As Attendance Awareness Month wraps up, let’s keep the momentum going! Small steps add up to big success when students are in school every day.
Addressing #chronicabsence is key for improving graduation rates, increasing achievement & giving young people a good chance for success at school & beyond. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign & make a difference for our community! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
Addressing #chronicabsence is key for improving graduation rates, increasing achievement & giving young people a good chance for success at school & beyond. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign & make a difference for our community! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
🛡️ Be a Hero, Anonymously
StopIt gives you the power to speak up—safely and anonymously.
🌟 Whether it’s a safety concern, bullying, or harassment, every report matters.
StopIt gives you the power to speak up—safely and anonymously.
🌟 Whether it’s a safety concern, bullying, or harassment, every report matters.
🌟 Wellness Wednesday 🌟
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in keeping us healthy—like handwashing, covering coughs, and getting plenty of rest. 😴💧
Every small step helps protect you and those around you.
👩⚕️ If you ever have questions about staying well, your school nurse is here to help!
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in keeping us healthy—like handwashing, covering coughs, and getting plenty of rest. 😴💧
Every small step helps protect you and those around you.
👩⚕️ If you ever have questions about staying well, your school nurse is here to help!
✅ Consistency is key. For Attendance Awareness Month, here’s this week’s reminder to help students stay engaged and successful:
Students who are chronically absent in 6th grade have lower achievement than their peers.
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout:
http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
Students who are chronically absent in 6th grade have lower achievement than their peers.
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout:
http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
🥗🌮🍲 Lunch just got delicious at WPS! 🍲🌮🥗
We’re excited to highlight some of the tasty meals that have already been served up in our schools this year! Our school meals are packed with flavor, nutrition, and love—because fueling student success starts with a great meal. 💙
Here’s what’s been on the menu:
✔️ Chef Salad – Crisp, fresh, and loaded with all the good stuff.
✔️ Nachos – Crunchy chips topped with seasoned perfection.
✔️ Fajitas – Sizzling with bold flavors and fresh veggies.
✔️ Beef Teriyaki – A savory favorite served with a side of yum.
We’re proud to serve meals that not only meet USDA nutrition standards, but also get students excited about what’s on their tray.
We’re excited to highlight some of the tasty meals that have already been served up in our schools this year! Our school meals are packed with flavor, nutrition, and love—because fueling student success starts with a great meal. 💙
Here’s what’s been on the menu:
✔️ Chef Salad – Crisp, fresh, and loaded with all the good stuff.
✔️ Nachos – Crunchy chips topped with seasoned perfection.
✔️ Fajitas – Sizzling with bold flavors and fresh veggies.
✔️ Beef Teriyaki – A savory favorite served with a side of yum.
We’re proud to serve meals that not only meet USDA nutrition standards, but also get students excited about what’s on their tray.
💡 Your Voice Matters
StopIt is more than an app—it’s a tool to protect our students and staff. From bullying to safety concerns, your report can make all the difference.
📲 Download the app. Make a report. Make a difference.
StopIt is more than an app—it’s a tool to protect our students and staff. From bullying to safety concerns, your report can make all the difference.
📲 Download the app. Make a report. Make a difference.
🚨 We’re Hiring! Immediate Opening 🚨
Waynesboro High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students, staff, and our school community.
📍 Position: Assistant Principal
📅 Start Date: Immediate
📝 Apply now: https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5370636
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity!
Waynesboro High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students, staff, and our school community.
📍 Position: Assistant Principal
📅 Start Date: Immediate
📝 Apply now: https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5370636
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity!
🤒 Wellness Wednesday 🤒
Not sure if it’s a cold, the flu, or something else? Here are a few quick reminders to help you check your symptoms and know what steps to take.
👩⚕️ If you’re ever unsure, your school nurse is here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out.
Not sure if it’s a cold, the flu, or something else? Here are a few quick reminders to help you check your symptoms and know what steps to take.
👩⚕️ If you’re ever unsure, your school nurse is here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out.
Fresh from the farm to your tray!
This month’s Harvest of the Month is PEPPERS—straight from our local farms.
Students have been loving the variety—Carmen, Lunchbox, Escamillo, and Islander. 🌈
We’re proud to bring more local flavor and farm-to-school goodness into our cafeterias!
This month’s Harvest of the Month is PEPPERS—straight from our local farms.
Students have been loving the variety—Carmen, Lunchbox, Escamillo, and Islander. 🌈
We’re proud to bring more local flavor and farm-to-school goodness into our cafeterias!
📢 It’s Tip Tuesday for Attendance Awareness Month!
Educators can use attendance to assess how well they are doing with engaging families & their children. Absences drop when families understand what their children are learning while also feeling welcome & supported. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
#HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
Educators can use attendance to assess how well they are doing with engaging families & their children. Absences drop when families understand what their children are learning while also feeling welcome & supported. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
#HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
🚨 Make a Difference Monday
Safety starts with YOU! If you see something that doesn’t feel right, speak up. StopIt makes it easy to report concerns anonymously.
📲 Download the StopIt app today and help us create a safe and supportive school community!
Safety starts with YOU! If you see something that doesn’t feel right, speak up. StopIt makes it easy to report concerns anonymously.
📲 Download the StopIt app today and help us create a safe and supportive school community!
Did you know? We offer a Harvest of the Month (HOM) vegetable every Tuesday from our local farms including our very own Student Education Farm at Berkley Glenn Elementary. September's HOM is peppers. Students have been enjoying several varieties, including Carmen, Lunchbox, Escamillo, and Islander. Be on the lookout on Tuesday for fresh local peppers on your lunch tray!
🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿
Breathe easy this school year! Here are 5 simple tips to keep our lungs healthy and our classrooms strong. 💙
✨ Good habits = healthy schools.
👩⚕️ And remember: if you have any questions, please reach out to your school nurse.
Breathe easy this school year! Here are 5 simple tips to keep our lungs healthy and our classrooms strong. 💙
✨ Good habits = healthy schools.
👩⚕️ And remember: if you have any questions, please reach out to your school nurse.
Augusta Free Press: Waynesboro | River Ridge supports recovery from addiction for high school students. Click link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4nbZWLB
WHSV: Waynesboro Public Schools offers free snacks, meals through food program. Click link to view the full story: http://bit.ly/3UYGGoU
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
📅✨ September is Attendance Awareness Month! ✨📅
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often:
Kids who miss too much school in PreK & K are less likely to be @readingby3rd: http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often:
Kids who miss too much school in PreK & K are less likely to be @readingby3rd: http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
WHS Sporting Event Admission Guidelines
Tickets & Passes
Digital tickets and punch passes available on GoFan (fastest entry).
Cash is still accepted at the gate.
How to buy: Download the GoFan app (black/gray logo) and search “Waynesboro.”
Or purchase online: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12292
Admission
$7 General Admission (Shenandoah District pricing)
Free: WHS high school students in good standing; children 4 & under
Entry Requirements
All non–high school students pay standard admission
Non–high school students must be accompanied by a paying adult
Prohibited Items
Backpacks
Scooters, bikes, or similar items
Balls or sporting equipment
Animals (except service animals)
Outside food or beverages
Prohibited on School Campus by State Law
Tobacco products
Vaping devices
Alcohol
Drugs
Weapons
Registered sex offenders are not permitted on campus
Tip: Buy on GoFan before you arrive for the quickest entry.
Tickets & Passes
Digital tickets and punch passes available on GoFan (fastest entry).
Cash is still accepted at the gate.
How to buy: Download the GoFan app (black/gray logo) and search “Waynesboro.”
Or purchase online: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12292
Admission
$7 General Admission (Shenandoah District pricing)
Free: WHS high school students in good standing; children 4 & under
Entry Requirements
All non–high school students pay standard admission
Non–high school students must be accompanied by a paying adult
Prohibited Items
Backpacks
Scooters, bikes, or similar items
Balls or sporting equipment
Animals (except service animals)
Outside food or beverages
Prohibited on School Campus by State Law
Tobacco products
Vaping devices
Alcohol
Drugs
Weapons
Registered sex offenders are not permitted on campus
Tip: Buy on GoFan before you arrive for the quickest entry.
📢 Reminder: No School on Labor Day
Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend with family and friends. 💙🍂
Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend with family and friends. 💙🍂
Waynesboro educator’s participation in DOE program provides kits for other teachers. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/3US8hIh