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Latin American History Class Visits the Waynesboro Educational Farm! WHS Latin American History class had a hands-on learning experience at the Waynesboro Educational Farm! Students explored foods native to Latin America, harvesting fresh peppers and preparing delicious dishes like pico de gallo, blue potatoes, and roasted squash. They even got to taste orange watermelon from Africa and roasted peppers! What a great way to connect history with local agriculture and enjoy fresh, tasty foods! 🌽🌶️🍽️

September is Attendance Awareness Month Taking action to engage students and families is essential for addressing the absenteeism, enrollment declines and educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and address chronic absence today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

🎉 Join Us at the African American and Multicultural Festival! 🎉 We’re so excited for this year’s event packed with amazing performances and activities! Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of performers: 🎤 Live music 🎶 Drumming and so much more! Be sure to stop by the Waynesboro Public Schools and Staunton City Schools tent for fun activities like: 🎨 Face painting 🎨 Henna designs 🎨 Origami creations 🎁 Plus, we’ll have multicultural giveaways! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us! See you there! 🙌🏽

Waynesboro's Rowe claim title at Augusta Invitational cross country meet. Click link for full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/09/16/cross-county-forts-blosser-waynesboros-rowe-win-augusta-invitational/75246118007/

35th African American Heritage & Multicultural Festival happening this weekend. Click link for full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2024/09/16/35th-african-american-heritage-multicultural-festival-staunton/75246726007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFVMVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWyRj7ZhJ-W_ThfCZthSI4NbX4ZG9edhLYj6cQjnlsm1W5hNuKvyz7sj4g_aem_giKAjZccQoPANRPRZZ3ftw

September is Attendance Awareness Month Too often, we think of reducing absences as the job of parents or school clerks in the front office. But communities across the country have started helping schools address chronic absence by building public awareness and leveraging resources. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

Don’t forget! The Waynesboro Education Farm Student Run Market is open every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot on W. Main Street (left of the high school). Come support our students and pick up fresh, locally grown produce. This market runs until October 10th, so mark your calendars and stop by each week for farm-fresh goodness!

We have an exciting opportunity for families and community members tonight, Thursday, September 12 at KCMS from 5:30-8 PM. There will be a free screening of The Right to Read Documentary with a reception before and a panel presentation afterward. This documentary fits very well with changes happening across the division as a result of The Virginia Literacy Act. We hope you can join us!

Good morning! Please note that today, September 11, 2024, Bus 678 will be running 25 minutes late in the morning for Berkeley Glenn, KCMS, and WHS. Bus 613 will also be 25 minutes late this morning for KCMS and WHS. Thank you for being so understanding, and have a great Wednesday!

Giant University is a FREE after-school tutoring from your very own WHS staff and we start TODAY, Tuesday, September 10th. This opportunity is open to any WHS student! No need to sign up, just show up! We meet in the cafeteria from 3:30-4:30 Tues, Wed, and Thurs and offer snacks and transportation home. Keep those assignments neat and your grades up by coming to Giant University!

Good morning, WHS families, This message is to notify you that WHS will hold a lockdown drill this Tuesday, September 10th. Teachers have been given guidance on the expectations for this practice scenario. Please contact WHS administration at 540-946-4616 should you have any questions.

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 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

Don’t forget! The Waynesboro Education Farm Student Run Market is open every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot on W. Main Street (left of the high school). Come support our students and pick up fresh, locally grown produce. This market runs until October 10th, so mark your calendars and stop by each week for farm-fresh goodness!

Waynesboro Public Schools SEAC, in partnership with PEATC, is excited to present "Friendship Building Strategies" on September 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Rosenwald Community Center. This event is designed to provide valuable strategies for building and nurturing friendships. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together and learn! 👉 Register Here: https://bit.ly/4d8ebMf We hope to see you there!

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, September 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 morning! Please note that on September 3, 2024, Bus 678 will be running 25 minutes late in the morning for Berkeley Glenn, KCMS, and WHS. Additionally, Bus 618 will also be 25 minutes late this morning for KCMS and WHS. Thank you for your understanding, and have a great Tuesday!

As we approach the Labor Day weekend, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. Please note that all schools will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of the holiday. We also want to inform you that the Virginia Department of Health has provided our school division with COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at no cost. Next week, each student and staff member will receive a box containing two tests to take home. If you or your child experiences any symptoms of COVID-19 we strongly encourage you to use these tests. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea Please remember to report any positive test results to your child's school nurse. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this message finds you well. The upcoming parent informational meeting for our France trip in Spring 2026 has been postponed to a later date. We are planning to reschedule the meeting and will provide you with a new date in September. We understand that many of you are eager to receive more details about this exciting opportunity for your students, and we apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. You will receive a follow-up email in the coming days with the confirmed date and time for the rescheduled meeting. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we finalize the arrangements. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more information with you soon. Best regards, Stephanie Caldwell

Good morning, WHS families, This message is to notify you that WHS will hold a lockdown drill this Friday, August 30th. Teachers have been given guidance on the expectations for this practice scenario. Please contact WHS administration at 540-946-4616 should you have any questions.

Waynesboro Education Farm's gourd tunnel. Click link for video: https://www.newsleader.com/videos/news/2024/08/21/waynesboro-education-farms-gourd-tunnel/74894891007/