Waynesboro

Westwood Hills Elementary to debut first school musical and maker market. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3RvPeBY

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨ Today, we had the joy of honoring some of the most dedicated and inspiring educators in Waynesboro Public Schools during our Teacher of the Year Celebration. Please join us in recognizing the amazing honorees from each school: 🏫 Joanne Coffey – Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🏫 Rachel Hubler – Wenonah Elementary 🏫 Amanda Hall – Westwood Hills Elementary 🏫 Sarah Hinkle – William Perry Elementary 🏫 Felicia Bradley – Kate Collins Middle School 🏫 Autumn Woodson – Waynesboro High School 🏫 Brian Edwards – Valley Academy A special congratulations to Sarah Hinkle, who was named our Division Teacher of the Year! 🎉💐 Your passion, creativity, and care for students truly shine. Swipe through a few photo highlights below and check out the full album from the celebration here: 📸 https://bit.ly/3EArfhX

📢 Calling All Parents & Guardians – Your Voice Matters! Waynesboro Public Schools encourages parents and guardians to apply for an important opportunity to support Virginia’s future in education! The Virginia Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian representatives to participate in Standard Setting Committees for Math and Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Your perspective is vital in helping determine the cut scores for these newly updated, more rigorous assessments. 🗓️ Meeting Dates at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA: 🔹 Math: June 9–11 🔹 Reading: June 11–13 💻 A virtual orientation will be held on May 19, 2025. 🛏️ Hotel, meals, and per diem expenses will be covered by VDOE. 🎯 This is a great way to make a lasting impact on how student achievement is measured across the Commonwealth! 📝 Apply by April 24, 2025 using the link below: 👉 https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4INQZwUf0Zmrtzw #WPSStrong #ParentVoice #VDOE #SOLStandardSetting #FamilyEngagement

SAW public schools agree to kickstart middle school football program. Click link to read full article: https://bit.ly/3RJXE8Z

Waynesboro School Board approves construction management for WHS renovations. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4lCHlIs

📢 Reminder! Waynesboro Public Schools will have Early Dismissal on Friday, April 18 and No School for Students on Monday, April 21 due to a staff workday. 🕒 Early Release Times for April 18: • PK – 12:20 PM • Elementary – 12:40 PM • Kate Collins Middle – 1:15 PM • Waynesboro High – 1:20 PM We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and successful school year! 💙

🚨 Next Stop: Right Here at Home! 🏫💼 This time, we didn’t have to travel far — because we were recruiting at one of our favorite places: Waynesboro High School! 🎓✨ Waynesboro Public Schools joined a job fair right inside WHS to connect with some of our own incredible students who are thinking about careers in education and public service. It’s always special to invest in the future right here at home! 💙 Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us — we loved seeing so many familiar faces with BIG goals! 🙌

Through Martin’s Feeding School Kids initiative, Waynesboro Public Schools received $8504.09 to expand our school food programs. Thanks to Martin's and our community members’ support, more than 3,000 students will have access to local Farm to School programs. Thank you, Martin's for helping us ensure all students have access to the nutrition they need to thrive! #FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany

The Waynesboro School Board will have a Closed Session beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, April 15th. The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm. The meetings are held at 301 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro in the downstairs boardroom. To access the agenda for the meeting, please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D9WKXB535467 Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda.

Waynesboro students win Spirit Competition at state Latin convention. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/43GE2cZ

🚍 On the Road Again – This Time to University of Lynchburg! 🎓✨ Waynesboro Public Schools had a great time meeting future educators at the University of Lynchburg Job Fair! We’re always excited to connect with passionate students ready to make a difference in the lives of learners. Thank you to University of Lynchburg for hosting a fantastic event! If you're a Hornet looking for a place to grow, lead, and inspire—we’d love to have you on the WPS team. 📢 Check out our current job openings and apply today: https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

🎶 Special Thanks to Guest Clinician Mr. Barron Maskew! A tremendous THANK YOU to Mr. Barron Maskew, MME, for spending the week with our KCMS Band students! Mr. Maskew hosted workshops and led rehearsals with each band class at Kate Collins Middle School, helping our musicians grow their skills and prepare for the upcoming Spring Concert. We’re so grateful for the time, talent, and inspiration you shared with our students! 👏

🔑✨ Waynesboro High School Key Club Shines at District Convention! Over Spring Break, the WHS Key Club had an amazing opportunity to attend the 77th District Convention of Key Club International in Crystal City, Arlington, VA! From March 21–23, students connected, learned, and built friendships with members from across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and D.C. The convention celebrated the 100th birthday of Key Club International, included inspiring workshops, and the election of new district officers. A special shoutout to Raelyn Ross, who brought home an award for WHS! We’re proud of our Key Club members for their leadership, service, and representation of Waynesboro on such a big stage! 💙💛

🎉 Congratulations to Somer Stone! Waynesboro Public Schools is proud to celebrate Somer Stone, Speech-Language Pathologist at Westwood Hills Elementary and Thrive, for receiving the SHAV Early Career Professional Award at the Speech Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) Conference! 🗣️🏆 This award honors outstanding contributions in the field early in a professional’s career — and we can’t think of anyone more deserving. Way to go, Somer! 👏💙

🌸 Hello, April! 🌸 Waynesboro Public Schools is excited for a month filled with learning, reflection, and celebration! Here are some important dates and recognitions happening throughout April: 📅 Key Dates: 🗓 April 4 – Report Cards 🗓 April 15 – School Board Meeting 🗓 April 18 – Early Release Day • PK: 12:20 PM • Elementary: 12:40 PM • KCMS: 1:15 PM • WHS: 1:20 PM 🗓 April 21 – No School for Students (Staff Workday) 📚 Monthly Recognitions: 🗓 April 11 – Day of Silence 🗓 April 22 – Earth Day 🌍 🗓 April 23 – Administrative Professionals Day ✨ 🧩 Autism Acceptance Month 🌍 Arab American Heritage Month 🧏 Deaf History Month ✍️ National Poetry Month 💙 Child Abuse Prevention Month 📖 School Library Month Let’s celebrate and learn together as we move through this meaningful month!

Keeping Our Littlest Learners Safe! The Early Head Start program partnered with the Waynesboro Fire Department to host a Car Seat Clinic focused on family safety and support. As part of comprehensive services, families received car seats, and the amazing team at the fire department provided hands-on training to ensure proper installation. We were proud to announce that this initiative was able to support 14 families in making sure their little ones travel safely! 💙 A huge thank you to the Waynesboro Fire Department for their partnership and commitment to our community!

A powerful McKinney-Vento success story from Waynesboro City Public Schools! Dr. Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent and McKinney-Vento Liaison, shares how their community united to support a family who lost their home, ensuring the student's education continued without interruption. Explore more inspiring stories on our new Success Stories Map and see how McKinney-Vento is making a difference across Virginia. https://ecs.page.link/WDrgg

Article: Brothers Gabriel and Aidan Rodriguez are a formidable tandem on Waynesboro's back line. Click link to ready the full article [PAYWALL]: https://bit.ly/3FR3kuY

2025/26 returning student registration for current Waynesboro Public Schools students is now open. Visit the PowerSchool parent portal to re-enroll your students now. https://waynesboro.powerschool.com/public/home.html