#RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).
Kate Collins Middle School recently celebrated its first Badgers on the Rise event — a special time to recognize student growth and success! 🏆✨
The smiles say it all — KCMS staff couldn’t be prouder of the incredible students who continue to learn, grow, and shine every day. 💫
Good evening, KC Families, KCMS Badger News, 10/19/25...we had a week full of spirit! See you tomorrow! https://tinyurl.com/57zpyvvk
The KCMS admin team brought cozy vibes and school spirit today! 💤💙
From flannel to fuzzy slippers, they showed that leadership looks good—even in PJs!
Found this gem: “School honors man who devoted life to students.” It highlights William Perry’s role in integrating Waynesboro Public Schools.
A few lines that stood out:
“I could see growth with those students because of taking the time and guidance.”
“Money and prestige isn’t everything.”
Check out the full article and glimpse into our local history—and feel free to share if you find it meaningful.
This week, our amazing WPS cafeteria managers rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty—literally! 🧄✨ The day started at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkley Glenn Elementary, where they learned about local farm operations and even planted fresh garlic.
Later, they headed to the kitchen to master THREE scratch-made recipes that are hitting this week’s National School Lunch Week menus:
🍅 Homemade Salsa
🍜 Chicken & Vegetable Ramen (featuring that fresh garlic!)
🍢 Chicken Souvlaki (also starring fresh garlic!)
Our team is fired up to serve these delicious, globally-inspired dishes to our students. 🌍🍴 Because at WPS, we’re all about fresh, local, and made-with-love meals. 💚
“Life Lessons from an Educational Farm,” is now featured and shared with educators across the country. 🌾
📖 Read the article here: https://teachmag.com/life-lessons-from-an-educational-farm/
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
We’re thrilled to share that the Waynesboro Education Farm will be featured in the upcoming Life in the Heart Land series on VPM! Tune in to the “Aquaponics” episode airing Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 PM, to see how our students and staff are growing learning opportunities right here in the Valley.
Episodes also stream on the PBS app — don’t miss this inspiring look at hands-on teaching and learning in action!
🔗 Watch here: https://video.vpm.org/show/life-heart-land/
#WPSStrong #WaynesboroVA #EducationFarm #LifeInTheHeartLand #Aquaponics #CommunityofChampions
Good afernoon! KCMS Walk to School Day is this coming Monday, October 6! Car Riders can be dropped off at Embrace Community Center from 7:45-8:00am to participate in the supervised walk to school. Bus riders will be dropped off there to walk, also.
If you would like your Bus Rider to opt out and not be dropped off, please send the form, Walk to School Opt Out Form, or email jnapier@waynesboro.k12.va.us.
We are looking forward to walking together!
WHS is taking orders tomorrow during lunches, if you would like to purchase something for next week.
Tattoo range $1-$3
Purple Spirit Pom Pom-Pom $3
Gold Spirit Pom Pom-Pom $3
Purple and Gold Spirit Pom Pom Set (2) $5
Good evening, KCMS Families,
Parent conferences will be held on October 13 and 14. You only need to sign up for one time slot, and your student’s teachers will plan to attend together. If a teacher is unable to attend, they will provide any important information in advance.
Please use the links below (or from the KCMS website) for each day to sign up for a time under your student’s grade level:
Oct 13: https://tinyurl.com/5f2ww3j4
Oct 14: https://tinyurl.com/2n2k5bxt
If you have questions about the process, feel free to contact our front office at 540-946-4635 or email tmcdaniel@waynesboro.k12.va.us or shall@waynesboro.k12.va.us.
We look forward to seeing you soon!