Chamber Book 2023 Final

EDUCATION
Waynesville R-VI School District: A Leader in K-12 Education
From pre-school for children with special
needs to dual credit and AP college
courses for high school students, the
Waynesville R-VI School District serves each
individual student. Known for strong academic
performance, Waynesville R-VI students
perform above average on most states.
Waynesville R-VI offers outstanding facilities
and a one-to-one Chromebook to student
ratio for students in grades K-12. In addition,
several buses that are used for long-distance
competitions and trips are equipped with wi-fi
to help keep students connected.
The Waynesville R-VI School District serves
the communities of Waynesville, St. Robert and
Fort Leonard Wood; its mission is to, “Prepare
and empower individual lifelong learners for
opportunities as citizens and leaders.”
To prepare students for a global economy,
students focus on collaboration with others,
creatively solving problems, thinking critically,
and communicating effectively throughout their
core and elective courses.
The district has about 5,800 students in 11
schools, which are located both off and on post.
Between 65 and 70% of the students are military
impacted, making this one of the most mobile
and diverse student populations in the state.
Programs, such as Student-to-Student, help
students make friends quickly and acclimate to
becoming Tigers. In addition, athletics, band,
student organizations and Club Tiger (an
active after-school program) engage students in
leadership opportunities outside the classroom.
Coding and robotics clubs are available after
school at all of the district’s K-12 buildings.
More than half of the district’s teachers hold
a master’s degree or higher, and the district’s
teacher-to-student ratio affords opportunities
for individualized instruction. School libraries/
media centers offer both technological and
traditional research tools to support instruction.
Designated an A+ high school, nearly
three-fourths of the graduates enter college.
The extensive curriculum includes college
preparatory courses, including AP classes,
and college credit courses. In addition, the
Waynesville Career Center’s programs range
from auto service technology and masonry to
graphic design and culinary arts. An awardwinning
JROTC program competes regularly.
At Williams Early Childhood Center, various
programs stand ready to access and support the
needs of young children. Parker Educational
Center offers 40 spots for preschool students
as well. The nationally acclaimed Parents
as Teachers program provides parents with
essential tools to become their child’s first
educator from birth to 3.
The district provides services to support
parents and students with special needs
throughout the entire district. Special Education
With the county’s popu lation rising, schools are being built and others
are being merged to meet the demands of the 21st century.
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