Kate Collins

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Meeting Monday, May 6 at 7:00 pm Via zoom Please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us for a zoom link if you would like to attend the virtual meeting.

School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state and local regulations to ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools. School Lunch Hero Day provides the opportunity for the community to thank these hard working heroes for their dedication to fueling our students for success. Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Waynesboro Public Schools nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, our schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 3. This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by The School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.

8th Grade Celebration details on the attached flyer!

Waynesboro Public Schools to use "iTeach' program for aspiring teachers. Click link to read the full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/04/29/waynesboro-public-schools-use-iteach-program-aspiring-teachers/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Wv4DW0qxyI4bGXViPrZi-5Kr8F9KHB_OynUmcxkidwTjf-1fSRPJi9YU_aem_AYLGhqBeBm3u63pBwVfNsqrjuH_YEN5g5Fia1c2wA4LMN36xCw1R08yVciiVRVbLmIK-4kD4Qj9veDh3bhuQiiLh

Waynesboro Public Schools Shines Bright! We're bursting with pride to share some fantastic news: Waynesboro Public Schools has not one, not two, but THREE programs recognized in the prestigious "Showcases for Success" directory by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA)! Amidst the impressive array of 92 programs and initiatives from 43 school divisions across the Commonwealth, Waynesboro Public Schools stands out with three outstanding programs that exemplify excellence in education. 🌟 Click the link to view the Online Showcase Directory: https://www.vsba.org/resources/initiatives/showcases-for-success/

Good evening! KCMS Badger News ,https://tinyurl.com/2p8h886b. All Grades have their English SOL on Tuesday, 04/30/24, Go, Badgers! Also, if you would like to contribute to Teacher Appreciation Week, please see the Sign Up Genius below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CAFAF2DAAF85-49284654-kcms?useFullSite=true#/ Have a great week, KCMS!

Hey, Waynesboro Public Schools families! Just a quick reminder 📆 April 19th: Early Release Day! PreK will dismiss at 12:20 PM Elementary at 12:40 PM Kate Collins Middle School at 1:15 PM Waynesboro High School at 1:20 PM 📆 April 22nd: Staff Workday No school for students

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!

Good evening! KCMS Badger News, 04/15/24, https://tinyurl.com/4wnwmbtr

Good morning, KCMS Parent and Guardians, Due to the weather the 6th grade Science field trip is cancelled for today. We are in hopes it can rescheduled for another date. Thank you.

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

Good evening! On Monday April 15th we will be taking the 8th graders to visit Waynesboro High School. They will leave KCMS at 8:45 and return at 11. They will have a chance to see the high school, meet the WHS administrators and learn about high school life. Students were given a letter to take home this afternoon about this trip. You do not need to return a form. However, if you do not want your child to attend, please contact Mandy Lancaster in the KCMS counseling office.

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

Attention current 7th graders! We now have a new opportunity! We will be offering French for a high school credit next year in 8th grade! If you are interested in changing one of your electives to French, please email one of our school counselors, Mrs. Lancaster, mlancaster@waynesboro.k12.va.us, or Mrs. Fletcher, rfletcher@waynesboro.k12.va.us.

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

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.

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.