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
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.
🍽️ 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
❄️ Weather Alert ❄️
Good evening, Waynesboro families! Due to forecasted icy conditions, Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
All locations will open two hours later than usual to ensure everyone's safety.
Stay warm, stay safe, and have a great evening!
Future Scholars in Action!
Fifth graders from all four elementary schools had an incredible opportunity to explore advanced academics at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Governor’s School!
From hands-on physics experiments to advanced math challenges and engaging humanities discussions these young learners got a glimpse of the exciting possibilities ahead!
Check out the pictures from their inspiring day of discovery!
🌟 February in Waynesboro Public Schools! 🌟
February is packed with celebrations and important events across our schools! Mark your calendars and join us in recognizing these special moments:
📚 Black History Month – Honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans.
🔧 Career & Technical Education Month – Celebrating hands-on learning and future-ready skills!
🎉 School Board Appreciation Month – Thank you to our dedicated school board members!
Special Dates to Remember:
🏆 Feb 5 – National Women & Girls in Sports Day 🏀🏃♀️
💙 Feb 3-7 – National School Counseling Week ✨
💛 Feb 10-14 – Virginia Kindness Week 💕
🇺🇸 Feb 17 – Presidents’ Day
👨👩👧👦 Feb 17-19 – Parent Conferences (No school for students)
Let's make February a month of learning, appreciation, and kindness! 🌟
Waynesboro Schools to celebrate the literary contributions of Black American authors. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/40WclLm
You asked and we listened! We will be released an updated version of our Waynesboro Public Schools app and Rooms feature in late January. This update will streamline messaging and news and simplify the process for families with multiple children. Remember that Apple users will see the update automatically while Android users will have to manually update their app. See our website News section for more details!