Valley Academy

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. To access the agenda for the meeting please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D2GMFT5AB6AA Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda. f you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro). If you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will hold a work session on November 19th at 6:00 at Central Office If you wish to participate via Zoom, please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us

At their meeting on Tuesday, November 12, the Waynesboro School Board approved updates to the 2024-2025 school calendar. December 19 will now be an Early Release Day for students. 🗓️ Early Release Times: PK - 12:20 Elementary - 12:40 KCMS - 1:15 WHS - 1:20

Happy National School Psychology Week! 🧠💙 This week, we celebrate and thank our amazing school psychologists who work tirelessly to support the mental health, well-being, and academic success of our students! 🌟 Amy Gilbert 🌟 Amy Hutcherson 🌟 Cathy Minton 🌟 Lacy Bauman Your dedication helps create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment for every student. We are so grateful for the vital role you play in our schools! Let's give them a big round of applause for their incredible work! 👏👏

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro). If you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. To access the agenda for the meeting please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D2GMFT5AB6AA Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda. f you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

📅 Friendly Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4 (Staff Workday) and Tuesday, November 5 (Staff Development Day). We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 6! 🍂📚

🚌✨ Today, we celebrate our incredible Waynesboro Public Schools bus drivers who ensure our students arrive safely every day. These drivers go above and beyond, showing kindness, patience, and professionalism along every route. Thank you for all you do! 🚍 Dennis Swartz - Bus 607 🚍 Gloria Balser - Bus 611 🚍 Sharon Lotts - Bus 605 (Post High) - Not pictured 🚍 Dawn Jones - EV 696 🚍 Keyonna Robinson - Bus 610 🚍 Theresa Morris - EV 677 🚍 Charlie Lawson - Bus 644 🚍 Dale Diacont - Bus 694 🚍 John Martin - EV 616 🚍 Kenneth Holley - Bus 625 🚍 Tom Benzing - Bus 625 🚍 Clyde Argenbright - Bus 621 🚍 Denise Fray - EV 698 🚍 Kenny Hanula - EV 619 🚍 Misti Goolsby-Roberson - Bus 626 🚍 Ari Oliveira - Bus 617 🚍 Chip Littlejohn - EV 614 🚍 Elizabeth "Liz" Shifflett - Bus 695 🚍 Annette Carpenter - EV 613 🚍 Betty Grooms - EV 678 🚍 Corinne Whorley - Bus 618 Thank you for keeping our students safe and for being an essential part of the Waynesboro Public Schools family! 🧡

📢Join Us for Family Fun & Food at Wenonah Elementary! 📢 Waynesboro Public Schools is co-hosting a FREE Family Fun & Food Program at Wenonah Elementary starting next week! Families will: Learn to cook and budget Students will help with a food demo 🏃 Receive nutrition & physical activity education Get FREE groceries each week! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun together as a family. Sign up today! Space is limited. Call Wenonah Elementary to register! 540-946-4660

Coaches Appreciation Day is this Sunday, and we want to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to all of our incredible athletic and instructional coaches at Waynesboro Public Schools! Whether you’re on the field, court, or in the classroom, your dedication and support shape our students’ success and growth every single day. You motivate, inspire, and lead by example, and we are so grateful for all you do! 💙

🍽️ Calling All Waynesboro Families! 🍽️ We're excited to announce the Families Food and Fun program starting next week at Berkeley Glenn Elementary—but we need your help to spread the word! 📢 As of now, we have no families signed up for this amazing free program, and we know this is an amazing opportunity! Here's what you get: Parents learn to cook & budget Kids help with food demos Nutrition & physical activity education Free groceries every week! If you're interested, please call Berkeley Glenn Elementary at 540-946-4680 to sign up and join in on the fun! Let's make this a great opportunity for Waynesboro families. 💙

Valley Academy will be CLOSED tomorrow - Monday, September 30th

🚨 Severe Weather Alert 🚨 We want to assure everyone that all students and staff are safe. Due to the weather, please expect delays with transportation home this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

🚨 All afterschool events, athletics, and activities for Waynesboro Public Schools are canceled for September 27, 2024🚨 Please stay safe and enjoy your weekend!

Don’t forget! The Waynesboro Education Farm Student Run Market is open every Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the WHS parking lot on W. Main Street (left of the high school). Come support our students and pick up fresh, locally grown produce. This market runs until October 10th, so mark your calendars and stop by each week for farm-fresh goodness!

September is Attendance Awareness Month Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

September is Attendance Awareness Month Taking action to engage students and families is essential for addressing the absenteeism, enrollment declines and educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and address chronic absence today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

🎉 Join Us at the African American and Multicultural Festival! 🎉 We’re so excited for this year’s event packed with amazing performances and activities! Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of performers: 🎤 Live music 🎶 Drumming and so much more! Be sure to stop by the Waynesboro Public Schools and Staunton City Schools tent for fun activities like: 🎨 Face painting 🎨 Henna designs 🎨 Origami creations 🎁 Plus, we’ll have multicultural giveaways! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us! See you there! 🙌🏽

35th African American Heritage & Multicultural Festival happening this weekend. Click link for full article: https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2024/09/16/35th-african-american-heritage-multicultural-festival-staunton/75246726007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFVMVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWyRj7ZhJ-W_ThfCZthSI4NbX4ZG9edhLYj6cQjnlsm1W5hNuKvyz7sj4g_aem_giKAjZccQoPANRPRZZ3ftw