Waynesboro

The 2024 Safe Route to School Parent and Caregiver Survey is a great way to develop a better understanding of school travel behaviors, student physical activity levels, and concerns about pedestrian and bicycle travel on the way to school. English Survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/VASRTS-Parent-Survey-English Spanish Survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/VASRTS-Parent-Survey-Spanish

Join us for the Waynesboro Education Farm Annual Plant Sale! 🌱🌿 Get ready to stock up on vegetable starts, herbs, and perennial fruits to kickstart your garden. Mark your calendars for May 6th-9th from 4-6pm and May 11th from 9am-1pm. Located at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkeley Glenn Elementary. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your own fresh produce and support local education initiatives!

The Waynesboro School Board recognized Indoor Track Coaches, Matt Grandpre, Troy Argenbright, and Tom Austin as well as the following students that participated at the Regional Indoor Track Meet at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA on February 10, 2024. The Boys Indoor Track Team finished 4th and the Girls Indoor Track Team finished in 5th place out of 15 teams. The State Indoor Track meet was held on February 26-27, 2024 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Amari Carter, Senior - Regionals - finished 1st in the 55m dash: States - finished 3rd in the 55m dash Jonah Brent, Sophomore - Regionals - finished 7th in the 55m dash: States - participated in the 55m dash Dylan Colander, Junior - Regionals - finished 3rd in the 1000m, 3rd in the 1600m, States - finished 19th in the 1000m, 8th in the 1600m Kalela Johnson, Junior - Regionals - finished 8th in the long jump: States - participated in the long jump Miles Jolin, Sophomore - Regionals - qualified for the 1600m but did not participate: States - participated in the 1600m Grayson Norris, Sophomore - Regionals - finished 2nd in the 1600m, 1st in the 3200m: States - finished 7th in the 1600m, 12th in the 3200m Qua'ran Patterson, Senior - Regionals - finished 2nd in the 55m hurdles: States - finished 3rd in the 55m hurdles Jasmine "JJ" Redifer, Senior - Regionals - finished 1st in the long jump, 7th in the triple jump, 5th in pole vault, 2nd in the 55m hurdles States: finished 1st in the Long Jump, 4th in the triple jump, 15th in the pole vault, and 6th in 55m hurdles Skylar Sloat, Freshman - Regionals - finished 4th in pole vault: States - finished 9th in pole vault Trent Snyder, Junior - Regionals - finished 5th in pole vault: States - finished 12th in pole vauly

Waynesboro High School 1st Annual Plant Sale May 8-11, 2024 Sponsored by the FFA/Agriculture Department Flowers, bedding plants, and hanging baskets available. Questions? Contact Ms. Cline Proceeds go to the WHS FFA and Agriculture Department.

We're thrilled to announce that Waynesboro Public Schools has received a generous donation of over $9000 from Martin's Grocery! This incredible contribution will directly benefit our students and support various educational initiatives within our district. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Martin's Grocery for their generosity and commitment to the community. Together, we're making a positive impact on the lives of students in Waynesboro. Thank you, Martin's Grocery, for your continued support! #CommunityPartnership #WaynesboroPublicSchools #Gratitude @Martins

Our WPS School Nutrition Team provides Free Breakfast each school day for all Students!

Athlete Spotlight: Waynesboro girls soccer co-captain Lydia Pickering remains vocal leader while sidelined with injury. Click link to read the full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/soccer/girls/athlete-spotlight-waynesboro-girls-soccer-co-captain-lydia-pickering-remains-vocal-leader-while-sidelined-with/article_c4adf718-f704-11ee-a979-8f11dd420273.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwAR0OECE1yI7eSgbWhwpran3xsLdyKPZFw4d2UZo0064jg0TGeEF51L-nh0U_aem_AZuj8yhZ1DtFeSAY6QO75K-juELBSrXZi3mO7YE5ZKXbhfZ7Jv4lFOIksVrYWF9-PfcfgnYqX9jeQgPk5uTDc6l8

Special Education Workshop Series - Spring Fling 2024 PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register once to attend some or all of the informative workshops! - https://bit.ly/3TNJ0z5 April 24th – From Referral to Eligibility May 1st – Anatomy of an IEP May 8th – Measurable IEP Goals May 15th – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings May 22nd – Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia Each workshop will start at 6:30 pm and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Visit https://peatc.org/events/ to read more about each session.

Your Voice Matters April 11, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3Tkin3y Now more than ever, family engagement is important. During this interactive workshop, participants will be empowered to see the value of their expertise and their contribution to family engagement. Attendees will explore their personal definition of family engagement and learn effective approaches to advocating for their children. Practical tips and techniques that can be used right away to sustain strong collaborative relationships with their child’s school will be shared. This workshop will be presented via Zoom. It will not be recorded

Our School Board meets this evening at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue in 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

View the Office of Nutrition's updated Wellness Policy Model document for this year. Visit our documents section in the Administration folder or cut an paste this link to view it directly https://5il.co/2hxlq

Waynesboro Schools to celebrate 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. Click link to read the full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/waynesboro-schools-to-celebrate-2024-teacher-of-the-year-nominees/?fbclid=IwAR2Nc2-aAwTFk-zbjD6L_DuJVGRAXxyiMo7aCJu12HLgFs-PLn1-uVIvlW8

Wenonah Elementary students spend week learning tennis at Augusta Health. Click link to read the full article: https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/education/wenonah-elementary-students-spend-week-learning-tennis-at-augusta-health/article_ab50e664-ed3f-11ee-9bcb-432ed1b37438.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwAR0zIGt_S2HsD6vw0MuunENno9-lYl6xQFQBkjayl4NhsGxMR2POU0lb-Dc

New student registration for next year is now open! This includes any kindergarten students who did not attend Wayne Hills and also any other students who will be new to Waynesboro Public Schools next year. To register please visit the Waynesboro Public Schools website and click on the enrollment link in the blue bar just below the main images. Please make sure to use the link for the 24/25 school year! Returning students may use that same link and scroll down to the returning students section on that enrollment page.

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. There will be a short closed session preceding the meeting beginning at 6:15. 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.

Calling all Waynesboro locals! 📚🎓 This Spring Break, take some time dive deep into our town's rich history! Our very own students had an eye-opening experience visiting the Waynesboro Heritage Museum and the Rosenwald Museum to explore the legacy of Rosenwald and school segregation in our community. These museums offer profound insights into our shared history and the journey. Plus, a special shoutout to Mr. Diggs, our talented custodian at KCMS, whose artwork is on display at Rosenwald! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Estello Randolph for her invaluable guidance in educating our students about Rosenwald. And a huge thank you to Jeremy Hopkins, the dedicated Curator at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, and the entire staff for their warm welcome and informative tour! Make the most of your Spring Break by immersing yourself in the stories that shape our community. Plan your visit today and be part of this enlightening journey! Visit: https://waynesboroheritagefoundation.com/visit/ for more information about the Waynesboro Heritage Museum Visit: https://www.visitwaynesboro.com/.../waynesboro-african... for more information about Waynesboro's Black History Museum at Rosenwald. #WaynesboroHistory #SpringBreakLearning #CommunityPride Waynesboro Heritage Foundation

Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Hey, Waynesboro families! 📣 Just a quick heads up that Spring Break is just around the corner, from March 25th to April 1st! 🎉 We hope you all enjoy this well-deserved break. We can't wait to welcome back our amazing students on April 2nd. 📚🍎 Your partnership and support mean the world to us, and we're grateful for each and every one of you. Together, we make Waynesboro Public Schools a fantastic place to learn and grow! Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! See you soon! 😊🌷

Virginia Superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons visits Waynesboro Schools' farm, STEP Learning Lab, CTE. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/virginia-superintendent-dr-lisa-coons-visits-waynesboro-schools-farm-step-learning-lab-cte/

The Central Shenandoah Health District will be holding in-school vaccine clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders within Waynesboro City Public Schools this spring. The types of vaccines available at these clinics are HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap. The Code of Virginia requires children entering daycare, public, and private schools to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. The vaccines should be given based on the schedule recommended by the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians.   The locations and dates of these in-school vaccine clinics are:   Waynesboro High School and Kate Collins Middle School: April 26 These vaccines are available at no cost for those with and without insurance.

Waynesboro among school systems working to expand expedited teaching program. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/waynesboro-among-school-systems-partnering-with-virginia-to-expand-expedited-teaching-program/