When you head to the grocery store this season, support Waynesboro Public Schools by rounding up at your local @MARTIN'S 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.
Learn more: https://go.giantfoodstores.com/eliminating-hunger
❄️ School Closure Announcement ❄️
Waynesboro Public Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to icy conditions on secondary roads.
Please stay safe and take care!
Due to the icy road conditions in parts of the city, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Stay safe, and have a good evening!
Due to the forecasted wintry weather affecting our community, Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. All scheduled before- and after-school events and activities are also canceled. Please stay safe and take care.
❄️ Welcome Back, Waynesboro! ❄️
We hope everyone had a joyful and restful winter break! Students are scheduled to return to school on Monday, January 6, and we’re excited to kick off a great new year of learning together.
As winter weather approaches, please stay tuned for updates about any schedule changes. We’ll share information as soon as it becomes available.
Here’s to a wonderful start to 2025!
🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer in Waynesboro! 🎄
On Friday, December 20th, the Waynesboro Police Department, the Waynesboro Sheriff's Office, the Waynesboro Police Foundation, and Waynesboro Public Schools came together to create a special holiday event for Kate Collins Middle School and Waynesboro High School students.
The students enjoyed a magical day of shopping at Target for their family members and themselves, supported by dedicated chaperones and volunteers. Afterward, they headed back to Kate Collins to wrap their gifts and prepare for the holiday season.
Meanwhile, the families of our middle schoolers gathered for a warm and festive luncheon, complete with a holiday meal and clothing for all the children in the family.
This incredible partnership reflects the true spirit of giving and the power of community. Thank you to everyone who made this event so memorable!
🎉 Spreading Cheer at Central Office! 🎉
Central Office staff got into the holiday spirit with 10 Days of Cheer spirit days leading up to winter break! From festive outfits to joyful activities, the energy was contagious as we celebrated the season together.
A special thank you to Melissa Cobb 🎄 for leading the way and inspiring us all to bring a little extra joy to our workdays.
Here's to the cheer, collaboration, and community that make Waynesboro such a wonderful place to work! 🌟
Wishing You a Joyful Winter Break!
As we head into this special time of year, we want to express our gratitude for our amazing students, families, and staff who make Waynesboro Public Schools such a wonderful place. Thank you for your dedication and partnership throughout the year.
May your winter break be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming students back on January 6, 2024, ready for another incredible year of learning and growth!
Enjoy the break and see you in the new year!
📸 Photo credit: Stan via flickr.com
Augusta Free Press: Waynesboro High School golf team celebrates first time at regions in nearly 15 years. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3BwpXTN
Reminder!
📆 Tomorrow, December 19, is an early release day!
PK: 12:20 PM
Elementary: 12:40 PM
KCMS: 1:15 PM
WHS: 1:20 PM
🚨 No school for students from December 20 through January 3.
Augusta Free Press: Community partnerships create success at Wenonah Elementary students. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4fhcHQE
📢 REMINDER: Are you ready to make a difference for students as a teacher?
The RTR Teacher Residency Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), in partnership with Waynesboro Public Schools, offers an incredible hands-on, school-based teacher preparation experience!
🔑 What’s in it for you?
✅ Full salary and benefits for bachelor’s degree seekers
✅ A stipend to cover the cost of your education
✅ Eligibility for teacher licensure in elementary, secondary, or special education
💡 Whether you have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, one of RTR's pathways could be the next step in your journey to becoming an educator!
🖥️ APPLY TODAY at teachrtr.org
⏳ Applications close February 1, 2025.
Let’s grow the future of education together! 🌟 #WPSstrong #TeacherResidency
🎙️ KCMS Debate Team Shines!
Recently the KCMS Debate Team competed at Journey Middle School in Charlottesville, VA, going head-to-head with schools like Tandem, Buford, Peabody, and Lakeside.
👏 All students performed incredibly, but special congratulations go to:
🏅 Briley Anderson & Rachel Goodberry - 4th place out of 23 teams!
🏅 Briley Anderson - 2nd ranked speaker out of 43 participants!
We're so proud of these talented students for representing KCMS so well. Check out the group photos from the event below! 📸
Celebrating Togetherness
WPS central office staff gathered for a holiday celebration, enjoying food, laughter, and festive fun! Teams from across departments even got a chance to take pictures with Santa.
A huge thank you to The Barn Restaurant Waynesboro for their generous donation of food that made this event extra special. We’re grateful for your support and kindness!
Wishing everyone a season filled with joy, connection, and togetherness. 💜
Newsvirginian: Shavea Torain brings an old school mentality to the court. Click the link to read the full story [behind a paywall]: https://bit.ly/3OV5drR
🌟Waynesboro Public Schools would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rick Wheeler for his dedicated service as a school board member.
Rick’s presence on the board was always a bright spot, keeping everyone laughing and bringing a ray of light to every meeting. His positive energy and commitment to our community made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for all he has done for Waynesboro Public Schools.
Thank you, Rick, for your years of service and for making a difference! 💙 #ThankYouRick #WPSstrong #CommunitySupport
🏌️♂️ The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized the Waynesboro High School Golf Team members who qualified for regionals!
👏 Congratulations to:
Jackson Darden
Drew Matherly
Jack Straight
Jasper McNicholas
Jack Blaylock
Ryan Harlow
We celebrate your hard work and achievements on the course. Way to go, Little Giants! ⛳💪 #WPSstrong #WaynesboroGolf #StudentAthletes
👏 The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized Mrs. Julie Stevens, Head Coach, Troy Argenbright, Assistant Coach and the Waynesboro High School Cross Country Teams for their outstanding achievements this season! 🌟
Boys Regional Qualifiers:
Dylan Colander
Grayson Norris
Max Missal
Ross Williamson
Owen Morningstar
Ryan Briggs
Zach Ketchum
Girls Regional & State Qualifiers:
Macy Rowe: 6th at Regionals, 15th at States
Lydia Kimmell
Reagan Allen
Lacey Keagy
Alexis Austin
Amelia Kimmell
Emma Carver
Alternates: Kaitlyn Keagy, Sierra Sloat, Rachel Allen, Rowan Morris
Congratulations to these talented athletes and their coaches for their hard work, determination, and incredible accomplishments! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💪 #WPSstrong #WaynesboroXC #StudentAthletes
👏 The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized Mrs. Amber Lipscomb, Vice-Chair of the School Board, for her leadership and service! Mrs. Lipscomb represented Waynesboro as a delegate member in the 2024 VSBA Delegate Assembly at the VSBA Annual Conference held in Williamsburg, VA, on November 21, 2024.
Thank you, Mrs. Lipscomb, for your dedication to our schools and community! #WPSstrong #Leadership #WaynesboroSchools
🎉🏛️ Congratulations to WHS Latin Students! 🏛️🎉
Over Thanksgiving break, Waynesboro High School Latin students had an incredible experience at the 72nd VJCL Latin Convention in Richmond. Competing alongside nearly 1,300 students from over 60 schools across Virginia, our small delegation brought home numerous awards and 1st place in the Spirit Competition!
Here are some of the fantastic results:
✨ Aurora Langberg: 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation (in Latin!), 3rd in Large Model, 5th in Mottoes, 5th in Costume Contest, 7th in Impromptu Art
✨ Isabella McClanahan: 4th in Derivatives, 8th in Reading Comprehension, 9th in Vocabulary, 10th in Mythology, 7th in Sight Latin Reading
✨ Gerry Irungu: 8th in Roman Life, 8th in Sight Latin Reading
✨ Kevin Morales: 6th in Sight Latin Reading
✨ Emily Ward: 7th in Mosaic
✨ Emina Sati: 5th in Mosaic, 5th in Poster, 6th in Large Model, 10th in Greeting Card, 4th in Sight Latin Reading
✨ Caroline Ward: 6th in Mosaic, 7th in Storytelling
🏆 Spirit Competition: 1st place!!
We are so proud of our students’ hard work and dedication to celebrating Latin and Greek culture. Way to represent Waynesboro High School! 💛💜
