Waynesboro

Belated shoutout for I.T. Professional Day! A huge thank you to our incredible I.T. team at Waynesboro Public Schools! 💻🔧 Your hard work behind the scenes keeps everything running smoothly and helps create a great learning environment for our students and staff. We appreciate everything you do, even if this is a little late! 🙌. Sorry 🥺

Good morning! Please note that today, September 24, 2024, Bus 655 will be running 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon for KCMS and WHS. Thank you for being so understanding, and have a great Tuesday!

🌍🎉 Waynesboro Public Schools had a fantastic time at the African American and Multicultural Festival! 🎉🌍. It was a wonderful day filled with diverse performances, vibrant cultural exchanges, and exciting activities at our school division tent alongside Staunton City Public Schools. From face painting and henna to origami and fun giveaways, we enjoyed celebrating our community's rich cultures together! 📸 Check out the photos from this amazing event! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to join us! 🙌

September is Attendance Awareness Month Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

📢 Reminder 📢 There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 23rd due to a Staff Development Day. 📝🍎 We’ll see all students back on Tuesday, refreshed and ready to learn!

Latin American History Class Visits the Waynesboro Educational Farm! WHS Latin American History class had a hands-on learning experience at the Waynesboro Educational Farm! Students explored foods native to Latin America, harvesting fresh peppers and preparing delicious dishes like pico de gallo, blue potatoes, and roasted squash. They even got to taste orange watermelon from Africa and roasted peppers! What a great way to connect history with local agriculture and enjoy fresh, tasty foods! 🌽🌶️🍽️

September is Attendance Awareness Month Taking action to engage students and families is essential for addressing the absenteeism, enrollment declines and educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and address chronic absence today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

🎉 Join Us at the African American and Multicultural Festival! 🎉 We’re so excited for this year’s event packed with amazing performances and activities! Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of performers: 🎤 Live music 🎶 Drumming and so much more! Be sure to stop by the Waynesboro Public Schools and Staunton City Schools tent for fun activities like: 🎨 Face painting 🎨 Henna designs 🎨 Origami creations 🎁 Plus, we’ll have multicultural giveaways! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us! See you there! 🙌🏽

Waynesboro's Rowe claim title at Augusta Invitational cross country meet. Click link for full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/09/16/cross-county-forts-blosser-waynesboros-rowe-win-augusta-invitational/75246118007/

35th African American Heritage & Multicultural Festival happening this weekend. Click link for full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2024/09/16/35th-african-american-heritage-multicultural-festival-staunton/75246726007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFVMVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWyRj7ZhJ-W_ThfCZthSI4NbX4ZG9edhLYj6cQjnlsm1W5hNuKvyz7sj4g_aem_giKAjZccQoPANRPRZZ3ftw

September is Attendance Awareness Month Too often, we think of reducing absences as the job of parents or school clerks in the front office. But communities across the country have started helping schools address chronic absence by building public awareness and leveraging resources. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

Waynesboro student-run market returns with produce grown at education farm. Click link for full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/09/10/waynesboro-student-run-market-returns-with-produce-grown-education-farm/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFPvh1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVNBguL100ljzE5ddVKt8oIheqvKVtiJhEF1RTF9woILfgEsgdouk92AkA_aem_C5F3yV9fKCZkOijtdZeaXA

We have an exciting opportunity for families and community members tonight, Thursday, September 12 at KCMS from 5:30-8 PM. There will be a free screening of The Right to Read Documentary with a reception before and a panel presentation afterward. This documentary fits very well with changes happening across the division as a result of The Virginia Literacy Act. We hope you can join us!

Don’t forget! The Waynesboro Education Farm Student Run Market is open every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot on W. Main Street (left of the high school). Come support our students and pick up fresh, locally grown produce. This market runs until October 10th, so mark your calendars and stop by each week for farm-fresh goodness!

Waynesboro Schools partner with Blue Ridge Community College for EMT program. Click link for full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/09/10/waynesboro-schools-partner-with-blue-ridge-community-college-emt-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFOpFFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX2qUeTKV-UN2cmfL2jHuNJ6DFD6Uc-dgsnPeOCXNOwmqogor5NIqeJQcA_aem_ikzR2B1snVMqg4j6015yUw

Friendly Reminder! Waynesboro Public Schools, the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro, and Raising Resources for Readers invite you to a special community screening of The Right to Read 🎥. Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at Kate Collins Middle School. Don’t miss this important event focused on literacy and the right to education. See you there!

Good morning! Please note that today, September 11, 2024, Bus 678 will be running 25 minutes late in the morning for Berkeley Glenn, KCMS, and WHS. Bus 613 will also be 25 minutes late this morning for KCMS and WHS. Thank you for being so understanding, and have a great Wednesday!

Good morning! Buses 678 and 694 will be twenty-five minutes late in the morning and afternoon today, September 10, 2024, for Berkeley Glenn, Westwood, KCMS, and WHS. Also, Bus 613 will be twenty-five minutes late in the morning and afternoon today for KCMS and WHS. Thank you!

Congratulations to Christie Ryman! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Christie has earned Waynesboro Public Schools the Gold Star recognition for her accurate and timely reporting of our Workers' Compensation claims! This is a high standard set by our insurance provider, and we couldn't be more proud. Thank you, Christie, for all your hard work in achieving this recognition! 🎉 Special shoutout to VRSA for helping us celebrate by bringing cookies. 🍪

Good afternoon! Several rumors are being spread around our community about threats or actual violence in our schools. All of our school locations are operating on a normal schedule and our students and staff are safe.