William Perry

Virginia has enacted protections to support SNAP recipients. 🛒

If you or someone you know has questions, please visit DSS.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services office for assistance.

Today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Bus 696 (serving William Perry, KCMS, and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.

Also, Bus 626, (serving Wayne Hills Preschool Center) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.

Finally, Bus 621 (serving KCMS and WHS) will be approximately 30 minutes late for both the morning and afternoon routes.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you.

💙 Thank You, Waynesboro! 💙
Waynesboro Public Schools is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support following the recent Forum on Teen Homelessness, @Building Bridges For The Greater Good

Our community’s compassion and willingness to help make a real difference for our students in need. 🫶

If you’d like to donate, items most needed include:
🧦 Socks
👕 Underwear
🧴 Laundry detergent
🩸 Feminine care supplies
…or any essentials you’re able to provide.

📩 For more information or to coordinate a donation, please contact:
Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent
📧 rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us

📞 540-946-4600

Ribbon cutting held at Waynesboro's new recovery school, River Ridge Learning Center. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4oAFQvo

See the photos: River Ridge is on of four recovery schools in Virginia. The Waynesboro school celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Oct. 17. Click link: bit.ly/4hl4Ao

📚 #ThrowbackThursday | Waynesboro History Spotlight

Found this gem: “School honors man who devoted life to students.” It highlights William Perry’s role in integrating Waynesboro Public Schools.

A few lines that stood out:

“I could see growth with those students because of taking the time and guidance.”
“Money and prestige isn’t everything.”

Check out the full article and glimpse into our local history—and feel free to share if you find it meaningful.

🎉🌱 Waynesboro Cafeteria Managers Take Farm to School to the Next Level!

This week, our amazing WPS cafeteria managers rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty—literally! 🧄✨ The day started at the Waynesboro Education Farm at Berkley Glenn Elementary, where they learned about local farm operations and even planted fresh garlic.

Later, they headed to the kitchen to master THREE scratch-made recipes that are hitting this week’s National School Lunch Week menus:
🍅 Homemade Salsa
🍜 Chicken & Vegetable Ramen (featuring that fresh garlic!)
🍢 Chicken Souvlaki (also starring fresh garlic!)

Our team is fired up to serve these delicious, globally-inspired dishes to our students. 🌍🍴 Because at WPS, we’re all about fresh, local, and made-with-love meals. 💚

WPS Gifted Education Coordinator, Danny Lee and Farm Educator, Ryan Blosser recently wrote an article about the Waynesboro Education Farm — and it’s been published in TEACH Magazine! 🎉

“Life Lessons from an Educational Farm,” is now featured and shared with educators across the country. 🌾

📖 Read the article here: https://teachmag.com/life-lessons-from-an-educational-farm/

Reminder: Walk to School Day is TOMORROW! 🚶‍♀️🚶
Join us as we celebrate healthy habits, community spirit, and a safe route to school. 👟🌎
Drop off is from 7:30-7:45 at the Food Lion parking lot.
Dress Warm 🧥
#WalkToSchoolDay #SafeRoutes #HealthyKids

🌱 WPS Education Farm Featured on VPM’s Life in the Heart Land! 🎥

We’re thrilled to share that the Waynesboro Education Farm will be featured in the upcoming Life in the Heart Land series on VPM! Tune in to the “Aquaponics” episode airing Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 PM, to see how our students and staff are growing learning opportunities right here in the Valley.

Episodes also stream on the PBS app — don’t miss this inspiring look at hands-on teaching and learning in action!

🔗 Watch here: https://video.vpm.org/show/life-heart-land/

#WPSStrong #WaynesboroVA #EducationFarm #LifeInTheHeartLand #Aquaponics #CommunityofChampions

Waynesboro Education Farm provides hands-on project-based learning for Valley educators. Click the link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/42OGxZB

Waynesboro Public Schools partners with community to celebrate Walk to School Week October 6-10. Click link to read the full article: http://bit.ly/4o7ULgi

📣 Your School. Your Safety. Your Voice.

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Virginia public schools are required to conduct a variety of emergency drills throughout the year, including fire, lockdown, tornado, earthquake, and bus evacuation drills. These are required by the Code of Virginia and are designed to help students and staff respond appropriately in the event of an emergency.

As Attendance Awareness Month wraps up, let’s keep the momentum going! Small steps add up to big success when students are in school every day.

Addressing #chronicabsence is key for improving graduation rates, increasing achievement & giving young people a good chance for success at school & beyond. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign & make a difference for our community! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

Prepaid picture packages will be sent home tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/23. Please check your child’s Tuesday Folder for them. If your child was absent, missed picture day, or you’d like a retake send in the package you paid for with a note, makeup picture day is Friday, 10/24.

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