The Waynesboro School Board will meet for a regular meeting on May 13th th at 7PM. Location is 1200 West Main Street in the Media Center
Kite & Kaleidoscope Day! Students had fun making and flying kites. Some students even made a human kaleidoscope with Ms. DePoy! Tomorrow is "L" Lollipop Day.
Today was Jungle Day! We also had a popcorn surprise for staff by Double Good who donated a little joy to us. Thank you!🍿 Tomorrow is Kite and Kaleidoscope Day!
☀️🍦A beautiful day for lots of ice cream at Wayne Hills for "I" is for Ice Cream Day! 🍦☀️ Tomorrow is "J" Jungle Day!
😊 💐 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our sweet, lovely office ladies. We wouldn't be able to run without them! THANK YOU! 😊 💐
We love "H" Hat Day! 🧢 We hope you all have a great weekend and see you Monday for "I" Ice Cream Day! 🍦
Today was Game Day! Tomorrow is Fun Friday and "H" Hat Day! 🎩 🧢 👒
🌱🌸 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!
In our ABC series, we've had Egg Day and Facial Hair Day this week. Tomorrow is "G" Game Day!
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.
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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
✌🏼☮️ We had a Fun Friday, Decades Day and Egg Hunt!☮️✌🏼We'll see everyone back on Tuesday!
📢 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
Today was "C" for Crazy Hair Day! Tomorrow is "D" Decades Day. Dress from a different decade. It is also Fun Friday and an early release day. We dismiss at 12:20. There is no school for students Monday.
📢 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! 💙
Today was "B" for Balloons and Bows! Tomorrow is "C" for Crazy Hair Day!
Today kicked off our ABCs with Astronaut & Alien Day! Tomorrow is "B" Bow and Balloon Day! 🎈🎀
