Waynesboro

Calling all Waynesboro locals! 📚🎓 This Spring Break, take some time dive deep into our town's rich history! Our very own students had an eye-opening experience visiting the Waynesboro Heritage Museum and the Rosenwald Museum to explore the legacy of Rosenwald and school segregation in our community. These museums offer profound insights into our shared history and the journey. Plus, a special shoutout to Mr. Diggs, our talented custodian at KCMS, whose artwork is on display at Rosenwald! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Estello Randolph for her invaluable guidance in educating our students about Rosenwald. And a huge thank you to Jeremy Hopkins, the dedicated Curator at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, and the entire staff for their warm welcome and informative tour! Make the most of your Spring Break by immersing yourself in the stories that shape our community. Plan your visit today and be part of this enlightening journey! Visit: https://waynesboroheritagefoundation.com/visit/ for more information about the Waynesboro Heritage Museum Visit: https://www.visitwaynesboro.com/.../waynesboro-african... for more information about Waynesboro's Black History Museum at Rosenwald. #WaynesboroHistory #SpringBreakLearning #CommunityPride Waynesboro Heritage Foundation

Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Hey, Waynesboro families! 📣 Just a quick heads up that Spring Break is just around the corner, from March 25th to April 1st! 🎉 We hope you all enjoy this well-deserved break. We can't wait to welcome back our amazing students on April 2nd. 📚🍎 Your partnership and support mean the world to us, and we're grateful for each and every one of you. Together, we make Waynesboro Public Schools a fantastic place to learn and grow! Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! See you soon! 😊🌷

Virginia Superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons visits Waynesboro Schools' farm, STEP Learning Lab, CTE. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/virginia-superintendent-dr-lisa-coons-visits-waynesboro-schools-farm-step-learning-lab-cte/

The Central Shenandoah Health District will be holding in-school vaccine clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders within Waynesboro City Public Schools this spring. The types of vaccines available at these clinics are HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap. The Code of Virginia requires children entering daycare, public, and private schools to give proof of vaccination before enrolling in school. The vaccines should be given based on the schedule recommended by the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Academy of Family Physicians.   The locations and dates of these in-school vaccine clinics are:   Waynesboro High School and Kate Collins Middle School: April 26 These vaccines are available at no cost for those with and without insurance.

Waynesboro among school systems working to expand expedited teaching program. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/waynesboro-among-school-systems-partnering-with-virginia-to-expand-expedited-teaching-program/

Returning student registration begins today for all students currently enrolled in Waynesboro Public Schools. All new student enrollment, including rising kindergarteners not currently enrolled at Wayne Hills will have registration in early April. Please use the Enrollment button in our menu bar to be taken to the PowerSchool registration portal or copy and paste this link https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Monday, March 18th 7:00 pm Central Office Conference Room You may attend in person or through zoom. To request a zoom link, please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us by 4:00 pm on the18th.

We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our recent African-American Read-In event! 📚🎉 A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing participants who made this event truly special: 🌟 Shayleigh Boyd from Wenonah Elementary 🌟 Kweli Williams from Wenonah Elementary 🌟 K. Janelle Nsofor from William Perry Elementary 🌟 London Robinson from Westwood Elementary 🌟 Malania Wade from Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🌟 Jada Culmer from Kate Collins Middle School 🌟 Ellary Bond from Waynesboro High School 🌟 Nabrea Sease-Wisher from Waynesboro High School Your contributions and enthusiasm added so much depth and meaning to our celebration of African-American literature. Your voices resonated with passion and insight, reminding us of the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and unite us all. 📖✨ A special shoutout to all our attendees, supporters, students from area divisions that participated, keynote speaker Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown and our partnership with the Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for joining us in this wonderful journey of exploration and appreciation. Let's continue to honor and uplift diverse voices in literature and beyond! 🌟 #AfricanAmericanReadIn #LiteraryCelebration #DiverseVoices #CommunityUnity

Athlete Spotlight: After winning indoor state title, Waynesboro senior Jasmine Redifer hopes to continue. Click link for full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/track-and-field/girls/athlete-spotlight-after-winning-indoor-state-title-waynesboro-senior-jasmine-redifer-hopes-to-continue-successs/article_7ae2eb88-e0e4-11ee-b02e-1b7db5e9a7cd.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwAR1xgRC2mrT9GHNB39BUcSm6CkZHsVpfpmGNgzgZjhUStpQJYUVHlCA-nPE

Waynesboro School Board approves $52 million budget with 4 percent raise. Click the link to read the full article: https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/education/waynesboro-school-board-approves-52-million-budget-with-4-percent-raise/article_ef2edf26-e141-11ee-a0ac-23e980962a95.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwAR3ZVX7x7IQCd06xoXFHinsYkLf7etjC_mBb0cqBaYTG2Pd8ZniIPZT7pzI

Community collaboration: Waynesboro Schools' AP Government students conduct mock trail. Click link to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/community-collaboration-waynesboro-schools-ap-government-students-conduct-mock-trial/?fbclid=IwAR0XCFzykvcXOE7ki1-R8RC9IbjBrVV-0ras9Cy1leO1h91N_5HGDN87Qos

Waynesboro graduate heading to National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame. Click to read full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/sports/2024/03/05/waynesboro-jmu-grad-to-be-inducted-into-national-wheelchair-basketball-hall-of-fame/72839786007/?fbclid=IwAR3r_gb3zSzLqpXeKSSpCv4sA4lhbJuKTYsjKNwOe2YPbsaPe-9zMgyO1P8

The Virginia PTA is hosting a free family reading webinar! The link to register for the webinar, as well as a link to additional family reading resources can be found below. Link to Register for Family Reading Webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../8704206173184265309 Family Reading Toolkit:https://vapta.org/family-reading/

Families, Food and Fun Berkeley Glenn, 3:00-6:00pm April 4, 11, 18 & 25 To learn more and register contact Berkeley Glenn at 540-946-4680

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. To access the agenda for the meeting please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D2GMFT5AB6AA Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 12, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: March 2024 WPS School Board Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09 Passcode: 801074

Angela Mickens honored nationally for work in Waynesboro with On the Road's after-school program click to read full article: https://www.newsleader.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsleader.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F2024%2F02%2F27%2Fon-the-roads-angela-mickens-honored-nationally-for-work-in-waynesboro%2F72758243007%2F

🌟Exciting News Spotlight 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to share an incredible article featuring our very own Naomi Blair, a shining star and remarkable student athlete from Waynesboro High School! 🌟 Visit: https://newsvirginian.com/eedition/page-a1/page_e5f93dc5-cabd-5556-bbcb-a7b20dc047b1.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

Diving into the Wonders of the Ocean: Recap of Chris Fallows' Virtual Visit at Kate Collins Middle School! Tuesday's Zoom call with Chris Fallows was an absolute thrill! Chris Fellows guided students through the fascinating journey of energy flow in South Africa's ocean ecosystem, exploring each trophic level up to the mighty Great White Shark—our ocean's Apex Predator! From unraveling the secrets of food chains to decoding intricate food webs, it was an educational experience like no other. A huge shoutout to Chris Fallows for sharing his expertise with us!

Picture Perfect Moments at Mary Baldwin University! 🎨🖼️ Waynesboro High School Africana Studies class had an AMAZING time at Mary Baldwin University exploring the captivating BAAAR (Black American Artist Alliance of Richmond) exhibit! We're grateful for the opportunity to be inspired and connect with the powerful narratives woven into each piece. Check out these snapshots capturing the essence of our cultural journey.

Our incredible Waynesboro Public School staff was on fire this past weekend at the Regional Job Fair hosted at Harrisonburg High School! From engaging conversations to sharing our passion for education, our team showcased why Waynesboro is the place to be for dedicated educators! It was an amazing opportunity to connect with talented professionals and explore the wealth of expertise that makes our school division exceptional.