Waynesboro

Tomorrow is the day! Gates open at 6:15 pm, with the commencement ceremony starting at 7:00 pm.

Class of 2025! This is a reminder that we will hold graduation practice on Thursday, May 15th at 1:30 pm at WHS. This is required for participation in Friday's graduation ceremony. You will need to come dressed for graduation, as Queen City Photography will take your formal graduation photograph and senior class group photo. Regalia for graduation will be limited to school-issued cords and stoles, which include Valley Vo-Tech and Governor School. Graduation attire expectations can be found in the senior activities packet on the WHS website. Access for Graduation photos QueenCityphoto.gotphoto.com Access code: WHSGRAD25

End of Course Testing (SOL's) at WHS Begins Friday! Friday, May 9th: Science SOL Monday, May 12th: History Tuesday, May 13th: Math Wednesday, May 14th: Reading All testing begins at 8:30 am. It is essential for each student to have a good night's rest and to arrive at school on time.

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7pm at Waynesboro High School 1400 W. Main Street in the media center.

Waynesboro's Aidan White and Kyleigh Staton work to keep the ball rolling. Click the link to read the full story: [PAYWALL]: https://bit.ly/3EWJVbT

Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors to participate in Summer Workforce training. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/42VwYXL

🌱🌸 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!

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.

BRCC/SHINE Career 101 Not Sure Where to Start? Explore, Experience & Find Your Fit—FREE in Just 15 Hours! Thinking about a career in Drones, Welding, Healthcare, Amazon Web Services, or Transportation/Heavy Equipment but not sure which path to take? This FREE hands-on career series will give you a real feel for the work and help you decide your next steps! What You’ll Get: A crash course in five in-demand careers Hands-on activities led by industry experts Insights on training requirements, salaries, and job opportunities Field Trip Experience—Try Before You Train! Before committing to a training program, explore your top career interests! Pick three career areas for a 30-minute-deep dive Visit real training sites & try classroom exercises Get guidance on the next steps for training & certification 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

📢 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

📢 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! 💙

Through Martin’s Feeding School Kids initiative, Waynesboro Public Schools received $8504.09 to expand our school food programs. Thanks to Martin's and our community members’ support, more than 3,000 students will have access to local Farm to School programs. Thank you, Martin's for helping us ensure all students have access to the nutrition they need to thrive! #FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany

The Waynesboro School Board will have a Closed Session beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, April 15th. The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm. The meetings are held at 301 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro in the downstairs boardroom. To access the agenda for the meeting, please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D9WKXB535467 Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda.

Waynesboro students win Spirit Competition at state Latin convention. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/43GE2cZ

Attention Rising Seniors! Virginia state vaccination guidelines require that all rising seniors have a single dose of the meningococcal vaccine after their 16th birthday before the start of their senior year. This must be on file with the high school nurse before the student can start their 12th-grade year. To help facilitate this, Waynesboro High School is hosting a vaccination clinic on April 14th for students requiring this vaccination.  If you would like to participate, please complete and return the attached consent form to the WHS nursing office by April 11th at noon.  Paper copies were provided to juniors today as well.  Please contact the WHS nursing office should you have any questions. Thank you! All documents can be found here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w_m79zaxwwjcgdNjYn_Q24WmJKBxKzAF?usp=drive_link

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

The application process for the Junior Counselor position is now open! We are super excited to be running our first Wild Week in the Wilderness trips for the Waynesboro City School system. Below you will find a link to apply. There is also a description of the position, the hours, dates, and pay. A few important things: 1) You must be willing to work outdoors the entire time. 2) Liking kids is a must. You will be surrounded by rising sixth and rising ninth graders during your time of employment. 3) We are only looking for TWO junior counselors. The same two people will work BOTH weeks of camp. 4) You MUST be able to swim. We will be spending a great deal of time around and in the water during these trips. 5) Thanks for considering us as a place you want to work!!!!! 6) Here is the link: https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5077645 Brooke Haynie CTE Teacher