🚲 Ready to Ride!
Check out how students go from wobbly first pedals to confident riders in this inspiring look at our school-based bike education program. Kids learn balance, braking, signaling, and street safety — all supported by schools, volunteers, and city partners working together for safer routes.
If you believe kids deserve safe, fun ways to get around, this video is for you! 💙
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6VtI-DyZQs
Check out how students go from wobbly first pedals to confident riders in this inspiring look at our school-based bike education program. Kids learn balance, braking, signaling, and street safety — all supported by schools, volunteers, and city partners working together for safer routes.
If you believe kids deserve safe, fun ways to get around, this video is for you! 💙
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6VtI-DyZQs
Join the Open House event to help shape Waynesboro's comprehensive plan, called Waynesboro Together, on Wednesday, November 19th, at Waynesboro High School!
Happy School Psychology Week! 🧠✨
Thank you to our school psychologists, Ms. Gilbert, Ms. Hutcherson, Ms. Bauman and Ms. Minton for the care, expertise, and support you bring to our schools every day. We are grateful for you!
#SchoolPsychsRock #WPSStrong
Virginia has enacted protections to support SNAP recipients. 🛒
If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.
If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
💙 Thank You, Waynesboro! 💙
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good
Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶
If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.
📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📞 540-946-4600
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good
Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶
If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.
📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📞 540-946-4600
Ribbon cutting held at Waynesboro's new recovery school, River Ridge Learning Center. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4oAFQvo
See the photos: River Ridge is on of four recovery schools in Virginia. The Waynesboro school celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Oct. 17. Click link: bit.ly/4hl4Ao
📚 #ThrowbackThursday | Waynesboro History Spotlight
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.
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.
🎉🌱 Waynesboro Cafeteria Managers Take Farm to School to the Next Level!
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. 💚
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. 💚
WPS Gifted Education Coordinator, Danny Lee and Farm Educator, Ryan Blosser recently wrote an article about the Waynesboro Education Farm — and it’s been published in TEACH Magazine! 🎉
“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/
“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.
🌱 WPS Education Farm Featured on VPM’s Life in the Heart Land! 🎥
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
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
Waynesboro Education Farm provides hands-on project-based learning for Valley educators. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/42OGxZB
Waynesboro Public Schools partners with community to celebrate Walk to School Week October 6-10. Click link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4o7ULgi
📣 Your School. Your Safety. Your Voice.
StopIt empowers students, parents, and staff to take action. Together, we can create safer schools for everyone.
📲 Download the app today!
StopIt empowers students, parents, and staff to take action. Together, we can create safer schools for everyone.
📲 Download the app today!
As Attendance Awareness Month wraps up, let’s keep the momentum going! Small steps add up to big success when students are in school every day.
Addressing #chronicabsence is key for improving graduation rates, increasing achievement & giving young people a good chance for success at school & beyond. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign & make a difference for our community! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
Addressing #chronicabsence is key for improving graduation rates, increasing achievement & giving young people a good chance for success at school & beyond. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign & make a difference for our community! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
🛡️ Be a Hero, Anonymously
StopIt gives you the power to speak up—safely and anonymously.
🌟 Whether it’s a safety concern, bullying, or harassment, every report matters.
StopIt gives you the power to speak up—safely and anonymously.
🌟 Whether it’s a safety concern, bullying, or harassment, every report matters.
🌟 Wellness Wednesday 🌟
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in keeping us healthy—like handwashing, covering coughs, and getting plenty of rest. 😴💧
Every small step helps protect you and those around you.
👩⚕️ If you ever have questions about staying well, your school nurse is here to help!
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in keeping us healthy—like handwashing, covering coughs, and getting plenty of rest. 😴💧
Every small step helps protect you and those around you.
👩⚕️ If you ever have questions about staying well, your school nurse is here to help!
✅ Consistency is key. For Attendance Awareness Month, here’s this week’s reminder to help students stay engaged and successful:
Students who are chronically absent in 6th grade have lower achievement than their peers.
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout:
http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
Students who are chronically absent in 6th grade have lower achievement than their peers.
A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout:
http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
