Waynesboro

🌱✨ Waynesboro Education Farm Featured in Virginia Living Magazine! We’re excited to share that the Waynesboro Education Farm has been featured in Virginia Living Magazine! 🎉 This incredible program provides hands-on learning experiences, connecting students with agriculture, sustainability, and food education. We’re proud of the impact the Education Farm is making in our community and grateful for this recognition! Check out the feature and celebrate this amazing accomplishment with us! 📖💚

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

🌟 Happy National School Social Work Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and appreciate our incredible school social workers—Jonathan Steck, Sarah Wygant, and Crystal Breeden—for the vital role they play in supporting our students, families, and schools. 💙 From providing resources and advocacy to offering emotional and social support, their dedication makes a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for your compassion, commitment, and hard work!

Reminder: No School on March 3, 2025 Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed for students on Monday, March 3, 2025, for a Division Staff Development Day. While students enjoy the day off, our dedicated staff will be engaging in professional learning to continue providing the best education for our community! Thank you for your support, and we’ll see students back on Tuesday, March 4!

🦷 FREE Dental Care Opportunity! Waynesboro community members—take advantage of FREE dental services on March 7-8 by appointment only for residents of Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. 📌 Services Include: ✅ Free Consultation ✅ Free Cleanings ✅ Free Fillings ✅ Free Extractions 📅 Appointments are required—don't miss this chance for essential dental care at no cost! 📞 For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 540-221-6635

WHS is hosting our annual College Night Workshop on Wednesday, March 19th,! This is a comprehensive presentation on everything related to college planning, financial aid overview, and all career options. We will offer food for all guests who RSVP, as well as a $1,000 scholarship to any Junior or Senior in attendance! Meet us in the cafeteria at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 19th! Families are encouraged to attend. RSVP using the link provided or the QR code on the flyer! https://www.myworkday.com/uva/learning/course/9cf8503da9d41001a53f7fb27f7f0001?type=9882927d138b100019b928e75843018d

Due to icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, February 21, 2025. Schools will open two hours later than usual for students.

Good evening!  Due to the icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled.  Stay safe, and have a good evening!

Good evening! Due to forecasted ice and snow, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!

📢 Reminder for Families! 📢 There will be no school for students on Monday, February 17, and Tuesday, February 18 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and discuss your child's progress. 📅 February 17-18 – Parent Conferences (No School for Students) Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!

⏰ Two-Hour Delay Announcement ⏰ Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday February 13, 2025 due to weather conditions. Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon!

❄️ School Closure Announcement Due to the winter storm impacting the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!

📢 School Closure Announcement 📢 Due to the forecasted snowstorm in our area, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 11, 2025. Stay safe and warm! ❄️🌨️

📚✨ What an inspiring day at our African American Read-In! Students from across Waynesboro Public Schools came together to celebrate Black literature and storytelling. From powerful readings to engaging discussions, this event highlighted the importance of diverse voices in literature. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success!

Waynesboro Public School will be hosting a clothing drive on our upcoming teacher conference days. Please consider donating the clothes your kids have outgrown. The donated items will be used for an annual SAW Clothing Closet in August.

Celebrating Our Amazing English Language Teachers! 🎉 We are proud to share that Tiffany Andrews and Stephanie Caldwell recently represented Waynesboro Public Schools at the Virginia EL Supervisors' Association (VESA) Conference! Their dedication to supporting English Learners and their commitment to sharing best practices with educators across the state is truly inspiring. Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible opportunity to present and showcase the great work happening in our division!

🍽️ Families, Food, and Fun! 📍 Location: Wenonah Elementary (125 N Bayard Ave, Waynesboro, VA) 📅 Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 19 ⏰ Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Join us for this FREE program designed for students and families to learn about cooking, budgeting, and healthy eating—while having fun together! 🍽 A FREE dinner is provided at each session! 📌 Space is limited! Secure your spot by contacting Kaye Shaner at 540-245-5750 before February 20. ⚠️ Note: If you participated in the Fall Family Food and Fun event, you are not eligible for the spring sessions.

📢 Celebrating Success! 📢 Waynesboro Public Schools’ very own Dr. Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, is featured in Project HOPE-Virginia’s Success Stories! His story highlights the incredible impact of the McKinney-Vento Act, which supports students experiencing homelessness across the state. Check out the Success Stories map on the Project HOPE-Virginia website and see how educators like Dr. Barber are making a difference every day! 💙✨ Success Stories - Project HOPE-Virginia: https://bit.ly/4jKobzA

Waynesboro swimmer Cabell Caister sets his sights on one last trip to VHSL state meet. Click link to read the full article [Paywall]: https://bit.ly/414lsts