Friendly Reminder!
Waynesboro Public Schools, the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro, and Raising Resources for Readers invite you to a special community screening of The Right to Read 🎥. Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at Kate Collins Middle School. Don’t miss this important event focused on literacy and the right to education. See you there!
Good morning! Please note that today, September 11, 2024, Bus 678 will be running 25 minutes late in the morning for Berkeley Glenn, KCMS, and WHS. Bus 613 will also be 25 minutes late this morning for KCMS and WHS. Thank you for being so understanding, and have a great Wednesday!
Good morning!
Buses 678 and 694 will be twenty-five minutes late in the morning and afternoon today, September 10, 2024, for Berkeley Glenn, Westwood, KCMS, and WHS. Also, Bus 613 will be twenty-five minutes late in the morning and afternoon today for KCMS and WHS. Thank you!
Congratulations to Christie Ryman! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that Christie has earned Waynesboro Public Schools the Gold Star recognition for her accurate and timely reporting of our Workers' Compensation claims! This is a high standard set by our insurance provider, and we couldn't be more proud. Thank you, Christie, for all your hard work in achieving this recognition! 🎉
Special shoutout to VRSA for helping us celebrate by bringing cookies. 🍪
Good afternoon! Several rumors are being spread around our community about threats or actual violence in our schools. All of our school locations are operating on a normal schedule and our students and staff are safe.
Athlete Spotlight: Waynesboro's Kimmell sisters are running the race together. Click link for full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/track-and-field/girls/athlete-spotlight-waynesboros-kimmell-sisters-are-running-the-race-together/article_06ebf2e0-6ab6-11ef-bb83-5b02c9aae37a.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwY2xjawFGielleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcZcq1S1i2mMajpUUBnPZ-yFuTI3ksb2zrGuwd39xrh_Pjt9luCQSUnFTg_aem_tH7gDvxLWt8d-18TsmcHKw
Don’t forget! The Waynesboro Education Farm Student Run Market is open every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot on W. Main Street (left of the high school). Come support our students and pick up fresh, locally grown produce. This market runs until October 10th, so mark your calendars and stop by each week for farm-fresh goodness!
Waynesboro Public Schools SEAC, in partnership with PEATC, is excited to present "Friendship Building Strategies" on September 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Rosenwald Community Center. This event is designed to provide valuable strategies for building and nurturing friendships. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together and learn!
👉 Register Here: https://bit.ly/4d8ebMf
We hope to see you there!
The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 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
Good morning!
Please note that on September 3, 2024, Bus 678 will be running 25 minutes late in the morning for Berkeley Glenn, KCMS, and WHS. Additionally, Bus 618 will also be 25 minutes late this morning for KCMS and WHS.
Thank you for your understanding, and have a great Tuesday!
As we approach the Labor Day weekend, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. Please note that all schools will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of the holiday.
We also want to inform you that the Virginia Department of Health has provided our school division with COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at no cost. Next week, each student and staff member will receive a box containing two tests to take home. If you or your child experiences any symptoms of COVID-19 we strongly encourage you to use these tests.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
Please remember to report any positive test results to your child's school nurse.
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.
Exciting news! The Waynesboro Education Farm is launching a Student Run Market! 🥕🍅
Join us every Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the WHS parking lot on W. Main Street (left of the high school). Starting Thursday, August 29th through October 8th, our students will be selling fresh, locally grown produce. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our students and enjoy some farm-fresh goodness!
Countdown to EndZone: Waynesboro. Click link for full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/08/19/countdown-endzone-waynesboro/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8PKtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYq5azzO8r_uFInxGqSIOIRRKumoY1GgnmCwnHM-cV4MXw8VMqCj5lPdCA_aem_YFVt0sRMW-LOkhyT9xzQVg
Good morning! Bus 695 will be twenty-five minutes late in the morning and afternoon today, August 27, 2024, for Wenonah, KCMS, and WHS. Also, Bus 614 will be twenty-five minutes late in the morning and afternoon today for KCMS and WHS. Have a great Tuesday!
Congratulations to our incredible staff who received Valley Alliance for Education (VAE) Creative Classroom Grants! These grants are designed to promote educational excellence and foster creative instruction in our schools. We’re so proud of our educators who are dedicated to imagining, innovating, and inspiring our students every day. 💡
For more information visit https://vaeva.org/grants.
VSBA recognizes workforce readiness at Waynesboro Education Farm with award of excellence. Click link to read the full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/vsba-recognizes-workforce-readiness-at-waynesboro-education-farm-with-award-of-excellence/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE1l4pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVm-S3VbtxBnoc7HtkIjfGUk2ZX-9-VC56dzW15mGaL4TxaUn-XIUbcUyA_aem_AaX4cEgLzYg-JYs68ylzqg
Local teachers awarded creative grants totaling $34K from Valley Alliance for Education. Click link to read the full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/local-teachers-awarded-creative-grants-totaling-34k-from-valley-alliance-for-education/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE0E5xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWcYV790vOz9cc_mUhB8xkOoZTeDIXSznGFT4op0soKtcQ-pwSbRzM4cWw_aem_s60Y3Cco1XQ4IHQ30f82vw
Waynesboro Education Farm's gourd tunnel. Click link for video: https://www.newsleader.com/videos/news/2024/08/21/waynesboro-education-farms-gourd-tunnel/74894891007/
Waynesboro cross country teams have solid showing at Ragged Mountain Valley Cup. Click link to read full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/waynesboro-cross-country-teams-have-solid-showing-at-ragged-mountain-valley-cup/article_d7c858dc-5fc5-11ef-abea-73cf42548368.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage
📚 Waynesboro Public Schools, the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro, and Raising Resources for Readers invite you to a special community screening of The Right to Read 🎥. Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at Kate Collins Middle School. Don’t miss this important event focused on literacy and the right to education. See you there! #WPSstrong