Waynesboro

💙 Community in Action!
As part of our Back-to-School Bash, WPS employees teamed up with Embrace to help families pick up clothing, receive vaccines and other essentials for a great start to the school year. Thank you to our incredible staff and partners for going above and beyond to support our students and families!

What an amazing day at the Back-to-School Bash on July 27!
Thank you to our families, volunteers, and community partners for making this event a huge success. 💙 From school sign-ups to haircuts, immunizations, and resources—together we helped students start the year strong!
Click the link:
https://youtube.com/shorts/LYD2bug-Fjc?feature=share

Waynesboro Schools to host Back to School Bash Sunday at Kate Collins Middle. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/40vEuIB

So many smiles, so much support, and so much fun! 💙 Check out all the highlights from our 5th Annual Back-to-School Bash. Thank you to everyone who made this day unforgettable! Stay Tune - we are doing it all again on Sunday July 27th!! Check it out: http://bit.ly/3GUwpqj

🛌 Wellness Wednesday: Start Practicing Now! 💤 Let’s talk sleep! We all know getting back into a school routine can be tough (especially for our little night owls 🦉). But good sleep = better learning, behavior, and overall health! Here’s what experts recommend: Ages 3–5: 10–13 hours Ages 6–12: 9–12 hours Teens (13–18): 8–10 hours 😅 Kids may not love it, but now’s the time to start adjusting those sleep schedules, before the first day sneaks up! 📊 Thank you to Wenonah Elementary for sharing these helpful graphics during their recent Community Coffee Chat!

Parents, mark your calendars! Back-to-School Bash is coming July 20 & July 27 | 1PM–6PM at Kate Collins Middle School and it’s designed with YOU in mind.
Let us help you check off that back-to-school to-do list all in one place.
✔️Meet school staff
✔️Get registration done
✔️Knock out those vaccinations & sports physicals
✔️Grab a free haircut or style for your student
🎉Plus, connect with local community resources ready to support your family
🌟This is your one-stop shop to get everything your kids need to start the school year strong…and stress-free.
📍We’ll see you there!

🇺🇸 Reflect. Honor. Celebrate. Today we pause to reflect on freedom, community, and progress and honor the many voices that shape our nation. Wishing you a safe and meaningful Fourth of July.

Waynesboro Families – We Need Your Input! Whether you currently use child care or not, your voice is important. Help Waynesboro Public Schools and our community partners better understand local child care needs by completing the Child Care Needs Assessment Survey—open now through the end of July! Your feedback will guide how we shape future programs and resources for families in Waynesboro. ⏱ It only takes a few minutes to complete. 🔗 Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildCareSAW Together, we can help build a stronger, more responsive child care system that works for all of us!

July at a Glance – WPS Edition!
📅 July 4 – Have a safe and happy holiday!
🎒 July 20 & 27 – Back to School Bash (Details & sign-up coming soon!)
🧑‍🏫 July 22 – School Board Meeting
👋 July 28–29 – New Teacher Orientation
💼 July 30 – Staff Workday
Stay tuned for more updates, and enjoy your summer! 🌻

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

🎉 Staff Spotlight!
We're proud to celebrate David Claunch, teacher at River Ridge Learning Center, for presenting at the National Recovery Schools Conference!

His session, “Building Bridges: Strengthening Trust Between Recovery and Academic Teams,” explored strategies for collaboration and support in recovery school settings.

📺 WHSV Spotlights River Ridge Learning Center!
We’re excited to share this feature from WHSV, highlighting the incredible work happening at our new River Ridge Learning Center. Director Amy Christian shares how this innovative program is supporting students with personalized learning and strong connections.

Watch the full interview to learn more about how River Ridge is helping students grow, thrive, and succeed in a supportive environment.

https://www.whsv.com/video/2025/06/25/now-3-river-ridge-learning-center/

Adventure. Leadership. Connection. A group of rising 6th graders recently kicked off our brand-new Wild Week in the Wilderness program! Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, these students stood out for their kindness, curiosity, and commitment to creating a positive environment. Joined by two outstanding junior counselors from Waynesboro High School, the group explored local gems like Sherando Lake, Panther Falls, and the Moorman’s River—learning, laughing, and building lasting memories along the way.

In his final high school meet, Waynesboro's Trent Snyder soared to a state championship. Click link to read the full article [Paywall]: http://bit.ly/4kg1Gld

The Waynesboro School Board will have a called meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:15 p.m., for the appointment of personnel. The meeting will be held at the Waynesboro Public Schools Administrative Offices at 301 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro. There are no other action items on the agenda.

Waynesboro girls soccer knocks off LCA to secure program's first state tournament berth. Click link to read full article [Pay Wall]: https://bit.ly/3SOutC3

Buckmaster thriving in goal as a first-year soccer player for Waynesboro High School. Click link to read full article [Pay Wall]: https://bit.ly/4dVzfY1

Making history: Waynesboro girls soccer advances to state tournament for the first time ever. Click link to read full article [Pay Wall]: https://bit.ly/4jMp9u4

Wellness Wednesday As summer begins, many families are facing new child care challenges. CAPSAW, in partnership with local organizations, is conducting a Child Care Needs Assessment for Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro. 💬 Parents & caregivers — we want to hear from you! Help shape future child care solutions by completing this quick survey. 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildCareSAW 📅 Open through June

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.