Waynesville R-VI receives 90% of possible points on APR
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2024-25 school year on Nov. 6, 2025, and the Waynesville R-VI School District has received 90 percent of possible points. This is the highest Waynesville R-VI has received since MSIP 6.
“We invite our community to celebrate this accomplishment because every data point represents a student who is learning and growing,” said Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This level of growth and achievement is only possible through the very hard work of our teachers and combined efforts of our students, staff, parents and community.”
APRs demonstrate the progress being made toward meeting the standards and indicators in the sixth iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The report measures multiple areas including academic achievement, continuous improvement, attendance and readiness for success beyond high school.
Bales noted that data plays an essential role in the district’s continuous improvement efforts. “We use data as a tool for reflection and action,” she said. “Our teams analyze assessment results, attendance patterns and growth measures to evaluate our strengths and identify areas for growth. This allows us to make informed decisions that strengthen instruction, enhance student support and ensure continued progress.”
Each year, the district reviews its performance from the previous year and identifies actionable steps to make meaningful improvements. “Our work is never done,” Bales said, “but we do want to celebrate with our community the success from this past year — because it truly takes all of us.”
MSIP is Missouri’s accountability system for evaluating and classifying public schools. It sets expectations for instructional practices and student outcomes, aiming to ensure every graduate is prepared for success in college, career, and life.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2024-25 school year on Nov. 6, 2025, and the Waynesville R-VI School District has received 90 percent of possible points. This is the highest Waynesville R-VI has received since MSIP 6.
“We invite our community to celebrate this accomplishment because every data point represents a student who is learning and growing,” said Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This level of growth and achievement is only possible through the very hard work of our teachers and combined efforts of our students, staff, parents and community.”
APRs demonstrate the progress being made toward meeting the standards and indicators in the sixth iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The report measures multiple areas including academic achievement, continuous improvement, attendance and readiness for success beyond high school.
Bales noted that data plays an essential role in the district’s continuous improvement efforts. “We use data as a tool for reflection and action,” she said. “Our teams analyze assessment results, attendance patterns and growth measures to evaluate our strengths and identify areas for growth. This allows us to make informed decisions that strengthen instruction, enhance student support and ensure continued progress.”
Each year, the district reviews its performance from the previous year and identifies actionable steps to make meaningful improvements. “Our work is never done,” Bales said, “but we do want to celebrate with our community the success from this past year — because it truly takes all of us.”
MSIP is Missouri’s accountability system for evaluating and classifying public schools. It sets expectations for instructional practices and student outcomes, aiming to ensure every graduate is prepared for success in college, career, and life.
Waynesville R-VI students competed and several earned medals in the K-12 Special Olympics Bowling Event at Daugherty Bowling Alley at Fort Leonard Wood on Nov. 7, 2025. More than 100 athletes and 38 adults attended the event.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, for a teacher in-service day.
TONIGHT!
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Trunk or Treat event today (Monday, Oct. 27, 2025) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Trunk or Treat event today (Monday, Oct. 27, 2025) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools
WINTER SPORT TRY-OUT Reminder:
Parents,
Today we have try-outs for Boys Basketball and 7th Grade Girls Basketball. Wrestling practice begins today as well.
ALL winter sports practices will run from 2:45pm to 5:00pm.
Parent Pick Up will be in the main lot next to our Main Gym.
The Activity Bus will depart the Middle School at 5:15pm from the Tennis Court Parking Lot.
Parents,
Today we have try-outs for Boys Basketball and 7th Grade Girls Basketball. Wrestling practice begins today as well.
ALL winter sports practices will run from 2:45pm to 5:00pm.
Parent Pick Up will be in the main lot next to our Main Gym.
The Activity Bus will depart the Middle School at 5:15pm from the Tennis Court Parking Lot.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
We are excited to see you all this week at Parent Teacher Conferences. They will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Lower Gym and Cafeteria this year. If your student’s teacher is a first floor teacher they will be in the Lower Gym. If they are a second floor teacher or PE, they will be in the Cafeteria.
We ask that you park in the tennis court parking lot and enter through the entrance near the cafeteria (west side of the building). With overflow parking in the front lot and at Parker Early Childhood. Please use the entrance on the West side of the building.
This year, we are doing a cafe style conference, meaning you do not have to have a scheduled time to arrive and speak with your student’s teacher. A survey was sent out last week and we know that the following times will have a higher anticipated attendance than others:
Tuesday, October 21 between 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
We understand that many parents did not complete the survey, and we want to emphasize that you are still encouraged to attend conferences. We kindly advise you to try to avoid the peak time for a smoother experience.
We look forward to seeing you all tonight!
We ask that you park in the tennis court parking lot and enter through the entrance near the cafeteria (west side of the building). With overflow parking in the front lot and at Parker Early Childhood. Please use the entrance on the West side of the building.
This year, we are doing a cafe style conference, meaning you do not have to have a scheduled time to arrive and speak with your student’s teacher. A survey was sent out last week and we know that the following times will have a higher anticipated attendance than others:
Tuesday, October 21 between 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
We understand that many parents did not complete the survey, and we want to emphasize that you are still encouraged to attend conferences. We kindly advise you to try to avoid the peak time for a smoother experience.
We look forward to seeing you all tonight!
Greetings WMS Families-
We are excited to see you all this week at Parent Teacher Conferences. They will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Lower Gym and Cafeteria this year. If your student’s teacher is a first floor teacher they will be in the Lower Gym. If they are a second floor teacher or PE, they will be in the Cafeteria.
We ask that you park in the tennis court parking lot and enter through the entrance near the cafeteria (west side of the building).
This year, we are doing a cafe style conference, meaning you do not have to have a scheduled time to arrive and speak with your student’s teacher. A survey was sent out last week and we know that the following times will have a higher anticipated attendance than others:
Tuesday, October 21 between 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Thursday, October 23 between 3:00 - 3:30 PM, and 5:00 - 6:30 PM.
We understand that many parents did not complete the survey, and we want to emphasize that you are still encouraged to attend conferences. We kindly advise you to try to avoid these peak times for a smoother experience.
Again, we look forward to seeing you this week!
Brent T. Dunning
Principal- Waynesville Middle School
Waynesville Middle and High School students are preparing to showcase their musical talents during upcoming fall performances. All concerts will take place in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. The performance schedule is as follows:
Waynesville High School Bands: Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Waynesville Middle and High School Choirs: Dec. 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Waynesville Middle School Bands: Dec. 4, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Waynesville High School Bands: Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Waynesville Middle and High School Choirs: Dec. 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Waynesville Middle School Bands: Dec. 4, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Winter sports will be kicking off Oct. 20-Nov. 10, 2025. Please see the information below for details. Additional information for parents and student athletes is available online at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/waynesville-tiger-athletics/page/playerparent-zone. If you have further questions, please contact our Athletics Department at 573-842-2450. #wayschools
The WMS VolleyTigers wrapped up their season today at the Central Ozarks Conference Tournament. Both 7th and 8th grades battled their way into bracket play at 8:00am in Springfield. The girls fought hard all day against great competition!
We are all proud of your growth throughout the year and the way you all represented Waynesville on the court!
Dear Waynesville R-VI PARENTS,
The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 26. The online survey link has been sent to parents via email. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences. We encourage you to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.
The Waynesville R-VI School District has opened its ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY now through Oct. 26. The online survey link has been sent to parents via email. We value your thoughts and opinions about your child’s school and educational experiences. We encourage you to please take a moment to complete the parent survey.
Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales recognized the members of the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Team during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.
Student Leadership Team members provide student input on various pertinent issues in the school district.
The following students were selected by their building administrators to serve on this team:
WSGC Representatives:
· Trace Boerner
· Lennox Carr
· Zaki Carter
· Aubree Lamkins
· Leonardo Miller
· Jessicah Njuguna
WMS Representatives:
· Maci Arthur
· Ava Campbell
· Finley Laderer
· Joseph Valencia
WHS Representatives:
· Emmanuel Aguirre
· Emily Babcock
· Kaden Crone
· Nelson Fala
· Sadie Faughn
· Omari Lewis
· Amelia Linde
· Isabella Torres
WCC Representatives:
· Pedro Betts
· Addison Bowling
· Wyatt Glaspell
· Celina Helmuth
· Jamie Laughlin
· Lauryn Lercher
· Belle Magner
· Sophia Roark
· Noah Scharff
· Caden Vaughn
· Haidyn Walters
Student Leadership Team members provide student input on various pertinent issues in the school district.
The following students were selected by their building administrators to serve on this team:
WSGC Representatives:
· Trace Boerner
· Lennox Carr
· Zaki Carter
· Aubree Lamkins
· Leonardo Miller
· Jessicah Njuguna
WMS Representatives:
· Maci Arthur
· Ava Campbell
· Finley Laderer
· Joseph Valencia
WHS Representatives:
· Emmanuel Aguirre
· Emily Babcock
· Kaden Crone
· Nelson Fala
· Sadie Faughn
· Omari Lewis
· Amelia Linde
· Isabella Torres
WCC Representatives:
· Pedro Betts
· Addison Bowling
· Wyatt Glaspell
· Celina Helmuth
· Jamie Laughlin
· Lauryn Lercher
· Belle Magner
· Sophia Roark
· Noah Scharff
· Caden Vaughn
· Haidyn Walters
Waynesville Middle School temporarily went on a soft lockdown at approximately 8:15 a.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025) to treat an individual student with a medical condition. A parent/guardian has been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
Waynesville High School’s Student Government Association will host a Trunk or Treat event Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot. #wayschools
Waynesville High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair on Oct. 7, 2025. Juniors and seniors from Waynesville High School, the Waynesville Career Center and Crocker High School attended the event, which featured representatives from more than 60 colleges, universities, military branches and businesses.
Additionally, AVID students from both the middle school and high school participated, further enhancing their exposure to postsecondary and career opportunities.
Additionally, AVID students from both the middle school and high school participated, further enhancing their exposure to postsecondary and career opportunities.
Snack in a Pack fundraiser at Ed Morse Ford
The Drive4 UR Community event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Ed Morse Ford in St. Robert to support Snack in a Pack. SIAP will receive $30 per each test drive (1 per household) for up to 200 test drives. A pre- and post-survey must be completed in order for SIAP to receive a $30 donation for driving.
PreRegistration is strongly encouraged for the text drives by scanning the QR code or going to https://d4urc.com/W64XR. (It will state Ed Morse Ford East.)
Snack in a Pack provides meals on weekends and holidays for Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry.
To test drive a vehicle, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a licensed driver.
The Drive4 UR Community event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Ed Morse Ford in St. Robert to support Snack in a Pack. SIAP will receive $30 per each test drive (1 per household) for up to 200 test drives. A pre- and post-survey must be completed in order for SIAP to receive a $30 donation for driving.
PreRegistration is strongly encouraged for the text drives by scanning the QR code or going to https://d4urc.com/W64XR. (It will state Ed Morse Ford East.)
Snack in a Pack provides meals on weekends and holidays for Waynesville R-VI students who might otherwise go hungry.
To test drive a vehicle, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a licensed driver.
VOICES to perform tonight during Showcase Waynesville Schools
The VOICES Choir, an honor choir for students in grades 4-6, rehearsed on Wednesday in preparation for their performance tonight (Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025) at Showcase Waynesville Schools at Waynesville High School.
The VOICES Choir is under the direction of Vanessa Mason and assistant directors Laura Taylor, Beth Gibson, Amanda Johnson-Gonzalez, Lisa Martin and Terri Heiby.
Showcase Waynesville Schools is hosted by the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation and is free and open to the public.
* Showcase 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.
- 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. Wall of Leaders inductees.
Showcase Waynesville Schools to be held THURSDAY;
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
Start Dates for Winter Sports (2025-2026)
Oct. 20 Middle School Girls Basketball (*Tryouts will take place the first week Oct 20-24 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.)
Oct. 27 Middle School Boys Basketball and Wrestling
Nov. 3 High School Girls Wrestling and Boys & Girls Basketball
Nov. 10 High School Boys Wrestling and Girls Swim
***Student-athletes will need a valid physical (dated Feb. 1, 2025, or after) on file in the Athletic Department Office to participate.***
