❄️ Well, Here We Go Again! ❄️
Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, due to the persistent icy conditions. It seems Mother Nature isn’t ready to let us return just yet!
All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities throughout the weekend are also canceled.
We'll hopefully see everyone back soon... unless the ice has other plans.
Stay safe, stay warm 🧤☃️
School Closed: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Due to icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled.
We’d like to take a moment to thank our maintenance and custodial team for their tireless efforts during this winter weather.
Stay safe, and have a good evening!
Welcome, Nigel Stewart!
Yesterday, Nigel Stewart was sworn in as Waynesboro Public Schools' newest School Board member. A proud 2019 graduate of Waynesboro High School and Magna Cum Laude graduate of Virginia State University, Nigel is excited to give back to his hometown and serve our students, staff, and families.
Join us in welcoming him to the board!
❄️ School Closure Announcement ❄️
Waynesboro Public Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to icy conditions on secondary roads.
Please stay safe and take care!
When you head to the grocery store this season, support Waynesboro Public Schools by rounding up at your local @MARTIN'S 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.
Learn more: https://go.giantfoodstores.com/eliminating-hunger
Due to the icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!
Due to the icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!
Due to the forecasted wintry weather affecting our community, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Please stay safe and take care.
Welcome Back, KCMS Students! KCMS Badger News, 01/05/24!
https://tinyurl.com/3jjy54ja
The Countdown is On!
We’re just a few days away from welcoming our students back to school on January 6, 2025!
We’re so excited to start the new year with fresh opportunities for learning, growth, and success. Let’s make 2025 an amazing year together!
See you soon! 🚌✏️
Wishing You a Joyful Winter Break!
As we head into this special time of year, we want to express our gratitude for our amazing students, families, and staff who make Waynesboro Public Schools such a wonderful place. Thank you for your dedication and partnership throughout the year.
May your winter break be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming students back on January 6, 2024, ready for another incredible year of learning and growth!
Enjoy the break and see you in the new year!
📸 Photo credit: Stan via flickr.com
📢 REMINDER: Are you ready to make a difference for students as a teacher?
The RTR Teacher Residency Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), in partnership with Waynesboro Public Schools, offers an incredible hands-on, school-based teacher preparation experience!
🔑 What’s in it for you?
✅ Full salary and benefits for bachelor’s degree seekers
✅ A stipend to cover the cost of your education
✅ Eligibility for teacher licensure in elementary, secondary, or special education
💡 Whether you have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, one of RTR's pathways could be the next step in your journey to becoming an educator!
🖥️ APPLY TODAY at teachrtr.org
⏳ Applications close February 1, 2025.
Let’s grow the future of education together! 🌟 #WPSstrong #TeacherResidency
🎙️ KCMS Debate Team Shines!
Recently the KCMS Debate Team competed at Journey Middle School in Charlottesville, VA, going head-to-head with schools like Tandem, Buford, Peabody, and Lakeside.
👏 All students performed incredibly, but special congratulations go to:
🏅 Briley Anderson & Rachel Goodberry - 4th place out of 23 teams!
🏅 Briley Anderson - 2nd ranked speaker out of 43 participants!
We're so proud of these talented students for representing KCMS so well. Check out the group photos from the event below! 📸
KCMS Badger News, 12/15/24, https://tinyurl.com/42pt9us4
🌟Waynesboro Public Schools would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rick Wheeler for his dedicated service as a school board member.
Rick’s presence on the board was always a bright spot, keeping everyone laughing and bringing a ray of light to every meeting. His positive energy and commitment to our community made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for all he has done for Waynesboro Public Schools.
Thank you, Rick, for your years of service and for making a difference! 💙 #ThankYouRick #WPSstrong #CommunitySupport
KCMS Badger News, 12/08/24https://tinyurl.com/ye32u25h
Want to be a teacher? Ready to make a difference for students?
The RTR Teacher Residency Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in partnership with Waynesboro Public Schools offers a hands-on, school-based teacher preparation experience. Through both graduate and undergraduate pathways, residents gain the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to be effective educators. If you already have your associate or bachelor’s degree, one of our pathways could be right for you! This program also offers:
a full salary and benefits as an employee of the school division for those pursuing their bachelor’s degree
a stipend to cover the cost of your degree or certificate in education, leading to teacher licensure eligibility in elementary, secondary, or special education for graduate and undergraduate pathways
APPLY TODAY at teachrtr.org! Applications close February 1, 2025.
The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, December 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
Our School Board meets on Tuesday, December 10th 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
Good evening and welcome back! KCMS Badger News, 12/01/24, https://tinyurl.com/2x997352