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! 🧡
Students have more adults in their corner through Wenonah Elementary mentorship program. Click to read full article (Paywall Site): https://www.newsleader.com/local/
📢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
Walk to School Week at Wenonah Elementary! 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Today, Wenonah Elementary students, staff, and volunteers joined in on the fun for Walk to School Week! We had an amazing turnout and it was great to see so many smiling faces enjoying the fresh air and exercise as they made their way to school.
A huge shoutout to our wonderful volunteers for their support and helping keep our walkers safe along the way. Your dedication makes a big difference! 🙌
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. 💙
Check Out the Highlights from Wenonah's Community Coffee Chat! ☕️
We had an amazing time at Wenonah Elementary on September 25th, where families and community partners gathered to connect and celebrate achievements! 🎉 This event focused on increasing family engagement and provided caregivers with valuable resources, along with delicious food and beverages.
We also proudly celebrated Wenonah's full accreditation—a remarkable accomplishment for Wenonah students and staff! 🎓✨
Don’t miss out on the memories; check out the photos from this wonderful event! 📸
🚨 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
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Too often, we think of reducing absences as the job of parents or school clerks in the front office. But communities across the country have started helping schools address chronic absence by building public awareness and leveraging resources. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
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!
We have an exciting opportunity for families and community members tonight, Thursday, September 12 at KCMS from 5:30-8 PM. There will be a free screening of The Right to Read Documentary with a reception before and a panel presentation afterward. This documentary fits very well with changes happening across the division as a result of The Virginia Literacy Act. We hope you can join us!
