Also, there will be no late buses this afternoon. All students should arrive on regular schedule.
View the presentation here: https://aptg.co/X306F8
We are happy to share the September WHS Parent/Student newsletter. Click the link below to access it.
https://app.smore.com/n/u62gs
We are excited to see you tomorrow evening as the Little Giants open the 2026 football season against Spotswood!
As a reminder, all fans entering the stadium will pass through our weapons detection system. You do not need to remove your phone or keys before entering.
To help keep the entry process quick and efficient, we ask that you bring only what you need for the game and leave unnecessary items at home or secured in your vehicle.
Please arrive early so you don’t miss any of the action!
Thank you for helping us provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Come out, pack the stands, and cheer on the Little Giants! 🏈
Go Giants! 🟣🟡
Dear Families,
Thank you for helping us start the 2026–2027 school year on such a strong note. We truly appreciate your support and the joy your children bring to our schools each day. I also want to thank our dedicated staff, whose commitment and care make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
I have two important reminders to share this afternoon:
1. Emergency Drills
Virginia public schools are required to conduct a variety of emergency drills throughout the school year, including fire, lockdown, tornado, earthquake, and bus evacuation drills. These drills are required by the Code of Virginia and are designed to help students and staff know how to respond safely and appropriately in the event of an emergency.
You may notice that drills occur more frequently during the first 20 days of school as we work to meet state requirements and ensure that students and staff are familiar with our safety procedures. If you have questions about emergency drills at your child’s school, please contact your child’s principal.
2. Waynesboro High School Athletic Event Reminders
As we begin the fall athletic season, please keep the following expectations in mind:
Children who attend schools other than Waynesboro High School must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all Waynesboro High School athletic events.
The accompanying adult must remain at the event with the child for the duration of the event. Our staff cannot provide supervision for children attending athletic events.
Waynesboro High School students may attend without an adult.
Unaccompanied children who are not Waynesboro High School students will not be permitted to enter.
Thank you for helping us ensure that our athletic events remain safe and enjoyable for our students, families, and community.
3. Weapons Detection Systems at Waynesboro High School Athletic Events
As part of our continued commitment to safety, all spectators entering Waynesboro High School athletic events will pass through our weapons detection system.
To help keep the entry process moving smoothly, please have the following items out and ready as you approach the entrance:
☂️ Umbrellas
👓 Glasses cases
💻 Computers
Thank you for your continued support of Waynesboro Public Schools. We appreciate your partnership in creating safe, welcoming schools and events where our students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Have a wonderful evening.
Sincerely,
Ryan Barber
Assistant Superintendent
Waynesboro Public Schools
Little Giants, it’s time to dress your best and bring those BIG smiles! 😁
📷 Underclassmen School Photos
🎓 Senior Portrait Makeups
Come ready to look your best and capture a great memory from the 2026–27 school year!
Smile big, Little Giants! 💜💛
Virginia school divisions are required to make information about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes available to the parent or guardian of each enrolled student at the beginning of the school year.
Please review the Diabetes Information for Parents resource developed by the Virginia Department of Education and Virginia Department of Health. It includes common signs and symptoms of diabetes, along with additional resources for families.
Families are encouraged to maintain regular well-child visits and contact their child’s healthcare provider with any health concerns.
As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for students, families, and guests, all spectators entering Waynesboro High School athletic events will pass through our weapons detection system.
To help keep the entry process moving smoothly, please have the following items out and ready as you approach the entrance:
☂️ Umbrellas
👓 Glasses cases
💻 Computers
👁️ Eyelash curlers
Other items may remain on your person or in your bag during entry.
🎒 Students may not bring backpacks into the game.
🛴 E-scooters, bicycles, and other forms of personal transportation must be secured at the bike racks located around the school and may not be brought into the stadium.
⏰ We strongly encourage families and spectators to arrive early. Please allow a few extra minutes to complete the screening process so you don’t miss any of the action.
Middle School Game Admission
Middle school students will be admitted free of charge to the middle school game when accompanied by a paying parent or guardian.
Once admission begins for the JV game, any middle school student who is not already inside the stadium will be required to pay the $7 general admission fee and must also be accompanied by a paying parent or guardian.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we work together to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Go Giants! 💜💛
School readiness is about more than schedules and supplies. At the Back-to-School Bash, community partners offered haircuts that helped students begin the year feeling confident, cared for and ready to learn.
By bringing practical support together in one welcoming place, WPS helps remove barriers before the first bell. This is what support looks like.
Learn more about the division our next superintendent will serve: https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/page/superintendent-search
We want to make families aware of a transportation delay affecting Bus 696, which serves William Perry, KCMS, and WHS. The bus is expected to run approximately 25 minutes late this afternoon, Friday, August 21, 2026, Bus 621 will be pick up elementary students on this route and Bus 698 will cover the secondary run.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Fresh. Colorful. Delicious. Our students are loving the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables we're offering right here at Waynesboro Public Schools.
From vibrant strawberries to Homemade Black Bean & Corn Salad, we're committed to serving meals that nourish our students and fuel their day. Because healthy eating starts in the cafeteria.
Waynesboro Public Schools staff, families and community members are invited to share the qualities and qualifications they believe are important in our next superintendent.
Complete the superintendent search survey by Friday, August 21, 2026:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026WaynesboroCitySearch
Paper copies are also available at the School Board Office and each WPS school. Your voice matters!
We want to make families aware of a transportation delay affecting Bus 696, which serves William Perry, KCMS, and WHS. The bus is expected to run approximately 25 minutes late this morning, Friday, August 14, 2026, for KCMS and WHS students only. Bus 617 will be picking up students on this route.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
We’ve had a great first day! Thank you for all of your support, patience, and help in making the start of the school year a success.
We want to make families aware of a transportation delay affecting Bus 676, which serves Westwood, KCMS, and WHS. The bus is expected to run approximately 25 minutes late during:
Afternoon routes today, Wednesday, August 12
Morning routes tomorrow, Thursday, August 13
As you might expect on the first day of school, transportation may be a little slower than usual this afternoon as everyone settles into new routines. Our top priority is the safety of our students, and our transportation team will work hard to get each child home safely and as efficiently as possible.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We appreciate you!
Waynesboro Public Schools will offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2026-2027 school year! 🎉
✅ No applications required
✅ Healthy meals every day at no cost
💳 Need to add money for extras? Visit linqconnect.com
📞 Questions? Contact our School Nutrition team:
📧 kshomo@waynesboro.k12.va.us | lcash@waynesboro.k12.va.us
#WPSStrong #FreeMeals #HealthyKids
