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Hello, June! Here's what's happening this month in Waynesboro Public Schools: 📅 June 10 – School Board Meeting 🫶 Pride Month – Celebrating love, identity, and inclusion 📅 June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday (All school offices closed in observance) 📣 Save the Date! 🎉 Back to School Bash – Sunday, July 20 & Sunday, July 27 🕐 1:00–6:00 PM | 📍 Kate Collins Middle School

🎉 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

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

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.

🌱🌸 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!

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.

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.

BRCC/SHINE Career 101 Not Sure Where to Start? Explore, Experience & Find Your Fit—FREE in Just 15 Hours! Thinking about a career in Drones, Welding, Healthcare, Amazon Web Services, or Transportation/Heavy Equipment but not sure which path to take? This FREE hands-on career series will give you a real feel for the work and help you decide your next steps! What You’ll Get: A crash course in five in-demand careers Hands-on activities led by industry experts Insights on training requirements, salaries, and job opportunities Field Trip Experience—Try Before You Train! Before committing to a training program, explore your top career interests! Pick three career areas for a 30-minute-deep dive Visit real training sites & try classroom exercises Get guidance on the next steps for training & certification No experience? No problem! This is your chance to explore, test-drive careers, and make an informed decision—all at no cost to you! Sign up today! May 16 – June 17, 2025 Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM Questions? Contact Vici Garber at vgarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us Ready to Sign Up? Click Here for the Career 101 Interest/Registration Form or Visit: https://forms.gle/zz622ciiZCZxjatG6

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.

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨ Today, we had the joy of honoring some of the most dedicated and inspiring educators in Waynesboro Public Schools during our Teacher of the Year Celebration. Please join us in recognizing the amazing honorees from each school: 🏫 Joanne Coffey – Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🏫 Rachel Hubler – Wenonah Elementary 🏫 Amanda Hall – Westwood Hills Elementary 🏫 Sarah Hinkle – William Perry Elementary 🏫 Felicia Bradley – Kate Collins Middle School 🏫 Autumn Woodson – Waynesboro High School 🏫 Brian Edwards – Valley Academy A special congratulations to Sarah Hinkle, who was named our Division Teacher of the Year! 🎉💐 Your passion, creativity, and care for students truly shine. Swipe through a few photo highlights below and check out the full album from the celebration here: 📸 https://bit.ly/3EArfhX

📢 Calling All Parents & Guardians – Your Voice Matters! Waynesboro Public Schools encourages parents and guardians to apply for an important opportunity to support Virginia’s future in education! The Virginia Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian representatives to participate in Standard Setting Committees for Math and Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Your perspective is vital in helping determine the cut scores for these newly updated, more rigorous assessments. 🗓️ Meeting Dates at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA: 🔹 Math: June 9–11 🔹 Reading: June 11–13 💻 A virtual orientation will be held on May 19, 2025. 🛏️ Hotel, meals, and per diem expenses will be covered by VDOE. 🎯 This is a great way to make a lasting impact on how student achievement is measured across the Commonwealth! 📝 Apply by April 24, 2025 using the link below: 👉 https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4INQZwUf0Zmrtzw #WPSStrong #ParentVoice #VDOE #SOLStandardSetting #FamilyEngagement

📢 Reminder! Waynesboro Public Schools will have Early Dismissal on Friday, April 18 and No School for Students on Monday, April 21 due to a staff workday. 🕒 Early Release Times for April 18: • PK – 12:20 PM • Elementary – 12:40 PM • Kate Collins Middle – 1:15 PM • Waynesboro High – 1:20 PM We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and successful school year! 💙

Through Martin’s Feeding School Kids initiative, Waynesboro Public Schools received $8504.09 to expand our school food programs. Thanks to Martin's and our community members’ support, more than 3,000 students will have access to local Farm to School programs. Thank you, Martin's for helping us ensure all students have access to the nutrition they need to thrive! #FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany

The Waynesboro School Board will have a Closed Session beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, April 15th. The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm. The meetings are held at 301 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro in the downstairs boardroom. To access the agenda for the meeting, please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D9WKXB535467 Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda.

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

A powerful McKinney-Vento success story from Waynesboro City Public Schools! Dr. Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent and McKinney-Vento Liaison, shares how their community united to support a family who lost their home, ensuring the student's education continued without interruption. Explore more inspiring stories on our new Success Stories Map and see how McKinney-Vento is making a difference across Virginia. https://ecs.page.link/WDrgg

2025/26 returning student registration for current Waynesboro Public Schools students is now open. Visit the PowerSchool parent portal to re-enroll your students now. https://waynesboro.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 24-28, 2025. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a well-deserved break filled with rest, fun, and relaxation! School will resume on Monday, March 31—see you then! 👋

📢 Preparing Our Kids for Success Parent Class – April 8 Struggling with getting your child to school? You're not alone! Join us for the Preparing Our Kids for Success Parent Class, a one-night seminar focused on truancy challenges and strategies to help. 📅 Date: April 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM (Dinner & childcare start at 5:30 PM) 💡 What to Expect: ✅ Practical strategies to encourage school attendance ✅ Local resources & communication tips ✅ FREE giveaways, dinner, and childcare (for children up to age 12) This FREE session is open to parents of elementary, middle, and high school students. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights! 📞 Register - See the flyer for details!

🎬 Lights, Learning, Action! Our blockbuster Professional Learning Day was a hit! From inspiring sessions to meaningful connections, our educators shined on and off the 'set.' Huge thanks to everyone who made this day unforgettable! Click the link: https://youtu.be/U6N5VyBMp4Q