🎬 Spotlight on Excellence: Pete Echols — 2025 Dawbarn Education Award Winner
Watch Pete’s inspiring feature: https://youtu.be/zfMabTKdtfc
As Band Director at KCMS, Pete builds not just a program, but a community—one where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to shine. 💛🎶
Know someone who makes this kind of impact? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Watch Pete’s inspiring feature: https://youtu.be/zfMabTKdtfc
As Band Director at KCMS, Pete builds not just a program, but a community—one where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to shine. 💛🎶
Know someone who makes this kind of impact? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
🎬 Spotlight on Excellence: Dawbarn Education Award Winner Adreana Sprouse
Watch Adreana’s inspiring story in this special feature: https://youtu.be/rYQzo8_Q3dw
Her commitment, passion, and impact are shining examples of the WPS spirit. 💛
Know someone equally inspiring? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Watch Adreana’s inspiring story in this special feature: https://youtu.be/rYQzo8_Q3dw
Her commitment, passion, and impact are shining examples of the WPS spirit. 💛
Know someone equally inspiring? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Late but still heartfelt —
Thank you to our amazing Education Support Professionals!
You’re the heart and backbone of our schools and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. We appreciate everything you do for students and our community.
Thank you to our amazing Education Support Professionals!
You’re the heart and backbone of our schools and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. We appreciate everything you do for students and our community.
Baker Partners with Waynesboro Public Schools to Provide Loaves of Bread for Families. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/47NpsSC
Office on Youth will be hosting this FREE seminar which will be held in person at Rosenwald Community Center on Tuesday, December 9, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Office on Youth will consider a Zoom option for parents on a case-by-case basis. Food and childcare will be available.
Registration is open at https://www.officeonyouth.com/parenting-classes or by phone at 540-942-6757
Registration is open at https://www.officeonyouth.com/parenting-classes or by phone at 540-942-6757
📣 Attention KCMS an WHS English Learner Families.
You're Invited: Family School Connections Night!
Join us for an evening designed to help families better understand and navigate the U.S. school system — with interpreters available and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all!
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Waynesboro High School
🍽️ Food & childcare provided
You’ll also have the chance to meet staff from KCMS and WHS!
👉 Let us know you're coming:
Contact Roxi Staton, Family Bilingual Liaison
📞 540-946-4616 ext. 70012
📧 rstaton@waynesboro.k12.va.us
We look forward to connecting with you! 💙
You're Invited: Family School Connections Night!
Join us for an evening designed to help families better understand and navigate the U.S. school system — with interpreters available and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all!
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Waynesboro High School
🍽️ Food & childcare provided
You’ll also have the chance to meet staff from KCMS and WHS!
👉 Let us know you're coming:
Contact Roxi Staton, Family Bilingual Liaison
📞 540-946-4616 ext. 70012
📧 rstaton@waynesboro.k12.va.us
We look forward to connecting with you! 💙
🚲 Ready to Ride!
Check out how students go from wobbly first pedals to confident riders in this inspiring look at our school-based bike education program. Kids learn balance, braking, signaling, and street safety — all supported by schools, volunteers, and city partners working together for safer routes.
If you believe kids deserve safe, fun ways to get around, this video is for you! 💙
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6VtI-DyZQs
Check out how students go from wobbly first pedals to confident riders in this inspiring look at our school-based bike education program. Kids learn balance, braking, signaling, and street safety — all supported by schools, volunteers, and city partners working together for safer routes.
If you believe kids deserve safe, fun ways to get around, this video is for you! 💙
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6VtI-DyZQs
Join the Open House event to help shape Waynesboro's comprehensive plan, called Waynesboro Together, on Wednesday, November 19th, at Waynesboro High School!
Thank you to all veterans for your service.
Graphic credit: VDOE
Graphic credit: VDOE
Happy School Psychology Week! 🧠✨
Thank you to our school psychologists, Ms. Gilbert, Ms. Hutcherson, Ms. Bauman and Ms. Minton for the care, expertise, and support you bring to our schools every day. We are grateful for you!
#SchoolPsychsRock #WPSStrong
Virginia has enacted protections to support SNAP recipients. 🛒
If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.
If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
🚸 Throwback Thursday!
We’re looking back at Walk to School Week at Berkeley Glenn Elementary! 🏫 Students, families, and staff stepped into the day together — celebrating health, safety, and community, one step at a time. 👟💫
We’re looking back at Walk to School Week at Berkeley Glenn Elementary! 🏫 Students, families, and staff stepped into the day together — celebrating health, safety, and community, one step at a time. 👟💫
Today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Bus 696 (serving William Perry, KCMS, and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
Also, Bus 626, (serving Wayne Hills Preschool Center) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
Finally, Bus 621 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
Also, Bus 626, (serving Wayne Hills Preschool Center) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
Finally, Bus 621 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
💙 Thank You, Waynesboro! 💙
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good
Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶
If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.
📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📞 540-946-4600
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good
Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶
If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.
📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📞 540-946-4600
🍎 Throwback Thursday!
We’re still smiling from Apple Crunch Day at Waynesboro High School! 🏫💙 Students and staff joined together to celebrate local produce and healthy eating — one crunch at a time! 🥰
We’re still smiling from Apple Crunch Day at Waynesboro High School! 🏫💙 Students and staff joined together to celebrate local produce and healthy eating — one crunch at a time! 🥰
Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free. – Celebrate
#RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).
#RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).
💜 Badgers on the Rise! 💜
Kate Collins Middle School recently celebrated its first Badgers on the Rise event — a special time to recognize student growth and success! 🏆✨
The smiles say it all — KCMS staff couldn’t be prouder of the incredible students who continue to learn, grow, and shine every day. 💫
Kate Collins Middle School recently celebrated its first Badgers on the Rise event — a special time to recognize student growth and success! 🏆✨
The smiles say it all — KCMS staff couldn’t be prouder of the incredible students who continue to learn, grow, and shine every day. 💫
Ribbon cutting held at Waynesboro's new recovery school, River Ridge Learning Center. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4oAFQvo
See the photos: River Ridge is on of four recovery schools in Virginia. The Waynesboro school celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Oct. 17. Click link: bit.ly/4hl4Ao