Waynesboro

🦷 FREE Dental Care Opportunity! Waynesboro community members—take advantage of FREE dental services on March 7-8 by appointment only for residents of Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. 📌 Services Include: ✅ Free Consultation ✅ Free Cleanings ✅ Free Fillings ✅ Free Extractions 📅 Appointments are required—don't miss this chance for essential dental care at no cost! 📞 For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 540-221-6635

WPS staff had a fantastic time attending the Norfolk State University Job Fair today! It was an incredible opportunity to connect with talented future educators and leaders who are ready to make a difference. We are so appreciative of the warm welcome and the chance to meet such inspiring candidates. Thank you, NorfolkState, for hosting such a great event—we can’t wait to see some Spartans join our WPS family! 💚💛 📢 Interested in a career with us? Visit our website to learn more about opportunities at WPS! https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/

Celebrating 10 Years of Impact! Waynesboro Public Schools is proud to celebrate On The Road Collaborative and their 10-year anniversary at their Sneaker-Themed Gala! On the Road Collaborative provides high-quality after-school programming at Kate Collins Middle School and Waynesboro High School—at no cost to families! We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and the positive impact they continue to make in our community. Congratulations on 10 years of empowering and inspiring students! Here’s to many more!

Due to icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, February 21, 2025. Schools will open two hours later than usual for students.

❄️☃️ Snow Day? No Problem! ☃️❄️ Even with schools closed yesterday, Waynesboro Public Schools was still hard at work connecting with future educators! 🏫✨ Our team participated in The Dream Fulfilled Virtual Job Fair, hosted by Virginia State University, sharing exciting opportunities for future teachers and education professionals.

Good evening!  Due to the icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled.  Stay safe, and have a good evening!

Good evening! Due to forecasted ice and snow, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!

📢 Reminder for Families! 📢 There will be no school for students on Monday, February 17, and Tuesday, February 18 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and discuss your child's progress. 📅 February 17-18 – Parent Conferences (No School for Students) Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!

⏰ Two-Hour Delay Announcement ⏰ Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday February 13, 2025 due to weather conditions. Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon!

❄️ School Closure Announcement Due to the winter storm impacting the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!

📢 School Closure Announcement 📢 Due to the forecasted snowstorm in our area, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 11, 2025. Stay safe and warm! ❄️🌨️

📚✨ What an inspiring day at our African American Read-In! Students from across Waynesboro Public Schools came together to celebrate Black literature and storytelling. From powerful readings to engaging discussions, this event highlighted the importance of diverse voices in literature. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success!

Waynesboro Public School will be hosting a clothing drive on our upcoming teacher conference days. Please consider donating the clothes your kids have outgrown. The donated items will be used for an annual SAW Clothing Closet in August.

Celebrating Our Amazing English Language Teachers! 🎉 We are proud to share that Tiffany Andrews and Stephanie Caldwell recently represented Waynesboro Public Schools at the Virginia EL Supervisors' Association (VESA) Conference! Their dedication to supporting English Learners and their commitment to sharing best practices with educators across the state is truly inspiring. Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible opportunity to present and showcase the great work happening in our division!

🍽️ Families, Food, and Fun! 📍 Location: Wenonah Elementary (125 N Bayard Ave, Waynesboro, VA) 📅 Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 19 ⏰ Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Join us for this FREE program designed for students and families to learn about cooking, budgeting, and healthy eating—while having fun together! 🍽 A FREE dinner is provided at each session! 📌 Space is limited! Secure your spot by contacting Kaye Shaner at 540-245-5750 before February 20. ⚠️ Note: If you participated in the Fall Family Food and Fun event, you are not eligible for the spring sessions.

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 #NSCW25 This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible Waynesboro Public Schools counselors for the impact they make every day! 💙 From supporting students academically to nurturing their well-being, they help shape bright futures.

Waynesboro swimmer Cabell Caister sets his sights on one last trip to VHSL state meet. Click link to read the full article [Paywall]: https://bit.ly/414lsts

📢 Celebrating Success! 📢 Waynesboro Public Schools’ very own Dr. Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, is featured in Project HOPE-Virginia’s Success Stories! His story highlights the incredible impact of the McKinney-Vento Act, which supports students experiencing homelessness across the state. Check out the Success Stories map on the Project HOPE-Virginia website and see how educators like Dr. Barber are making a difference every day! 💙✨ Success Stories - Project HOPE-Virginia: https://bit.ly/4jKobzA

❄️ Weather Alert ❄️ Good evening, Waynesboro families! Due to forecasted icy conditions, Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025. All locations will open two hours later than usual to ensure everyone's safety. Stay warm, stay safe, and have a great evening!

Future Scholars in Action! Fifth graders from all four elementary schools had an incredible opportunity to explore advanced academics at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Governor’s School! From hands-on physics experiments to advanced math challenges and engaging humanities discussions these young learners got a glimpse of the exciting possibilities ahead! Check out the pictures from their inspiring day of discovery!