Due to the impending weather and dangerously low temperatures, Saturday School and Saturday Saver have been CANCELLED for Saturday, January 24th. Stay safe and stay warm!
about 1 month ago, Brent Dunning
Four Waynesville R-VI Schools Earn Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll Recognition

Four Waynesville R-VI schools—Freedom Elementary, Thayer Elementary, Wood Elementary and Waynesville Middle School—have been named 2025 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll Schools.

The schools were recognized at the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Jan. 20, 2026. To earn this distinction, each school first achieved Lighthouse Certification through deep implementation of Leader in Me leadership practices. They then demonstrated exceptional academic growth or proficiency on state assessments.

According to FranklinCovey Education, the designation represents dual recognition—sustaining a strong leadership culture while also delivering outstanding academic results.

about 1 month ago, Marianne Ward
Four Waynesville R-VI schools—Freedom Elementary, Thayer Elementary, Wood Elementary and Waynesville Middle School—have been named 2025 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll Schools
Waynesville R-VI Schools named among 2026 Best Schools by U.S. News

Waynesville R-VI Schools have been recognized among the 2026 Best Elementary, Middle and High Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Freedom Elementary, Partridge Elementary, Thayer Elementary, and Wood Elementary all earned U.S. News badges. These rankings are based on state performance data from the 2023–24 school year. While East Elementary narrowly missed the 2026 list, its strong 2024–25 results position it well for inclusion in the 2027 rankings. In addition, rankings do not include career centers and preschool programs.

“Each data point represents an individual student and we are so proud of our students’ achievements and their continued growth each year,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This recognition reflects the shared effort of our students, parents, teachers, staff and community.”

U.S. News rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, including state assessment results in mathematics and reading/language arts, student backgrounds, academic performance in core subjects, and overall student growth. Student-teacher ratios are also considered to help break ties in scores.

The high school rankings were released earlier this year, followed by the elementary and middle school rankings.

“This data-rich resource helps parents identify schools that are truly making a difference in children’s academic journeys.” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News.


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During the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Jan. 20, 2026, Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales presented certificates to Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Freedom Elementary, Partridge Elementary, Thayer Elementary and Wood Elementary principals on behalf of their staff and students in recognition of their schools earning a U.S. News badge.
about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
Waynesville R-VI Schools named among 2026 Best Schools by U.S. News Waynesville R-VI Schools have been recognized among the 2026 Best Elementary, Middle and High Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Freedom Elementary, Partridge Elementary, Thayer Elementary, and Wood Elementary all earned U.S. News badges. These rankings are based on state performance data from the 2023–24 school year. While East Elementary narrowly missed the 2026 list, its strong 2024–25 results position it well for inclusion in the 2027 rankings. In addition, rankings do not include career centers and preschool programs. “Each data point represents an individual student and we are so proud of our students’ achievements and their continued growth each year,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This recognition reflects the shared effort of our students, parents, teachers, staff and community.” U.S. News rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, including state assessment results in mathematics and reading/language arts, student backgrounds, academic performance in core subjects, and overall student growth. Student-teacher ratios are also considered to help break ties in scores. The high school rankings were released earlier this year, followed by the elementary and middle school rankings. “This data-rich resource helps parents identify schools that are truly making a difference in children’s academic journeys.” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. Photo info During the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Jan. 20, 2026, Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales presented certificates to Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Freedom Elementary, Partridge Elementary, Thayer Elementary and Wood Elementary principals on behalf of their staff and students in recognition of their schools earning a U.S. News badge.
Waynesville R-VI Schools named among 2026 Best Schools by U.S. News Waynesville R-VI Schools have been recognized among the 2026 Best Elementary, Middle and High Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Freedom Elementary, Partridge Elementary, Thayer Elementary, and Wood Elementary all earned U.S. News badges. These rankings are based on state performance data from the 2023–24 school year. While East Elementary narrowly missed the 2026 list, its strong 2024–25 results position it well for inclusion in the 2027 rankings. In addition, rankings do not include career centers and preschool programs. “Each data point represents an individual student and we are so proud of our students’ achievements and their continued growth each year,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales. “This recognition reflects the shared effort of our students, parents, teachers, staff and community.” U.S. News rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, including state assessment results in mathematics and reading/language arts, student backgrounds, academic performance in core subjects, and overall student growth. Student-teacher ratios are also considered to help break ties in scores. The high school rankings were released earlier this year, followed by the elementary and middle school rankings. “This data-rich resource helps parents identify schools that are truly making a difference in children’s academic journeys.” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. Photo info During the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Jan. 20, 2026, Waynesville R-VI Superintendent Hilary Bales presented certificates to Waynesville High School, Waynesville Middle School, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Freedom Elementary, Partridge Elementary, Thayer Elementary and Wood Elementary principals on behalf of their staff and students in recognition of their schools earning a U.S. News badge.
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

about 1 month ago, Marianne Ward
There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Supporting students with special needs during school transitions

The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer a free special education training session for parents and guardians of students with IEPs and 504 plans from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center. The Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville, next to the middle school.

This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year:

· Kindergarten

· 6th grade

· 7th grade

· 9th grade

· Post-secondary transition (after high school)

During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition.

This event is the third and final session in the district’s Tiger Pride Series for the 2025–26 school year, which is designed to empower families through information, collaboration and advocacy.

The session will be presented by Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, and Shauna Smith, district special education coordinator.

about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
Supporting students with special needs during school transitions The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer a free special education training session for parents and guardians of students with IEPs and 504 plans from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Parker Educational Center. The Parker Educational Center is located at 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville, next to the middle school. This session, “Navigating Transitions Between Buildings,” is especially recommended for families of students who will be entering one of the following grades or stages during the 2026–27 school year: · Kindergarten · 6th grade · 7th grade · 9th grade · Post-secondary transition (after high school) During the session, families will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes planning that takes place to support students as they move to a new building. Parents and guardians will also receive practical strategies and tips to help their child feel confident and prepared for their next school transition. This event is the third and final session in the district’s Tiger Pride Series for the 2025–26 school year, which is designed to empower families through information, collaboration and advocacy. The session will be presented by Dr. Elizabeth Washington, executive director of student services, and Shauna Smith, district special education coordinator.
Shout out to teachers who collaborated to make Community Night earlier in the school year a total success!
about 2 months ago, Joanie Kampmeier
Mrs. Ray
Mrs. Myler
Ms. Littlehorse
Ms. Shepherd
Mrs. Tillott
Dr. DeSouza
Mrs.Edwards
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
Before the holiday break, Waynesville Middle School Student Council members assisted with organizing and decorating a giving tree, fundraising for gifts, shopping for their peers and wrapping the presents. They helped make the holidays a little brighter for 17 of their peers.
WMS Athletics Schedule 1/5-1/11. Come out and support your WMS Tigers!
about 2 months ago, Anthony Caruso
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Students will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as follows:

  • Noon students in grades 6-12 will dismiss

  • 12:45 p.m. Full day preschools (Parker, Pick and Freedom) will dismiss

  • 1 p.m. Students in grades K-5 will dismiss

  • There will be no afternoon sessions for Williams Early Childhood Center

    There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026.
    District offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1.


    Students will return to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

2 months ago, Marianne Ward
Students will dismiss early on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as follows: • Noon students in grades 6-12 will dismiss • 12:45 p.m. Parker Educational Center students will dismiss • 1 p.m. Students in grades K-5 will dismiss • There will be no afternoon sessions for Williams Early Childhood Center. There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026. District offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1. Students return to the classroom on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Sonja Mitchell, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Waynesville Middle School, was presented the Second Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 15, 2025.

Mitchell was recognized for her "History Mystery" project, which promotes a hands-on learning experience that brings history to life.

The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
Sonja Mitchell, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Waynesville Middle School, was presented the Second Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. Mitchell was recognized for her "History Mystery" project, which promotes a hands-on learning experience that brings history to life. The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.

An ambulance was dispatched to Waynesville Sixth Grade Center at approximately 12:40 p.m. today (Monday, Dec 15, 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.

2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
The LEAP program hosted a Shine Night for families on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program located inside Waynesville Middle School. During the evening, students showed the projects and innovative work they have completed so far this year.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School.

Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as:

· Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know?

· Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous?

· Is it an element or compound?

· What variations make this easily categorized?

· How is a colloid different from a suspension?

This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.
To review their learning standards, 8th graders rotated through stations, tackling questions that pushed them to sort and classify items like true scientists in Kelly Jackson’s science class at Waynesville Middle School. Stations were filled with everyday items—an aluminum cube, an empty can, rusty metal, baking soda, fruit, gelatin, cereal, pasta and beans, sand, sugar water, melted crayons, and even air trapped in a balloon. At each stop, they answered questions such as: · Is it a metal, substance or mixture? How do you know? · Is it heterogeneous or homogeneous? · Is it an element or compound? · What variations make this easily categorized? · How is a colloid different from a suspension? This hands-on learning turned simple objects into a real-world learning experience.

The Waynesville Middle School choir members held their Winter Concert on Dec. 2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. 

3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The Waynesville Middle School choir held their Winter Concert on Dec.2, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

UPDATE:  Route 47 to be only snow route this afternoon

Waynesville R-VI buses will run their regular routes this afternoon, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, EXCEPT Bus Route 47. Bus Route 47 will also run its snow route this afternoon and in the morning on Thursday, Dec. 4.

While we typically stay on snow routes all day if we use them in the morning, rising temperatures are allowing us to make an exception and return to most regular routes this afternoon.

The afterschool WIN activity buses will run their regular routes as well this evening. 

 

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ADDITIONAL INFO: Because today is late-start Wednesday, please add 30 minutes to the pick-up time for your snow route.

Red: The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.

Snow routes are available on the Bus Quest Mobile App. In some cases, the snow route may be the regular route.

More information about downloading the Bus Quest Mobile App is at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wrv/page/bus-quest.

3 months ago, Marianne Ward
Red: The Waynesville R-VI School District will be in session, but buses will be running snow routes on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. When the district runs snow routes in the morning, it will run snow routes in the afternoon.
WMS and WHS will host their choir concerts at 5:30 and 6 p.m. tonight in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
WMS and WHS will host their choir concerts at 5:30 and 6 p.m. tonight in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.
The 7th & 8th grade Waynesville Middle School basketball games scheduled to be held at Camdenton have been cancelled for tonight, Dec. 2, 2025.
3 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
There will be no in-person school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025; however, Waynesville R-VI students will attend school virtually this morning as this is an AMI day.

School will be in session using an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI online) from 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades K-12 and Parker, Pick and Freedom Preschool.

Williams Early Childhood Center AM classes will be online from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and Williams PM classes will be online from 10:15 a.m. to noon.

Instructions for logging into your child’s Chromebook: https://5il.co/3siy4



Additional instructions for PreK-6th graders are at https://5il.co/342dn
Additional instructions for 7th-8th graders are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/o/wms/page/ami-days
Additional instructions for 9-12th graders are at https://5il.co/342j7
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
No in-person school; however, it is an online learning day today, Dec. 2, 2025
Tonight's 7th & 8th grade girls basketball games have been cancelled.
3 months ago, Anthony Caruso
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Two choir concerts will be held on Dec. 2, 2025, beginning with the Waynesville Middle School Choir at 5:30 p.m. and the Waynesville High School Choir at 6 p.m. in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

The WMS Band will perform a winter concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 2025, at WHS Auditorium.

These events are free and open to the public.
3 months ago, Marianne Ward
Two choir concerts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and a WMS Band Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at WHS Auditorium