Waynesboro

🚨 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!

🚨 All afterschool events, athletics, and activities for Waynesboro Public Schools are canceled for September 27, 2024🚨 Please stay safe and enjoy your weekend!

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!

🎉 English Learner Family Night at WHS! 🎉 WHS had a wonderful turnout with nearly 30 parents and students coming together. 🌍 Their diverse group of attendees included families who speak Arabic, Pashto, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. During the night, the WHS English Learner staff covered important topics such as school policies and regulations, LIEP programming, CTE, AP classes, Governor's School, VCTC, and graduation requirements. Plus, they were able to introduce WHS's amazing admin, counseling, and career center staff! A huge thank you to the WHS EL Department for organizing this fantastic event! 🙌

Good morning! Please note that today, September 24, 2024, Bus 655 will be running 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon for KCMS and WHS. Thank you for being so understanding, and have a great Tuesday!

September is Attendance Awareness Month Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

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!