Waynesboro

🌟 Exciting News from Waynesboro! 🌟 We're thrilled to share glimpses from the inspiring moments at the Virginia EL Supervisors Association (VESA) 2024 Annual Conference! Our dedicated teachers explored evidenced-based practices to support our diverse English Learners. 💪📚 Let's celebrate the commitment of our teachers to create an inclusive and enriching learning environment! 🎉👏

Join us in congratulating Bella Klemm, our rising senior, who has been selected as the new student representative to the School Board for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟 Here's a glimpse of Bella alongside the current student board representative, Addison Copeland. Together, they represent the voices of our students, contributing valuable perspectives to our educational community. 📚✨

🌟 Exciting Opportunities at Waynesboro Public Schools! 🌟 Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future at Waynesboro Public Schools! 🍎 We have open positions available on our job board, offering a range of opportunities to make a positive impact in education. To view the full list of open positions and apply, please visit: https://waynesboro.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Waynesboro: Mentors are ‘an extension of our family’ at Wenonah Elementary School. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/waynesboro-mentors-are-an-extension-of-our-family-at-wenonah-elementary-school/

🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week: January 15-19! 🍎👏 Join us in recognizing the outstanding leaders who shape the future of our school! From January 15 to 19, we're celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! Let's express our gratitude to our dedicated principals for their tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and the incredible impact they make on the lives of our students. Your leadership inspires us all to strive for excellence. Take a moment to send a shoutout, a note of appreciation, or a simple thank you to our phenomenal school principals. Let's make this week special for them!

📢 Friendly Reminder: No School on Monday, January 15, 2024! 📚✨ Just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day is an opportunity for reflection, service, and honoring the legacy of a remarkable leader.

✨Check out the most recent Waynesboro Education Farm newsletter!🥕🫑🥦🥬

Waynesboro freshman Libby Caister taking part in House of Delegates page program. Click link for full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2024/01/02/waynesboro-freshman-accepted-into-house-of-delegates-page-program/71998265007/?fbclid=IwAR1nVGu5JFzmSgDsN_xZXoHZ7zvC6hcZ7_FP0xcPOxFiD_O6GWU-zwDw48Q

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars, Waynesboro School Community! As we dive into the new year, here are some important dates to keep in mind: Jan 1: Holiday – NO SCHOOL Jan 2-3: Staff Workdays – NO SCHOOL Jan 9: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Jan 12: Report Cards Issued Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL Jan 15-19: Virginia Principal Appreciation Week Jan 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day Let's continue to make this school year a fantastic journey of learning and appreciation.

Spreading Joy Across Generations! 🎁 Waynesboro High School incredible Latin students embarked on a heartwarming mission to bring holiday cheer to the wonderful residents at Waynesboro Manor Senior Center! With melodies that transcended languages, they serenaded the residents with carols in Latin, English, and Spanish But the surprises didn't end there! Our talented students also crafted beautiful handmade gifts, spreading love and smiles throughout the senior center.

❄️☃️During the December 18th - January 3rd winter break from school, we are grateful to everyone for helping to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra time off during the winter break. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as to connect to their peers and teachers. We appreciate each one of you. May these days off be restful and healing. If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your student's principal for help. We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on January 4th! Thank you for partnering with us!

🗳️🇺🇸 Exciting News from AP Gov Class! 🇺🇸🗳️ Mrs. Barber's incredible AP Gov students spent their day off from school volunteering at the polls on election day! Not only did they have a blast, but they also gained firsthand experience in the democratic process and discovered how easy it is to be civically engaged. The best part? This was completely optional, and these dedicated students chose to spend their free day making a positive impact in their community. Talk about commitment! 💪🏽📚

Headed to the grocery store this week? Support Waynesboro Public Schools by rounding up at your local MARTIN'S Food Markets register! Now through March 31, MARTIN’S customers can support local public school districts and their efforts to eliminate childhood hunger right at the register. Through this initiative, Waynesboro Public School can use funds to support meal programs to expand food distribution programs, create on-campus food pantries and gardens, and supply extra weekend meals. Learn more: https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/our-purpose... Join us as we round up to fight childhood hunger within Waynesboro!

Waynesboro Pubic Schools will open on a 2 hour delay Monday December 11, 2023

Spotlight on Waynesboro in the Virginia Partnership for School Mental Health Newsletter! Dive into the inspiring feature of our very own Amy Hutcherson, School Psychologist, and Summer Baptist, School Counselor, shining brightly in the Partner Spotlight section. Check out the Newsletter by visiting: https://mailchi.mp/e648d710310b/vpsmh-november-newsletter-6219414?e=06f3b590cb

📚✨ Celebrating Literacyl! ✨📚 Our amazing Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) students from Waynesboro High School recently had a heartwarming experience as they visited Wayne Hills Center to share the joy of reading with younger students. 🏫👧👦

Dear Families, We are thankful for you! As we prepare to take time off from school November 22-24 for break, we are very grateful. We thank: Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy. Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive. Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment. Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need. May these days off be restful and healing. If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your student's principal for help. We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on Monday November 27th. Thank you for partnering with us!

🍎✨ Today, we celebrate the backbone of our education system - our incredible Education Support Professionals! 🌟 Your dedication, hard work, and support make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for all you do! 📚👏

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to all who have served our nation. 🎗️ At Waynesboro Public Schools, we are proud to have several employees who are veterans, and today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for their service and sacrifice. Your dedication to both our country and our students does not go unnoticed. 🙏💙 #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #WaynesboroSchools

Take a peek into the recent "Lights Out AfterSchool" event hosted by our incredible partners, On the Road Collaborative! On the Road Collaborative plays a vital role in providing afterschool programming at Waynesboro High School and Kate Collins Middle School. We are immensely grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they are making on our students' lives. https://youtu.be/WX9YEpTl3IY