Waynesboro

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

🗳️📚 Waynesboro High School students are stepped up as Election Pages on Election Day, gaining firsthand experience in civic engagement and supporting the voting process! We're proud to see these young leaders actively participating in our community's democratic process. A big thank you to these students for their dedication and service on Election Day! 👏🇺🇸

Waynesboro High School students volunteer on Election Day. Click link for full story: https://shorturl.at/BW4RT

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 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

📅 Friendly Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4 (Staff Workday) and Tuesday, November 5 (Staff Development Day). We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 6! 🍂📚

Waynesboro students participate in distracted driving simulator. Click link to view the full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/10/30/waynesboro-students-participate-distracted-driving-simulator/

The Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth is bringing the impactful documentary Screenagers Under the Influence to our community! This event sheds light on the challenges teens face with constant connection to the internet, social media, screen time, and how it influences decision-making related to vaping, drugs, and alcohol. 🗓️ Event Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 ⏰ Reception: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (refreshments by Crack O' Dawn) 🎥 Viewing: 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 👥 Who Should Attend: Adults & children 6th grade and older This important viewing will be followed by a panel discussion. Don't miss the chance to learn, discuss, and support our youth's well-being!

🚌✨ Today, we celebrate our incredible Waynesboro Public Schools bus drivers who ensure our students arrive safely every day. These drivers go above and beyond, showing kindness, patience, and professionalism along every route. Thank you for all you do! 🚍 Dennis Swartz - Bus 607 🚍 Gloria Balser - Bus 611 🚍 Sharon Lotts - Bus 605 (Post High) - Not pictured 🚍 Dawn Jones - EV 696 🚍 Keyonna Robinson - Bus 610 🚍 Theresa Morris - EV 677 🚍 Charlie Lawson - Bus 644 🚍 Dale Diacont - Bus 694 🚍 John Martin - EV 616 🚍 Kenneth Holley - Bus 625 🚍 Tom Benzing - Bus 625 🚍 Clyde Argenbright - Bus 621 🚍 Denise Fray - EV 698 🚍 Kenny Hanula - EV 619 🚍 Misti Goolsby-Roberson - Bus 626 🚍 Ari Oliveira - Bus 617 🚍 Chip Littlejohn - EV 614 🚍 Elizabeth "Liz" Shifflett - Bus 695 🚍 Annette Carpenter - EV 613 🚍 Betty Grooms - EV 678 🚍 Corinne Whorley - Bus 618 Thank you for keeping our students safe and for being an essential part of the Waynesboro Public Schools family! 🧡

🎶🎭 This week, students from Waynesboro High School's Latin American History class, Black Student Union, and World History class had an incredible experience at the Wayne Theatre , attending a powerful performance by Nobuntu—a talented all-female a cappella group from Zimbabwe! 🌍🎶 This performance was not just a display of musical talent, but also a journey through Zimbabwean culture and the power of artistic expression. We are grateful for opportunities like these that broaden our students’ understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.

📢Join Us for Family Fun & Food at Wenonah Elementary! 📢 Waynesboro Public Schools is co-hosting a FREE Family Fun & Food Program at Wenonah Elementary starting next week! Families will: Learn to cook and budget Students will help with a food demo 🏃 Receive nutrition & physical activity education Get FREE groceries each week! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun together as a family. Sign up today! Space is limited. Call Wenonah Elementary to register! 540-946-4660

Calling all Little Giant community members! WHS students are currently collecting items to support those in need due to recent weather events. If you are able and willing to provide any of the items listed in the flyer, please let us know. Roll Giants!

Coaches Appreciation Day is this Sunday, and we want to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to all of our incredible athletic and instructional coaches at Waynesboro Public Schools! Whether you’re on the field, court, or in the classroom, your dedication and support shape our students’ success and growth every single day. You motivate, inspire, and lead by example, and we are so grateful for all you do! 💙

🍽️ Calling All Waynesboro Families! 🍽️ We're excited to announce the Families Food and Fun program starting next week at Berkeley Glenn Elementary—but we need your help to spread the word! 📢 As of now, we have no families signed up for this amazing free program, and we know this is an amazing opportunity! Here's what you get: Parents learn to cook & budget Kids help with food demos Nutrition & physical activity education Free groceries every week! If you're interested, please call Berkeley Glenn Elementary at 540-946-4680 to sign up and join in on the fun! Let's make this a great opportunity for Waynesboro families. 💙

🎶 Students from Mrs. Riggan's Latin American History class, along with some friends, gathered at the Wayne Theatre for an unforgettable performance by Rancho Aparte, a traditional Colombian musical group! 🎉 The music brought Latin American history to life and created an enriching cultural experience for all who attended. Check out the photos from this amazing evening!

🚨 Severe Weather Alert 🚨 We want to assure everyone that all students and staff are safe. Due to the weather, please expect delays with transportation home this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding and patience!