Waynesboro

School is out, summer meals are in! Waynesboro Public Schools are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed below. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals. BERKELEY GLENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 28-30, June 3-27, July 1-25 Monday through Thursday Closed June 19, July 4 Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. WILLIAM PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 28- 30, June 3-6, 10-13 Lunch Only: 11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Our School Board meets tonight, June 11, 2024, 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

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 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.

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Celebrating WHS Latin Scholars! WHS Latin students recently took a fascinating trip to the Waynesboro Heritage Foundation Museum , where they learned so much about our city's rich history! Today, we're thrilled to celebrate their academic achievements as they finally received their well-deserved medals and certificates from this year's National Latin Exam! Congratulations to all of the dedicated students on your hard work and impressive accomplishments!

Please plan on joining us for our 2024 Back-to-School Bash. The vision of the event is to remove barriers to school readiness for students and families. Haircuts, immunizations, sports physicals, registration help for families, and multiple community organizations will be available to share information with families.

Good Morning Senior Families, We are OUTSIDE for graduation this morning. Gates will open at 9:15 am. Information for seniors has been sent to their school email. If needed, regular handicapped parking is available on all sides of the school, with a limited amount of additional handicapped parking at the east-end parking lot (near the old Wayne Oxygen). Bryan A. Stamm Principal Waynesboro High School 1200 W. Main Street Waynesboro, VA 22980 (540) 946-4616 (540) 946-4616

Due to the predicted weather impact this evening, we will move our graduation to tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. We will communicate with families by 8 a.m. if the ceremony will be indoors or outdoors. Regardless of venue, students will need to arrive at WHS by 9:15 a.m. The graduation venue will be open to families at the same time.

A decision regarding tomorrow's outside graduation ceremony will be sent to senior families by 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. As a reminder, if we cannot hold the ceremony outside on Friday, graduation will be moved to 10 am on Saturday. Should we be forced inside, the ceremony will be held in the WHS auditorium. Each student received two tickets, allowing two people of their choosing to enter the auditorium. Other guests are welcome to view the live stream of the ceremony in our gymnasium or cafeteria on a first-come, first-served basis. The link to the graduation live stream and a QR code to register for graduation photos are available on the WHS website.

This week's Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Athlete Spotlight is Waynesboro High School senior Amari Carter. Click link to read the full article: https://newsvirginian.com/sports/high-school/track-and-field/athlete-spotlight-waynesboro-senior-amari-carter-on-the-fast-track-to-compete-at-collegiate-level/article_7e59ead6-0d4f-11ef-8efd-57052fe5a746.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_News_Virginian&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1e3tCVr5E_wXsQFYf-Cu6fUfzRDCfiSzcMd4-Hu-GY9T3wiP8_qq9_QNs_aem_ASupYHpwXZhkxCjuHBrJPYYuoRfxL_f4offWcdVCKuPzSPzbRIpEp1WmvTxnS5LTIg4ou7gWuhpx_ZIT-GA2ezjp

WHS Key club had a wonderful last club meeting yesterday in the WHS Media Center retiring old officers and inducting new ones, and culminating with celebrating seniors!!!! Members also got to prepare sweet treats for teachers in honor of the Teachers Appreciation week.

The Waynesboro School Board will meet on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 for their regularly scheduled meeting at Waynesboro High School in the Media Center 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.

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Meeting Monday, May 6 at 7:00 pm Via zoom Please email lburks@waynesboro.k12.va.us for a zoom link if you would like to attend the virtual meeting.

School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state and local regulations to ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools. School Lunch Hero Day provides the opportunity for the community to thank these hard working heroes for their dedication to fueling our students for success. Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Waynesboro Public Schools nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, our schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 3. This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by The School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.

Waynesboro Public Schools to use "iTeach' program for aspiring teachers. Click link to read the full story: https://www.whsv.com/2024/04/29/waynesboro-public-schools-use-iteach-program-aspiring-teachers/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Wv4DW0qxyI4bGXViPrZi-5Kr8F9KHB_OynUmcxkidwTjf-1fSRPJi9YU_aem_AYLGhqBeBm3u63pBwVfNsqrjuH_YEN5g5Fia1c2wA4LMN36xCw1R08yVciiVRVbLmIK-4kD4Qj9veDh3bhuQiiLh

Waynesboro Public Schools Shines Bright! We're bursting with pride to share some fantastic news: Waynesboro Public Schools has not one, not two, but THREE programs recognized in the prestigious "Showcases for Success" directory by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA)! Amidst the impressive array of 92 programs and initiatives from 43 school divisions across the Commonwealth, Waynesboro Public Schools stands out with three outstanding programs that exemplify excellence in education. 🌟 Click the link to view the Online Showcase Directory: https://www.vsba.org/resources/initiatives/showcases-for-success/

Attention students and families! Join the State Council of Higher Education for VA, VA Department of Education and college financial aid experts for a FREE webinar discussing the FAFSA and college financial aid process. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to set yourself up for financial success as you pursue your college dreams! Webinar details: Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/LUVFAFSA042024 Thursday, April 18th - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm #LevelUpVA #DecisionDayVA

Hey, Waynesboro Public Schools families! Just a quick reminder 📆 April 19th: Early Release Day! PreK will dismiss at 12:20 PM Elementary at 12:40 PM Kate Collins Middle School at 1:15 PM Waynesboro High School at 1:20 PM 📆 April 22nd: Staff Workday No school for students

The 2024 Safe Route to School Parent and Caregiver Survey is a great way to develop a better understanding of school travel behaviors, student physical activity levels, and concerns about pedestrian and bicycle travel on the way to school. English Survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/VASRTS-Parent-Survey-English Spanish Survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/VASRTS-Parent-Survey-Spanish

Join us for the Waynesboro Education Farm Annual Plant Sale! 🌱🌿 Get ready to stock up on vegetable starts, herbs, and perennial fruits to kickstart your garden. Mark your calendars for May 6th-9th from 4-6pm and May 11th from 9am-1pm. Located at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkeley Glenn Elementary. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your own fresh produce and support local education initiatives!