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.

4 days ago, Marianne Ward
Waynesville R-VI parents would you please complete the annual parent survey . The survey link was sent via email.
Stampede in the Park rescheduled to Oct. 30

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Stampede in the Park for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Times will remain the same.
6 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
Tiger Spirit Award - Mrs. Bales



The Waynesville Sixth Grade Center received the traveling Tiger Spirit Trophy for their 1st place finish in the 2025 Homecoming Parade from Superintendent Hilary Bales during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on Oct. 13, 2025.
7 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
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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
7 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
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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
8 days ago, Donal Imbrunone
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Weather update on the Stampede in the Park

UPDATE AS OF 11:15 A.M. OCT. 10:

New Stampede in Park date set for 4th, 5th and 6th graders 

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4th and 5th Stampede in the Park has been rescheduled

The Stampede in the Park for 4th and 5th graders will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.  

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6th grade Stampede has been rescheduled 

The 6th-grade Stampede has been canceled for today as well due to unsafe running conditions and also has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. 

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Please note updated information about the information below appears above.

4th and 5th Stampede to be rescheduled

Due to the weather, the Stampede in the Park for 4th and 5th grades will not be held today (Friday, Oct. 10, 2025) and will be rescheduled for a later date. Students who were already on buses are returning to their schools.
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6th grade Stampede is still on

The 6th-grade Stampede is still scheduled for 12:15 p.m. today, as the rain is expected to move out by then.

11 days ago, Marianne Ward
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.

19 days ago, Marianne Ward
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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.

19 days ago, Marianne Ward
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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

22 days ago, Marianne Ward
Showcase Waynesville Schools will be held on Oct. 2, 2025
Janice Dye
Dr. Ogden DeWitt
Sadie Navarre
Students to perform in free showcase;

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


about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
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Tiger Festival of Nations is Friday

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Waynesville High School. The entrance will be on the Ninth Grade Center (east) side of the building. Tiger Festival of Nations is free and open to the public.

Attendees will learn about different cultures, sample food from around the world and the WHS Steel Pan Band will perform.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. to Tiger Stadium, where the WHS Tigers will take on the Neosho R-5 Wildcats at 7 p.m. Admission to the stadium is $4 per person without a pass.

Photos are from the September 2024 Fall Tiger Festival of Nations.
about 1 month ago, Marianne Ward
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6th Grade Center hosts Patriot Day with 2 keynote speakers



The Waynesville Sixth Grade Center’s Student Lighthouse Team hosted a Patriot Day Remembrance event on Sept. 11, 2025. The event began with the presentation of the Colors by the Waynesville High School JROTC under the direction of Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Tetreault, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Officer Jon Rigsby.

The two keynote guest speakers were Luge Hardman, a retired teacher, former mayor and author, and Rick Harne, a member of the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education, a retired military police officer and executive director of the Military Police Regimental Association.

about 1 month ago, Donal Imbrunone
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Future Cheer will be held for students in grades K-6 at Waynesville High School.



The dates and times are as follows:

· Cheer clinic: Saturday, Sept. 13: 9 a.m. to noon at WHS Gymnasium

· Practice: Thursday, Sept. 18: 5 to 6:15 p.m. at WHS Gymnasium

· Performance: Friday, Sept. 19: Halftime of the home varsity football game at Tiger Stadium



To attend, a student must BOTH register and pay the clinic.



Register at https://forms.gle/q9d1nNbnWMvpPVv98

******Registration Closes Sept. 12, 2025******



Please make your $35 payment at https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents after registering to confirm your registration.



Sign up for Future Cheer REMIND and announcements by texting the message @25fallyc to 81010

about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
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Celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5

Waynesville High School will celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, before and during the varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.

All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted to the game FREE of charge.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
about 2 months ago, Marianne Ward
Military Apprciation Night is Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 3



Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. This year’s theme is “Deep Sea Roar: A Homecoming Quest.”



Schools will let out early, with students in K-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. and students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon. Parker Educational Center and Pick Educational and Volunteer Center students will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.



The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School.



Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Pride Night from 4:30 to 6 p.m., featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.



Homecoming Court Coronation will be at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m.



Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.

about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
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The Waynesville R-VI School District is seeking volunteers for its Partners on Patrol program, which is modeled after “Dads on Duty” programs.



A partner on patrol is an adult member of our community who:

· provides a positive influence to help create a safe school environment

· increases visibility and adult presence

· provides encouragement while assisting with supervising students



“Partners on Patrol add one more layer of safety for our students,” said Superintendent Hilary Bales.



A Partner on Patrol spends at least one hour each week being a positive presence in the hallways at Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, Waynesville Middle School, and/or Waynesville High School while assisting with supervising 6th - 12th grade students between classes. Partners on Patrol do not replace principals or school resources officers, but instead deliver big smiles, dispense positive affirmations, and perhaps share a few corny jokes while increasing adult visibility and presence.



Volunteers who are interested in becoming a Partner on Patrol should complete the Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk6ThdYJd3XTcnpZMx5mlCrQ5WAQ1OjEQzBqtVK9-dqsEiZw/viewform?usp=header



Partners on Patrol volunteers must complete an initial background check (the form is available for download at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/WRV/4649828/Front_and_Back_Volunteer_Application_Fillable_Updated_6.25.pdf. Background check forms are also available at schools and at the Administration Building. If selected to be a Partner on Patrol, an additional background check will be required. Once approved, Partners on Patrol will attend a brief training session and then pick a time to be present for at least one hour each week.


For more information about the program, please email community@waynesville.k12.mo.us or call 573-842-2250.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone

There will be no school in the Waynesville R-VI School District on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day and all offices will be closed.

about 2 months ago, Marianne Ward
No school on Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day
Celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Sept. 5

Waynesville High School will celebrate Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, before and during the varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.

All active duty service members and military retirees with a military ID will be admitted to the game free of charge.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

About 68% of Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted. Waynesville R-VI's tagline is where the orange and black unite with the red, white and blue.
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
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No injuries were immediately reported when an after school bus’ tire went into a ditch as it was turning onto Robot on T Highway in Waynesville at approximately 6:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

Highway T is temporarily down to one lane as traffic is being directed around the bus. The students will be taken home via another bus.

Parents of students on the bus are being contacted by the transportation office.



about 2 months ago, Marianne Ward
Learn more about special education on Sept. 9

Understanding special education will be the first topic in a series of Tiger Pride Nights focusing on special education. The first one will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Rte 66, in Waynesville, next to the middle school.

The session will provide:

· an overview of special education

· parent and student rights

· roles and responsibilities
about 2 months ago, Donal Imbrunone
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