Virginia SUN Bucks is back! ☀️🛒
SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy groceries during summer break. In 2026, each eligible school-age child will receive a one-time $120 benefit.
Many eligible families are automatically enrolled, including families who receive SNAP or TANF, students who applied for and received free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, and most children who receive certain types of income-based Medicaid.
Some families may need to apply. Families can learn more about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply here:
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/
SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy groceries during summer break. In 2026, each eligible school-age child will receive a one-time $120 benefit.
Many eligible families are automatically enrolled, including families who receive SNAP or TANF, students who applied for and received free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, and most children who receive certain types of income-based Medicaid.
Some families may need to apply. Families can learn more about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply here:
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/
Summer has begun and the outdoors are calling! Campers on the Wild Week in the Wilderness trip have been exploring the beauty of our area this week.
This camp is all about getting kids into nature, connecting them to what surrounds them, helping expand their comfort zones, and teaching them outdoor etiquette and safety.
This camp is all about getting kids into nature, connecting them to what surrounds them, helping expand their comfort zones, and teaching them outdoor etiquette and safety.
Daily Progress: Waynesboro senior striker Mikajah Dillard is the baby faced assassin for Shenandoah soccer. Click link to read full story: https://bit.ly/3S4WCrf
What a night! Check out these phots of the Lady Giants in action during last night's regional match!!
Full photo gallery: bit.ly/4x0BnHb
Full photo gallery: bit.ly/4x0BnHb
The News Leader: Photos: Check out the photos from the Region 3C boys soccer tournament between Waynesboro and LCA. Full photo gallery: bit.ly/3SbN9OQ
Waynesboro High School breaks ground on addition for new classroom wing, gym | Story: https://www.whsv.com/.../waynesboro-high-school-breaks.../
Check out the photos from Waynesboro High School's Class of 2026 graduation ceremony May 15 Click the link in our bio for more.
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https://bit.ly/4dHhlIP
A beautiful evening celebrating the Waynesboro High School Class of 2026 💜🎓
Graduation was filled with joy, pride, reflection, and the excitement of what comes next. Congratulations to our graduates and to the families, teachers, staff, and community members who helped support them along the way.
Once a Little Giant, always a Little Giant.
Graduation was filled with joy, pride, reflection, and the excitement of what comes next. Congratulations to our graduates and to the families, teachers, staff, and community members who helped support them along the way.
Once a Little Giant, always a Little Giant.
Congratulations to Amy Hutcherson on being selected as a recipient of the 2025–2026 Community Partner Award from the James Madison University School Psychology Program!
This award recognizes Amy’s outstanding dedication to supporting and mentoring future school psychologists through intentional supervision, collaboration, and leadership. Her commitment to serving students and families extends far beyond the traditional role of a school psychologist, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
This award recognizes Amy’s outstanding dedication to supporting and mentoring future school psychologists through intentional supervision, collaboration, and leadership. Her commitment to serving students and families extends far beyond the traditional role of a school psychologist, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized the 2025–2026 retirees of Waynesboro Public Schools at last night’s meeting.
These individuals have dedicated years of service, care, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Their impact will be felt for generations to come, and we are deeply grateful for all they have given to Waynesboro Public Schools. 💙
Please join us in congratulating and thanking this year’s retirees on their well-deserved retirement!
The honorees were:
Sharon Barker
Cindy Fowler
Cynthia Grant
Sheila Layman
Donna McKenzie
Judy Musick
Janice Robertshaw
Kaeli Spencer
Lisa Spooner
Mary Talin
These individuals have dedicated years of service, care, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Their impact will be felt for generations to come, and we are deeply grateful for all they have given to Waynesboro Public Schools. 💙
Please join us in congratulating and thanking this year’s retirees on their well-deserved retirement!
The honorees were:
Sharon Barker
Cindy Fowler
Cynthia Grant
Sheila Layman
Donna McKenzie
Judy Musick
Janice Robertshaw
Kaeli Spencer
Lisa Spooner
Mary Talin
The Waynesboro School Board recently recognized students, staff and community partners for their outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions to Waynesboro Public Schools.
We are proud to celebrate the many accomplishments happening across our division and grateful for the individuals who help make our schools a place of excellence, growth, and opportunity. 💙
We are proud to celebrate the many accomplishments happening across our division and grateful for the individuals who help make our schools a place of excellence, growth, and opportunity. 💙
SAW Clothing Closet Donation Drive 🧺
We’re reaching out to our amazing community for support! The SAW Clothing Closet is currently in need of donations to help local children and families.
We are especially looking for:
👕 Gently used or new children’s clothing
🧦 New socks
🩲 New underwear
Your donations make a direct impact and help ensure every child has access to clean, comfortable essentials.
📍 Please drop off items at the locations listed on the flyers.
Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us care for our community! 💙
We’re reaching out to our amazing community for support! The SAW Clothing Closet is currently in need of donations to help local children and families.
We are especially looking for:
👕 Gently used or new children’s clothing
🧦 New socks
🩲 New underwear
Your donations make a direct impact and help ensure every child has access to clean, comfortable essentials.
📍 Please drop off items at the locations listed on the flyers.
Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us care for our community! 💙
Wrapping up their first year strong!
We had a wonderful time celebrating our new teachers as they completed their first year with Waynesboro Public Schools. This special event, organized by our Talent & Development Director, Melissa Cobb, was a meaningful way to recognize their growth, dedication, and impact on our students.
Here’s to a great first year and many more to come!
We had a wonderful time celebrating our new teachers as they completed their first year with Waynesboro Public Schools. This special event, organized by our Talent & Development Director, Melissa Cobb, was a meaningful way to recognize their growth, dedication, and impact on our students.
Here’s to a great first year and many more to come!
Spring is in full bloom at STEP 🌱🐣
From seedlings taking root to chicks hatching before our eyes, our students are getting a front-row seat to the wonders of growth and new life. There’s nothing like learning that comes alive! 💛
From seedlings taking root to chicks hatching before our eyes, our students are getting a front-row seat to the wonders of growth and new life. There’s nothing like learning that comes alive! 💛
🍎 Future Educators in the Making!
Waynesboro Public Schools was proud to be at Waynesboro High School connecting with students—introducing them to careers in education and recruiting the next generation of educators right here in our own schools.
👀 Interested in joining our team? Check out our job board for current opportunities:
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com
Waynesboro Public Schools was proud to be at Waynesboro High School connecting with students—introducing them to careers in education and recruiting the next generation of educators right here in our own schools.
👀 Interested in joining our team? Check out our job board for current opportunities:
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com
🚌✨ Ms. Khaswan’s Africana Studies class recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Students explored powerful exhibits that deepen understanding of history, culture, and identity, bringing classroom learning to life in a meaningful way.
Experiences like this help students connect the past to the present and inspire future learning.
Students explored powerful exhibits that deepen understanding of history, culture, and identity, bringing classroom learning to life in a meaningful way.
Experiences like this help students connect the past to the present and inspire future learning.
🌿🚣♀️ Learning Beyond the Classroom
A group of 21 students from Waynesboro High School recently explored Sherando Lake alongside the Chesapeake Bay Foundation!
Students learned about water quality, watersheds, macroinvertebrates, and water safety—all while gaining hands-on experience paddling 17-foot canoes.
This unforgettable experience was made possible by the Ridge Career Pathways Consortium “Innovative Ideas for the Next Generation” mini-grant.
Our students, teachers, and instructors had an incredible time—we’re already looking forward to the next adventure! 🌊
A group of 21 students from Waynesboro High School recently explored Sherando Lake alongside the Chesapeake Bay Foundation!
Students learned about water quality, watersheds, macroinvertebrates, and water safety—all while gaining hands-on experience paddling 17-foot canoes.
This unforgettable experience was made possible by the Ridge Career Pathways Consortium “Innovative Ideas for the Next Generation” mini-grant.
Our students, teachers, and instructors had an incredible time—we’re already looking forward to the next adventure! 🌊
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep Waynesboro Public Schools running smoothly each and every day. From supporting staff and students to managing the details behind the scenes, your work does not go unnoticed.
This photo highlights our Central Office team, but we extend our gratitude to all administrative professionals across the division. Thank you for your dedication, organization, and care, you truly make a difference! 💙
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep Waynesboro Public Schools running smoothly each and every day. From supporting staff and students to managing the details behind the scenes, your work does not go unnoticed.
This photo highlights our Central Office team, but we extend our gratitude to all administrative professionals across the division. Thank you for your dedication, organization, and care, you truly make a difference! 💙
A Special Visit from a Wenonah Alum
Wenonah Elementary welcomed back former student and author Zaneta Freeman for a meaningful visit with our students!
She read her book Love is Like a Butterfly, written as a legacy for her son, who illustrated it while in third grade and shared her love for Wenonah, where her journey began. 🦋
Students also created their own pages about what makes them feel loved, bringing their ideas together into a class book to take back and treasure. 💙
Wenonah Elementary welcomed back former student and author Zaneta Freeman for a meaningful visit with our students!
She read her book Love is Like a Butterfly, written as a legacy for her son, who illustrated it while in third grade and shared her love for Wenonah, where her journey began. 🦋
Students also created their own pages about what makes them feel loved, bringing their ideas together into a class book to take back and treasure. 💙
📣 Share Your Voice, Waynesboro!
The City of Waynesboro is continuing work on the Comprehensive Plan update and is seeking community input as they begin shaping future priorities and actions.
🗓 Join the upcoming open house on May 6 at Kate Collins Middle School
💬 Complete the questionnaire and share your ideas by April 29: https://bit.ly/4vxky69
Help shape the future of Waynesboro!
The City of Waynesboro is continuing work on the Comprehensive Plan update and is seeking community input as they begin shaping future priorities and actions.
🗓 Join the upcoming open house on May 6 at Kate Collins Middle School
💬 Complete the questionnaire and share your ideas by April 29: https://bit.ly/4vxky69
Help shape the future of Waynesboro!
