved up to to 3:30 p.m. Boys Tennis senior night has been postponed to Monday April 29 Girls Soccer at Kickapoo will play as scheduled at 5 p.m. Middle School Baseball at Dixon will play as scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Middle School Softball will play at Lebanon tomorrow, April 24, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. #wayschools

Waynesville Middle School has announced the following free camp: · Middle School Soccer Camp Monday-Thursday starting April 29 3-5 p.m. at Waynesville Middle School Slaughter Field. Registration for grades 6-8 is open now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdjXs2UfCa-WwJuDeY3UAjtMLo2vDJrEK92fW4o3Z0ugr7hg/viewform 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. Any individual not registered prior to registration closing will not be permitted to attend. #wayschools

USO volunteers, staff from the USO Missouri and Culver's team leaders handed out Culver's custard sundaes to all Waynesville Middle School students and staff in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child. Each year the USO Missouri partners with Culver’s to give away custard sundaes to all students and staff in Waynesville R-VI School schools in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. About 60 to 70 percent of all Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted. #wayschools