Thayer Elementary School

Thayer Elementary School Kids Come First at Thayer! A K-6 elementary school serving students of the Waynesville R-VI School District living on Fort Leonard Wood.

All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance...
09/06/2026

All schools and offices in the Waynesville R-VI School District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Tiger Pride Night #1: Tech Tools for FamiliesSept. 15, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 Waynesville R-VI will host a “Tech Tools" for p...
09/02/2026

Tiger Pride Night #1: Tech Tools for Families

Sept. 15, 2026 | 5:30-6:30


Waynesville R-VI will host a “Tech Tools" for parents/guardians from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, as part of the district’s Tiger Pride Night sessions this year.

This interactive evening is designed to help families navigate the digital tools that support student learning. Parents and students will receive guidance and hands-on assistance with essential school technology and applications, including ParentSquare, PowerSchool, Canvas, online textbooks and other district resources. This session will help families stay informed, connected and confident in using the technology that supports student success throughout the school year.

WHS Cheer will host a Future Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6!The dates and times are as follows:· Cheer clinic: ...
09/02/2026

WHS Cheer will host a Future Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6!

The dates and times are as follows:
· Cheer clinic: Saturday, Sept. 5: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Waynesville High School (WHS) Gymnasium
· Practice: Thursday, Sept. 10: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at WHS Gymnasium
· Performance: Friday, Sept. 11: Halftime of the home varsity football game at Tiger Stadium.

To attend, a student must BOTH register and pay the fee:
1. Register at https://forms.gle/Xunx9F51Vd7Tst4p9
2. Please make your $35 payment after registering at https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/event/l5q7r7b5 (a link is also in the registration form) to confirm your registration.

******Registration closes Sept. 4, 2026******

Parents of those who are registered should use this ParentSquare for communications: https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/1mhoqehcla.

📸 Picture day is next Tuesday, September 8th! Preorder at: WagnerPortraitGroup.com!
09/02/2026

📸 Picture day is next Tuesday, September 8th! Preorder at: WagnerPortraitGroup.com!

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Waynesville High School on the Ninth ...
09/01/2026

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Waynesville High School on the Ninth Grade Center side of the building.



Attendees will learn about different cultures and sample food from around the world. Tiger Festival of Nations is free and open to the public.



Following Tiger Festival of Nations, Waynesville R-VI will host Military Appreciation Night at Tiger Stadium with all Soldiers and Veterans with an ID being admitted for free. Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. with the WHS Tigers taking on Neosho at 7 p.m. Regular admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 for school age children and up without a pass.

Waynesville to celebrate Military Appreciation Night Waynesville R-VI will host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, S...
09/01/2026

Waynesville to celebrate Military Appreciation Night



Waynesville R-VI will host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Waynesville High School’s Tiger Stadium.



All Soldiers and Veterans with a military ID will be admitted free to the game.



Activities will begin at approximately 6:45 p.m. with Soldiers marching on the track. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. against Neosho.



Tiger Stadium is located at 200 G.W. Lane St. in Waynesville.

Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 2 Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. This year’s theme...
09/01/2026

Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 2



Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. This year’s theme is “Roaring Down Route 66” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66.



Schools will let out early with students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon and students in grades PreK-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.



The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School.



Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Tiger Pride Night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in front of the gym, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.



Homecoming Court Coronation will begin at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m.



Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.





At a Glance:

· Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss

· 1 p.m. Grades PreK-5 dismiss

· 2:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade

· 4:30 – 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Community Tiger Pride Night

· 6:25 p.m. Homecoming Court Coronation

· 7 p.m. Football game

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation presented a record-breaking $14,000-plus in grants to Waynesville R-VI t...
08/24/2026

The Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation presented a record-breaking $14,000-plus in grants to Waynesville R-VI teachers during Convocation on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

The grants, which support innovative classroom projects and learning opportunities for students, were awarded to the following teachers:



EAST ELEMENTARY



Crystal Light



Teresa Vogtman



Emmalee Dameron



Makaela Diedrich



Sara Allen



Niki Dailey



Dori Grebas



Ashley Hendrix



Katie Sloan



Andrea May



FREEDOM ELEMENTARY



Cara Kelley



Amy Weigelt



Traci Simpson



Amber Ferrell



Isabella Kowal



Katy Henson



Jocelyne Orndorf



Virginia Rehm



PARKER EDUCATIONAL CENTER



Tammie Schneider



PARTRIDGE ELEMENTARY



Renae Smith

THAYER ELEMENTARY



Joni Harris



Kim Connolly



WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL



Kymberly Mccall



Sarah Hall



Bridget Jones



Katelyn Hawk



WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL



Gina Mccoy



Eriq Kristek



Taylor Tetreault



Michael Johnson-Gonzalez



Becky Douglas



Kayla Atchison



LEAP



Christina Wallace



Caitlin Selle



WAYNESVILLE SIXTH GRADE CENTER



William Beistel

Karlee Dirck

Jonathan Durrett

Andrea Santana

Abby Swearingen

Jody Taylor



Angela Houf



WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



Hannah Husted



Dixie Solomon



Rebecca Beal



Manuela Phinn



Christina Sazonov



Allison Sylvester



WOOD ELEMENTARY



Jennifer Schaub



Karin Smith



Lisa West



Vanessa Mason





The Waynesville R-VI Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and teachers across the district. Through scholarships for graduating seniors, teacher grants, Snack in a Pack and assistance with shoes and other essential supplies for students, the foundation helps make a difference in classrooms and throughout the Waynesville community.

Start and end times for our schools for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are listed below. Late-start Wednesdays...
08/23/2026

Start and end times for our schools for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are listed below.

Late-start Wednesdays
-On Wednesdays, schools begin 30 minutes later.
-Buses pick up 30 minutes later on Wednesdays.
-Drop-off times are also 30 minutes later on Wednesdays (except at East and Freedom).
-Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

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PRESCHOOLS
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Freedom Elementary (see listing below under elementary schools)
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Parker Educational Center
Building hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Pick Educational & Volunteer Center
Building hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8:15 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Williams Early Childhood Center
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
AM Class Time: 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.*
PM Class Time: 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 8:05 a.m. (AM)* and 12:05 p.m. (PM)
Student Pick Up: 11:30 a.m. (AM) and 3:30 p.m. (PM)*
• Full Day PreK Class time: 8:30 a.m. -
3:30 p.m.*.
• Full day drop off: 8:05 a.m.*
• Full day pick up: 3:30 p.m.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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East Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
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Freedom Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Partridge Elementary
Building Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Thayer Elementary
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30-3:30*
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Wood Elementary
Building Hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.*
Class time: 8:30-3:30*
Student Drop Off: 8:00 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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Waynesville Sixth Grade Center
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. *
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Tiger Learning Center
Building Hours: 7:30 a.m .- 4 p.m.*
Class Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 8 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 3:30 p.m.
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Waynesville Middle School
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Waynesville High School
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.*
Student Drop Off: 7 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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Waynesville Career Center
Building Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.*
Class Time: 7:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. *
Student Drop Off: 7:30 a.m.*
Student Pick Up: 2:35 p.m.
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*Please note that the start times and drop off times are listed for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
On Wednesdays, schools begin 30 minutes later and drop-off times are also 30 minutes later on Wednesdays for most schools. Dismissal times do not change on Wednesdays.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow (Aug. 24, 2026)!
08/23/2026

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow (Aug. 24, 2026)!

Address

15392 Thayer Road
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
65473

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15738422200

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