Waynesboro

Spreading Joy Across Generations! 🎁 Waynesboro High School incredible Latin students embarked on a heartwarming mission to bring holiday cheer to the wonderful residents at Waynesboro Manor Senior Center! With melodies that transcended languages, they serenaded the residents with carols in Latin, English, and Spanish But the surprises didn't end there! Our talented students also crafted beautiful handmade gifts, spreading love and smiles throughout the senior center.

❄️☃️During the December 18th - January 3rd winter break from school, we are grateful to everyone for helping to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra time off during the winter break. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as to connect to their peers and teachers. We appreciate each one of you. May these days off be restful and healing. If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your student's principal for help. We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on January 4th! Thank you for partnering with us!

🗳️🇺🇸 Exciting News from AP Gov Class! 🇺🇸🗳️ Mrs. Barber's incredible AP Gov students spent their day off from school volunteering at the polls on election day! Not only did they have a blast, but they also gained firsthand experience in the democratic process and discovered how easy it is to be civically engaged. The best part? This was completely optional, and these dedicated students chose to spend their free day making a positive impact in their community. Talk about commitment! 💪🏽📚

Headed to the grocery store this week? Support Waynesboro Public Schools by rounding up at your local MARTIN'S Food Markets register! Now through March 31, MARTIN’S customers can support local public school districts and their efforts to eliminate childhood hunger right at the register. Through this initiative, Waynesboro Public School can use funds to support meal programs to expand food distribution programs, create on-campus food pantries and gardens, and supply extra weekend meals. Learn more: https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/our-purpose... Join us as we round up to fight childhood hunger within Waynesboro!

Waynesboro Pubic Schools will open on a 2 hour delay Monday December 11, 2023

Spotlight on Waynesboro in the Virginia Partnership for School Mental Health Newsletter! Dive into the inspiring feature of our very own Amy Hutcherson, School Psychologist, and Summer Baptist, School Counselor, shining brightly in the Partner Spotlight section. Check out the Newsletter by visiting: https://mailchi.mp/e648d710310b/vpsmh-november-newsletter-6219414?e=06f3b590cb

📚✨ Celebrating Literacyl! ✨📚 Our amazing Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) students from Waynesboro High School recently had a heartwarming experience as they visited Wayne Hills Center to share the joy of reading with younger students. 🏫👧👦

Dear Families, We are thankful for you! As we prepare to take time off from school November 22-24 for break, we are very grateful. We thank: Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy. Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive. Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment. Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need. May these days off be restful and healing. If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your student's principal for help. We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on Monday November 27th. Thank you for partnering with us!

🍎✨ Today, we celebrate the backbone of our education system - our incredible Education Support Professionals! 🌟 Your dedication, hard work, and support make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for all you do! 📚👏

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to all who have served our nation. 🎗️ At Waynesboro Public Schools, we are proud to have several employees who are veterans, and today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for their service and sacrifice. Your dedication to both our country and our students does not go unnoticed. 🙏💙 #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #WaynesboroSchools

Take a peek into the recent "Lights Out AfterSchool" event hosted by our incredible partners, On the Road Collaborative! On the Road Collaborative plays a vital role in providing afterschool programming at Waynesboro High School and Kate Collins Middle School. We are immensely grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they are making on our students' lives. https://youtu.be/WX9YEpTl3IY

In three years, Waynesboro cheerleading team goes from being defunct to competing at states. Click link to read the full article. https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/in-three-years-waynesboro-cheerleading-team-goes-from-being-defunct-to-competing-at-states/article_70ead01c-7b4c-11ee-8f71-17a3ec171dd7.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwAR0XAQf7L28ftarof6IxFbfKLuegU8wrq0RuJXgKJDkihyzsFzdkmc7el_A

📢 Just a friendly reminder to all our Waynesboro Public Schools families! Tuesday, November 7th, there will be NO SCHOOL for students. It's a Staff Workday Enjoy the day off, and we'll see everyone back in school soon!

Waynesboro boys cross country team earns berth in VHSL class 3 state meet. Click to read full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/waynesboro-boys-cross-country-team-earns-berth-in-vhsl-class-3-state-meet/article_2bd7d6f4-798b-11ee-898b-0fe8e97b3917.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Girls on the Run Program now in all Waynesboro Elementary Schools. Click link to read the full article: https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/education/girls-on-the-run-program-now-in-all-waynesboro-elementary-schools/article_1497eb72-773e-11ee-9f36-878fd5d335e9.html

📢 Reminder to all Waynesboro Public Schools families 📢 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ October 27th is an Early Release Day, and we want to make sure you're informed about the release times. Here's the schedule: Pre-K: Dismissal at 12:20 PM Elementary: Dismissal at 12:40 PM Kate Collins Middle School (KCMS): Dismissal at 1:15 PM Waynesboro High School (WHS): Dismissal at 1:20 PM

🎉🥇 Big Cheers to our Waynesboro High School Cross Country Team! 🥇🎉 We're thrilled to announce that they've clinched the title of District Champs. 🏆🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Congratulations to our dedicated athletes, coaches, and the entire Cross Country team for their hard work and determination. Your victory is well-deserved! 👏👟💙 #WaynesboroHighSchool #CrossCountryChamps #Victory #Dedication

Did you know all Waynesboro Public Schools have STOPit? STOPit provides anonymous reporting and incident management solutions. Visit our website or talk to someone at your student's school for more information.

🥇🏃‍♀️ Fantastic News! We're excited to announce a remarkable achievement by the Kate Collins Girls Cross Country team. 🏃‍♀️🥈 Our dedicated and talented team has secured 2nd place in the Middle School States competition. What an outstanding accomplishment! 🥈🌟 We're also absolutely thrilled to share that Macy Rowe, a shining star on our team, medaled individually, securing the 11th place! 🥉👏

📚🏐 Hey Waynesboro Community! We're thrilled to share some heartwarming moments with you today. Our Waynesboro High School Volleyball team recently embarked on a wonderful journey to our elementary schools, and it wasn't just for sports! 📖❤️ Our incredible student-athletes visited the elementary schools to do something special – they shared their love for both books and volleyball! 🏐📚