Waynesboro

Good afternoon! Winter Break Food Boxes from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank have arrived and we have extra that we would like to share. We will be at the main entrance at Kate Collins until about 6pm this evening (Monday, December 22, 2025) if you would like to come can get a free box of non-perishable food. Happy Holidays!

Today, December 19, 2025, all Waynesboro schools will dismiss early:
Wayne Hills: 12:20 PM
Elementary Schools: 12:40 PM
Kate Collins: 1:15 PM
Waynesboro High: 1:20 PM
If you need to make changes to transportation plans, please do so this morning so we can make sure all of our students are safe. Schools will reopen on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Waynesboro Public Schools Team wishes you a joyful Winter Break!

❄️ Winter Break Reminder for Families ❄️

As we wrap up the final days before winter break, we want to thank our families for partnering with us to support strong attendance and a connected school community. We appreciate your support in making every school day count.

📅 Important Dates to Know:

Early Dismissal: Friday, December 19
PreK: 12:20
Elementary: 12:40
KCMS: 1:15
WHS: 1:20
Valley & RRLC: 12:30
Thrive: 12:30

Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026

Students Return: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

We wish our students and families a safe, restful break and look forward to seeing everyone back in January!

You can view the Waynesboro Public School Calendar by visiting: https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/documents/downloadable-school-calendars/478906

Last week’s snow meant early mornings, long hours, and lots of behind-the-scenes work and we want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible maintenance and custodial teams across Waynesboro Public Schools.

From clearing snow and spreading salt to making sure our buildings and walkways were safe for students and staff, this team worked tirelessly during the snow days to keep our schools running smoothly.

We’re grateful for our maintenance and custodial staff who step up whenever weather challenges arise. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! 👏

Thank you for taking care of our schools and our community.

👏Over the Thanksgiving break Latin students had an amazing opportunity to participate in the 73nd VJCL Latin convention held in Richmond. There were over 58 schools represented from all over Virginia with almost 1300 students competing in academic, creative and artistic contests, all related to LATIN and GREEK culture.

Our WHS students, did an excellent job, bringing home numerous awards! Also, they won 3rd place in the Spirit Competition!!!!

Senetha Edwards- 5th in Impromptu Art
-6th in Mosaic
-7th in Large Model

Aurora Langberg - 3rd in Latin Reading Comprehension
-4th in Large Model
-4th in Impromptu Art
- 8th in Roman Life

David LeMasney - 2nd in Derivatives
- 3rd in Latin Reading Comprehension
- 4th in Impromptu Art
- 6th in Large Model
- 7th in Mythology (Cum Laude)

Isabella McClanahan - 3rd Roman Life
- 4th in Pentathlon
-5th in Latin Reading Comprehension
- 5th in Sight Latin reading
-6th in latin Vocabulary

Caroline Ward - 5th in Latin Reading Comprehension

Emily Ward - 2nd in Pottery
- 2nd in Small Model
- 10th in Roman Life

🎲 Waynesboro Public Schools Spotlight 🎲

Dalton Ford, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) for Waynesboro Public Schools, recently presented at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference. His session, “Start a Dungeons and Dragons Club at Your School,” highlighted how tabletop gaming can support creativity, collaboration, and student engagement in schools.

We’re proud to see our staff sharing innovative ideas and representing Waynesboro Public Schools at the state level!

Last week, the Waynesboro School Board recognized the Waynesboro High School Golf Team members that qualified for regionals🥇:
- Ryan Harlow
- Drew Matherly
- Berkeley Gibb
- Jack Blaylock
- Jasper McNicholas
- Aiden Campbell

Last week, the Waynesboro School Board recognized Mrs. Amber Lipscomb, Chair of the School Board. Mrs. Lipscomb was a delegate member in the 2025 VSBA Delegate Assembly at the VSBA Annual Conference in Williamsburg, VA on November 20, 2025.👏👏

Last week, the Waynesboro School Board recognized Mrs. Julie Stevens, Head Coach, Mr. Troy Argenbright, Assistant Coach and the Waynesboro High School Cross Country Teams.
🥇The boys team members that qualified for regionals are:
- Gavin Hodgson
- Grayson Norris
- Harper Steck
- Ross Williamson
🥇The boys team member that qualified for state is:
- Grayson Norris
🥇The girls team members that qualified for regionals were:
- Alexis Austin
- Elliot Hall
- Lacey Keagy
- Kaitlyn Keagy
- Reagan Allen
- Harper Roller
- Amelia Kimmell

Good evening. Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025, due to extremely cold morning temperatures. Take care and have a good evening!

Today, Friday, December 12, 2025, Bus 621 (serving William Perry, KCMS, and WHS) will be approximately 20 minutes late for the morning route.

Bus 698 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 20 minutes late for the morning route.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you.

Due to forecasted ice and snow, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Monday, December 8, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

🎉 Honoring Commitment: Jonathan Steck — 2025 Dawbarn Education Award Winner
Watch his story here: https://youtu.be/WawpwRmiag0

Jonathan's dedication as a social worker at Waynesboro Publichas had a powerful impact—on students, staff, and our entire community. His compassion and resilience shine through every day. 💛

Know someone else making a difference? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards! 👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: Beth Thompson — 2025 Dawbarn Education Award Winner
Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/jEaClhu9l7Q

Beth’s compassion, consistency, and unwavering support at Valley Academy make her a true champion for students. Her impact is felt daily, and we are proud to celebrate her as a Dawbarn Award recipient. 💙🌟

Know someone making a difference in students’ lives? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn

This weeks EL (English Learner) Family Engagement Night was such a beautiful success! 💜💛
A huge thank you to Roxi Staton, family bilingual liaison for her incredible support, coordination, and heart for families.
We are so grateful for our families, staff, volunteers, and community partners who came together to create a space of connection, belonging, and celebration. Events like this remind us of the power of community and the importance of supporting one another.
Thank you again to everyone who made this night special — we appreciate you!

Behind the scenes at William Perry Cafeteria! From fresh prep to friendly smiles, our team keeps the good food and good vibes flowing.


https://youtube.com/shorts/XmAVSrovwpE

We are thankful for you, WPS families!
As we get ready for Thanksgiving break November 24 - November 28, we want to share our gratitude for our students, families, and staff who show up, support one another, and help make our schools welcoming places to learn and grow.
Every day in school matters — for friendships, connection, and learning. If your family needs support, please reach out to your schools principal.
We look forward to seeing students back on December 1, 2025
Thank you for partnering with us! 🦃✨