Waynesboro

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th from 10:30am to 7:00pm. We encourage all WHS parents to sign up for times to speak with their child's teachers. We will be offering conferences in-person, via Zoom, or via phone call. You can schedule your times using the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EADA72DA4F49-44684450-whsparent#/

We are thrilled to share the captivating moments from the recent African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival i🎥🥳 Our community came together in a dazzling display of unity, culture, and diversity Click the link to witness the beauty of our rich heritage and the joy of multicultural connections in motion. 📽️❤️ https://youtu.be/Oz6N5XncVpY Let's keep the spirit alive and vibrant! 🎶 Mark your calendars and plan to join us next year for another unforgettable celebration of our shared heritage and multicultural mosaic. 🗓️🌟

Today, we want to give a big shoutout to the incredible IT professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our school division runs smoothly. From keeping our networks secure to troubleshooting tech hiccups in classrooms, you are the unsung heroes of our educational journey. Your dedication and expertise make learning possible in this digital age. Thank you for your hard work, innovation, and commitment. We couldn't do it without you!

Corey Alexander host basketball clinic at Waynesboro High School. Click to read full article:https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/cory-alexander-hosts-basketball-clinic-at-waynesboro-high-school/article_da600ff2-505f-11ee-8136-838f14506ef5.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

On the Road Collaborative awarded $8k grant from Rotary Club of Waynesboro. Click to read the full article: https://augustafreepress.com/news/on-the-road-collaborative-awarded-8k-grant-from-rotary-club-of-waynesboro/

🎶 Get ready to groove to the beat at the Multicultural Festival! 🌟 We've got an amazing lineup of talented performers from around the world bringing you the best in music and dance. 🌍 Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical journey! 🎵

🌟 Join us at the Multicultural Festival! 🌍 Visit our school's tent for a world of fun activities and celebrate diversity with us! 🎉

News Report; Students Manage Fresh Produce Market in Waynesboro. View the full story here: https://www.whsv.com/2023/09/07/students-manage-fresh-produce-market-waynesboro/

🚨 ATTENTION FAMILIES OF JUNIORS AND SENIORS 🚨 There is a College and Career Fair being hosted at Stuarts Draft High School on Wednesday, Sept 20th from 6:00-7:30pm. It is open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES for FREE! Juniors and Seniors are highly encouraged to attend. There will be over 60 representatives from colleges, universities, military and local businesses. Whether your student plans to attend college, join the military or enter the workforce after high school, this is a GREAT opportunity. Be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the event flyer attached in order to easily and safely share your info with colleges and universities. FREE SHUTTLE - There is an opportunity for a free shuttle from WHS to SDHS for students AND families, based on interest. The shuttle will leave WHS at 5:45pm to head to SDHS. It will leave SDHS at 7:15pm to return back to WHS. IF YOU PLAN ON UTILIZING THIS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS GOOGLE FORM SO WE CAN GAUGE INTEREST AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY! If you have a child in your family that is still in a car seat, you will need to provide your own transportation, as riding the shuttle bus would not be the safest option for your family. All students and families are welcome to drive themselves to the event, and arrive and leave whenever they would like. We hope to see Giant Nation show up and take advantage of this GREAT opportunity! Students can come find me at the event for a small prize. 😊 Beth Burdick, Career Coach Kalina Zizulka, College Advisor

Check out the Article "Harvest Time: Kate Collins Middle's Student Run Market Open Thursday Afternoons. https://augustafreepress.com/news/harvest-time-kate-collins-middles-student-run-market-open-thursday-afternoons/?fbclid=IwAR0SU6Jl-7pS1o9LRzEw-df7DtNhskf3U9Lbu8nbhd4svEsSYo1s5darMjw

Check out this great article about Waynesboro High School teacher Rebecca Motley. https://newsvirginian.com/news/local/area-teachers-receive-vae-grants-for-innovation/article_5b30f09c-435e-11ee-9952-fbbfc7470ccb.html

Join Us! Celebrating the many cultures in our community. Celebraciòn de las numerosas culturas de nuestra comunidad.

🌱 TODAY IS THE DAY🌽🥦 Our Student Run Market will be bringing you the freshest and most flavorful vegetables straight from the Waynesboro Education Farm! 🗓️ When? Every Thursday ⏰ Time? 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Where? Kate Collins Middle School - Lower Parking Lot

We want to celebrate senior Mia Stevens for earning the National Hispanic Recognition Award from the College Board! Students earn this academic honor with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams. Congratulations, Mia! We are so proud of you!

All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) annual Parent Involvement Survey. English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3 This survey will remain open through December 15, 2023. Please complete one survey for each of your children who is currently receiving special education services during the 2022-2023 school year.

Last night, three WHS teachers were recognized by the Valley Alliance for Education at their annual Creative Classroom Grants Reception. Over the course of this school year, Laura Riggan, Rebecca Motley, and Erin Widener will use the funds they received to implement their ideas in the classroom. We are so proud of our award winners, and we can't wait to see their grants in action!

Introducing the Waynesboro Education Student Run Farm Fresh Market When? Every Thursday, Time? 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Where? Kate Collins Middle School - Lower Parking Lot

This is a reminder that all students who do not attend Waynesboro High School must be accompanied by a paying parent. Students who attend Waynesboro High School will be allowed access to all sporting events for free with proof of their PowerSchool. Gates will open 45 minutes before the start of each event.

Announcements for Wednesday, August 16th The Gender and Sexualities Association (GSA) is having our first meeting today at 3:30 in room A203. Come join us to form our community and help direct our goals for the year! Please see Ms. Robinson or Ms. Chonoles with any questions or concerns. Attention Beta Club Members, our first meeting of the school year is this Thursday at 3:25 in the Media Center. Don’t forget, auditions are being held August 21st and 22nd for our fall musical “Mamma Mia”. The sign up sheet can be found on the theater classroom door B114 along with audition materials. Stage crew sign ups will begin on August 28th for those interested in building and running the musical backstage. We look forward to seeing you then. JV Football will scrimmage at Spotswood tonight at 6:00pm.

Athletics for the Week of 8/14 Monday 8/14 - Meet the team night for all fall athletes at 6 pm Tuesday 8/15 - Volleyball scrimmage JV/varsity against Luray 6 pm at WHS Wednesday 8/16 - JV football at Spotswood at 6 pm Thursday 8/17 - Varsity football against Spotswood at 7 pm at WHS; Volleyball at Alleghany