❄️ Winter Break Reminder for Families ❄️
As we wrap up the final days before winter break, we want to thank our families for partnering with us to support strong attendance and a connected school community. We appreciate your support in making every school day count.
📅 Important Dates to Know:
Early Dismissal: Friday, December 19
PreK: 12:20
Elementary: 12:40
KCMS: 1:15
WHS: 1:20
Valley & RRLC: 12:30
Thrive: 12:30
Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Students Return: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
We wish our students and families a safe, restful break and look forward to seeing everyone back in January!
You can view the Waynesboro Public School Calendar by visiting: https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/documents/downloadable-school-calendars/478906
As we wrap up the final days before winter break, we want to thank our families for partnering with us to support strong attendance and a connected school community. We appreciate your support in making every school day count.
📅 Important Dates to Know:
Early Dismissal: Friday, December 19
PreK: 12:20
Elementary: 12:40
KCMS: 1:15
WHS: 1:20
Valley & RRLC: 12:30
Thrive: 12:30
Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Students Return: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
We wish our students and families a safe, restful break and look forward to seeing everyone back in January!
You can view the Waynesboro Public School Calendar by visiting: https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/documents/downloadable-school-calendars/478906
Seniors and Parents! Want to apply and earn scholarships but don't know where to start? Check out this Scholarship Tips and Tricks sheet to get started! Students, check your email for an additional copy with clickable links!
🎲 Waynesboro Public Schools Spotlight 🎲
Dalton Ford, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) for Waynesboro Public Schools, recently presented at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference. His session, “Start a Dungeons and Dragons Club at Your School,” highlighted how tabletop gaming can support creativity, collaboration, and student engagement in schools.
We’re proud to see our staff sharing innovative ideas and representing Waynesboro Public Schools at the state level!
Dalton Ford, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT) for Waynesboro Public Schools, recently presented at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference. His session, “Start a Dungeons and Dragons Club at Your School,” highlighted how tabletop gaming can support creativity, collaboration, and student engagement in schools.
We’re proud to see our staff sharing innovative ideas and representing Waynesboro Public Schools at the state level!
Good evening. Waynesboro Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025, due to extremely cold morning temperatures. Take care and have a good evening!
Beginning on Wednesday, January 7th, Waynesboro High School will utilize weapon detection systems upon arrival each day. For specific information and an opportunity to submit questions or feedback, please follow the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDwuHkdj3UDnFUmmQlAJsztCm3-sI9rM9-9MEh7gDwg/edit?usp=sharing
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Today, Friday, December 12, 2025, Bus 621 (serving William Perry, KCMS, and WHS) will be approximately 20 minutes late for the morning route.
Bus 698 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 20 minutes late for the morning route.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
Bus 698 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 20 minutes late for the morning route.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
Attention Senior Families!
This is a reminder that the early-bird pricing for graduation regalia ends on December 5th.
Go to https://hjvirginia.com/ or follow the QR code to order your graduation items before the 5th for best pricing (search Waynesboro High School).
Seniors must have an updated gown, mortarboard (cap), and tassel for graduation.
This is a reminder that the early-bird pricing for graduation regalia ends on December 5th.
Go to https://hjvirginia.com/ or follow the QR code to order your graduation items before the 5th for best pricing (search Waynesboro High School).
Seniors must have an updated gown, mortarboard (cap), and tassel for graduation.
🎉 Honoring Commitment: Jonathan Steck — 2025 Dawbarn Education Award Winner
Watch his story here: https://youtu.be/WawpwRmiag0
Jonathan's dedication as a social worker at Waynesboro Publichas had a powerful impact—on students, staff, and our entire community. His compassion and resilience shine through every day. 💛
Know someone else making a difference? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards! 👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Watch his story here: https://youtu.be/WawpwRmiag0
Jonathan's dedication as a social worker at Waynesboro Publichas had a powerful impact—on students, staff, and our entire community. His compassion and resilience shine through every day. 💛
Know someone else making a difference? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards! 👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
🎉 Celebrating Excellence: Beth Thompson — 2025 Dawbarn Education Award Winner
Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/jEaClhu9l7Q
Beth’s compassion, consistency, and unwavering support at Valley Academy make her a true champion for students. Her impact is felt daily, and we are proud to celebrate her as a Dawbarn Award recipient. 💙🌟
Know someone making a difference in students’ lives? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/jEaClhu9l7Q
Beth’s compassion, consistency, and unwavering support at Valley Academy make her a true champion for students. Her impact is felt daily, and we are proud to celebrate her as a Dawbarn Award recipient. 💙🌟
Know someone making a difference in students’ lives? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
This weeks EL (English Learner) Family Engagement Night was such a beautiful success! 💜💛
A huge thank you to Roxi Staton, family bilingual liaison for her incredible support, coordination, and heart for families.
We are so grateful for our families, staff, volunteers, and community partners who came together to create a space of connection, belonging, and celebration. Events like this remind us of the power of community and the importance of supporting one another.
Thank you again to everyone who made this night special — we appreciate you!
A huge thank you to Roxi Staton, family bilingual liaison for her incredible support, coordination, and heart for families.
We are so grateful for our families, staff, volunteers, and community partners who came together to create a space of connection, belonging, and celebration. Events like this remind us of the power of community and the importance of supporting one another.
Thank you again to everyone who made this night special — we appreciate you!
We are thankful for you, WPS families!
As we get ready for Thanksgiving break November 24 - November 28, we want to share our gratitude for our students, families, and staff who show up, support one another, and help make our schools welcoming places to learn and grow.
Every day in school matters — for friendships, connection, and learning. If your family needs support, please reach out to your schools principal.
We look forward to seeing students back on December 1, 2025
Thank you for partnering with us! 🦃✨
As we get ready for Thanksgiving break November 24 - November 28, we want to share our gratitude for our students, families, and staff who show up, support one another, and help make our schools welcoming places to learn and grow.
Every day in school matters — for friendships, connection, and learning. If your family needs support, please reach out to your schools principal.
We look forward to seeing students back on December 1, 2025
Thank you for partnering with us! 🦃✨
🎬 Spotlight on Excellence: Pete Echols — 2025 Dawbarn Education Award Winner
Watch Pete’s inspiring feature: https://youtu.be/zfMabTKdtfc
As Band Director at KCMS, Pete builds not just a program, but a community—one where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to shine. 💛🎶
Know someone who makes this kind of impact? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Watch Pete’s inspiring feature: https://youtu.be/zfMabTKdtfc
As Band Director at KCMS, Pete builds not just a program, but a community—one where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to shine. 💛🎶
Know someone who makes this kind of impact? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
🎬 Spotlight on Excellence: Dawbarn Education Award Winner Adreana Sprouse
Watch Adreana’s inspiring story in this special feature: https://youtu.be/rYQzo8_Q3dw
Her commitment, passion, and impact are shining examples of the WPS spirit. 💛
Know someone equally inspiring? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Watch Adreana’s inspiring story in this special feature: https://youtu.be/rYQzo8_Q3dw
Her commitment, passion, and impact are shining examples of the WPS spirit. 💛
Know someone equally inspiring? Nominate them for the 2026 Dawbarn Awards!
👉 www.cfcbr.org/dawbarn
Office on Youth will be hosting this FREE seminar which will be held in person at Rosenwald Community Center on Tuesday, December 9, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Office on Youth will consider a Zoom option for parents on a case-by-case basis. Food and childcare will be available.
Registration is open at https://www.officeonyouth.com/parenting-classes or by phone at 540-942-6757
Registration is open at https://www.officeonyouth.com/parenting-classes or by phone at 540-942-6757
📣 Attention KCMS an WHS English Learner Families.
You're Invited: Family School Connections Night!
Join us for an evening designed to help families better understand and navigate the U.S. school system — with interpreters available and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all!
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Waynesboro High School
🍽️ Food & childcare provided
You’ll also have the chance to meet staff from KCMS and WHS!
👉 Let us know you're coming:
Contact Roxi Staton, Family Bilingual Liaison
📞 540-946-4616 ext. 70012
📧 rstaton@waynesboro.k12.va.us
We look forward to connecting with you! 💙
You're Invited: Family School Connections Night!
Join us for an evening designed to help families better understand and navigate the U.S. school system — with interpreters available and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all!
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Waynesboro High School
🍽️ Food & childcare provided
You’ll also have the chance to meet staff from KCMS and WHS!
👉 Let us know you're coming:
Contact Roxi Staton, Family Bilingual Liaison
📞 540-946-4616 ext. 70012
📧 rstaton@waynesboro.k12.va.us
We look forward to connecting with you! 💙
🚲 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
