Westwood Hills

Westwood Hills Elementary students and staff joined in on Walk to School Week today! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Huge thanks to all the volunteers and families who made it possible. It’s always great to see our community come together for a fun and healthy start to the day! 🏫👟 #WalkToSchool #WPSstrong #WestwoodHills

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. 💙

🚨 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

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!

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!

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 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

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!

Waynesboro Public Schools SEAC, in partnership with PEATC, is excited to present "Friendship Building Strategies" on September 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Rosenwald Community Center. This event is designed to provide valuable strategies for building and nurturing friendships. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together and learn! 👉 Register Here: https://bit.ly/4d8ebMf We hope to see you there!

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, September 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

As we approach the Labor Day weekend, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. Please note that all schools will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of the holiday. We also want to inform you that the Virginia Department of Health has provided our school division with COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at no cost. Next week, each student and staff member will receive a box containing two tests to take home. If you or your child experiences any symptoms of COVID-19 we strongly encourage you to use these tests. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea Please remember to report any positive test results to your child's school nurse. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

Waynesboro Education Farm's gourd tunnel. Click link for video: https://www.newsleader.com/videos/news/2024/08/21/waynesboro-education-farms-gourd-tunnel/74894891007/

📚 Waynesboro Public Schools, the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro, and Raising Resources for Readers invite you to a special community screening of The Right to Read 🎥. Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at Kate Collins Middle School. Don’t miss this important event focused on literacy and the right to education. See you there! #WPSstrong