Dear WASD Families and Staff, As you may know, Governor Wolf has closed schools indefinitely. Therefore, it is important we continue to provide you with at least a weekly update. For the next two weeks, March 30th through April 10th, we have moved to an Enrichment model of our Continuity of Education. From April 14th and beyond, WASD will move to planned... READ MORE >
In light of Governor Wolf’s recent announcement that PA schools will remain closed through at least April 13, 2020, the Elementary Division is providing the below list of suggested home enrichment activities. Completion of these activities is suggested to maintain continuity of learning. You are welcome to ask your child’s teacher for assistance if needed but... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District would like to recognize all our learners' hard work on their 2020 Science Fair Projects. Please consider using this e-mail address sciencefair2020@wasdpa.org to attach a photo of your child's project. We will then post a video of all the projects on the WASD website to view and celebrate all their hard work. No student names... READ MORE >
March 25, 2020 Dear Parents, Families, and the Community: As you know, our schools closed March 16, 2020 due to the novel coronavirus 2019. This has been a serious health concern for our nation, and something we have not had to face in our lifetimes. For the first two weeks, our teachers and support staff continued to work. Teachers were doing... READ MORE >
In light of schools being closed through Monday, April 13 and re-opening Tuesday, April 14, 2020, enrichment materials will be available on the district website and building websites on Monday, March 30. Learners are encouraged to complete the tasks for their grade level and you may email your child's teacher with questions. If your child does not have access to... READ MORE >
Dear WASD Families, We have been informed by Governor Wolf that all PA schools will remain closed through at least April 8th, 2020, for students. Staff would be allowed to return, provided COVID-19 is subsiding. Because this falls over the Holiday weekend and wanting to provide our staff a day to prepare for the students to return, WASD students would not... READ MORE >
The WASD School Board meeting has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, March 31st. Time and location to be determined. More information to follow. READ MORE >
Please note, we have changed our Free Grab-and-go Food Service Program for all children 18-years and younger to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week.On Monday and Wednesday, children will receive 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts. On Fridays, children will receive one lunch and one breakfast. READ MORE >
Good afternoon WASD families, This is Dr. Tod Kline Superintendent of the Waynesboro Area School District with an informational update for WASD families/learners. As we continue to navigate through the challenges of this school closure, daily announcements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education continue to give us insights to the evolving... READ MORE >
WASD is here to support our learners and families during this challenging time. The WASD counseling department reviewed and developed this list of on-line resources to assist our learners and families.Please click here for Online Counseling Resources READ MORE >
In light of the closing of schools through Friday, March 27, the Waynesboro Area School District wanted to provide a list of educational resources learners can access at home. These resources include those currently used by learners at school as well as other resources we have deemed safe for learners. Please know, these are available as an opportunity for... READ MORE >
Please visit the Waynesboro Area School Districts FAQ Document for answers to the most common questions we are receiving about COVID-19. Check it out here: WASD COVID-19 FAQ READ MORE >
Hello incoming Kindergarten Families! At this time, the Waynesboro Area School District is postponing Kindergarten Registration. New dates for Kindergarten Registration will be determined in the near future. As new dates are determined, we will keep everyone updated through the District Facebook page and through our District Website. Building secretaries will... READ MORE >
The WASD Budget Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020 has been postponed until Thursday April 2nd at 1pm in the Clayton Avenue Board Room. READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District will be offering free grab and go breakfast and lunch meals for children 18 years of age and younger starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 11:30 am through 1:00 pm at the following locations: Fairview Elementary -- Front Parking Lot Entrance Summitview Elementary -- Smiley Face Entrance ... READ MORE >
The WASD Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th at 1:00 PM has been cancelled. READ MORE >
Please see the attached Update from Dr. Tod Kline - WASD SuperintendentWASD - COVID-19 - Update 3-16-20 READ MORE >
Please browse to the following link to access information pertaining to Waynesboro's Closure.WASD - Closing Information READ MORE >
On Tuesday, March 10th a letter was sent home with students in the Waynesboro Area School District issued from the Superintendent's office regarding the Coronavirus. Click here to view READ MORE >
A fiscal issues and budget presentation was provided to the Rotary Club of Waynesboro on March 10, 2020. To view that presentation, please click here READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area Middle School and Waynesboro Area Senior High School Science Olympiad teams recently competed at the Regional Science Olympiad Competition at Millersville University. This is a nationally held STEM competition where topics range from in depth studies of anatomy, infectious diseases, and ornithology, to engineering projects such as... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District is closely following all Pennsylvania Department of Health and Center for Disease Control updates regarding the Coronavirus. We are sharing this information to keep our families informed of the updates we have received to date. Click here for more Coronavirus factsClick here for more Coronavirus information for K-12 schools READ MORE >
WASD will be holding a WASD Comprehensive Planning and WASD Wellness Committee meeting on Monday, March 2nd from 5:30-7:00 PM in the WASHS library. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend. READ MORE >
Join 34 middle schoolers as they travel to Meteorite Inn for a UFO Convention. Who knows what's real or fake as conventioneers show up for a tour of Area 502 and the fun continues! Shows will be Friday, February 28th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 29th at 11:00 AM.Cost of admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. (Pay at the door) READ MORE >
WAMS will be hosting the 38th Annual Franklin Science Fair. Set-up and judging will be on Friday, March 27th. On Saturday, March 28th, there will be a public viewing session from 12PM-4PM, a family friendly escape room, science building challenges and award ceremony at 4PM. Registration is currently open and will close on the evening of March 13th.You can register... READ MORE >
Waynesboro Area Senior High School will be presenting an all-school production of "Hello, Dolly!" sponsored by the Owl's Club of Waynesboro. Shows will be March 13th @ 7PM, March 14th @7PM and March 15th @ 2PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Click here to purchase tickets READ MORE >
ESS will be hosting a hiring event for substitute school positions in Franklin County on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Waynesboro Area School District located at 210 Clayton Avenue, Waynesboro, PA 17268 from 10AM-12PM.Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work in local school districts. Hiring managers will be on hand to answer questions and start... READ MORE >
Join us Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Green Grove Gardens for the "Mother & Son Dance" sponsored by F&M Trust to benefit WABEC. Entertainment to include live DJ, games, prizes and giveaways!Dance from 1PM-3:30PM (Doors open at 12:30PM)Tickets available at eventbrite.com READ MORE >
Coming to K Celebration! The Waynesboro Area School District is proud to announce the second annual Coming to Kindergarten Celebration! This event is intended to begin the excitement for families and children who will be starting kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year. Children are eligible to start kindergarten in the Waynesboro Area School District if they will... READ MORE >
Thank you to everyone who supported the Jingle Bell 5K. We had over 80 runners pre registered, however, the weather was a bit frightful! We’re excited to say that 62 runners completed the race! If you were a supporter of C4K 5K and pre registered for the race, you may stop by the Waynesboro Area Middle School through Friday, December 20 (7:30 - 3:00) to pick up... READ MORE >
Dr. Kline, WASD Superintendent, presented proposed changes to elementary attendance zones at a public meeting of the WASD Board of School Directors on December 3, 2019. Links to Dr. Kline's presentation, a Frequently Asked Questions Document, and a document to check your child's proposed attendance zone can be found below. Redefining WASD Elementary Attendance... READ MORE >
On November 19, 2019, the District presented a Town Hall on budgets, funding and financial history for the Waynesboro Area School District. A copy of that presentation is now available for the community to review. Click here to view the full 2019 WASD Town Hall Presentation READ MORE >
Student athletes were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2019/2020 fall sports season during the WASD School Board meeting Tuesday, November 12th. READ MORE >
WASD celebrated Kindness Day in honor of Mister Rogers on November 13th. To spread kindness and honor Mister Rogers, staff wore cardigans and sneakers. READ MORE >
November 18-22 marks the National Education Association's 98th annual celebration of American Education Week. The AEW festivities will honor the team of people who work in the nation's public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others. The celebration is also an opportunity for... READ MORE >
Do you want to build a snowman? Would you rather run a 5K 11 days before Christmas? It's that time of the year again! It's the 6th annual C4K Jingle Bell 5K held at the Buchanan Park Stadium, Saturday, December 14 at 9:00 a.m. Stop by and show your support and visit Snow Queen and Snow Princess, Frosty and Santa! Thanks in advance for your support! C4K Mission:... READ MORE >
The WASD Is pleased to share the district has purchased a home in the district to use as a gateway for students with special needs to learn everyday living and community living skills. This great endeavor was made a reality when numerous community members of Waynesboro came together to donate funding for the purchase of the home. The house became an entity of the... READ MORE >
While schools in Pennsylvania are not required to test for the presence of lead in potable water systems, the Waynesboro Area School District does perform such a test on water systems in our schools. Annually the district tests water for the presence of lead from all school buildings per Act 39 of 2018. When a test results in lead presence greater than 15 parts... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District held the grand opening of its Early Learning Center in partnership with the First Start Partnerships for Children and Families on Friday, November 1st. The Center houses two pre-kindergarten classes, a staff daycare, a WellSpan Convenience Center, a parent classroom, and a large motorskill playroom. Included in the wing is a... READ MORE >
Comprehensive Planning is a framework for thoughtful data-driven and research-based district and school planning. Comprehensive Planning facilitates communication and collaboration, promotes shared practices and resources, and ensures that every stakeholder is working toward common goals. Click here to review the WASD Comprehensive Plan – Chapter 4 Regulations READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District is committed to keeping our students safe and preparing our faculty, support staff, and students to be prepared for emergency situations. This year we will continue to implement the ALICE training program. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate. 1. Alert – Call 911 Don’t assume others are contacting... READ MORE >
From the Superintendent's Office Dear Parent/Guardian:This year, to improve safety and security, we implemented a new policy for our home football games. That policy requires middle school and younger students to be accompanied by a parent in order to enter the stadium for the football game.We would like to thank everyone for a successful first game with that... READ MORE >
Welcome back to the 2019-2020 School Year! Please visit your learner's school to obtain the current school supply list. Follow these few steps to get your learner's list: Select Your Learner's School From the List in the Top Right Corner on the District Homepage Select the Menu Icon at Your Learner's School Select the Documents Icon Select the Parent... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District is considering some modifications to student transportation for the 2019-20 school year. These proposed changes are included below.The WASD Board of School Directors will be discussing and voting on these proposed changes at their next meeting held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the WASD Administrative Building. WASD... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District has partnered with the Waynesboro Day Care Center and First Start Partnerships with Children and Families to provide 5 Pre-K Counts classrooms in the Waynesboro area. Each classroom is taught by a highly qualified, state-certified teacher and teaching assistant. There are 17 students in each classroom with a potential of 85... READ MORE >