Waynesboro

We hope your family had a fantastic holiday break! Our staff is excited about the start of the second semester, which begins this Monday, January 6th. Before the break, the WHS administration met with each grade level to review our updated Personal Electronic Communication Device policy according to guidance from the Virginia Department of Education. The updated policy can be found below. We are looking forward to a successful semester with our Little Giant community!  WHS PECD Policy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kP-ffSKo5L3qwDAz2nx9_S6D52p_s973/view?usp=drive_link

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

Augusta Free Press: Waynesboro High School golf team celebrates first time at regions in nearly 15 years. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3BwpXTN

📢 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

Newsvirginian: Shavea Torain brings an old school mentality to the court. Click the link to read the full story [behind a paywall]: https://bit.ly/3OV5drR

🌟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

🏌️‍♂️ The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized the Waynesboro High School Golf Team members who qualified for regionals! 👏 Congratulations to: Jackson Darden Drew Matherly Jack Straight Jasper McNicholas Jack Blaylock Ryan Harlow We celebrate your hard work and achievements on the course. Way to go, Little Giants! ⛳💪 #WPSstrong #WaynesboroGolf #StudentAthletes

👏 The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized Mrs. Julie Stevens, Head Coach, Troy Argenbright, Assistant Coach and the Waynesboro High School Cross Country Teams for their outstanding achievements this season! 🌟 Boys Regional Qualifiers: Dylan Colander Grayson Norris Max Missal Ross Williamson Owen Morningstar Ryan Briggs Zach Ketchum Girls Regional & State Qualifiers: Macy Rowe: 6th at Regionals, 15th at States Lydia Kimmell Reagan Allen Lacey Keagy Alexis Austin Amelia Kimmell Emma Carver Alternates: Kaitlyn Keagy, Sierra Sloat, Rachel Allen, Rowan Morris Congratulations to these talented athletes and their coaches for their hard work, determination, and incredible accomplishments! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪 #WPSstrong #WaynesboroXC #StudentAthletes

🎉🏛️ Congratulations to WHS Latin Students! 🏛️🎉 Over Thanksgiving break, Waynesboro High School Latin students had an incredible experience at the 72nd VJCL Latin Convention in Richmond. Competing alongside nearly 1,300 students from over 60 schools across Virginia, our small delegation brought home numerous awards and 1st place in the Spirit Competition! Here are some of the fantastic results: ✨ Aurora Langberg: 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation (in Latin!), 3rd in Large Model, 5th in Mottoes, 5th in Costume Contest, 7th in Impromptu Art ✨ Isabella McClanahan: 4th in Derivatives, 8th in Reading Comprehension, 9th in Vocabulary, 10th in Mythology, 7th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Gerry Irungu: 8th in Roman Life, 8th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Kevin Morales: 6th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Emily Ward: 7th in Mosaic ✨ Emina Sati: 5th in Mosaic, 5th in Poster, 6th in Large Model, 10th in Greeting Card, 4th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Caroline Ward: 6th in Mosaic, 7th in Storytelling 🏆 Spirit Competition: 1st place!! We are so proud of our students’ hard work and dedication to celebrating Latin and Greek culture. Way to represent Waynesboro High School! 💛💜

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

Good Afternoon, Little Giant Families, As we approach the second semester, WHS is updating our electronic device policy in line with guidance from the Virginia Department of Education for Cell Phone-Free Education pursuant to Executive Order 33. Below, you will find a draft version of the revised policy. We would greatly value your feedback, which can be submitted via the link below. Additionally, WHS will hold two parent forums to discuss this update: Wednesday, December 4th, at 5:30 PM and Thursday, December 5th, at 9:00 AM in the WHS Auditorium. We encourage you to join us for these discussions as we prepare for the upcoming semester. We look forward to seeing you at the December forums! DRAFT - WHS Cell Phone-Free Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONncGqEEpu-iQSzKRQiXOWzd4MJaSxuB/view?usp=sharing Parent Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKZyBAOx1DFFsK6Zw-IsrXoZas-iFR2RlRSnvAsJV1lQt9VQ/viewform

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, Little Giant Families, As we approach the second semester, WHS is updating our electronic device policy in line with guidance from the Virginia Department of Education for Cell Phone-Free Education pursuant to Executive Order 33. Below, you will find a draft version of the revised policy. We would greatly value your feedback, which can be submitted via the link below. Additionally, WHS will hold two parent forums to discuss this update: Wednesday, December 4th, at 5:30 PM and Thursday, December 5th, at 9:00 AM in the WHS Auditorium. We encourage you to join us for these discussions as we prepare for the upcoming semester. We look forward to seeing you at the December forums, and we wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. DRAFT - WHS Cell Phone-Free Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONncGqEEpu-iQSzKRQiXOWzd4MJaSxuB/view?usp=sharing Parent Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKZyBAOx1DFFsK6Zw-IsrXoZas-iFR2RlRSnvAsJV1lQt9VQ/viewform

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will hold a work session on November 19th at 6:00 at Central Office If you wish to participate via Zoom, please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us

At their meeting on Tuesday, November 12, the Waynesboro School Board approved updates to the 2024-2025 school calendar. December 19 will now be an Early Release Day for students. 🗓️ Early Release Times: PK - 12:20 Elementary - 12:40 KCMS - 1:15 WHS - 1:20

Happy National School Psychology Week! 🧠💙 This week, we celebrate and thank our amazing school psychologists who work tirelessly to support the mental health, well-being, and academic success of our students! 🌟 Amy Gilbert 🌟 Amy Hutcherson 🌟 Cathy Minton 🌟 Lacy Bauman Your dedication helps create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment for every student. We are so grateful for the vital role you play in our schools! Let's give them a big round of applause for their incredible work! 👏👏

Join us this Saturday from 9:00am - 2:30pm for our 3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping before the rush and support local artists and craftspeople. Share with your friends and we'll see you on Saturday!!

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, November 12th 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