Kate Collins

🎉 Wednesday, May 21 is the LAST DAY of SCHOOL! ☀️ WPS will dismiss early: 🚌 PK – 12:20 PM 🏫 Elementary – 12:40 PM 🐾 KCMS – 1:15 PM 🎓 WHS – 1:30 PM Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a fun, safe, and restful summer break! 💙 #WPSStrong #LastDayOfSchool #SummerStartsNow

At their May meeting, the Waynesboro School Board recognized Ms. Brianna Squizzero, Junior Beta Club sponsor and Ms. Ellen Trost, Junior Beta Club co-sponsor, as well as the students that participated in the Junior Beta Club Convention at the Hampton Convention Center in February 2025. Individual Recognitions include: Preston Stacy, 8th grader - placed 1st in 3D Designs Colin Corcoran, 7th grader - placed 2nd in Poetry Musicology Team, placed 1st and those participants included: Colin Corcoran, 7th grade Zachary Sandercock, 7th grade Logan Weisgram, 8th grade Darian Jones, 8th grade

At their May meeting, the Waynesboro School Board recognized the students whose art work was chosen to represent the Waynesboro School Board at the VSBA Valley Regional Spring Art Contest. The following participants were chosen by their art teacher to represent our elementary, middle and high schools in Page County on May 1, 2025. Kyla Mainer - 5th grade, William Perry Elementary School, Margaret Morris - Art Teacher (pictured) Mason Koenig - 7th grade, Kate Collins Middle School, Brooke Pangle - Art Teacher Morgan Sites - 11th grade, Waynesboro High School, Dawn Nay - Art Teacher (pictured) 2nd Place Award recognition was awarded to Kyla Mainer for her elementary artwork at the VSBA Valley Regional Spring Art Contest.

Good evening, KCMS Families! KCMS Badger News, 05/18/25m, https://tinyurl.com/5xyff9ka , Let's have a great last couple days!

KCMS Field Day, Monday, May 19th! Come Prepared! Football, Basketball, Inflatables, Volleyball and more! Kona Ice available for purchase, if you choose!

Honoring Our WPS Retirees Yesterday, the Waynesboro School Board recognized a group of incredible individuals who are retiring after years of service, dedication, and impact. Our Celebration of Service was a heartfelt moment to say thank you and celebrate the difference they’ve made in the lives of our students and staff. Please join us in celebrating the following 2024-2025 WPS retirees: Mrs. Lisa Brooks – Central Office, Federal Programs Manager Ms. Betsy Clark – Central Office, Instruction Secretary Mrs. Becky Cline – Central Office, Accounts Payable Secretary Mrs. Tammy Coffey – Central Office, School Nutrition Supervisor Ms. Sheila Freed – Central Office, Student Services Secretary Mr. Dale Osteen – Central Office, Maintenance Mrs. Peggy Swartz – Central Office, Transportation/Maintenance Secretary Mr. Justin Booth – Kate Collins Middle School, Science Teacher Mr. Kenneth Holley – Kate Collins Middle School, Custodian Mrs. Janice Cook – Wayne Hills Center, School Nutrition Assistant Mrs. Teresa Sprouse – Wayne Hills Center, School Nurse (RN) Ms. Rosemary Wagoner – Westwood Hills Elementary, ITRT Ms. Dawn Pryor – Waynesboro High School, School Nutrition Manager Your impact will be felt for years to come. Thank you for your service and commitment to our school division. 📸 Enjoy a few favorite moments below. 👉 Click here to view the full album: https://bit.ly/4kh6fMn

You are cordially invited to the KCMS 8th grade Celebration! May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm, Waynesboro High School 1200 W. Main Street Students should arrive by 5:30pm and enter through the auditorium entrance (to the right of the main entrance). Due to limited space, please limit guests to immediate family members, if possible. We look forward to this time together!

Good evening, KCMS Badger News, 05/11/25! https://tinyurl.com/2pw3yvrh We hope everyone has a great week as we complete our SOLs! Keep up the great work, Badgers!

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7pm at Waynesboro High School 1400 W. Main Street in the media center.

Good evening, KCMS Families, tomorrow is our English SOL! Please remind your student to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, and be on time. We've got this...GO, BADGERS!!!

SOL pep rally madness at Kate Collins Middle School. Click the link! https://youtube.com/shorts/UVLfJ41rJJY?feature=share

Celebrating Success at Kate Collins Middle School! 🎉 On Friday Kate Collins Middle School hosted a special celebration to recognize incredible students for their hard work and dedication in preparing for the SOL assessments and completing their grade-level courses and benchmark assessments. With ice cream, and smiles all around, students had a chance to relax, reflect, and enjoy time with their peers. One highlight of the event was the hot air balloon-themed celebration bulletin board, where students proudly placed their names to mark their academic achievements and growth! A big thank you to the KCMS staff for organizing such a meaningful celebration, and to our School Board members and Central Office staff who joined to support and serve ice cream to students!

WHS FOOTBALL Here’s everything you need to know for this week—and looking ahead into summer. 1. This Week’s Football Schedule OTA’s (Organized Team Activities) continue Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00–8:00 PM in the WHS gym. Continuing this week, please bring both indoor shoes and cleats. Off-Season Lifting Schedule: Monday & Wednesday: 4:00–5:30 PM (Middle School) Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00–8:00 AM (High School) Middle school players are encouraged to attend if available. OTA’s will continue through May 20 There will be no football activities from May 21 – June 1 Summer workouts begin June 3 from 6:00–8:30 PM If you have any questions, contact Coach Bell at jbell@waynesboro.k12.va.us 2. Emory & Henry 1-Day Prospect Camps These are great opportunities for players to train, compete, and get exposure in front of college coaches. NOVA Prospect Camp Date: May 10 | Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA Cost: $40 Register: https://waspsfootballcamps.totalcamps.com/.../product/455262 SWVA Prospect Camp Date: June 11 | Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Fred Selfe Stadium, Emory, VA Cost: $40 Register: https://waspsfootballcamps.totalcamps.com/.../product/455293 3. Full Summer Football Schedule The full 2025 Summer Schedule has been sent out via email & a physical handout has been given to players at last week’s OTA. It includes: All OTA & PASS dates Leadership and QB/WR Academy Dead weeks Practice start dates Please review and plan ahead!

Good evening, KC Families! KCMS Badger News, 05/04/25,https://tinyurl.com/3ambaa5s, SOLs start this week!

Good evening! KCMS Badger News, 04/27/25, https://tinyurl.com/25u53vcn, Have a great week, Badgers!

🌱🌸 Annual WPS Plant Sale is Almost Here! Mark your calendars and get your garden gloves ready! Join us at the Waynesboro Education Farm for our annual WPS Plant Sale — a community favorite supporting hands-on learning and sustainable agriculture in our schools! 📅 Dates & Times: 🪻 Wednesday, May 7 | 4:00–7:00 PM 🌼 Saturday, May 10 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Location: Waynesboro Education Farm (adjacent to Berkeley Glenn Elementary) All proceeds benefit: ✔️ Waynesboro High School Agriculture Program ✔️ Kate Collins Middle School Garden Programs ✔️ Continued growth at the Education Farm Come find your next favorite plant while supporting our students and school gardens!

Attention WPS Families of Students with IEPs! The 2024–2025 VDOE Special Education Parent Survey is now open! 📝 Your feedback helps improve special education services across the Commonwealth — and your voice matters. 💻 Preferred Submission Method: Online 🗓️ Deadline: December 12, 2025 🧾 Paper surveys are also available in English and Spanish for those who prefer to mail in responses. 🔗 Access the survey and resources here: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/.../information-for-families ✔️ One survey per child receiving special education services ✔️ Use a different browser or device for multiple submissions Thank you for partnering with us to support and enhance every student’s learning experience! Questions? Contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne at (804) 418-4672 or Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting (SEAC) Monday, April 28th 7:00 pm In-person: Central Office Board Room To participate by Zoom, please email: lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us no later than 3:00 on 4/28.

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They keep us organized. They know everything and everyone. They can find that missing form, a band-aid, a pencil, and your peace of mind… all before lunch. 🙌 🎉 Today we celebrate our Administrative Professionals—the multitasking legends behind the magic. 💐 We see you. We appreciate you. We couldn’t do it without you.