Waynesboro

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

The Waynesboro School Board will meet for a regular meeting on June 10th th at 7PM. Location is 301 Pine Ave in the downstairs boardroom

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

Congratulations to Shania Carter from Waynesboro for being awarded a GRASP scholarship! We're so proud of your accomplishment and excited to see where your journey takes you next. Click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3H0H5Dn

Way to go, Ms. Maslock! We’re proud to see Sarah Maslock, from Waynesboro High School, participating in this year’s area assembly of music educator. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/4mm2mHW

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