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BRCC/SHINE Career 101 Not Sure Where to Start? Explore, Experience & Find Your Fit—FREE in Just 15 Hours! Thinking about a career in Drones, Welding, Healthcare, Amazon Web Services, or Transportation/Heavy Equipment but not sure which path to take? This FREE hands-on career series will give you a real feel for the work and help you decide your next steps! What You’ll Get: A crash course in five in-demand careers Hands-on activities led by industry experts Insights on training requirements, salaries, and job opportunities Field Trip Experience—Try Before You Train! Before committing to a training program, explore your top career interests! Pick three career areas for a 30-minute-deep dive Visit real training sites & try classroom exercises Get guidance on the next steps for training & certification No experience? No problem! This is your chance to explore, test-drive careers, and make an informed decision—all at no cost to you! Sign up today! May 16 – June 17, 2025 Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM Questions? Contact Vici Garber at vgarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us Ready to Sign Up? Click Here for the Career 101 Interest/Registration Form or Visit: https://forms.gle/zz622ciiZCZxjatG6

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting (SEAC) Monday, April 28th 7:00 pm In-person: Central Office Board Room To participate by Zoom, please email: lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us no later than 3:00 on 4/28.

Attention WPS Families of Students with IEPs! The 2024–2025 VDOE Special Education Parent Survey is now open! 📝 Your feedback helps improve special education services across the Commonwealth — and your voice matters. 💻 Preferred Submission Method: Online 🗓️ Deadline: December 12, 2025 🧾 Paper surveys are also available in English and Spanish for those who prefer to mail in responses. 🔗 Access the survey and resources here: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/.../information-for-families ✔️ One survey per child receiving special education services ✔️ Use a different browser or device for multiple submissions Thank you for partnering with us to support and enhance every student’s learning experience! Questions? Contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne at (804) 418-4672 or Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.

🌿🌟 Wild Week in the Wilderness – Rising 6th Graders Edition! 🌟🌿 Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure designed just for rising 6th graders! 🥾🌊 Whether you're into exploring, swimming, or just enjoying nature with new friends—this is the summer experience for you. 📅 June 9–12 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Local Natural Areas 🎒 What to expect: Exploring trails, swimming, games, rambles, and tons of fun in the great outdoors! Don't miss out on this wild summer experience! 📝 Register by May 9 👉 https://shorturl.at/VJtfO Tag a friend you'd want to adventure with! 🌲🔥

🌿🌞 Wild Week in the Wilderness! 🌞🌿 Calling all rising 9th graders who are ready for an outdoor adventure like no other! 🥾🌊 📅 June 16–18 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily 📍 Local Natural Areas 🎒 What to expect: Exploring trails, swimming, games, rambles, and tons of fun in the great outdoors! Don't miss out on this wild summer experience! 📝 Register by May 9 👉 https://bit.ly/4cStNVy Tag a friend you'd want to adventure with! 🌲🔥

Perry kindergarten teacher named Waynesboro's best of 2025. Click link to read the full article [behind paywall}: https://bit.ly/3RsO0qY

‘Wonka Kids’: Westwood Hills Elementary presents first musical theater production. Click link to read full article: https://bit.ly/4cFbPWg

Westwood Hills Elementary to debut first school musical and maker market. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3RvPeBY

They keep us organized. They know everything and everyone. They can find that missing form, a band-aid, a pencil, and your peace of mind… all before lunch. 🙌 🎉 Today we celebrate our Administrative Professionals—the multitasking legends behind the magic. 💐 We see you. We appreciate you. We couldn’t do it without you.

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨ Today, we had the joy of honoring some of the most dedicated and inspiring educators in Waynesboro Public Schools during our Teacher of the Year Celebration. Please join us in recognizing the amazing honorees from each school: 🏫 Joanne Coffey – Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🏫 Rachel Hubler – Wenonah Elementary 🏫 Amanda Hall – Westwood Hills Elementary 🏫 Sarah Hinkle – William Perry Elementary 🏫 Felicia Bradley – Kate Collins Middle School 🏫 Autumn Woodson – Waynesboro High School 🏫 Brian Edwards – Valley Academy A special congratulations to Sarah Hinkle, who was named our Division Teacher of the Year! 🎉💐 Your passion, creativity, and care for students truly shine. Swipe through a few photo highlights below and check out the full album from the celebration here: 📸 https://bit.ly/3EArfhX

📢 Calling All Parents & Guardians – Your Voice Matters! Waynesboro Public Schools encourages parents and guardians to apply for an important opportunity to support Virginia’s future in education! The Virginia Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian representatives to participate in Standard Setting Committees for Math and Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Your perspective is vital in helping determine the cut scores for these newly updated, more rigorous assessments. 🗓️ Meeting Dates at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA: 🔹 Math: June 9–11 🔹 Reading: June 11–13 💻 A virtual orientation will be held on May 19, 2025. 🛏️ Hotel, meals, and per diem expenses will be covered by VDOE. 🎯 This is a great way to make a lasting impact on how student achievement is measured across the Commonwealth! 📝 Apply by April 24, 2025 using the link below: 👉 https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4INQZwUf0Zmrtzw #WPSStrong #ParentVoice #VDOE #SOLStandardSetting #FamilyEngagement

SAW public schools agree to kickstart middle school football program. Click link to read full article: https://bit.ly/3RJXE8Z

Waynesboro School Board approves construction management for WHS renovations. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4lCHlIs

🚨 Next Stop: Right Here at Home! 🏫💼 This time, we didn’t have to travel far — because we were recruiting at one of our favorite places: Waynesboro High School! 🎓✨ Waynesboro Public Schools joined a job fair right inside WHS to connect with some of our own incredible students who are thinking about careers in education and public service. It’s always special to invest in the future right here at home! 💙 Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us — we loved seeing so many familiar faces with BIG goals! 🙌

Through Martin’s Feeding School Kids initiative, Waynesboro Public Schools received $8504.09 to expand our school food programs. Thanks to Martin's and our community members’ support, more than 3,000 students will have access to local Farm to School programs. Thank you, Martin's for helping us ensure all students have access to the nutrition they need to thrive! #FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany

The Waynesboro School Board will have a Closed Session beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, April 15th. The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm. The meetings are held at 301 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro in the downstairs boardroom. To access the agenda for the meeting, please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D9WKXB535467 Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda.

📢 Reminder! Waynesboro Public Schools will have Early Dismissal on Friday, April 18 and No School for Students on Monday, April 21 due to a staff workday. 🕒 Early Release Times for April 18: • PK – 12:20 PM • Elementary – 12:40 PM • Kate Collins Middle – 1:15 PM • Waynesboro High – 1:20 PM We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and successful school year! 💙

Waynesboro students win Spirit Competition at state Latin convention. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/43GE2cZ

🚍 On the Road Again – This Time to University of Lynchburg! 🎓✨ Waynesboro Public Schools had a great time meeting future educators at the University of Lynchburg Job Fair! We’re always excited to connect with passionate students ready to make a difference in the lives of learners. Thank you to University of Lynchburg for hosting a fantastic event! If you're a Hornet looking for a place to grow, lead, and inspire—we’d love to have you on the WPS team. 📢 Check out our current job openings and apply today: https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com

🎶 Special Thanks to Guest Clinician Mr. Barron Maskew! A tremendous THANK YOU to Mr. Barron Maskew, MME, for spending the week with our KCMS Band students! Mr. Maskew hosted workshops and led rehearsals with each band class at Kate Collins Middle School, helping our musicians grow their skills and prepare for the upcoming Spring Concert. We’re so grateful for the time, talent, and inspiration you shared with our students! 👏