There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, May 25, 2026, and all offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
TODAY is the last day of the 2025-26 school year!
Students will be dismissed early on Friday, May 22, 2026, as follows:
- Grades 6-11 will dismiss at noon.
- Full day Pre-K at Parker Educational Center, Freedom Elementary and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
- Grades K-5 will dismiss at 1 p.m.
Please note: There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
Students will be dismissed early on Friday, May 22, 2026, as follows:
- Grades 6-11 will dismiss at noon.
- Full day Pre-K at Parker Educational Center, Freedom Elementary and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
- Grades K-5 will dismiss at 1 p.m.
Please note: There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
Register to pick up FREE MEALS for children
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.
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.
____________________________________________
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.
Waynesville R-VI LEAP students—Aiden Fulkerson, Annaleigh Woodin and Brandon Bullard—have been accepted into the Joseph Baldwin Academy for Eminent Young Scholars (JBA) at Truman State University. This highly competitive pre-college program is designed for high-achieving students and provides an immersive college experience.
During the three-week program, JBA scholars live on campus in university housing and engage in a rigorous course of study led by college faculty and JBA staff. Woodin will participate in the “Soil to Supper” course, while Bullard will study “Big History: Finding Humanity’s Place in the Universe.” Fulkerson, who was also accepted into JBA, has chosen to pursue other opportunities this summer, including competing in the State Civics Bee, which he qualified for earlier this semester.
During the three-week program, JBA scholars live on campus in university housing and engage in a rigorous course of study led by college faculty and JBA staff. Woodin will participate in the “Soil to Supper” course, while Bullard will study “Big History: Finding Humanity’s Place in the Universe.” Fulkerson, who was also accepted into JBA, has chosen to pursue other opportunities this summer, including competing in the State Civics Bee, which he qualified for earlier this semester.
WMS Students and Parents,
-Chromebooks and chargers will be turned in at the middle school on Thursday, May 21.
-If a student's last day will be BEFORE May 21, Chromebooks and chargers should be turned in to the library or Ms. Whittle on the last day of attendance.
-If you are homebound or absent, Chromebooks and chargers need to be brought to the middle school office by the end of the school day on May 21.
-Students with a 7th hour final at the high school will turn in computers and chargers to the library on the morning of May 22.
-Students, if your charger is missing, please look around at home thoroughly and ask ALL of your teachers if they have found any chargers in their classrooms.
-Computers will be checked for damages as they are collected.
Chromebooks for Summer School:
-Parents of 8th graders who will be participating in Launch summer school:
If a home device is not available for your child and they need their school Chromebook for Launch, please email Ms. Whittle by May 20 to make this request.
-8th graders enrolled in a WHS summer school class will get their Chromebooks back on the first day of summer school.
-Middle school summer school (current 6th and 7th graders) will have limited access to computers as requested by their summer school teachers, and will NOT be reissued their school Chromebook for summer school.
-Chromebooks and chargers will be turned in at the middle school on Thursday, May 21.
-If a student's last day will be BEFORE May 21, Chromebooks and chargers should be turned in to the library or Ms. Whittle on the last day of attendance.
-If you are homebound or absent, Chromebooks and chargers need to be brought to the middle school office by the end of the school day on May 21.
-Students with a 7th hour final at the high school will turn in computers and chargers to the library on the morning of May 22.
-Students, if your charger is missing, please look around at home thoroughly and ask ALL of your teachers if they have found any chargers in their classrooms.
-Computers will be checked for damages as they are collected.
Chromebooks for Summer School:
-Parents of 8th graders who will be participating in Launch summer school:
If a home device is not available for your child and they need their school Chromebook for Launch, please email Ms. Whittle by May 20 to make this request.
-8th graders enrolled in a WHS summer school class will get their Chromebooks back on the first day of summer school.
-Middle school summer school (current 6th and 7th graders) will have limited access to computers as requested by their summer school teachers, and will NOT be reissued their school Chromebook for summer school.
The last day of the 2025-26 school year will be Friday, May 22, 2026.
Students will be dismissed early as follows:
- Grades 6-11 will dismiss at noon.
- Full day Pre-K at Parker Educational Center, Freedom Elementary and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
- Grades K-5 will dismiss at 1 p.m.
There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
Students will be dismissed early as follows:
- Grades 6-11 will dismiss at noon.
- Full day Pre-K at Parker Educational Center, Freedom Elementary and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center will dismiss at 12:45 p.m.
- Grades K-5 will dismiss at 1 p.m.
There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.
The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (students must arrive by 3 p.m.) on July 20-23, 2026, at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.
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.
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.
NEW families: Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open for NEW students to the Waynesville R-VI School District. If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/enrollment-registration
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.
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.
Register to pick up FREE MEALS for children
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.
____________________________________________
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.
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.
____________________________________________
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.
From approximately noon to 12:20 p.m. today (Tuesday, May 12, 2026), Waynesville Middle School temporarily went into a code yellow due to a student experiencing a medical condition. Instruction is continuing as usual and students and staff are safe. The individual's parents have been notified and will determine what, if any, further medical treatment is necessary.
An original composition for a string quartet by Ethan Schnacke, an 8th grader at Waynesville Middle School, received 2nd place in the prestigious University of Missouri-Columbia's Composition Festival in April. In addition to having his original composition performed, Schnacke received a $500 award.
“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.
“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
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Free soccer camp for grades 6-8 (boys and girls)
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.
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.
Join us for a community conversation with Kym Laube from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. Laube has more than 30 years of experience helping youth and families prevent substance use and is a member of the Tall Cop Says Stop team.
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.
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!
Waynesville Middle School's Spring Band Concert was held on April 28, 2026, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. The concert featured performances from the Beginning Percussion Ensemble, Full Beginning Band, Advanced Percussion Ensemble, WMS Jazz Band, Tiger Pride Band and Honor Band.
Waynesville Middle School students will be MAP testing for ELA and Math this week, beginning Tuesday, April 28 through Thursday, April 30. Students will report to Tiger Time classes when they arrive each morning during testing. The AM session will begin by 8:00 and the PM session by 12:30.
Students should bring charged Chromebooks and their chargers to school each day.
Students should bring charged Chromebooks and their chargers to school each day.
All after school activities for today, April 27, 2026, will not be held in the Waynesville R-VI School District due to the potential of impending weather.
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.
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.
Waynesville Middle School students and staff received Culver’s custard sundaes donated by Culver’s on Friday, April 24, 2026, in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child. Volunteers delivered and handed out the custard. More than 60 percent of Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted.
