Waynesboro

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7pm at Waynesboro High School 1400 W. Main Street in the media center.

SOL pep rally madness at Kate Collins Middle School. Click the link! https://youtube.com/shorts/UVLfJ41rJJY?feature=share

Thank You, Waynesboro Rotary Club! 🛝💙 Waynesboro Public Schools would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Waynesboro Rotary Club for their generous $15,000 donation toward updates to the Wenonah Elementary playground! This incredible gift will help create a more fun, inclusive, and engaging outdoor space for our students to learn, grow, and play. We’re so grateful for your continued support of our schools and community!

Waynesboro's Aidan White and Kyleigh Staton work to keep the ball rolling. Click the link to read the full story: [PAYWALL]: https://bit.ly/3EWJVbT

Celebrating Success at Kate Collins Middle School! 🎉 On Friday Kate Collins Middle School hosted a special celebration to recognize incredible students for their hard work and dedication in preparing for the SOL assessments and completing their grade-level courses and benchmark assessments. With ice cream, and smiles all around, students had a chance to relax, reflect, and enjoy time with their peers. One highlight of the event was the hot air balloon-themed celebration bulletin board, where students proudly placed their names to mark their academic achievements and growth! A big thank you to the KCMS staff for organizing such a meaningful celebration, and to our School Board members and Central Office staff who joined to support and serve ice cream to students!

Westwood Hills Elementary hosts first-ever school musical, Maker Market. Click link to view the full story: https://bit.ly/4iRdfhL

Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors to participate in Summer Workforce training. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/42VwYXL

'Threads of Diversity': Wenonah Elementary fourth graders public class book. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4lSxuyq

🌱🌸 Annual WPS Plant Sale is Almost Here! Mark your calendars and get your garden gloves ready! Join us at the Waynesboro Education Farm for our annual WPS Plant Sale — a community favorite supporting hands-on learning and sustainable agriculture in our schools! 📅 Dates & Times: 🪻 Wednesday, May 7 | 4:00–7:00 PM 🌼 Saturday, May 10 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Location: Waynesboro Education Farm (adjacent to Berkeley Glenn Elementary) All proceeds benefit: ✔️ Waynesboro High School Agriculture Program ✔️ Kate Collins Middle School Garden Programs ✔️ Continued growth at the Education Farm Come find your next favorite plant while supporting our students and school gardens!

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting (SEAC) Monday, April 28th 7:00 pm In-person: Central Office Board Room To participate by Zoom, please email: lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us no later than 3:00 on 4/28.

Attention WPS Families of Students with IEPs! The 2024–2025 VDOE Special Education Parent Survey is now open! 📝 Your feedback helps improve special education services across the Commonwealth — and your voice matters. 💻 Preferred Submission Method: Online 🗓️ Deadline: December 12, 2025 🧾 Paper surveys are also available in English and Spanish for those who prefer to mail in responses. 🔗 Access the survey and resources here: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/.../information-for-families ✔️ One survey per child receiving special education services ✔️ Use a different browser or device for multiple submissions Thank you for partnering with us to support and enhance every student’s learning experience! Questions? Contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne at (804) 418-4672 or Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.

BRCC/SHINE Career 101 Not Sure Where to Start? Explore, Experience & Find Your Fit—FREE in Just 15 Hours! Thinking about a career in Drones, Welding, Healthcare, Amazon Web Services, or Transportation/Heavy Equipment but not sure which path to take? This FREE hands-on career series will give you a real feel for the work and help you decide your next steps! What You’ll Get: A crash course in five in-demand careers Hands-on activities led by industry experts Insights on training requirements, salaries, and job opportunities Field Trip Experience—Try Before You Train! Before committing to a training program, explore your top career interests! Pick three career areas for a 30-minute-deep dive Visit real training sites & try classroom exercises Get guidance on the next steps for training & certification No experience? No problem! This is your chance to explore, test-drive careers, and make an informed decision—all at no cost to you! Sign up today! May 16 – June 17, 2025 Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM Questions? Contact Vici Garber at vgarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us Ready to Sign Up? Click Here for the Career 101 Interest/Registration Form or Visit: https://forms.gle/zz622ciiZCZxjatG6

They keep us organized. They know everything and everyone. They can find that missing form, a band-aid, a pencil, and your peace of mind… all before lunch. 🙌 🎉 Today we celebrate our Administrative Professionals—the multitasking legends behind the magic. 💐 We see you. We appreciate you. We couldn’t do it without you.

🌿🌟 Wild Week in the Wilderness – Rising 6th Graders Edition! 🌟🌿 Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure designed just for rising 6th graders! 🥾🌊 Whether you're into exploring, swimming, or just enjoying nature with new friends—this is the summer experience for you. 📅 June 9–12 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Local Natural Areas 🎒 What to expect: Exploring trails, swimming, games, rambles, and tons of fun in the great outdoors! Don't miss out on this wild summer experience! 📝 Register by May 9 👉 https://shorturl.at/VJtfO Tag a friend you'd want to adventure with! 🌲🔥

🌿🌞 Wild Week in the Wilderness! 🌞🌿 Calling all rising 9th graders who are ready for an outdoor adventure like no other! 🥾🌊 📅 June 16–18 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily 📍 Local Natural Areas 🎒 What to expect: Exploring trails, swimming, games, rambles, and tons of fun in the great outdoors! Don't miss out on this wild summer experience! 📝 Register by May 9 👉 https://bit.ly/4cStNVy Tag a friend you'd want to adventure with! 🌲🔥

Perry kindergarten teacher named Waynesboro's best of 2025. Click link to read the full article [behind paywall}: https://bit.ly/3RsO0qY

‘Wonka Kids’: Westwood Hills Elementary presents first musical theater production. Click link to read full article: https://bit.ly/4cFbPWg

Westwood Hills Elementary to debut first school musical and maker market. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3RvPeBY

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨ Today, we had the joy of honoring some of the most dedicated and inspiring educators in Waynesboro Public Schools during our Teacher of the Year Celebration. Please join us in recognizing the amazing honorees from each school: 🏫 Joanne Coffey – Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🏫 Rachel Hubler – Wenonah Elementary 🏫 Amanda Hall – Westwood Hills Elementary 🏫 Sarah Hinkle – William Perry Elementary 🏫 Felicia Bradley – Kate Collins Middle School 🏫 Autumn Woodson – Waynesboro High School 🏫 Brian Edwards – Valley Academy A special congratulations to Sarah Hinkle, who was named our Division Teacher of the Year! 🎉💐 Your passion, creativity, and care for students truly shine. Swipe through a few photo highlights below and check out the full album from the celebration here: 📸 https://bit.ly/3EArfhX

📢 Calling All Parents & Guardians – Your Voice Matters! Waynesboro Public Schools encourages parents and guardians to apply for an important opportunity to support Virginia’s future in education! The Virginia Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian representatives to participate in Standard Setting Committees for Math and Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Your perspective is vital in helping determine the cut scores for these newly updated, more rigorous assessments. 🗓️ Meeting Dates at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA: 🔹 Math: June 9–11 🔹 Reading: June 11–13 💻 A virtual orientation will be held on May 19, 2025. 🛏️ Hotel, meals, and per diem expenses will be covered by VDOE. 🎯 This is a great way to make a lasting impact on how student achievement is measured across the Commonwealth! 📝 Apply by April 24, 2025 using the link below: 👉 https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4INQZwUf0Zmrtzw #WPSStrong #ParentVoice #VDOE #SOLStandardSetting #FamilyEngagement