
🌿🌟 Discovering, Learning, and Loving at Waynesboro Education Farm! 🌱📚
Our students are on an incredible journey, exploring nature, learning about the environment, and nurturing their creativity right here on the farm. 🌄🌿🎨
#VAfarmtoschool











🌶🍅🔥 Exciting things happening at the Waynesboro Education Farm! 🔥🍅🌶
Our students are turning farm-fresh veggies into homemade hot sauces and salsas as part of a lesson on solutions and mixtures! 🌿📚
#FarmToTable #StudentChefs #Sustainability #VAFarmtoSchool











🚶♀️🎒🚶♂️ Last but certainly not least, William Perry Elementary School had an amazing Walk to School Week 🎉 Now, it's time to look back and reminisce! 📸👀
Take a moment to explore the event photos. Let's relive the moments of our commitment to safe routes to school and a healthier lifestyle. 💚🏫 #WalktoSchoolWeek #HealthyKidsHealthyCommunity #WilliamPerryWalkers











📣 Friendly Reminder for Waynesboro Families 🍎📆
🚫 No School on October 9 & 10
📅 October 10 - Parent Conference Day


📸✨ Capturing the Spirit of Virginia Farm to School Week at Waynesboro Public Schools' Very Own Waynesboro Educational Farm! ✨📸
We're thrilled to share these amazing snapshots of our students and staff celebrating Virginia Farm to School Week right here at our own Waynesboro Educational Farm. 🚜🏫
Check out these wonderful moments of unity and commitment to a healthier future right on our beautiful farm! 🌽🥦










What a fantastic day it was as staff members and students from Waynesboro Public Schools came together to participate in "The Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth," supporting Virginia farm to school programs. 🚜🏫
Today, our school community simultaneously took a bite out of delicious Virginia-grown apples, making a resounding noise for farm to school initiatives! 🍎📣
This spirited event was part of Virginia Farm to School Week, and it showcased our commitment to local agriculture, healthy eating, and community spirit. 🌽🥦











We're thrilled to share that our dedicated Central Office staff participated in "The Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth" event to support Virginia farm to school programs. 🚜🏫
They took a bite out of delicious Virginia-grown apples to make some noise for farm to school initiatives! 🍎📣
This event was part of Virginia Farm to School Week, and we couldn't have been more excited to be a part of it. We celebrated local agriculture, healthy eating, and community spirit! 🌽🥦








🚶♀️🎒🚶♂️ Westwood Hills Elementary School had an incredible Walk to School Week 🎉 Want to see all the fun and excitement? 📸👀
Don't miss out! Check out the photos from our event promoting safe routes to school and a healthier lifestyle. Let's relive those wonderful moments together! 💚🏫 #WalktoSchoolWeek #HealthyKidsHealthyCommunity #WestwoodWalkers











🚶♀️🎒🚶♂️ Wenonah Elementary School Walk to School Week was a blast! 🎉 Curious to see the action-packed moments? 📸👀
Take a look at our event photos. Let's cherish the memories of our commitment to safe routes to school and a healthier lifestyle! 💚🏫 #WalktoSchoolWeek #HealthyKidsHealthyCommunity #Wenonahwalkers










Today was a day to remember as Dr. Cassell and Dr. Barber absolutely rocked the stage at the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club! 🎤They presented on the incredible journey our school division has been on, and trust us, it was nothing short of AMAZING! 📚🏫


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🚶♀️🎒🚶♂️ Hey Berkeley Glenn Elementary School had a fantastic Walk to School Week celebration 🎉 Now, it's time to relive the memories! 📸👀
Take a moment to check out the photos from our amazing event celebrating safe routes to school and a healthier lifestyle. 💚🏫 #WalktoSchoolWeek #HealthyKidsHealthyCommunity











🚶♂️🎒📸 We're kicking off Walk to School Week at Kate Collins Middle School! 📸🎒🚶♀️
From October 2nd to 6th, we're joining forces with the Office on Youth, Augusta Health, the City of Waynesboro, Waynesboro Police Department, Waynesboro Fire Department, and the Waynesboro Family YMCA to celebrate this amazing initiative! 🙌
Let's promote safe routes to school, encourage physical activity, and strengthen our community bonds. And guess what? We have some fantastic photos from our first day!👇📷
#WalkToSchoolWeek #KateCollinsMiddle #CommunityStrong











Today, we're taking a moment to shine the spotlight on some unsung heroes of our school community – our incredible Maintenance and Custodial staff!


This Monday through Friday be aware of more pedestrian traffic as Waynesboro Public Schools celebrates Walk to School week.
Check out the full article here:
News Leader: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2023/10/01/waynesboros-walk-to-school-week-highlights-health-benefits-of-walking/71023140007/?fbclid=IwAR2KSX4RCOtx4SKpFw8bTXTpjBoU1J43X2N9G9LiwScbkhMZyijiMZiRFJo
News Virginian: https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/education/waynesboro-schools-to-celebrate-walk-to-school-week-starting-monday/article_37f75fba-5ee5-11ee-a5ef-9f2ba14ba9fc.html

If we’re going to reduce the dropout rate, we need to reduce absenteeism: http://bit.ly/1oqfID7 #SchoolEveryDay


We are thrilled to share the captivating moments from the recent African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival i🎥🥳
Our community came together in a dazzling display of unity, culture, and diversity
Click the link to witness the beauty of our rich heritage and the joy of multicultural connections in motion. 📽️❤️
https://youtu.be/Oz6N5XncVpY
Let's keep the spirit alive and vibrant! 🎶 Mark your calendars and plan to join us next year for another unforgettable celebration of our shared heritage and multicultural mosaic. 🗓️🌟

Today, we want to give a big shoutout to the incredible IT professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our school division runs smoothly.
From keeping our networks secure to troubleshooting tech hiccups in classrooms, you are the unsung heroes of our educational journey. Your dedication and expertise make learning possible in this digital age.
Thank you for your hard work, innovation, and commitment. We couldn't do it without you!


MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, September 25th at 7:00 at the WPS Central Office Building, 301 Pine Ave. You may join the meeting through zoom if you are unable to attend in person. Please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us if you would like the zoom link for Monday's meeting.

Kids who miss too much school in PreK & K are less likely to be @readingby3rd: http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
#SchoolEveryDay
