
Below is information about the camp:
Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp!
Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals — including kicks, jumps, and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day!
Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence, and be part of the Tiger spirit!
Cost: $35 per camper
Location: Small Gym Waynesville High School - 200 GW Lane, Waynesville MO 65583
Dates: June 8-10
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Age: K-6 Grade for the 2026-27 School Year
Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/k1fdse44
Register at: https://forms.gle/qs2Zfxc4ZRbUPSQ47
Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of the WHS Main Gym by 7:40 pm.
Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Below is information about the camp:
Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp!
Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals — including kicks, jumps, and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day!
Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence, and be part of the Tiger spirit!
Cost: $35 per camper
Location: Small Gym Waynesville High School - 200 GW Lane, Waynesville MO 65583
Dates: June 8-10
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Age: K-6 Grade for the 2026-27 School Year
Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/k1fdse44
Register at: https://forms.gle/qs2Zfxc4ZRbUPSQ47
Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of the WHS Main Gym by 7:40 pm.
Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Waynesville R-VI librarians will bring the Tiger Book Express to Waynesville and St. Robert city parks this summer for children in PreK-6th grades to check out free books.
The Tiger Book Express is open to the public and children may check out books for free, listen to guest readers when available, and visit with Waynesville R-VI librarians.
The dates, times and locations are as follows:
June 8, 15, 18, 22, 29: 5 to 7 p.m. Waynesville City Park
June 11 and 25: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
July 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
July 2, 14 and 21: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park
Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon Waynesville City Park
Aug. 6: 5 to 7 p.m. St. Robert City Park





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.

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.

Angela Houf, a library media specialist at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center, was presented the 4th Quarter Project Teach Award by Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026.
Houf was recognized for her project, "MakerSpace Magic at Maker Mania,” which is an outstanding way to show students that learning can be exciting, active and full of discovery.
The award comes with a $100 stipend from Personnel Services.
Pictured are Angela Houf and Dr. Jamie Goforth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The VOICES elementary honor choir performed its spring concert on May 11, 2026, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. Waynesville R-VI elementary students in grades 4, 5 and 6 must audition and be selected for the VOICES choir.
Students in this choir dedicate their Wednesday afternoons to learning challenging repertoire and practice a variety of skills, including performance, public speaking and instrumental performance.
The VOICES choir is under the direction of Vanessa Mason. Assistant directors are Laura Taylor, Beth Gibson, Amanda JG, and Lisa Martin. The accompanist is Terri Heby.




Kindergarten Enrollment is OPEN!!
Kindergarten enrollment for new kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year is now open at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/page/welcome-to-kindergarten.
Additional helpful information:
· Enrollment documents needed to register a kindergartner ( Please copy and paste this entire link into your browser if the link at left does not work for you: lhttps://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/Wrv/94cc5cf0-8f92-467e-aa58-7bd8a6654464/Enrollment_documents.pdf?disposition=inline )
· Enrollment link (Please copy and paste this entire link into your browser if the link at left does not work for you: https://enrollment.powerschool.com/family/Login?ReturnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fenrollment.powerschool.com%2Ffamily%2Fdirectaction&AutoLogOut=False )
· Step by step instructions. (Please copy and paste this entire link into your browser if the link at left does not work for you: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4597/Wrv/20f82ab0-c0b0-42a6-8527-f7b79365f4c0/enrollment_step_by_step_instructions.pdf?disposition=inline )
To be eligible to attend kindergarten, a student must be age 5 before Aug. 1, 2026. According to Missouri law, a child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child reaches the age of 5 prior to Aug. 1, 2026, or if the child is a military dependent who has successfully completed a state-accredited pre-kindergarten program or has attended a state-accredited kindergarten program in another state. Please note there are no exceptions made to this state law.
***NOTE: If your child currently attends preschool at Williams Early Childhood, Parker Educational Center, Pick Educational Center or Freedom and they are going into Kindergarten next school year 2026-2027, you DO NOT need to do a "new student" enrollment, but you will need to fill out the returning registration forms. During the summer you will receive an email from PowerSchool to complete these forms for all of your children enrolled in our school district.
For more information, please contact Student Services at 573-842-2092 or studentservices@waynesville.k12.mo.us.
#WaySchools #TeacherProudTuesday


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.

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.

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.









