Off to a great start!

WHS Students and Families,

The holidays are upon us! My hope is that each of you finds time over the next two months to enjoy being with family and friends. The start of the holiday season also signals the home stretch of our semester, with SOL testing beginning in early December.

Although November is just beginning, December will be here before we know it. Little Giants, take time now to review your academic progress, ask questions, and make a plan for a successful finish. Stay on top of assignments, seek help when needed, and prepare for upcoming tests and SOLs.

Parents and guardians, please review your student’s grades together and help them plan for the weeks ahead. Encouraging healthy sleep habits, good nutrition, and thoughtful time management can make a meaningful difference in their success.

I appreciate the hard work our students and families have put into this semester. Let’s carry that effort forward and finish strong!

Bryan Stamm
Principal, Waynesboro High School

Our students LOVE seeing our community at their extra-curricular activities. You can find Little Giant athletic schedules HERE.

November 2nd and 3rd: WPS Professional Development - no school for students

November 7th: SAT's at WHS

November 9th: Winter Sports Tryouts

November 10th: School Board Meeting - 6:00 pm at 301 Pine Avenue (Central Office)

November 18th: Meet the Team Night - 5:30 pm in the WHS Auditorium

November 23rd - 27th: Thanksgiving Break

December 1st - 4th: Recovery SOL Testing

December 7th - 11th: End of Course SOL Testing

December 7th - 9th: Spring Musical Auditions

December 13th: Band/Choir Concert - 2:00 pm in the WHS Auditorium

Kjellstrom and Lee will complete steel installation this coming week. Staff and students had the opportunity this past Friday to sign the last beams to be installed, literally "leaving their mark" on the newest addition to WHS!

Heading into November, the community will see the completion of cinder block installation, the installation of decking on each level of the structure, followed by the pouring of concrete slabs in early December. This will create the concrete base for each level of the building.

Interested in how fast the progress has been? The first photo below was taken just one month ago!

The deadline to order your graduation cap and gown (required to participate in graduation) at the lowest price is Tuesday, December 1st. After this date, prices will begin to increase.

Families can place their orders at https://hjvirginia.com/

If you have questions, or need assistance, please reach out to Anita Honbarrier, Administrative Assistant, at 540 946 4616 extension 70014.

Waynesboro City Public Schools has partnered with Edustaff to manage their substitute positions. Edustaff provides quality educational staffing and Human Resource services for schools through extensive recruiting for classroom employees, holding face-to-face workshops to provide a better classroom experience, and offering unbeatable customer service.

To sign up as a substitute and serve your local school district, Apply Here.

Mrs. Dhillon, who teaches French at WHS, recently had the opportunity to present at the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) conference in Henrico. She had 33 attendees at her session entitled Losing yourself in language: Engaging in hands-on activities to create authentic buy-in and promoting active speaking in the target language

She has been invited to lecture this summer at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and at the national conference next November.

Way to represent WHS, Mrs. Dhillon!

November Update

November Events:

11/2 FASFA Workshop (9am-11am)

11/5 Wintergreen Resort Employer Visit

11/9 Virginia Tech Field Trip

11/10 Wintergreen Resort Employer Visit

11/12 Radiation Oncology Program (Virginia Western Community College) Site Visit

11/18 BRCC Vet Tech Info Session

Mrs. Hall and Mr. Huguley are excited we have made it through Virginia College Application Week (VCAW)! It was an exciting time for our seniors to get those college applications in for free. There is still plenty of time for students to apply for regular decision. We are here to help!

As you move through the college process, don’t forget to file your FASFA! This is important even if you do not think you will qualify for any financial aid. This helps schools match you with funds they have too! If you need help, we are hosting a FASFA Workshop for families on 11/2 from 9am-11am. We also have a GRASP advisor (Ms. Howard) who is here on Wednesdays! You are welcome to schedule appointments with her as well ( https://jennyhoward.youcanbook.me/ )

Seasonal hiring time is quickly approaching! If you are interested in applying to jobs but need a resume, come see us!

Did you know we have a career center instagram? You can follow @WHS_collegeandcareer to stay up to date with events going on as well as a variety of resources throughout the year!

Our staff and students had a great time hosting their 2026 Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 28th! Thank you to all our staff and students who made this happen!

Giant University is a tutoring program, consisting of WHS staff, offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week from 3:30-4:30 in the WHS cafeteria. Students may come as needed, no signup is required. Snacks are provided, as well as transportation home at 4:30.

Student's can get help with SOL preparation, class assignments, or tutoring on specific academic skills.

Bonus: Every three days spent attending Giant University = one day earned back from being absent!

CTE Credentialing (Workplace Readiness): November 16th–20th
Students currently enrolled in a CTE course will participate in this test.

SOL Recovery: December 1st–4th

Testing for students who are no longer in the SOL course, but must pass the associated SOL.

End-of-Course SOL Testing: December 7th–11th

Testing for students who are currently enrolled in an SOL course.

Makeup and Retake SOL Testing: December 14th–18th

Makeup testing and expedited retakes for students who score between a 375 and 399.

*A student passes an SOL by scoring at least 400 out of 600. 500 or higher is considered pass advanced.

** For graduation, a student must pass one SOL in each of the following content areas: Math, Science, History, Reading, Writing.

With the weather changing through the fall, we wanted to share a few reminders for the school day.

• The main school building opens at 8:10 each day. We ask that students not arrive prior to then. Should a student need to arrive on a given day before this time, the main entry foyer is available during cold or inclement weather.
• Blankets and ski masks should be left at home, or stored, during the school day. This helps us maintain a safe school environment as well as prepare students for workplace expectations.
• Hoods must be down upon entering the school building.
• WPS maintains a clothes closet year round. If a student has a need for cold weather clothing, please see your counselor.

This open house is for current sophomore's and juniors.

Additional information can be found at the websites below.

Shenandoah Valley Governor's School

Valley Career and Technical Center

The open house will take place at 49 Hornet Road, Fishersville

Price: $65

Purchase: yearbookforever.com *Waynesboro High School

WHS is proud to share our newest online platform celebrating all things Little Giants! Throughout the year, content will be added to the platform showcasing the academic, athletic, extra curricular, and history of WHS.

The platform has dedicated display panels in WHS, and can be viewed on any internet connected device.

Keep an eye on the site, and our social media, as we will ask for our students and alumni base to submit information to the platform. Currently, we are seeking input from Little Giants who have, or are currently, serving in the armed forces or have participated in college athletics.

Current Sections include: Little Giants who have served in the military, Little Giants who played a sport in college, 2025-26 Honor Roll, Athletic Hall of Fame, digital trophy case, championship banners.

Take a tour by clicking the button below!

WHS boasts 38 different club/activity opportunities for students throughout the year. Along with these club opportunities, the school has 18 Virginia High School League (VHSL) activities.