Waynesboro

🏌️‍♂️ The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized the Waynesboro High School Golf Team members who qualified for regionals! 👏 Congratulations to: Jackson Darden Drew Matherly Jack Straight Jasper McNicholas Jack Blaylock Ryan Harlow We celebrate your hard work and achievements on the course. Way to go, Little Giants! ⛳💪 #WPSstrong #WaynesboroGolf #StudentAthletes

👏 The Waynesboro School Board proudly recognized Mrs. Julie Stevens, Head Coach, Troy Argenbright, Assistant Coach and the Waynesboro High School Cross Country Teams for their outstanding achievements this season! 🌟 Boys Regional Qualifiers: Dylan Colander Grayson Norris Max Missal Ross Williamson Owen Morningstar Ryan Briggs Zach Ketchum Girls Regional & State Qualifiers: Macy Rowe: 6th at Regionals, 15th at States Lydia Kimmell Reagan Allen Lacey Keagy Alexis Austin Amelia Kimmell Emma Carver Alternates: Kaitlyn Keagy, Sierra Sloat, Rachel Allen, Rowan Morris Congratulations to these talented athletes and their coaches for their hard work, determination, and incredible accomplishments! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪 #WPSstrong #WaynesboroXC #StudentAthletes

🎉🏛️ Congratulations to WHS Latin Students! 🏛️🎉 Over Thanksgiving break, Waynesboro High School Latin students had an incredible experience at the 72nd VJCL Latin Convention in Richmond. Competing alongside nearly 1,300 students from over 60 schools across Virginia, our small delegation brought home numerous awards and 1st place in the Spirit Competition! Here are some of the fantastic results: ✨ Aurora Langberg: 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation (in Latin!), 3rd in Large Model, 5th in Mottoes, 5th in Costume Contest, 7th in Impromptu Art ✨ Isabella McClanahan: 4th in Derivatives, 8th in Reading Comprehension, 9th in Vocabulary, 10th in Mythology, 7th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Gerry Irungu: 8th in Roman Life, 8th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Kevin Morales: 6th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Emily Ward: 7th in Mosaic ✨ Emina Sati: 5th in Mosaic, 5th in Poster, 6th in Large Model, 10th in Greeting Card, 4th in Sight Latin Reading ✨ Caroline Ward: 6th in Mosaic, 7th in Storytelling 🏆 Spirit Competition: 1st place!! We are so proud of our students’ hard work and dedication to celebrating Latin and Greek culture. Way to represent Waynesboro High School! 💛💜

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The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. To access the agenda for the meeting please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D2GMFT5AB6AA Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda. f you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

Good Afternoon, Little Giant Families, As we approach the second semester, WHS is updating our electronic device policy in line with guidance from the Virginia Department of Education for Cell Phone-Free Education pursuant to Executive Order 33. Below, you will find a draft version of the revised policy. We would greatly value your feedback, which can be submitted via the link below. Additionally, WHS will hold two parent forums to discuss this update: Wednesday, December 4th, at 5:30 PM and Thursday, December 5th, at 9:00 AM in the WHS Auditorium. We encourage you to join us for these discussions as we prepare for the upcoming semester. We look forward to seeing you at the December forums! DRAFT - WHS Cell Phone-Free Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONncGqEEpu-iQSzKRQiXOWzd4MJaSxuB/view?usp=sharing Parent Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKZyBAOx1DFFsK6Zw-IsrXoZas-iFR2RlRSnvAsJV1lQt9VQ/viewform

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro). If you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

Good Evening, Little Giant Families, As we approach the second semester, WHS is updating our electronic device policy in line with guidance from the Virginia Department of Education for Cell Phone-Free Education pursuant to Executive Order 33. Below, you will find a draft version of the revised policy. We would greatly value your feedback, which can be submitted via the link below. Additionally, WHS will hold two parent forums to discuss this update: Wednesday, December 4th, at 5:30 PM and Thursday, December 5th, at 9:00 AM in the WHS Auditorium. We encourage you to join us for these discussions as we prepare for the upcoming semester. We look forward to seeing you at the December forums, and we wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. DRAFT - WHS Cell Phone-Free Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONncGqEEpu-iQSzKRQiXOWzd4MJaSxuB/view?usp=sharing Parent Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKZyBAOx1DFFsK6Zw-IsrXoZas-iFR2RlRSnvAsJV1lQt9VQ/viewform

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will hold a work session on November 19th at 6:00 at Central Office If you wish to participate via Zoom, please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us

At their meeting on Tuesday, November 12, the Waynesboro School Board approved updates to the 2024-2025 school calendar. December 19 will now be an Early Release Day for students. 🗓️ Early Release Times: PK - 12:20 Elementary - 12:40 KCMS - 1:15 WHS - 1:20

Happy National School Psychology Week! 🧠💙 This week, we celebrate and thank our amazing school psychologists who work tirelessly to support the mental health, well-being, and academic success of our students! 🌟 Amy Gilbert 🌟 Amy Hutcherson 🌟 Cathy Minton 🌟 Lacy Bauman Your dedication helps create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment for every student. We are so grateful for the vital role you play in our schools! Let's give them a big round of applause for their incredible work! 👏👏

Join us this Saturday from 9:00am - 2:30pm for our 3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping before the rush and support local artists and craftspeople. Share with your friends and we'll see you on Saturday!!

Our School Board meets on Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm at Central Office (301 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro). If you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

🗳️📚 Waynesboro High School students are stepped up as Election Pages on Election Day, gaining firsthand experience in civic engagement and supporting the voting process! We're proud to see these young leaders actively participating in our community's democratic process. A big thank you to these students for their dedication and service on Election Day! 👏🇺🇸

Waynesboro High School students volunteer on Election Day. Click link for full story: https://shorturl.at/BW4RT

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Central Office in the Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. To access the agenda for the meeting please use the link below: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/waynesboro/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D2GMFT5AB6AA Click "View the Agenda" from the center of the page to view the full agenda. f you can't join us in person, you can livestream the meeting by using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89048001287?pwd=S2NBcnhIUU1INE1obmhTcittazhKdz09

📅 Friendly Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, November 4 (Staff Workday) and Tuesday, November 5 (Staff Development Day). We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 6! 🍂📚

Waynesboro students participate in distracted driving simulator. Click link to view the full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/10/30/waynesboro-students-participate-distracted-driving-simulator/

The Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth is bringing the impactful documentary Screenagers Under the Influence to our community! This event sheds light on the challenges teens face with constant connection to the internet, social media, screen time, and how it influences decision-making related to vaping, drugs, and alcohol. 🗓️ Event Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 ⏰ Reception: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (refreshments by Crack O' Dawn) 🎥 Viewing: 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 👥 Who Should Attend: Adults & children 6th grade and older This important viewing will be followed by a panel discussion. Don't miss the chance to learn, discuss, and support our youth's well-being!

🚌✨ Today, we celebrate our incredible Waynesboro Public Schools bus drivers who ensure our students arrive safely every day. These drivers go above and beyond, showing kindness, patience, and professionalism along every route. Thank you for all you do! 🚍 Dennis Swartz - Bus 607 🚍 Gloria Balser - Bus 611 🚍 Sharon Lotts - Bus 605 (Post High) - Not pictured 🚍 Dawn Jones - EV 696 🚍 Keyonna Robinson - Bus 610 🚍 Theresa Morris - EV 677 🚍 Charlie Lawson - Bus 644 🚍 Dale Diacont - Bus 694 🚍 John Martin - EV 616 🚍 Kenneth Holley - Bus 625 🚍 Tom Benzing - Bus 625 🚍 Clyde Argenbright - Bus 621 🚍 Denise Fray - EV 698 🚍 Kenny Hanula - EV 619 🚍 Misti Goolsby-Roberson - Bus 626 🚍 Ari Oliveira - Bus 617 🚍 Chip Littlejohn - EV 614 🚍 Elizabeth "Liz" Shifflett - Bus 695 🚍 Annette Carpenter - EV 613 🚍 Betty Grooms - EV 678 🚍 Corinne Whorley - Bus 618 Thank you for keeping our students safe and for being an essential part of the Waynesboro Public Schools family! 🧡