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
Virginia has enacted protections to support SNAP recipients. 🛒
If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.
If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
Today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Bus 696 (serving William Perry, KCMS, and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
Also, Bus 626, (serving Wayne Hills Preschool Center) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
Finally, Bus 621 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
Also, Bus 626, (serving Wayne Hills Preschool Center) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
Finally, Bus 621 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you.
💙 Thank You, Waynesboro! 💙
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good
Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶
If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.
📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📞 540-946-4600
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good
Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶
If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.
📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📞 540-946-4600
🍎 Throwback Thursday!
We’re still smiling from Apple Crunch Day at Waynesboro High School! 🏫💙 Students and staff joined together to celebrate local produce and healthy eating — one crunch at a time! 🥰
We’re still smiling from Apple Crunch Day at Waynesboro High School! 🏫💙 Students and staff joined together to celebrate local produce and healthy eating — one crunch at a time! 🥰
Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free. – Celebrate
#RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).
#RedRibbonWeek (October 23-31).
Ribbon cutting held at Waynesboro's new recovery school, River Ridge Learning Center. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4oAFQvo
See the photos: River Ridge is on of four recovery schools in Virginia. The Waynesboro school celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Oct. 17. Click link: bit.ly/4hl4Ao
🎬 Champions of Our School | Waynesboro High School
We’re proud to share our submission for this year’s VSBA Student Video Contest, created by our talented students as part of a Directed Studies class.
Titled “Champions of Our School,” this video celebrates the people who make a difference every day—from teachers and mentors to staff and community partners who support learning inside and outside the classroom.
Even though we didn’t place this year, we couldn’t be prouder of the creativity, teamwork, and heart that went into this project.
📽️ Watch now and join us in celebrating our Champions of Our School!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PWfmooQCmQ
We’re proud to share our submission for this year’s VSBA Student Video Contest, created by our talented students as part of a Directed Studies class.
Titled “Champions of Our School,” this video celebrates the people who make a difference every day—from teachers and mentors to staff and community partners who support learning inside and outside the classroom.
Even though we didn’t place this year, we couldn’t be prouder of the creativity, teamwork, and heart that went into this project.
📽️ Watch now and join us in celebrating our Champions of Our School!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PWfmooQCmQ
📚 #ThrowbackThursday | Waynesboro History Spotlight
Found this gem: “School honors man who devoted life to students.” It highlights William Perry’s role in integrating Waynesboro Public Schools.
A few lines that stood out:
“I could see growth with those students because of taking the time and guidance.”
“Money and prestige isn’t everything.”
Check out the full article and glimpse into our local history—and feel free to share if you find it meaningful.
Found this gem: “School honors man who devoted life to students.” It highlights William Perry’s role in integrating Waynesboro Public Schools.
A few lines that stood out:
“I could see growth with those students because of taking the time and guidance.”
“Money and prestige isn’t everything.”
Check out the full article and glimpse into our local history—and feel free to share if you find it meaningful.
🎉🌱 Waynesboro Cafeteria Managers Take Farm to School to the Next Level!
This week, our amazing WPS cafeteria managers rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty—literally! 🧄✨ The day started at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkley Glenn Elementary, where they learned about local farm operations and even planted fresh garlic.
Later, they headed to the kitchen to master THREE scratch-made recipes that are hitting this week’s National School Lunch Week menus:
🍅 Homemade Salsa
🍜 Chicken & Vegetable Ramen (featuring that fresh garlic!)
🍢 Chicken Souvlaki (also starring fresh garlic!)
Our team is fired up to serve these delicious, globally-inspired dishes to our students. 🌍🍴 Because at WPS, we’re all about fresh, local, and made-with-love meals. 💚
This week, our amazing WPS cafeteria managers rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty—literally! 🧄✨ The day started at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkley Glenn Elementary, where they learned about local farm operations and even planted fresh garlic.
Later, they headed to the kitchen to master THREE scratch-made recipes that are hitting this week’s National School Lunch Week menus:
🍅 Homemade Salsa
🍜 Chicken & Vegetable Ramen (featuring that fresh garlic!)
🍢 Chicken Souvlaki (also starring fresh garlic!)
Our team is fired up to serve these delicious, globally-inspired dishes to our students. 🌍🍴 Because at WPS, we’re all about fresh, local, and made-with-love meals. 💚
WPS Gifted Education Coordinator, Danny Lee and Farm Educator, Ryan Blosser recently wrote an article about the Waynesboro Education Farm — and it’s been published in TEACH Magazine! 🎉
“Life Lessons from an Educational Farm,” is now featured and shared with educators across the country. 🌾
📖 Read the article here: https://teachmag.com/life-lessons-from-an-educational-farm/
“Life Lessons from an Educational Farm,” is now featured and shared with educators across the country. 🌾
📖 Read the article here: https://teachmag.com/life-lessons-from-an-educational-farm/
The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.
Calling All Little Giant Families!
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 13th, from 12:00–6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 14th, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We invite you to join us for these conferences to review your student’s progress and partner with us in supporting their continued success. Use the link below to schedule a time that is convenient for you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/whs_ptc_oct2025
We look forward to seeing you next week!
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 13th, from 12:00–6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 14th, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We invite you to join us for these conferences to review your student’s progress and partner with us in supporting their continued success. Use the link below to schedule a time that is convenient for you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/whs_ptc_oct2025
We look forward to seeing you next week!
🌱 WPS Education Farm Featured on VPM’s Life in the Heart Land! 🎥
We’re thrilled to share that the Waynesboro Education Farm will be featured in the upcoming Life in the Heart Land series on VPM! Tune in to the “Aquaponics” episode airing Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 PM, to see how our students and staff are growing learning opportunities right here in the Valley.
Episodes also stream on the PBS app — don’t miss this inspiring look at hands-on teaching and learning in action!
🔗 Watch here: https://video.vpm.org/show/life-heart-land/
#WPSStrong #WaynesboroVA #EducationFarm #LifeInTheHeartLand #Aquaponics #CommunityofChampions
We’re thrilled to share that the Waynesboro Education Farm will be featured in the upcoming Life in the Heart Land series on VPM! Tune in to the “Aquaponics” episode airing Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 PM, to see how our students and staff are growing learning opportunities right here in the Valley.
Episodes also stream on the PBS app — don’t miss this inspiring look at hands-on teaching and learning in action!
🔗 Watch here: https://video.vpm.org/show/life-heart-land/
#WPSStrong #WaynesboroVA #EducationFarm #LifeInTheHeartLand #Aquaponics #CommunityofChampions
