🛠 WHS CTE Industry Credential Testing
WHS students have exciting opportunities this spring to earn industry credentials through Career & Technical Education (CTE).
These credentials demonstrate real-world workplace skills and are also required for graduation in Virginia.
Students in the following courses will test:
• Independent Living
• Intro to Agriculture
• Digital Applications
• Parent & Early Childhood Development
• Tech Foundations
• Intro to Health & Medical Sciences
• Accounting I
• Principles of Business & Marketing
Students in Economics & Personal Finance will also take the W!SE Financial Literacy Test.
🗓 Testing Dates:
March 23–27
✔️ Workplace Readiness Skills Test
April 27 – May 1
💰 W!SE Financial Literacy Test
Families can support students by:
📚 Encouraging studying at home
📅 Promoting good attendance
⏰ Making sure students arrive on time
Thank you for supporting our WHS students!
Questions? Contact awoodson@waynesboro.k12.va.us
📚 WHS Spring SOL Testing is Coming!📚
SOL testing season is almost here, and we need your support to help our students succeed. Students must pass one SOL in each core content area (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and History) in order to graduate.
Our teachers are working hard to prepare students, and families can help by:
✅ Encouraging nightly review or studying
😴 Making sure students get plenty of rest
⏰ Ensuring students arrive at school on time
📅 Avoiding appointments on testing days when possible
🗓 Important SOL Testing Dates:
March 10–13
✏️ Writing SOL (10th & 11th grade English)
April 13–17
🎓 Term Graduate Testing (Seniors who still need SOLs)
April 20–24
📖 SOL Remediation Retesters
May 11–15
📝 End-of-Course SOL Testing
Your support makes a huge difference. Together, we can help every student succeed!
Questions? Contact us at awoodson@waynesboro.k12.va.us
SOL testing season is almost here, and we need your support to help our students succeed. Students must pass one SOL in each core content area (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and History) in order to graduate.
Our teachers are working hard to prepare students, and families can help by:
✅ Encouraging nightly review or studying
😴 Making sure students get plenty of rest
⏰ Ensuring students arrive at school on time
📅 Avoiding appointments on testing days when possible
🗓 Important SOL Testing Dates:
March 10–13
✏️ Writing SOL (10th & 11th grade English)
April 13–17
🎓 Term Graduate Testing (Seniors who still need SOLs)
April 20–24
📖 SOL Remediation Retesters
May 11–15
📝 End-of-Course SOL Testing
Your support makes a huge difference. Together, we can help every student succeed!
Questions? Contact us at awoodson@waynesboro.k12.va.us
Mark your calendars, Class of 2026!
As the weather begins to warm and daylight extends into the evening hours, we anticipate an increase in the number of students traveling to and from school using e-bikes and scooters.
Here you will find information from our School Resource Officer outlining important safety expectations and best practices for operating e-bikes and scooters within the City of Waynesboro. We encourage you to review these guidelines with your student to reinforce safe and responsible travel throughout the community.
Here you will find information from our School Resource Officer outlining important safety expectations and best practices for operating e-bikes and scooters within the City of Waynesboro. We encourage you to review these guidelines with your student to reinforce safe and responsible travel throughout the community.
Attention current 12th graders: looking to add an certification to your resume? Email Ms. Burdick if you have any questions!
Attention all current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders: Please join us for ECMC College Night on March 11th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. Learn what, why, and how college can be right for students and families! Food and drink will be provided. Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer. For more information, please reach out to Mr. Bassett.
📣 WHS Parent-Teacher Conferences
🗓 Mon, Feb 16 | 12:00 PM–6:30 PM
🗓 Tue, Feb 17 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📧 Progress reports have been emailed and include the conference sign-up link. The link is also available on our website and social media.
📊 Families are encouraged to review Quarter 3 grades and attendance. Conferences are strongly encouraged for students earning a C or below or who are chronically absent (10+ absences).
🤝 We look forward to partnering with you!
Sign Up Here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/whsFeb2026
Wall Residences is partnering with Valley CSB to offer a free info/Q&A session on the Virginia ID/DD waiver system.
Date 👉 : March 10th
Time ⏰: 12pm-1pm
Location📍: Verona government center
The purpose of the class is to be available to provide basic information on how to apply for the waivers, what each of them means, and what to expect from the different service models.
Date 👉 : March 10th
Time ⏰: 12pm-1pm
Location📍: Verona government center
The purpose of the class is to be available to provide basic information on how to apply for the waivers, what each of them means, and what to expect from the different service models.
From spirit days to special milestones, our principals and administrators go above and beyond for their school communities. Thank you for the heart, leadership, and dedication you bring every day. 💜
🌟 Principal & Administrator Appreciation Week 🌟
Our schools don’t run without strong leadership—and we are incredibly grateful for our principals, assistant principals and directors who show up every day for students, staff, and families.
From problem-solving and relationship-building to supporting learning and school culture, their work often happens behind the scenes—but the impact is felt everywhere.
💬 Join us in the comments and help us say THANK YOU!
Our schools don’t run without strong leadership—and we are incredibly grateful for our principals, assistant principals and directors who show up every day for students, staff, and families.
From problem-solving and relationship-building to supporting learning and school culture, their work often happens behind the scenes—but the impact is felt everywhere.
💬 Join us in the comments and help us say THANK YOU!
📚✨ Learning Beyond the Classroom at WHS
Before winter break, students in the Mythology class at Waynesboro High School welcomed a special guest from the University of Virginia .
Ivana Petrovici, from UVA’s Department of Classics, visited the class and shared an engaging and enlightening lecture on the Greek hero Hercules.
To top it off, two students were awarded copies of Homer’s Odyssey in recognition of their enthusiasm and interest in mythology.
What an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with higher education and spark a deeper love of literature and history!
Before winter break, students in the Mythology class at Waynesboro High School welcomed a special guest from the University of Virginia .
Ivana Petrovici, from UVA’s Department of Classics, visited the class and shared an engaging and enlightening lecture on the Greek hero Hercules.
To top it off, two students were awarded copies of Homer’s Odyssey in recognition of their enthusiasm and interest in mythology.
What an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with higher education and spark a deeper love of literature and history!
Good morning!
At this time, there are no late buses to report today. Please note that there are permanent bus number changes beginning this morning:
Wenonah, KCMS, WHS: Bus 620 is now permanently Bus 695
William Perry, KCMS, WHS: Bus 655 is now permanently Bus 619
Westwood, KCMS, WHS: Bus 694 is now permanently Bus 676
Our regular bus drivers are switching buses, so students should continue riding with the driver they are familiar with.
Thank you, and have a great day!
At this time, there are no late buses to report today. Please note that there are permanent bus number changes beginning this morning:
Wenonah, KCMS, WHS: Bus 620 is now permanently Bus 695
William Perry, KCMS, WHS: Bus 655 is now permanently Bus 619
Westwood, KCMS, WHS: Bus 694 is now permanently Bus 676
Our regular bus drivers are switching buses, so students should continue riding with the driver they are familiar with.
Thank you, and have a great day!
❄️ 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
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WDwuHkdj3UDnFUmmQlAJsztCm3-sI9rM9-9MEh7gDwg/edit?usp=sharing
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.