Waynesboro

Snapshots from Today's Back to School Bash! 📸 We had an incredible time at the first day of our annual Back to School Bash at Kate Collins Middle School! Here are some highlights from today’s event: 🌟 Smiling faces getting fresh haircuts 🌟 Families getting registration support and clothing 🌟 Kids enjoying games and activities 🌟 Health check-ups and immunizations Thank you to everyone who came out and made today so special. We can’t wait to do it all again next week on July 28th! Stay tuned for more photos and memories. See you next week! 🎉

What an Amazing First Day at the Back to School Bash! 🎉 We had a fantastic turnout today at Kate Collins Middle School for the first day of our annual Back to School Bash! Several students, parents, and family members joined us to get ready for the upcoming school year. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible community partners, volunteers, and staff who made this day possible. Your dedication and support truly make a difference! We’re excited to do it all again next week on July 28th for another day of fun, resources, and support. Together, we’re building a stronger, more prepared community.

Literacy Changes in the Commonwealth! ✨📚 Upcoming literacy changes for the 2024-25 school year in the Commonwealth are being highlighted in this recent news broadcast, featuring our very own Waynesboro Public Schools Reading Specialist, Taylor Rose! Stay tuned to learn more about these impactful changes and how they will benefit our students' reading skills and overall education. We're proud to have Ms. Rose representing our division in this important conversation! Click to see the full story: https://www.whsv.com/video/2024/07/18/new-literacy-changes-commonwealth-upcoming-2024-25-school-year/

🎉👗 Waynesboro Teen Crafts Prom Dress Out of Duct Tape! 👗🎉 We are incredibly proud of Celeste Sotelo, a talented Waynesboro teen who crafted a stunning prom dress entirely out of duct tape! Her creativity and dedication are truly inspiring. Celeste designed this unique dress to enter a scholarship contest, showcasing not only her artistic skills but also her innovative spirit. We wish her the best of luck in the contest and can't wait to see what amazing things she accomplishes next! Join us in cheering for Celeste and her incredible achievement! #WaynesboroPride #CreativityInAction #DuctTapeDress #GoodLuckCeleste Click the link to see the full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/07/12/waynesboro-teen-crafts-prom-dress-out-duct-tape/?tbref=hp

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro). If 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

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 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.

Waynesboro Public Schools are providing free nutritious meals for kids and teens this summer. You won’t want to miss out! Visit the site listed below to enjoy! For more information, call 1-540-946-4600 or visit: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com. BERKELEY GLENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL July 1-25 Monday through Thursday Closed - July 4 Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Scholarship funding for Waynesboro High's Class of 2024 shows community support. Click the link to read the full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/scholarship-funding-for-waynesboro-highs-class-of-2024-shows-community-support/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3R5vFcgQfFSQef6Lt8T2ustd7CN_7ZReqSCIOJvLsTMGWTCyOotcBXSkw_aem_EwgOqPUw83QHp1ankGDsyA

📚✏️ Enroll Your Students for the 2024-25 School Year! ✏️📚 We’re excited to welcome our students back for the 2024-25 school year! The first day of school is August 7, 2024. Don't wait—enroll your student today to ensure a smooth start to the new academic year. Visit our enrollment page for all the details and to complete the registration process: https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/o/wps/page/enrollment

Support WHS Cheerleading at Our Car Wash Event! Come out and support the Waynesboro High School Cheerleading team at their Car Wash fundraiser! Join them at Willy's Ice Cream on Saturday, June 29th, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Get your car sparkling clean and enjoy some delicious ice cream while supporting our talented cheerleaders. We can't wait to see you there! 📅 Date: Saturday, June 29th ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: Willy's Ice Cream Thank you for your support! Go WHS!

Save the Date for Our Annual Back to School Bash! Plans are well underway for the July 2024 Back to School Bash! We can't wait to see our Waynesboro Public Schools families at this exciting event. Mark your calendars for: 🗓️ Sunday, July 21st 🗓️ Sunday, July 28th ⏰ 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 📍 Kate Collins Middle School Join us for fun activities and much more as we gear up for another fantastic school year. Stay tuned for more details!

Waynesboro Public Schools was deeply honored to be recognized at the Waynesboro Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet held on Friday, June 14, 2024. It was a wonderful evening celebrating unity, progress, and community spirit. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Waynesboro NAACP for this incredible honor. Your recognition inspires us to continue our commitment to excellence in education.

Extended School Yer programs successful at Waynesboro's elementary schools. Click to read the full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/extended-school-year-programs-successful-at-waynesboros-elementary-schools/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2gNr-jUjFeGY3t2iYeu9xLCQK3aZLupz6Xp1UyRldXHH96giDTv8jzi6s_aem_HlkeWzzEu4HMD3HwNNV6zQ

School is out, summer meals are in! Waynesboro Public Schools are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed below. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals. BERKELEY GLENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 28-30, June 3-27, July 1-25 Monday through Thursday Closed June 19, July 4 Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. WILLIAM PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 28- 30, June 3-6, 10-13 Lunch Only: 11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Westwood Hills Elementary School starts new makery program. Click link to watch the full video: https://www.whsv.com/2024/06/05/westwood-hills-elementary-school-starts-new-makery-program/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR053rERAyQSgN1eCkHkpQ7Qs1QPJqH3VvT71HsFYno1W2ZTKX3VJTemSDA_aem_AV18zWLaDs9Sc9vcpCMgm6IgH4zszpRTftggTTzQYoYrzxck__teziwFJU7edZj_KU93CN1LnktBtcn2XV9jv3Sm

Creative, hands-on learning program 'great experience for everyone' at Westwood Hills Elementary. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/creative-hands-on-learning-program-great-experience-for-everyone-at-westwood-hills-elementary/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3HgNyY713uUf6ttTO9tLSEkmfucDsC72ITcuAjgHKZBW8GVBrxYn1Htu0_aem_AV3PJpdeKzF9rdFsDy1sHnUcnc9NRLBUsAnUvrfR2zZd6bLFMFXLOQznoc2Yf5KNKyKpL8hgXdtWL3S7jua76FMd

Our School Board meets tonight, June 11, 2024, at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro). If 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

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 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.

Don't Miss Out on the Latest from Waynesboro Education Farm! 📰🌱

A Huge Thank You to Waynesboro T-Mobile! We are incredibly grateful to Waynesboro T-Mobile for their generous donation of notebooks! These beautiful notebooks feature cover designs by the talented Sabrena Khadija, a Maryland-based, Sierra-Leonean American artist and illustrator. Sabrena's work reflects their identity as a Black non-binary artist, striving to create art that sparks joy and inspiration while championing diversity and inclusion. 🎨💫 Each notebook is not only visually stunning but also thoughtfully designed, with a magenta string closure and a sticker page featuring empowering messages like "Black History Every Month", "Stronger Together", "Afro Future", "I Am Magic", "Unity", and "Power To Inspire". 🌟 Thank you, Waynesboro T-Mobile, for your support in providing our students with these inspiring and uplifting resources!