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🛌 Wellness Wednesday: Start Practicing Now! 💤 Let’s talk sleep! We all know getting back into a school routine can be tough (especially for our little night owls 🦉). But good sleep = better learning, behavior, and overall health! Here’s what experts recommend: Ages 3–5: 10–13 hours Ages 6–12: 9–12 hours Teens (13–18): 8–10 hours 😅 Kids may not love it, but now’s the time to start adjusting those sleep schedules, before the first day sneaks up! 📊 Thank you to Wenonah Elementary for sharing these helpful graphics during their recent Community Coffee Chat!

Parents, mark your calendars! Back-to-School Bash is coming July 20 & July 27 | 1PM–6PM at Kate Collins Middle School and it’s designed with YOU in mind.
Let us help you check off that back-to-school to-do list all in one place.
✔️Meet school staff
✔️Get registration done
✔️Knock out those vaccinations & sports physicals
✔️Grab a free haircut or style for your student
🎉Plus, connect with local community resources ready to support your family
🌟This is your one-stop shop to get everything your kids need to start the school year strong…and stress-free.
📍We’ll see you there!

Waynesboro Families – We Need Your Input! Whether you currently use child care or not, your voice is important. Help Waynesboro Public Schools and our community partners better understand local child care needs by completing the Child Care Needs Assessment Survey—open now through the end of July! Your feedback will guide how we shape future programs and resources for families in Waynesboro. ⏱ It only takes a few minutes to complete. 🔗 Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildCareSAW Together, we can help build a stronger, more responsive child care system that works for all of us!

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

In his final high school meet, Waynesboro's Trent Snyder soared to a state championship. Click link to read the full article [Paywall]: http://bit.ly/4kg1Gld

Waynesboro girls soccer knocks off LCA to secure program's first state tournament berth. Click link to read full article [Pay Wall]: https://bit.ly/3SOutC3

Buckmaster thriving in goal as a first-year soccer player for Waynesboro High School. Click link to read full article [Pay Wall]: https://bit.ly/4dVzfY1

Making history: Waynesboro girls soccer advances to state tournament for the first time ever. Click link to read full article [Pay Wall]: https://bit.ly/4jMp9u4

Wellness Wednesday As summer begins, many families are facing new child care challenges. CAPSAW, in partnership with local organizations, is conducting a Child Care Needs Assessment for Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro. 💬 Parents & caregivers — we want to hear from you! Help shape future child care solutions by completing this quick survey. 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildCareSAW 📅 Open through June

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

Tips & Resources Tuesday As summer fun begins, stay safe around water! 🛟 ✔️ Don’t swim alone ✔️ Watch kids closely ✔️ Skip swimming after heavy rain ✔️ Avoid cloudy or smelly water 💧 Private waters aren’t always monitored! 📞 Questions? Call the Health Department at 540-332-7830 🔗 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/.../environmen.../swim-healthy/

"Steady hands and caring hearts': Waynesboro Schools recognizes teacher, staff retirees for 2025. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4jHZT8k

Hello, June! Here's what's happening this month in Waynesboro Public Schools: 📅 June 10 – School Board Meeting 🫶 Pride Month – Celebrating love, identity, and inclusion 📅 June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday (All school offices closed in observance) 📣 Save the Date! 🎉 Back to School Bash – Sunday, July 20 & Sunday, July 27 🕐 1:00–6:00 PM | 📍 Kate Collins Middle School

At their May meeting, the Waynesboro School Board recognized, Mrs. Mihaela Sati, Latin Club sponsor, and the following students who received excellent distinctions in the 2025 National Latin Exam. Latin 1 Aurora Langberg, 9th grade - Gold- Summa cum Laude David LeMasney, 11th grade - Silver- Maxima cum Laude Latin 2 David Madrid Lara, 10th grade - Gold- Summa cum Laude Kevin Morales, 11th grade - Silver- Maxima cum Laude Isabella McClanahan, 9th grade - Silver- Maxima cum Laude Caroline Ward, 9th grade - Silver- Maxima cum Laude Emily Ward, 9th grade - Silver- Maxima cum Laude Ashley Guzman, 10th grade - Magna cum Laude Natalie Imfield, 12th grade - Cum Laude Latin 3 Emina Satie, 11th grade - Magna cum Laude Gerry Irungu, 11th grade - Cum Laude

🎉 Wednesday, May 21 is the LAST DAY of SCHOOL! ☀️ WPS will dismiss early: 🚌 PK – 12:20 PM 🏫 Elementary – 12:40 PM 🐾 KCMS – 1:15 PM 🎓 WHS – 1:30 PM Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a fun, safe, and restful summer break! 💙 #WPSStrong #LastDayOfSchool #SummerStartsNow

At their May meeting, the Waynesboro School Board recognized the students whose art work was chosen to represent the Waynesboro School Board at the VSBA Valley Regional Spring Art Contest. The following participants were chosen by their art teacher to represent our elementary, middle and high schools in Page County on May 1, 2025. Kyla Mainer - 5th grade, William Perry Elementary School, Margaret Morris - Art Teacher (pictured) Mason Koenig - 7th grade, Kate Collins Middle School, Brooke Pangle - Art Teacher Morgan Sites - 11th grade, Waynesboro High School, Dawn Nay - Art Teacher (pictured) 2nd Place Award recognition was awarded to Kyla Mainer for her elementary artwork at the VSBA Valley Regional Spring Art Contest.

At their May meeting, the Waynesboro School Board recognized, Ms. Bella Klemm as the 2024-2025 Student Representative to the School Board for her commitment in serving her school and the school division in this position. Bella will continue her education this fall as a freshman at George Washington University.

Jordan Smith broke the Waynesboro school record in the discus as a sophomore, and she’s broken her own record several times this season. Waynesboro High School thrower Jordan Smith is a 1-of-1 athlete.. Click link to read the full article {Paywall}: https://bit.ly/3Fd2Pvk

Waynesboro Schools welcomes back Megan Fitzgerald as assistant principal at WHS. Click link to view article: https://bit.ly/3H0DJAn

Honoring Our WPS Retirees Yesterday, the Waynesboro School Board recognized a group of incredible individuals who are retiring after years of service, dedication, and impact. Our Celebration of Service was a heartfelt moment to say thank you and celebrate the difference they’ve made in the lives of our students and staff. Please join us in celebrating the following 2024-2025 WPS retirees: Mrs. Lisa Brooks – Central Office, Federal Programs Manager Ms. Betsy Clark – Central Office, Instruction Secretary Mrs. Becky Cline – Central Office, Accounts Payable Secretary Mrs. Tammy Coffey – Central Office, School Nutrition Supervisor Ms. Sheila Freed – Central Office, Student Services Secretary Mr. Dale Osteen – Central Office, Maintenance Mrs. Peggy Swartz – Central Office, Transportation/Maintenance Secretary Mr. Justin Booth – Kate Collins Middle School, Science Teacher Mr. Kenneth Holley – Kate Collins Middle School, Custodian Mrs. Janice Cook – Wayne Hills Center, School Nutrition Assistant Mrs. Teresa Sprouse – Wayne Hills Center, School Nurse (RN) Ms. Rosemary Wagoner – Westwood Hills Elementary, ITRT Ms. Dawn Pryor – Waynesboro High School, School Nutrition Manager Your impact will be felt for years to come. Thank you for your service and commitment to our school division. 📸 Enjoy a few favorite moments below. 👉 Click here to view the full album: https://bit.ly/4kh6fMn