Education

Members of the community and school officials presented scholarships and awards totaling more than $2 million if utilized over the next four years, to the Waynesville High School Class of 2024 during Honors Night. Approximately 365 students will graduate on Friday.

May and July screenings for preschool children ages 3 and 4 who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District are now being scheduled at Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. To schedule a screening appointment for May 28 or 29 or July 29, 30, or 31, please call 573-842-2650. Students must be ages 3 or 4 by August 1, 2024, to qualify for screening. Students who have already been screened and are on a waiting list do not need to be re-screened. “Our highly qualified, certified teachers work with students on skills that help prepare them to be successful learners in kindergarten,” said Dr. Molinda Mitchell, principal at the center. “By engaging students early, our preschool students become successful kindergartners.” Williams Early Childhood Center’s pre-school program consists of PACE and ECSE. Both are free for Waynesville R-VI residents who are admitted to the program. PACE is the Parent And Child Education program and is for children ages three, four, and five who are potty trained, have gone through the screening process used to place students, and have been admitted to the program. Transportation is not provided for the PACE program. ECSE The Early Childhood Special Education Program is a free service provided by the Waynesville School District and services children who are three-years to kindergarten age with educationally disabling conditions. Children with disabling conditions are those who demonstrate significant delays in one or more of these areas:

For students currently in grades 6 and 7 (and will be going into 7 and 8 this fall) For more information, please contact Athletics at 573-842-2450. Elementary Soccer Camp May 28-30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ($25) For students ages 8-12 years old Cost is $25. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vcebWbA5UM7bcB31A. Payment...

Registration is open to 2024-2025 school year sophomore and junior students in Pulaski County. Students must complete an application and submit one letter of recommendation. Students must commit to attending each session. Pay a $25.00 program fee (due July 5, 2024) The mission of Junior Leadership Pulaski County (JrLPC) is to inspire the next generation to be community influencers by becoming their best selves now.

Kindergarten enrollment is underway in the Waynesville R-VI School District online at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/13356. This is for students who will be enrolling as kindergartners at East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, and Wood elementary. If you have a student eligible (see eligibility requirements below) for kindergarten in the 2024-25 School Year, you will need the following documents: *Child’s birth certificate, B. *Proof of residence: Any ONE of the following documents in the parent/guardian’s name meets the state’s proof of residence requirements: 1) property tax statement 2) utility bill/agreement (must be dated within the last 60 days). Utilities include water, electric, trash, gas and home phone/internet. Cell phone agreements may not be used to meet this criteria. 3) real estate contract 4) rental agreement/receipt 5) military housing contract. If you have questions about these documents, please contact 573-842-2092. C. *Child’s shot record* If your child has not already received the 4-6 year old immunizations, here are the vaccines your child will need: Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (5th dose) Polio (IPV) (4th dose) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (2nd dose) Chickenpox (Varicella) (2nd dose) These shots must be administered on or after their fourth birthday. *Legal documents (for special circumstances/ e.g., custody, guardianship, etc.)

A false fire alarm sounded at Waynesville Middle School at approximately 2:25 p.m. today, Friday, May 10, 2024. The system is being worked on. The fire department has responded out of an abundance of caution.

Several students will walk across the stage in caps and gowns as they graduate this weekend. Lincoln University’s commencement ceremonies will start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. The commencement guest speaker will be Dr. Shaun Harper, a provost professor at the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. He’s a racial equity expert.

The LHS Athletic Banquet was held Thursday, May 2, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Athletic Director Phillip Gambill paid tribute to Mr. Rick Mosher and Mr. Gary Cook, recognizing them for their service and dedication to the student athletes of Licking schools. Gambill recognized the students who worked hard...

Junior year was one of new beginnings — a year marked by the implementation of QuadEx, the first seasons of two head coaches and the lifting of COVID-19 protocols that defined the beginning of the Class of 2024’s Duke experience. Duke made national headlines this year. Following the...

Pulaski County seniors at five area high schools are set to cross the stage to accept their diplomas in commencement ceremonies to be held at the schools.

Licking math students traveled Monday to Dixon for the Frisco League Math Competition. Seventh through twelfth graders brought home ribbons in several categories, and the high school team won first place overall. In the high-level Trigonometry and Logarithms category, Dominick Donley earned first place, Gold, and Ryleigh Barton took third...

Waynesville High School has announced its Prom queen and king candidates. Candidates for a queen this year include Jaden Clair, Lailah Clark, Sophia Mallick, and Josemmidee Moody, while the king candidates include Joseph Blau, Jaiden Golden, Kaleb Salinas, and Matthew Stump. The prom for Waynesville High School takes place this Saturday, May 4.

Parents may begin enrolling their kindergarten student in the Waynesville School District online beginning today at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/13356. This is for students who will be enrolling as kindergartners at East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, and Wood elementary. kindergarten enrollment assistance will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on today and Friday at the Parker Educational Center in Waynesville for parents that need help enrolling their students. When enrolling a child in kindergarten, parents or guardians need to provide the child’s birth certificate and proof of residence. This can be accomplished by a property tax statement, utility bill, real estate contract, rental agreement and receipt, or military housing contract. Also required is the child’s shot record. If your child has not already received the 4-6 year old immunizations, here are the vaccines your child will need:

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Dr. Jamie Goforth, assistant superintendent of personnel services, presented the Community Recognition plaque to Paul Shultz II on behalf of Laclede Electric during the April 15 Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting. Laclede Electric was recognized for its ongoing support of students through their generous donations. Pictured are Superintendent Hilary Bales, Paul Shultz II and Dr. Goforth.

The Waynesville High School Jazz Band received an Exemplary rating at the Ava Golden Blues Jazz Festival where 28 bands from around the state participated April 6. “We are thrilled to announce that the jazz band received an Exemplary rating from all three judges,” said band director Jared Sabatasso. “The students performed with precision and poured their hearts out on stage.”

In recognition of the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), Waynesville High School National Honor Society seniors each nominated one teacher to receive an award during the NHS Teacher Appreciation Banquet held April 16 at the Waynesville Career Center. With heartfelt appreciation, students spoke about why they selected a specific...

Waynesville R-VI sports camps for elementary and middle school students have been announced. Registration links will open as noted below. The Waynesville R-VI School District will offer sports camps for elementary students as follows: