Waynesboro

Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates: Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month National Homeless Youth Awareness Month Family Engagement Month ✨ Special Observances: Nov 4-8: Solidarity Week Nov 11-15: School Psychology Week Nov 11: Veterans Day Nov 20: Education Support Professionals Day Nov 22: Substitute Educators Day Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School

📣👏 The Waynesboro Leadership Team recently came together for a fantastic team-building activity! It was a great opportunity for our leaders to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the bonds that make Waynesboro Public Schools.

🗳️📚 Waynesboro High School students are stepped up as Election Pages on Election Day, gaining firsthand experience in civic engagement and supporting the voting process! We're proud to see these young leaders actively participating in our community's democratic process. A big thank you to these students for their dedication and service on Election Day! 👏🇺🇸

It’s been a fantastic time for band at Kate Collins Middle School! Recently, 43 talented students traveled to Wilson Middle School for the Valley Honor Band auditions. We’re incredibly proud of everyone who took part in this exciting opportunity! Adding to the excitement, our 7th & 8th Grade Band students had the chance to learn from special guest artists Dan Gable and Kimberly Hawkey, who joined us from Boston to share music from the Big Band Era. What a memorable week of growth, learning, and music

Waynesboro High School students volunteer on Election Day. Click link for full story: https://shorturl.at/BW4RT

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. To access the agenda for the meeting please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D2GMFT5AB6AA Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda. f you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

We’re proud of our Waynesboro Public Schools team members who recently shared their expertise on the "Building Farm to School Partnerships within the School Division" panel! 🌱✨ Our very own Ryan Blosser, Farm Educator at the Waynesboro Education Farm; Tammy Coffey, WPS School Nutrition Supervisor; Caitlyn Lass, Nutrition Manager at Berkeley Glenn Elementary; and Michael Perry, Principal at Berkeley Glenn, all highlighted the impact of connecting students with local, nutritious food and hands-on learning experiences. Thank you for fostering farm-to-school partnerships that enrich our students and community!

📅 Friendly Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4 (Staff Workday) and Tuesday, November 5 (Staff Development Day). We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 6! 🍂📚

Waynesboro's Norris, Rowe. . .find success at Shenandoah District cross country championships Wednesday. Click link for full article: https://shorturl.at/W6kII

Scenes from Wednesday's Shenandoah District cross country championship in Fisherville. See the photos: https://shorturl.at/E3ykk

Valley Academy brought some fun to Halloween this year with a Minion takeover! 🎃💛 Staff dressed up as the beloved characters, spreading smiles and Halloween cheer. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the season and keep the school spirit high! Thank you, Valley Academy staff, for making this day memorable!

We're proud to share that Waynesboro Public Schools was represented on a national stage! Our very own School Psychologist, Amy Hutcherson, and School Counselor, Hannah Mills, contributed their expertise as presenters in a recent national webinar on bullying behavior and prevention. Their insights are helping to shape safe and supportive environments for students here in Waynesboro and beyond. Thank you, Mrs. Hutcherson and Ms.Mills, for your dedication to student well-being!

Waynesboro students participate in distracted driving simulator. Click link to view the full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/10/30/waynesboro-students-participate-distracted-driving-simulator/

The Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth is bringing the impactful documentary Screenagers Under the Influence to our community! This event sheds light on the challenges teens face with constant connection to the internet, social media, screen time, and how it influences decision-making related to vaping, drugs, and alcohol. 🗓️ Event Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 ⏰ Reception: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (refreshments by Crack O' Dawn) 🎥 Viewing: 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 👥 Who Should Attend: Adults & children 6th grade and older This important viewing will be followed by a panel discussion. Don't miss the chance to learn, discuss, and support our youth's well-being!

🚌✨ Today, we celebrate our incredible Waynesboro Public Schools bus drivers who ensure our students arrive safely every day. These drivers go above and beyond, showing kindness, patience, and professionalism along every route. Thank you for all you do! 🚍 Dennis Swartz - Bus 607 🚍 Gloria Balser - Bus 611 🚍 Sharon Lotts - Bus 605 (Post High) - Not pictured 🚍 Dawn Jones - EV 696 🚍 Keyonna Robinson - Bus 610 🚍 Theresa Morris - EV 677 🚍 Charlie Lawson - Bus 644 🚍 Dale Diacont - Bus 694 🚍 John Martin - EV 616 🚍 Kenneth Holley - Bus 625 🚍 Tom Benzing - Bus 625 🚍 Clyde Argenbright - Bus 621 🚍 Denise Fray - EV 698 🚍 Kenny Hanula - EV 619 🚍 Misti Goolsby-Roberson - Bus 626 🚍 Ari Oliveira - Bus 617 🚍 Chip Littlejohn - EV 614 🚍 Elizabeth "Liz" Shifflett - Bus 695 🚍 Annette Carpenter - EV 613 🚍 Betty Grooms - EV 678 🚍 Corinne Whorley - Bus 618 Thank you for keeping our students safe and for being an essential part of the Waynesboro Public Schools family! 🧡

Students have more adults in their corner through Wenonah Elementary mentorship program. Click to read full article (Paywall Site): https://www.newsleader.com/local/

National School Bus Safety Week is here! Let's take a moment to recognize our incredible bus drivers who ensure our students arrive at school and home safely each day. Their dedication and focus on safety are second to none! 💛 Remember: ✅ Stay seated while the bus is in motion. ✅ Always follow your driver’s instructions. ✅ Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing the street.

🎶🎭 This week, students from Waynesboro High School's Latin American History class, Black Student Union, and World History class had an incredible experience at the Wayne Theatre , attending a powerful performance by Nobuntu—a talented all-female a cappella group from Zimbabwe! 🌍🎶 This performance was not just a display of musical talent, but also a journey through Zimbabwean culture and the power of artistic expression. We are grateful for opportunities like these that broaden our students’ understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.

Athlete Spotlight: Waynesboro's Aaliyah Diggs shares special bond with aunt. Click to read full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/girls/athlete-spotlight-waynesboros-aaliyah-diggs-shares-special-bond-with-aunt/article_ae01ecd8-8bbd-11ef-875d-c76b5612e32a.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwY2xjawF-Q8xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcin4qvdsuArM5p9GfYltf_VzOKS0-9cD4NB703q2yqB4IhManDYxJyqYA_aem_kbxE41QimHa3fAvYD6pMwA

📢Join Us for Family Fun & Food at Wenonah Elementary! 📢 Waynesboro Public Schools is co-hosting a FREE Family Fun & Food Program at Wenonah Elementary starting next week! Families will: Learn to cook and budget Students will help with a food demo 🏃 Receive nutrition & physical activity education Get FREE groceries each week! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun together as a family. Sign up today! Space is limited. Call Wenonah Elementary to register! 540-946-4660