October is Hispanic Heritage Month and we were glad to have started it out with guests from Shenandoah Latin Dance who taught students, staff and families various new dances! Thank you so much!
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! 💙
Today marked the beginning of Theme Thursdays with Dress Like a Family Member. The vocabulary word discussed is RELATIVE! Next Thursday will be Career Day.
🍽️ 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. 💙
‼️Please note, there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st!‼️
‼️Please note, there is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 30th. Stay safe!‼️
🚨 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
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, September 23rd. We will see you all back on Tuesday! Have a safe weekend!
🌈💕Today was our final day of our color series and favorite color day! Thank you all so much for your participation and support learning and practicing our colors! 🌈💕
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
Today was a busy day Tuesday! We celebrated our wonderful volunteer from Germany by sharing lots of pumpkin goodies. Thank you Nina for all your help this year! 🤍 It was also WHITE day in our color series and #TryItTuesday. Students tried quesadillas. We heard it was "yummy!" Tomorrow is FAVORITE COLOR day! 🌈
🎉 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! 🙌🏽
Gray and Black Day! 🖤🩶 Tomorrow is WHITE day! 🤍 We also said goodbye to our substitute Nurse Glenda on Friday. We thanked her for all her help and will miss her!
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
Today was BROWN day! 🤎 Tomorrow is GRAY day. 🩶 Monday will be BLACK day! 🖤
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!
