📚🎉 It is not too late to sign up! Join us for week 2 of the 6th Annual Waynesboro Public Schools Back-to-School Bash at Kate Collins Middle School on Sunday, August 2, from 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Families can meet school staff, complete registration, receive vaccinations and sports physicals, get free haircuts, register for school supplies, access community resources, pick up healthy food, get vaccines for 7th and 12th graders, and more!
To help reduce wait times, registration is required for a specific appointment time. Registration for the August 2nd event is now open on the Waynesboro Public Schools website, social media pages, and at this link. If you need vaccines for your 7th and 12th grader, please sign up at this link.
Please share with other Waynesboro families! This event is open to Waynesboro residents whose children attend Waynesboro Public Schools.
Our Back-to-School Parent and Student Newsletter is available in your email and on our social media pages. It includes important information to help students and families prepare for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 12.
We also look forward to seeing everyone at our Open House on Friday, August 7. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the high school.
We are looking forward to a great school year!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back as we kick off another great school year!
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM | Incoming Freshmen & New Student Orientation
If you're an incoming freshman or new to WHS, join our administration team in the Auditorium for a brief orientation presentation. We'll provide an overview of high school expectations, procedures, and resources to help students and families feel informed and prepared for a successful start to the school year.
🏫 6:00–8:00 PM | Open House
(All WHS students and families are welcome!)
During Open House, you'll have the opportunity to:
📘 Meet your teachers and school staff
🏫 Visit classrooms and explore the building
⭐ Learn about clubs, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities
🤝 Connect with counselors, administrators, and student support services
❓ Ask questions and gather helpful information for the school year ahead
Whether you're joining the Little Giant family for the first time or returning for another year, we look forward to seeing you and helping you get off to a great start!
📍 Waynesboro High School
📅 Friday, August 7
On Sunday, Waynesboro Public Schools welcomed students and families for an afternoon filled with school supplies, community resources, health information, hair services and plenty of smiling faces.
Thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners who helped make the day so special. Your support is helping our students begin the new school year feeling confident, prepared and cared for!
We look forward to welcoming more families at our next Back-to-School Bash on Sunday, August 2! 🎉
#WaynesboroSchools #BackToSchoolBash #WPSProud
📚🎉 We had a great day yesterday at week 1 of the Back to School Bash! Join us for week 2 of the 6th Annual Waynesboro Public Schools Back-to-School Bash at Kate Collins Middle School on Sunday, August 2, from 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Families can meet school staff, complete registration, receive vaccinations and sports physicals, get free haircuts, register for school supplies, access community resources, pick up healthy food, get vaccines for 7th and 12th graders, and more!
To help reduce wait times, registration is required for a specific appointment time. Registration for the August 2nd event is now open on the Waynesboro Public Schools website, social media pages, and at this link. If you need vaccines for your 7th and 12th grader, please sign up at this link.
Please share with other Waynesboro families! This event is open to Waynesboro residents whose children attend Waynesboro Public Schools.
Join us tomorrow from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kate Collins Middle School for our 6th Annual Back-to-School Bash! We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of fun, resources, and community as we get ready for the new school year.
Can't make it tomorrow? No worries! We'll be hosting another Back-to-School Bash next Sunday, August 2.
Please let us know you're coming by registering here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/B2SBJuly26#/
Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in your community? The Waynesboro Public Schools Office of School Nutrition is looking for dedicated team members to join us!
We're currently hiring:
✅ School Nutrition (Cafe/Kitchen) Substitutes
✅ School Nutrition (Cafe/Kitchen) Assistant Manager at Kate Collins Middle School
Why join our team?
🍽️ Competitive pay and benefits
📅 Nights, weekends, and holidays off
🎓 Work on the school schedule
❤️ Be part of an outstanding mission—helping fuel student success by ensuring every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals each school day.
Whether you're looking for a rewarding career or a flexible opportunity to serve your community as a substitute, we'd love to hear from you!
📍 Apply today! https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/
Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post to help us find our next team members!
#WaynesboroPublicSchools #NowHiring #SchoolNutrition #JoinOurTeam #HelpKidsSucceed #SchoolJobs #CommunityImpact
Waynesboro Public Schools has partnered with Edustaff to manage our substitute staff. Edustaff provides quality educational staffing and Human Resource services for schools through extensive recruiting for classroom employees, holding face-to-face workshops to provide a better classroom experience, and offering unbeatable customer service.
Apply Here Today!
A reminder that senior portraits start next week! Queen City Photography will be at WHS on July 22 and July 29 for your senior portraits.
You must pre-register. Sign up using the link: https://www.queencityphoto.com/schools
Check this out: https://youtube.com/shorts/Ghx5wNb-QfA?feature=share
WPS School Nutrition is serving up FREE, delicious meals poolside between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the next three weeks (Mon-Thurs). No sign-ups, no paperwork, just great food and good vibes.
Visit our website for more info on the Summer Food Service Program.
Calling all Little Giant athletes who continued their athletic careers in college! 🟣🟡
Did you compete at the collegiate level after graduating from Waynesboro High School? We want to recognize your accomplishments and celebrate your journey!
Senior portrait sessions are now open. Portraits will be taken on:
📅 July 22
📅 July 29
🔗 https://www.queencityphoto.com/schools
(Sign up using your personal email, not your school email)
We encourage you to sign up early to secure the time that works best for you. We look forward to celebrating our upcoming seniors throughout their final year at WHS!
Today is your day, Class of 2026! Gates open at 6:15 pm, with the graduation ceremony starting at 7:00 pm. A live stream via YouTube can be found on the Waynesboro High School website.
The parade starts at 1:30, with seniors arriving in front of WHS by 1:15.
Waynesboro Public Schools was proud to be at Waynesboro High School connecting with students—introducing them to careers in education and recruiting the next generation of educators right here in our own schools.
👀 Interested in joining our team? Check out our job board for current opportunities:
https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com
Students explored powerful exhibits that deepen understanding of history, culture, and identity, bringing classroom learning to life in a meaningful way.
Experiences like this help students connect the past to the present and inspire future learning.
A group of 21 students from Waynesboro High School recently explored Sherando Lake alongside the Chesapeake Bay Foundation!
Students learned about water quality, watersheds, macroinvertebrates, and water safety—all while gaining hands-on experience paddling 17-foot canoes.
This unforgettable experience was made possible by the Ridge Career Pathways Consortium “Innovative Ideas for the Next Generation” mini-grant.
Our students, teachers, and instructors had an incredible time—we’re already looking forward to the next adventure! 🌊
The City of Waynesboro is continuing work on the Comprehensive Plan update and is seeking community input as they begin shaping future priorities and actions.
🗓 Join the upcoming open house on May 6 at Kate Collins Middle School
💬 Complete the questionnaire and share your ideas by April 29: https://bit.ly/4vxky69
Help shape the future of Waynesboro!
