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Waynesboro Public Schools Shines Bright! We're bursting with pride to share some fantastic news: Waynesboro Public Schools has not one, not two, but THREE programs recognized in the prestigious "Showcases for Success" directory by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA)! Amidst the impressive array of 92 programs and initiatives from 43 school divisions across the Commonwealth, Waynesboro Public Schools stands out with three outstanding programs that exemplify excellence in education. 🌟 Click the link to view the Online Showcase Directory: https://www.vsba.org/resources/initiatives/showcases-for-success/

Hey, Waynesboro Public Schools families! Just a quick reminder 📆 April 19th: Early Release Day! PreK will dismiss at 12:20 PM Elementary at 12:40 PM Kate Collins Middle School at 1:15 PM Waynesboro High School at 1:20 PM 📆 April 22nd: Staff Workday No school for students

The 2024 Safe Route to School Parent and Caregiver Survey is a great way to develop a better understanding of school travel behaviors, student physical activity levels, and concerns about pedestrian and bicycle travel on the way to school. English Survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/VASRTS-Parent-Survey-English Spanish Survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/VASRTS-Parent-Survey-Spanish

Join us for the Waynesboro Education Farm Annual Plant Sale! 🌱🌿 Get ready to stock up on vegetable starts, herbs, and perennial fruits to kickstart your garden. Mark your calendars for May 6th-9th from 4-6pm and May 11th from 9am-1pm. Located at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkeley Glenn Elementary. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your own fresh produce and support local education initiatives!

Your Voice Matters April 11, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3Tkin3y Now more than ever, family engagement is important. During this interactive workshop, participants will be empowered to see the value of their expertise and their contribution to family engagement. Attendees will explore their personal definition of family engagement and learn effective approaches to advocating for their children. Practical tips and techniques that can be used right away to sustain strong collaborative relationships with their child’s school will be shared. This workshop will be presented via Zoom. It will not be recorded

Special Education Workshop Series - Spring Fling 2024 PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register once to attend some or all of the informative workshops! - https://bit.ly/3TNJ0z5 April 24th – From Referral to Eligibility May 1st – Anatomy of an IEP May 8th – Measurable IEP Goals May 15th – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings May 22nd – Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia Each workshop will start at 6:30 pm and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Visit https://peatc.org/events/ to read more about each session.

Our School Board meets this evening at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue in 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

View the Office of Nutrition's updated Wellness Policy Model document for this year. Visit our documents section in the Administration folder or cut an paste this link to view it directly https://5il.co/2hxlq

New student registration for next year is now open! This includes any kindergarten students who did not attend Wayne Hills and also any other students who will be new to Waynesboro Public Schools next year. To register please visit the Waynesboro Public Schools website and click on the enrollment link in the blue bar just below the main images. Please make sure to use the link for the 24/25 school year! Returning students may use that same link and scroll down to the returning students section on that enrollment page.

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. There will be a short closed session preceding the meeting beginning at 6:15. 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.

Returning student registration begins today for all students currently enrolled in Waynesboro Public Schools. All new student enrollment, including rising kindergarteners not currently enrolled at Wayne Hills will have registration in early April. Please use the Enrollment button in our menu bar to be taken to the PowerSchool registration portal or copy and paste this link https://registration.powerschool.com/family/Login

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Monday, March 18th 7:00 pm Central Office Conference Room You may attend in person or through zoom. To request a zoom link, please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us by 4:00 pm on the18th.

We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our recent African-American Read-In event! 📚🎉 A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing participants who made this event truly special: 🌟 Shayleigh Boyd from Wenonah Elementary 🌟 Kweli Williams from Wenonah Elementary 🌟 K. Janelle Nsofor from William Perry Elementary 🌟 London Robinson from Westwood Elementary 🌟 Malania Wade from Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🌟 Jada Culmer from Kate Collins Middle School 🌟 Ellary Bond from Waynesboro High School 🌟 Nabrea Sease-Wisher from Waynesboro High School Your contributions and enthusiasm added so much depth and meaning to our celebration of African-American literature. Your voices resonated with passion and insight, reminding us of the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and unite us all. 📖✨ A special shoutout to all our attendees, supporters, students from area divisions that participated, keynote speaker Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown and our partnership with the Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for joining us in this wonderful journey of exploration and appreciation. Let's continue to honor and uplift diverse voices in literature and beyond! 🌟 #AfricanAmericanReadIn #LiteraryCelebration #DiverseVoices #CommunityUnity

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 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.

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, March 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. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 12, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: March 2024 WPS School Board Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09 Passcode: 801074

Join Waynesboro Public Schools in celebrating the rich literary contributions of African American authors at the upcoming event, "Reading Between the Lines." Date: March 10, 2024 Time: 3pm Location: William Perry Elementary, 840 King Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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Attention Waynesboro Public Schools Community! Friendly reminder: No school for students on February 19th due to Staff Development Day, followed by Parent Conferences on February 20th. 📚✨

Celebrating National School Counseling Week 2024! 🌈✨ (Feb. 5-9) Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), this week shines a spotlight on the crucial role school counselors play in our schools. Their dedication makes a tremendous impact, guiding students towards success and helping them plan for a bright future. Take a moment to express gratitude to your school counselor(s) for their invaluable contributions! 🙌💙

Waynesboro: Mentors are ‘an extension of our family’ at Wenonah Elementary School. Click to read full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/waynesboro-mentors-are-an-extension-of-our-family-at-wenonah-elementary-school/