WHS Parent Communication

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to thank you for your continued partnership in helping your student succeed. This is a critical time, with End-of-Course (EOC) exams, ACT testing, and AP exams all on the horizon. These assessments not only reflect your student’s hard work, but they also play an important role in shaping future academic opportunities.

Here are a few ways you can support your student during this time:

• Encourage consistent study habits and review of key materials for each subject.

• Ensure they get plenty of rest and eat well—especially on testing days.

• Help them stay organized by keeping track of test dates, assignment deadlines, and final exam schedules.

• Check in on missing or incomplete work to ensure everything is submitted on time.

A strong finish to the school year helps maintain a solid GPA—an important factor in future college admissions, scholarships, and other postsecondary opportunities. Your support and encouragement can make a significant difference.

Together, let’s help our students finish the year strong and confident!

Babcock named WHS Rotary Student of the Month

Emily Babcock, a sophomore at Waynesville High School, has been named the WHS Rotary Student of the Month for April 2025. She was recognized at the Rotary Club of Pulaski County meeting on April 8, 2025. Her parents are Vanessa and Robert Velasquez.

Babcock was chosen to represent the words personal courage and accountability. Her nominator stated, “Emily is definitely a student who displays accountability. She is always on time, retains a positive attitude and is a stellar student. In fact, she always has her assignments completed well in advance of their due dates. Emily is someone who always does the right thing even when no one is looking. Emily is going to do great things!'

Babcock is an outstanding student that carries a 3.88 grade point average, ranking in the top 11% of her class, and has a 98.52% attendance rate. She is on the wrestling team and a member of the Powerlifting Club. She was 1 of 3 students chosen to be a part of the Youth Leadership Forum on Fort Leonard Wood and is a member of our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan committee. Upon graduation, Babcock plans to work in the medical field.

Officer David Gomez – a nationally renowned speaker – wants the community to know how to protect children from becoming victims online.

Gomez will speak at 6 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium.

This event is free of charge, open to the public and is being sponsored by:

· Pulaski County Opioid Committee

· City of Waynesville

· Four Rivers Community Health Center

· Waynesville RV-I Foundation

Gomez will share what he has learned as a law enforcement officer who has operated multiple undercover social media accounts to arrest predators and track down missing children. He will also speak about the dangers of social media, normalization of drugs in social media, and the influence of drugs and alcohol on the youth population.

As We Wrap Up the School Year...

It's a busy and exciting time as we bring the 2024–2025 school year to a close and begin preparations for 2025–2026. We encourage you to take a moment to review the latest edition of our Guidance Department newsletter. Inside, you'll find important updates on scholarships, scheduling, and a variety of other helpful resources.

Our dedicated counselors are an incredible resource and are always here to support you and your student. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to seek guidance—we’re here to help! The link is below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/6z2mb

April 8, 2025

• 6 p.m. Volunteer Banquet, Waynesville Career Center.

April 11, 2025

• 9 a.m. Special Olympics. Waynesville High School Tiger Stadium.

April 12, 2025

• 10 a.m. to noon Spring Egg Hunt for PreK-5th grades at Waynesville High School Throws Field.

April 15, 2025

• Purple Up Day. Wear purple to show your support for military impacted students.
• 5:30 p.m. Thayer Second Grade Concert at Thayer.

April 18, 2025

• No school.

April 24, 25, 26, 27, 2025

• 7 p.m. on April 24, 25 and 26 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Musical Margaret's Mind. Waynesville High School Auditorium.

April 25, 2025

• 4 to 6 p.m. District Art Show in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School.
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tiger Festival of Nations, Ninth Grade Center entrance, Waynesville High School.

April 30, 2025

• 6 p.m. Community Salute to Service. Waynesville High School gym.

1. For more calendar items, go to https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/events. (You may sort by your child's school.)
2. For the annual 2024-25 School Year Calendar, click here.