Waynesboro

They keep us organized. They know everything and everyone. They can find that missing form, a band-aid, a pencil, and your peace of mind… all before lunch. 🙌 🎉 Today we celebrate our Administrative Professionals—the multitasking legends behind the magic. 💐 We see you. We appreciate you. We couldn’t do it without you.

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨ Today, we had the joy of honoring some of the most dedicated and inspiring educators in Waynesboro Public Schools during our Teacher of the Year Celebration. Please join us in recognizing the amazing honorees from each school: 🏫 Joanne Coffey – Berkeley Glenn Elementary 🏫 Rachel Hubler – Wenonah Elementary 🏫 Amanda Hall – Westwood Hills Elementary 🏫 Sarah Hinkle – William Perry Elementary 🏫 Felicia Bradley – Kate Collins Middle School 🏫 Autumn Woodson – Waynesboro High School 🏫 Brian Edwards – Valley Academy A special congratulations to Sarah Hinkle, who was named our Division Teacher of the Year! 🎉💐 Your passion, creativity, and care for students truly shine. Swipe through a few photo highlights below and check out the full album from the celebration here: 📸 https://bit.ly/3EArfhX

📢 Calling All Parents & Guardians – Your Voice Matters! Waynesboro Public Schools encourages parents and guardians to apply for an important opportunity to support Virginia’s future in education! The Virginia Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian representatives to participate in Standard Setting Committees for Math and Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Your perspective is vital in helping determine the cut scores for these newly updated, more rigorous assessments. 🗓️ Meeting Dates at Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA: 🔹 Math: June 9–11 🔹 Reading: June 11–13 💻 A virtual orientation will be held on May 19, 2025. 🛏️ Hotel, meals, and per diem expenses will be covered by VDOE. 🎯 This is a great way to make a lasting impact on how student achievement is measured across the Commonwealth! 📝 Apply by April 24, 2025 using the link below: 👉 https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4INQZwUf0Zmrtzw #WPSStrong #ParentVoice #VDOE #SOLStandardSetting #FamilyEngagement

📢 Reminder! Waynesboro Public Schools will have Early Dismissal on Friday, April 18 and No School for Students on Monday, April 21 due to a staff workday. 🕒 Early Release Times for April 18: • PK – 12:20 PM • Elementary – 12:40 PM • Kate Collins Middle – 1:15 PM • Waynesboro High – 1:20 PM We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, and we appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and successful school year! 💙

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 – 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 – 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 – 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!