Good afternoon! Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon, all scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are canceled for Monday, March 16, 2026. Stay safe, and have a good evening!
We recognize National School Social Work Week and celebrate the incredible impact of our school social workers across Waynesboro Public Schools.
Every day they support students, partner with families, and help ensure that every child has the resources and support they need to succeed.
We are grateful for the compassion, advocacy, and dedication they bring to our schools and community.
Thank you for the difference you make every day.
Waynesboro Public Schools Social Workers:
Sarah Wygant
Crystal Breeden
Jonathan Steck
Every day they support students, partner with families, and help ensure that every child has the resources and support they need to succeed.
We are grateful for the compassion, advocacy, and dedication they bring to our schools and community.
Thank you for the difference you make every day.
Waynesboro Public Schools Social Workers:
Sarah Wygant
Crystal Breeden
Jonathan Steck
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Building-Level Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year!
Each of our schools has recognized an outstanding educator and support staff member whose dedication, leadership, and commitment make a meaningful difference for students every day.
These individuals represent the very best of Waynesboro Public Schools, and we are proud to celebrate them.
2025-2026 Building-Level Honorees:
William Perry Elementary
Teacher of the Year - Logan Dwyer
Support Staff of the Year - Herb Roper
Westwood Hills Elementary
Teacher of the Year – Elena Guy
Support Staff of the Year – Josh Kirby
Wenonah Elementary
Teacher of the Year - Maddie Baker
Support Staff of the Year - Elizabeth Wheeler
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Teacher of the Year – Morgan Staton
Support Staff of the Year – Josh Spees
Kate Collins Middle School
Teacher of the Year – Brad Yoder
Support Staff of the Year – Tammy McDaniel
Waynesboro High School
Teacher of the Year - Laura Riggan
Support Staff of the Year - Roxi Staton
Please join us in congratulating them! 💙
Each of our schools has recognized an outstanding educator and support staff member whose dedication, leadership, and commitment make a meaningful difference for students every day.
These individuals represent the very best of Waynesboro Public Schools, and we are proud to celebrate them.
2025-2026 Building-Level Honorees:
William Perry Elementary
Teacher of the Year - Logan Dwyer
Support Staff of the Year - Herb Roper
Westwood Hills Elementary
Teacher of the Year – Elena Guy
Support Staff of the Year – Josh Kirby
Wenonah Elementary
Teacher of the Year - Maddie Baker
Support Staff of the Year - Elizabeth Wheeler
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Teacher of the Year – Morgan Staton
Support Staff of the Year – Josh Spees
Kate Collins Middle School
Teacher of the Year – Brad Yoder
Support Staff of the Year – Tammy McDaniel
Waynesboro High School
Teacher of the Year - Laura Riggan
Support Staff of the Year - Roxi Staton
Please join us in congratulating them! 💙
The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 12:00 p.m.
🌍 Two Weeks Away
On Tuesday, March 17 from 5:00–8:00 PM, Waynesboro Public Schools will host our Multicultural Festival at Kate Collins Middle School.
This community celebration will feature:
🎶 Student performances from across the division
🌎 Cultural tables representing families and traditions from around the world
💃🏽 Interactive dance experiences
🍽️ Food vendors and tastings
🎨 Student artwork
The Multicultural Festival is an opportunity for our schools and community to come together, learn from one another, and celebrate the cultures that make Waynesboro unique.
We hope you will join us.
On Tuesday, March 17 from 5:00–8:00 PM, Waynesboro Public Schools will host our Multicultural Festival at Kate Collins Middle School.
This community celebration will feature:
🎶 Student performances from across the division
🌎 Cultural tables representing families and traditions from around the world
💃🏽 Interactive dance experiences
🍽️ Food vendors and tastings
🎨 Student artwork
The Multicultural Festival is an opportunity for our schools and community to come together, learn from one another, and celebrate the cultures that make Waynesboro unique.
We hope you will join us.
📣 Reminder for WPS families!
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 due to a Staff Development Day.
Our staff will be engaged in professional learning to continue supporting student success across Waynesboro Public Schools.
We’ll see students back on Wednesday!
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 due to a Staff Development Day.
Our staff will be engaged in professional learning to continue supporting student success across Waynesboro Public Schools.
We’ll see students back on Wednesday!
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🎓 Recruiting Future Educators at Norfolk State University!
Waynesboro Public Schools was excited to attend the recent job fair at Norfolk State University, connecting with talented future educators and education professionals who are passionate about supporting students and school communities.
We’re always proud to share what makes WPS a great place to grow, teach, and lead—and we loved meeting individuals interested in making a difference in Waynesboro.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our job board to explore current opportunities!
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https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
Waynesboro Public Schools was excited to attend the recent job fair at Norfolk State University, connecting with talented future educators and education professionals who are passionate about supporting students and school communities.
We’re always proud to share what makes WPS a great place to grow, teach, and lead—and we loved meeting individuals interested in making a difference in Waynesboro.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our job board to explore current opportunities!
💙
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
Learning Beyond the Classroom!
Select 5th graders from all four of our elementary schools participated in the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School Outreach Program - and what a day of discovery it was!
Students rotated through three engaging sessions:
📐 Physics – measuring slope
📊 Math – exploring proportional triangles
✍️ Humanities/Language Arts – creative risk-taking through poetry
Experiences like this spark curiosity, challenge thinking, and inspire our students to see new possibilities in learning.
We’re proud of our young scholars for embracing the challenge! 💙
Photos by Gifted Education Specialists Danny Lee and Nikki Parks
Select 5th graders from all four of our elementary schools participated in the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School Outreach Program - and what a day of discovery it was!
Students rotated through three engaging sessions:
📐 Physics – measuring slope
📊 Math – exploring proportional triangles
✍️ Humanities/Language Arts – creative risk-taking through poetry
Experiences like this spark curiosity, challenge thinking, and inspire our students to see new possibilities in learning.
We’re proud of our young scholars for embracing the challenge! 💙
Photos by Gifted Education Specialists Danny Lee and Nikki Parks
Waynesboro Public Schools was proud to have our staff participate in the recent job fair at James Madison University . It was a great opportunity to meet aspiring educators and share what makes our schools and community such a special place to work and grow.
We loved connecting with future teachers and education professionals who are passionate about making a difference for students. 💙
Interested in joining our team? Visit our job board to explore current opportunities!
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
We loved connecting with future teachers and education professionals who are passionate about making a difference for students. 💙
Interested in joining our team? Visit our job board to explore current opportunities!
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
🥞 Waynesboro Families: Breakfast Just Leveled Up! 🚀
It's National School Breakfast Week (March 2-6)—the perfect time to fuel up for success! Across WPS cafés, try our NEW breakfast entrees:
🌯 Egg & Cheese Burrito with Fresh Salsa – Protein-packed, zesty goodness!
🍎 Homemade Fluffy French Toast Bake – Cinnamon bliss with whole grains!
Students: Breakfast boosts focus, energy & grades—grab yours daily!
Parents: What's your kid's fave? 👏
#NSBW2026 #WPSFuelUp #SchoolBreakfastRocks
Waynesboro Public Schools Nutrition – Fresh, homemade, excellence! 📍
It's National School Breakfast Week (March 2-6)—the perfect time to fuel up for success! Across WPS cafés, try our NEW breakfast entrees:
🌯 Egg & Cheese Burrito with Fresh Salsa – Protein-packed, zesty goodness!
🍎 Homemade Fluffy French Toast Bake – Cinnamon bliss with whole grains!
Students: Breakfast boosts focus, energy & grades—grab yours daily!
Parents: What's your kid's fave? 👏
#NSBW2026 #WPSFuelUp #SchoolBreakfastRocks
Waynesboro Public Schools Nutrition – Fresh, homemade, excellence! 📍
🎶 Way to go, KCMS Badgers!
Our Kate Collins Middle School students represented Waynesboro at District Choir this past weekend and did an amazing job! It was a beautiful concert that concluded with a powerful performance of “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers.
Thank you to Devonte Garcia, Choir/Theater Director at Kate Collins Middle School, for leading and inspiring students. We are proud of the talent, dedication, and hard work our Badgers continue to show on and off the stage! 💙🎵
Our Kate Collins Middle School students represented Waynesboro at District Choir this past weekend and did an amazing job! It was a beautiful concert that concluded with a powerful performance of “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers.
Thank you to Devonte Garcia, Choir/Theater Director at Kate Collins Middle School, for leading and inspiring students. We are proud of the talent, dedication, and hard work our Badgers continue to show on and off the stage! 💙🎵
Students in Ms. Khaswan’s Africana Studies class recently visited the Rosenwald School and Museum, right here in Waynesboro — a powerful learning experience connecting classroom study to local history.
Built in 1924 during segregation, Rosenwald School served Black students in the Waynesboro community and stood as a center of education and community life until school integration. Today, the site continues that legacy as a community center and museum preserving the stories, resilience, and contributions of generations of students and families.
Rosenwald schools were part of a national effort to expand educational opportunities for Black children across the South at a time when resources were deeply unequal, and they played a major role in shaping communities and advancing access to education.
Experiences like this help students see history not just in textbooks, but in the places and stories that shaped our own community. 💜
Built in 1924 during segregation, Rosenwald School served Black students in the Waynesboro community and stood as a center of education and community life until school integration. Today, the site continues that legacy as a community center and museum preserving the stories, resilience, and contributions of generations of students and families.
Rosenwald schools were part of a national effort to expand educational opportunities for Black children across the South at a time when resources were deeply unequal, and they played a major role in shaping communities and advancing access to education.
Experiences like this help students see history not just in textbooks, but in the places and stories that shaped our own community. 💜
🎉 School Board Clerk Week
February 16-20 has been designated as School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, and the Waynesboro School Board, along with the Virginia School Boards Association , is proud to recognize two individuals who play a vital role behind the scenes.
We extend our sincere thanks to Mrs. Vonda Hutchinson, Clerk of the Board, and Mrs. Teresa Floyd, Deputy Clerk of the Board, for their dedication and service to the Waynesboro School Board and our community.
February 16-20 has been designated as School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, and the Waynesboro School Board, along with the Virginia School Boards Association , is proud to recognize two individuals who play a vital role behind the scenes.
We extend our sincere thanks to Mrs. Vonda Hutchinson, Clerk of the Board, and Mrs. Teresa Floyd, Deputy Clerk of the Board, for their dedication and service to the Waynesboro School Board and our community.
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Cassell!
Dr. Cassell has been named the Region V Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents an honor made even more meaningful because he was selected by his fellow Region V superintendents. A true “People’s Choice” recognition among peers!
This well-deserved distinction reflects Dr. Cassell’s visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and strong advocacy for students, staff, and the Waynesboro community.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cassell on this outstanding achievement! 💙
Dr. Cassell has been named the Region V Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents an honor made even more meaningful because he was selected by his fellow Region V superintendents. A true “People’s Choice” recognition among peers!
This well-deserved distinction reflects Dr. Cassell’s visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and strong advocacy for students, staff, and the Waynesboro community.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cassell on this outstanding achievement! 💙
📅 No school for students February 16–17!
Parent Conferences are underway, and our teachers will be busy connecting with families. Students, enjoy the break and maybe set an alarm anyway so Wednesday February 18 when you return isn’t a shock. 😅
We’ll see you back soon!
Parent Conferences are underway, and our teachers will be busy connecting with families. Students, enjoy the break and maybe set an alarm anyway so Wednesday February 18 when you return isn’t a shock. 😅
We’ll see you back soon!
🏆 Winter Weather Photo Challenge Winners! ❄️
We’re a little behind, but still excited to celebrate the winners of our recent Winter Weather Photo Challenge! Thank you to everyone who shared photos and helped us capture how our community experienced those snowy and icy days.
Congratulations to our winners:
📸 Terry Ward (frozen scenic overlook)
📸 Brenna King (joyful mother daughter winter moment)
📸 Ilana Markgraaf (dog in peaceful winter landscape)
We loved seeing Waynesboro through your lens and we appreciate everyone who participated! 💙
🔙 Throwback Thursday!
We’re still celebrating the success of our recent job fair in partnership with Augusta County Public Schools . It was a great day connecting with passionate educators and staff who are excited about making a difference for students in our communities!
If we missed you, we’d still love to connect. Visit our job board to explore current openings and join the Waynesboro Public Schools team.
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
We’re still celebrating the success of our recent job fair in partnership with Augusta County Public Schools . It was a great day connecting with passionate educators and staff who are excited about making a difference for students in our communities!
If we missed you, we’d still love to connect. Visit our job board to explore current openings and join the Waynesboro Public Schools team.
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
🎉 February is School Board Appreciation Month!
We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who volunteer their time to support students, staff, and families and help guide the future of Waynesboro Public Schools. This year’s theme, “From Strong Roots Come Endless Possibilities,” celebrates their impact on student success.
💙 Join us in saying thank you!
📍 Tonight, February 10 at 6:00 p.m., attend our monthly School Board Meeting and show your appreciation for their service.
We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who volunteer their time to support students, staff, and families and help guide the future of Waynesboro Public Schools. This year’s theme, “From Strong Roots Come Endless Possibilities,” celebrates their impact on student success.
💙 Join us in saying thank you!
📍 Tonight, February 10 at 6:00 p.m., attend our monthly School Board Meeting and show your appreciation for their service.
🥛 What’s new with school milk? Here’s a quick update for WPS families:
A new federal law — the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act — was signed on January 14 and expands the types of milk that may be offered with school meals through the National School Lunch Program.
Before any changes happen, school divisions must follow guidance from the USDA and the Virginia Department of Education’s School and Community Nutrition office.
Right now, our WPS School Nutrition team is reviewing that guidance and working through the required process. For the time being, milk options in our cafeterias will remain the same.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. Thank you for your patience and for supporting our school nutrition program! 💙
A new federal law — the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act — was signed on January 14 and expands the types of milk that may be offered with school meals through the National School Lunch Program.
Before any changes happen, school divisions must follow guidance from the USDA and the Virginia Department of Education’s School and Community Nutrition office.
Right now, our WPS School Nutrition team is reviewing that guidance and working through the required process. For the time being, milk options in our cafeterias will remain the same.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. Thank you for your patience and for supporting our school nutrition program! 💙
