Waynesboro

Through Martin’s Feeding School Kids initiative, Waynesboro Public Schools received $8504.09 to expand our school food programs. Thanks to Martin's and our community members’ support, more than 3,000 students will have access to local Farm to School programs. Thank you, Martin's for helping us ensure all students have access to the nutrition they need to thrive! #FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany

The Waynesboro School Board will have a Closed Session beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, April 15th. The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm. The meetings are held at 301 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro in the downstairs boardroom. To access the agenda for the meeting, please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D9WKXB535467 Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda.

Waynesboro students win Spirit Competition at state Latin convention. Click link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/43GE2cZ

Attention Rising Seniors! Virginia state vaccination guidelines require that all rising seniors have a single dose of the meningococcal vaccine after their 16th birthday before the start of their senior year. This must be on file with the high school nurse before the student can start their 12th-grade year. To help facilitate this, Waynesboro High School is hosting a vaccination clinic on April 14th for students requiring this vaccination.  If you would like to participate, please complete and return the attached consent form to the WHS nursing office by April 11th at noon.  Paper copies were provided to juniors today as well.  Please contact the WHS nursing office should you have any questions. Thank you! All documents can be found here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w_m79zaxwwjcgdNjYn_Q24WmJKBxKzAF?usp=drive_link

The next regular meeting of the Waynesboro School Board will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7pm at Central Office 301 Pine Ave.

The application process for the Junior Counselor position is now open! We are super excited to be running our first Wild Week in the Wilderness trips for the Waynesboro City School system. Below you will find a link to apply. There is also a description of the position, the hours, dates, and pay. A few important things: 1) You must be willing to work outdoors the entire time. 2) Liking kids is a must. You will be surrounded by rising sixth and rising ninth graders during your time of employment. 3) We are only looking for TWO junior counselors. The same two people will work BOTH weeks of camp. 4) You MUST be able to swim. We will be spending a great deal of time around and in the water during these trips. 5) Thanks for considering us as a place you want to work!!!!! 6) Here is the link: https://waynesboro.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5077645 Brooke Haynie CTE Teacher

🔑✨ Waynesboro High School Key Club Shines at District Convention! Over Spring Break, the WHS Key Club had an amazing opportunity to attend the 77th District Convention of Key Club International in Crystal City, Arlington, VA! From March 21–23, students connected, learned, and built friendships with members from across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and D.C. The convention celebrated the 100th birthday of Key Club International, included inspiring workshops, and the election of new district officers. A special shoutout to Raelyn Ross, who brought home an award for WHS! We’re proud of our Key Club members for their leadership, service, and representation of Waynesboro on such a big stage! 💙💛

A powerful McKinney-Vento success story from Waynesboro City Public Schools! Dr. Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent and McKinney-Vento Liaison, shares how their community united to support a family who lost their home, ensuring the student's education continued without interruption. Explore more inspiring stories on our new Success Stories Map and see how McKinney-Vento is making a difference across Virginia. https://ecs.page.link/WDrgg

Article: Brothers Gabriel and Aidan Rodriguez are a formidable tandem on Waynesboro's back line. Click link to ready the full article [PAYWALL]: https://bit.ly/3FR3kuY

2025/26 returning student registration for current Waynesboro Public Schools students is now open. Visit the PowerSchool parent portal to re-enroll your students now. https://waynesboro.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Real-World Learning in Action! Stephanie Caldwell, English Learner teacher at Waynesboro High School, recently partnered with Tenneco Inc. in Harrisonburg to give her students a unique, bilingual tour—in both English and Spanish! Students interested in automotive and welding careers got a firsthand look at the manufacturing process and truly enjoyed seeing the work in action. 🙌 A big thank you to Tenneco for welcoming our students and supporting career exploration! 👏 Check out a few photos from this amazing experience below!

Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Waynesboro Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 24-28, 2025. We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a well-deserved break filled with rest, fun, and relaxation! School will resume on Monday, March 31—see you then! 👋

Waynesboro freshman Leah Klemm keeps her fathers's memory close on the soccer pitch; Click link to read the article [paywall]: https://bit.ly/4bPKdgL

School Board Recognition Series – All-Virginia Show Choir 🎶✨ The Waynesboro School Board is proud to recognize Tac Shepherd, a Senior, for being selected to participate in the 2025 All-Virginia State High School Show Choir! 🎤🎭 Tac will showcase their vocal talent at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on April 25-26, 2025, under the guidance of Mr. Jeff Ryman, Choral Director at Waynesboro High School. 🎶 Congratulations, Tac! Your dedication and passion for music continue to shine, and we can't wait to see you represent Waynesboro on this prestigious stage!

School Board Recognition Series – Celebrating Student Writers! ✍️📖 The Waynesboro School Board is proud to recognize two outstanding student writers for their achievements in the 2025 Writer’s Eye Competition! 🏆 Dorothy Harden, Senior – 1st Place (6th-12th Grade Poetry) for her poem "Spirit Bus", inspired by Jonathan Green’s painting "Zebra Farm Bus". Dorothy’s English teacher is Mr. Ed McNett. 🏆 Remy Dame, Sophomore – 1st Place (6th-12th Grade Prose) for his story "The Pale Orb", inspired by Leonardo Nierman’s painting "Meditation". Remy’s English teacher is Ms. Taylor Blackburn. Both students will receive a $100 award, have their work published in the 2025 Writer’s Eye Anthology, and be honored at the UVA Writer’s Eye Ceremony in March. 📖✨ Congratulations, Dorothy & Remy! Your creativity and talent are truly inspiring!

School Board Recognition Series – Speech Team The Waynesboro School Board is proud to recognize Ms. Erin Widener, Scholastic Bowl Sponsor for Speech, and the talented students who showcased their skills at the Regional and Super Regional Speech Competitions! Regional Speech Participants: 🏅 Parker Newton (Freshman) – 3rd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking 🏅 Jael Washington (Freshman) – 3rd Place, Prose Speaking 🏅 Kayleigh Wilson (Freshman) – 5th Place, Dramatic Interpretation 🏅 David LeMasney (Junior) – 5th Place, Original Oratory 🎤 Super Regional Competition: 🏅 Parker Newton (Freshman) – 4th Place, Extemporaneous Speaking Congratulations to these students for their hard work and success in public speaking! Your dedication and confidence continue to inspire

School Board Recognition Series – Scholastic Bowl The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognizes Scholastic Bowl Sponsor, Ms. Lori Henderson, and the incredible Scholastic Bowl Team for their outstanding achievements this season! Season Highlights: 📚 District Record: 11-1 (Tied for 1st Place) 📊 Total Points Scored: 3,000 (1st in Points!) 🌟 Regional Finish: Tied for 5th Place 👏 Team Participants: 🎓 Tac Shepherd – Captain, Senior 🎓 Josh Short – Senior 🎓 Jordan Lopez Correa – Junior 🎓 Daniel Bacheller – Junior 🎓 Brendan Bradley – Junior 🎓 Asher Shepherd – Freshman This team demonstrated incredible knowledge, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season. Congratulations on a fantastic year!

The Waynesboro School Board is proud to recognize Coaches Matt Grandpre, Troy Argenbright, and Tom Austin, as well as our dedicated Indoor Track & Field athletes who competed at the Regional Indoor Track Meet on February 22, 2025, at Rockingham Indoor Track Facility! Team Results: 🏅 Boys Team – 9th place out of 16 teams 🏅 Girls Team – 13th place out of 16 teams 🌟 Individual & Relay Highlights: 🏆 Trent Snyder (Senior) – 2nd in Regionals, 3rd at States (Pole Vault) 🏆 Dylan Colander (Senior) – 3rd in Regionals, 12th at States (1000m) 🏆 Grayson Norris (Junior) – 4th in Regionals (1600m), 12th at States (3200m) 🏆 Skylar Sloat (Sophomore) – 5th at States, 9th at States (Pole Vault) 🏆 Claire Comfort (Sophomore) – 5th in Regionals, 12th at States (Pole Vault) 🏆 Boys 4x800 Relay Team – 3rd in Regionals, 15th at States 🙌 Relay Team Members: 🎽 Grayson Norris (Junior) 🎽 Dylan Colander (Senior) 🎽 Owen Morningstar (Junior) 🎽 Ross Williamson (Junior) 🎽 Ryan Briggs (Sophomore) Congratulations to these outstanding athletes and their coaches for a fantastic season!

School Board Recognition Series – State Swimming Championship 🏊‍♂️ The Waynesboro School Board is proud to recognize Coach Tom Woodworth and our incredible student-athletes who competed in the Class 3 State Championship at SwimRVA in Richmond, Virginia, on March 5, 2025! 🏅 Cabell Caister (Senior) – 10th in the 100 Freestyle & 9th in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay 🏅 Jack Straight (Senior) – 9th in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay 🏅 Christian Straight (Sophomore) – 9th in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay 🏅 Fisher Woodworth (Freshman) – 9th in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay Congratulations to these dedicated swimmers and their coach for representing Waynesboro with talent and determination!

📢 Preparing Our Kids for Success Parent Class – April 8 Struggling with getting your child to school? You're not alone! Join us for the Preparing Our Kids for Success Parent Class, a one-night seminar focused on truancy challenges and strategies to help. 📅 Date: April 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM (Dinner & childcare start at 5:30 PM) 💡 What to Expect: ✅ Practical strategies to encourage school attendance ✅ Local resources & communication tips ✅ FREE giveaways, dinner, and childcare (for children up to age 12) This FREE session is open to parents of elementary, middle, and high school students. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights! 📞 Register - See the flyer for details!