Join bestselling author and generational expert Mark C. Perna as he unveils the groundbreaking innovations and strategies for working with today's younger generations. This virtual presentation will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:30-7:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622401038?pwd=NlZOUWhMR0I2WE5MVUJtcStyYlBuQT09Meeting ID: 856 2240 1038... READ MORE >
Open Enrollment Opportunity for 2020-2021 School Year! Free High Quality Preschool Education WASD and our partners at First Start Partnerships have openings in our PreK Counts classrooms. Our virtual classrooms allow our teachers to support your child in the comforts of home- bringing the school community to you! Participating in the virtual classroom... READ MORE >
On November 25, SB 1216 was signed into law by Governor Wolf as Act 13 6 of 2020. Within this law, Keystone Assessments for the 2019-20 school year are waived. The language delays implementation of the Keystones as a graduation requirement or as a benchmark for a project-based assessment until the 2022-23 school year. It also makes clear that during the 2019-20... READ MORE >
Unfortunately COVID has affected spirit wear delivery like everything else. Mrs. Kelley will be picking up the spirit wear 12/18. Customers will be contacted over the weekend to ensure everyone gets their spirit wear and drop off/pick up arrangements will be made. If you were not already contacted, we will be letting you know as soon as possible. Hopefully they... READ MORE >
After a lot of discussion and hard choices, it was decided to take the Jingle Bell 5K virtual. Here's what we are planning ~ Runners / walkers must complete the 5K by Monday, December 14. Runners / walkers will email their timed results and hopefully a fun photo to Angie Fuss who will keep an updated list that will then be published on the WASD website and... READ MORE >
On November 25, SB 1216 was signed into law by Governor Wolf as Act 136 of 2020. Within this law, Keystone Assessments for the 2019-20 school year have been waived: The language delays implementation of the Keystones as a graduation requirement or as a benchmark for the need for a project-based assessment until the 2022-23 school year. It also makes clear that... READ MORE >
WASD is committed to be responsive to the needs of all our learners. We need to provide different learning options not due to the pandemic but to continue to build First Choice at WASD.Parents, please reach out to your building principals if you are seeking an exception to the marking period transitions for hybrid options based on personal/family circumstances. READ MORE >
Hello, everyone, We are finishing Week 12 of face-to-face school. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and patience. The PA Dept. of Health has put additional orders in place. The Dept. asks that you be aware of the state’s orders for travelling into other states over the next few weeks. WASD has had strict protocols in place during this pandemic.... READ MORE >
Hello, everyone, We are finishing Week 11 of face-to-face school. We have started the second quarter. This will likely be the most challenging quarter of the school year. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and patience. So far, we have been very successful. WASD has had strict protocols in place during this pandemic. Because of those protocols, we... READ MORE >
In the 2020-21 school year, LEAs may choose to schedule a Keystone Exam make-up opportunity for the entire Spring 2019-20 cohort of students to meet graduation requirements or other purposes. The Waynesboro Area School District will be administering the Keystone Assessments during the Winter 2020-21 Wave 2 January 4-15, 2021. Any student enrolled in a Keystone... READ MORE >
Join us Saturday, December 12th for the 7th Annual C4k Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk. This year proceeds raised will be donated to a 7th grade WAMS student who is battling cancer. The race begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. at Buchanan Auto Park Stadium ~ registration is $25 / adults and $15 / students. You can register online by clicking on the link below or complete the... READ MORE >
Hello, everyone, We are finishing Week 10 of face-to-face school. We have started the second quarter. This will likely be the most challenging quarter of the school year. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and patience. So far, we have been very successful. WASD has had strict protocols in place during this pandemic. Because of those... READ MORE >
Hello, everyone. We are finishing Week 9 of face-to-face school. We are at the end of the first quarter. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and patience. So far, we have been very successful. WASD has had strict protocols in place during this pandemic. Because of those protocols, we are still in school. Nevertheless, we are in a period that is... READ MORE >
Hello, everyone, We are finishing Week 8 of face-to-face school. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and patience. So far, we have been very successful. WASD has had strict protocols in place during this pandemic. Because of those protocols, we are still in school. Nevertheless, we are in a period that is showing a spike in cases. WASD has... READ MORE >
The USDA has reinstated the free summer meals program to ensure adequate nutrition is available to all children during the pandemic. The Waynesboro Area School District will begin providing FREE breakfast and FREE lunch to ALL students beginning Monday, September 14, 2020. Free meals will be provided until December 31, 2020 OR until USDA funds are depleted. ... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District is seeking qualified individuals for the following part-time vacancies: Cafeteria Workers & Cashiers – 3.0-4.0 hours, $9.65 hour Cleaners - 5.0 hours, $10.40 hour, year round Special Education and Instructional Paraeducators – 4.0-5.5 hours, $11.70 hour (Fairview Elementary & Mowrey Elementary) Traffic... READ MORE >
Hello Everyone, We have started Week 7 of face-to-face school. This week is the second week without Virtual Wednesdays. We are now doing five-day weeks. I want to thank everyone for your cooperation and patience. So far, we have been very successful. WASD has had strict protocols in place during this pandemic. Hopefully, because of those protocols, we... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District is looking for a company to provide lawn mowing and maintenance services. The area to be mowed is approximately 81.7 acres located at seven (7) sites located in the Borough of Waynesboro and the Townships of Washington and Quincy, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.WASD will receive requests for proposals until November 12, 2020 at... READ MORE >
Hello Everyone, We have started Week 6 of face-to-face school, and continuing to work through various issues. This week is the first week without Virtual Wednesdays. This week, the Week of October 5, we began five (5) day weeks. I want to thank everyone for your cooperation and patience as we start this different school year. A couple of reminders: Please... READ MORE >
Hello Everyone, We have started week 5 of face-to-face school, and continuing to work through various issues. This week is the last week for Virtual Wednesdays. Next week, the Week of October 5, we begin five (5) day weeks. I want to thank everyone for your cooperation and patience as we start this different school year. Also, a big thank you to everyone... READ MORE >
Click here for the First Choice Learning Network September Update READ MORE >
In order to maintain consistency across WASD at the elementary and secondary levels and provide teachers and learners consistency, WASD is establishing the following parameters in place to ensure the continued success of every key stakeholder within the WASD school community. While we encourage each of our learners to follow their First Choice and the learning path... READ MORE >
In order to maintain consistency across WASD at the elementary and secondary levels and provide consistency for learners and staff, WASD is establishing the following parameters in place to ensure the continued success of every key stakeholder within the WASD school community. While we encourage each of our learners to follow their First Choice and the learning... READ MORE >
Hello Everyone, I want to continue to thank everyone for your cooperation and patience working through the start of the school year. We are working through many issues that have been brought to our attention due to the pandemic and returning to school. Again, we just ask for your patience as we work the issues. A couple of reminders: Please check your child... READ MORE >
We ARE BOROStrong! We are so proud of our learners! They are doing a great job wearing their masks to keep everyone healthy! The WABEC Foundation is collecting mask donations for our learners K-12 who are in need of additional masks. Please drop off donated masks to 210 Clayton Avenue. Thanks for your support! READ MORE >
Hello Everyone, I want to continue to thank everyone for your cooperation and patience working through the start of the school year. We are working through many issues that have been brought to our attention due to the pandemic and returning to school. Again, we just ask for your patience as we work the issues. A couple of reminders: Please check your... READ MORE >
Good Morning Waynesboro Families, As of today, September 8, 2020, there is one case of COVID-19 among the WASD students. There is none among the WASD staff. A Waynesboro Middle School student was confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19. The confirmed student and those considered by the Department of Health to be Exposed have been notified and are... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Monday, August 31st is the first day of schools for students. I ask for your cooperation and patience as we work through this coming school year. A couple of reminders: Please check your child daily for symptoms as fever, chills, sneezing, coughing, fatigue, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea, and/or difficulty... READ MORE >
The Board of Directors of the Waynesboro Area School District is accepting applications for the position of school board director for the north area to fill the unexpired term of a regularly elected school board director. Applicants must currently reside in the North Area (Quincy, Mont Alto, South Mountain or Guilford 5th)Applications are due by Friday, ... READ MORE >
WASD COVID-19 protocols for WASD staff, learners, and families. Please reference the following documents to assist in your understanding of the WASD Reopening protocols regarding COVID-19 related health issues. WASD is counting on our parental partnerships to keep all staff and learners healthy and #BoroStrong! Click here for WASD COVID-19 Protocols READ MORE >
Click here for the WASD Cyber and WASD Hybrid Learning Model-Q&A-Updated 8/24/2020 READ MORE >
Good afternoon, WASD Families. As a reminder, the first day for students returning to our schools is August 31st. I ask for your cooperation and patience as we work through this coming school year. Please keep a couple of things in mind. All student bus and route assignments will be available in the Sapphire in the community web portal by Monday, August... READ MORE >
WASD Hybrid Learners/Families K-8 will receive an Welcome/Informational Letter via e-mail on Thursday, August 20th. WASHS administration will continue to communicate individually with learner/families regarding Apex Learning 9-12. READ MORE >
Good afternoon Waynesboro families. This is Rita Sterner-Hine, assistant superintendent of the Waynesboro Area School District, with an important message regarding the return for the 2020-2021 school year. The WASD health and safety plan is posted on our website and will serve as our district guidance for a safe reopening of schools, as well as a plan for... READ MORE >
On July 14, 2020, the Waynesboro Area School District Board of Directors approved the Health & Safety Reopening Plan. The Governor of Pennsylvania, PA Department of Health and the Department of Education have mandated additional directives, which have resulted in some updated changes to our plan. Click here for a letter from Dr. Kline regarding changes READ MORE >
The WASD will be hosting a virtual presentation on August 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM, for families who may be interested in an online remote option for their child for the 2020-2021 school year. Click here for the WASD Cyber and WASD Learning Model-Questions and Answers READ MORE >
Hello WASD Families! This is Tod Kline, the superintendent of schools. About a week ago, I announced the district’s Health & Safety Plan. With the some of the recent changes mandated by the state, WASD has revised its calendar. The start of the school year has changed. The first day of school for students will now be August 31st, and not August 19th. ... READ MORE >
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has instructed each school entity to create a reopening health and safety plan and have the plan approved by the school board prior to reopening. Each plan should incorporate enough flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. The Waynesboro Area School District's Health and Safety Plan was approved at the July 14, 2020... READ MORE >
The Pennsylvania Department of Education released additional guidance Thursday, July 16, 2020 regarding the Reopening of Pennsylvania Schools. Click here for information from the Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera READ MORE >
WASD is offering three options for learners for the 2020-2021 school year. As we continue to strive towards First Choice learning options for all learners, our ultimate goal is to provide options for traditional schooling, cyber schooling, and a hybrid approach, all while remaining a WASD learner. Click here for WASD First Choice Learning Network Information READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District board of directors approved the Health & Safety Reopening of Schools Plan at last night’s board meeting. Using this district plan, each of our schools will develop a school-based plan that will address the mandates and guidelines for reopening. As you have observed, nothing has been static in this process and there are... READ MORE >
Families and Staff, WASD was informed that one of our 3rd grade students at Fairview Avenue Elementary School passed away last week. We offer our condolences to the family, friends and our school community. Counselors and the WASD School Crisis Response Team are available to support learners and families and connect families to needed resources in our... READ MORE >
The WASD Board of School Directors will be meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School Auditorium, 550 East Second Street. This is a change to the original location and is a live, in person meeting. Important Note: We will be following social distancing recommendations put out by the State and the CDC. Please stay 6 ft... READ MORE >
Click here to view the WASD 2020 Bond Resolution READ MORE >
Hello! If you are a parent/guardian who started the online registration application for your incoming kindergartner but are having trouble with scanning and uploading the required documentation, on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, staff from the enrollment office will be available at Hooverville Elementary School to scan in documentation. Please... READ MORE >
Please visit the following documents to learn about Waynesboro Area School District Athletic Department Resocialization of Sports: WASD Athletic Resocialization of Sports WASD Athletic Participation COVID-19 Waiver READ MORE >
Hello!If you are a parent/guardian who started the online registration application for your incoming kindergartner but are having trouble with scanning and uploading the required documentation, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 10 am - 7 pm, staff from the enrollment office will be available at Fairview Elementary School to scan in documentation. Please follow these... READ MORE >
The WASD Life Skills House is a community investment that will not only touch the lives of our children with special needs for years to come, but it will also support learning experiences for typical students who desire to support students with special needs through work experience and internships. To enable this partnership, the district is accepting donations for... READ MORE >
We value each one of our learners and want to prepare them for their first choices in life. WASD recognizes that every family situation is unique; therefore, we are surveying our families to determine the best course of action for our learners. Results from this survey will be used to develop our educational plan for all learners for the 2020-21 school year. As... READ MORE >
WASD is committed to planning for continuous improvement of leadership, teaching and learning to ensure all students have access to a First Choice education that prepares them for college, career, and life. Every 3 years, a school district must submit to the Secretary of Education a professional education plan. The Comprehensive Plan must be made available for... READ MORE >
Free Summer Lunch will be available June 1, 2020 through of August 14, 2020 at the following locations: Fairview ElementarySummitview ElementaryMowrey Elementary DAYS AVAILABLE AND TIMES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30-1:00. Breakfast and Lunch will continue to be provided in bags for curbside pick up. Meals are available for all children 18 years of... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, Tomorrow is the last day of the school year and planned instruction. We closed our schools on March 16th, and had two weeks of no school, two weeks of Enrichment, and started Planned Instruction after the Easter break. It has been a journey for all of us. WASD has a long way to go to be good at online learning, but we are working that... READ MORE >
Attention WASD families- do you have a child ready for preschool? Applications are still being accepted for our state funded PreK Counts program. Spaces are filling quickly and you don't want to miss this opportunity! You can apply online for First Start Partnerships at https://firststartpartnerships.org For Waynesboro Day Care Center, you can download a paper... READ MORE >
The attached presentation was provided to the community at the 5-26-2020 Board meeting. Click here for the 2020-21 WASD Community Presentation READ MORE >
Show your support to the Class of 2020 Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM as they proceed on the route in the illustration. Rain date will be June 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM. *WASD is sharing this Waynesboro Community information for the Senior Ride but this is not a WASD sanctioned event. READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District Board of Directors reserves the right to vote on the final budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year at the June 9, 2020 meeting. The budget has been advertised in a publicly circulated newspaper and is included here for public viewing. The Board can change the final budget prior to voting at the June 9, 2020 meeting. Click here for... READ MORE >
Dear WASD Parent/Guardian, We want to take this time to thank you for assisting your child during the COVID-19school closure planned instruction phase. We understand that this has been achallenging time and we appreciate your support in maintaining the academicrequirements since April 14, 2020. Overall, as a district we are very pleased with theresponse from our... READ MORE >
Hi Waynesboro Families! Here is a video with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the online Kindergarten Registration Application from the Office of Enrollment. We hope that this video helps with questions that you may have as far as where you need to go to access the application, what you need to do to upload documentation and how to schedule a... READ MORE >
Ending the school year from home has been a huge change for us, our learners, their families, and the Waynesboro Community. In spite of challenges and obstacles, we have remained #BoroStrong and the Waynesboro community has embraced this tag line as well! As another symbol of our community unity and spirit, we have worked with a local business, Olympian Athletics,... READ MORE >
Decisions regarding the 2020 commencement were made at the WASD Board meeting Tuesday, April 28, 2020, a plan was approved to honor and recognize the WASHS Class of 2020. Revisions to this plan will depend on additional directives from Governor Wolf. Click here for the WASHS 2020 Graduation Plan READ MORE >
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, face-to-face Kindergarten Registration was postponed. In order to move forward, the Waynesboro Area School District developed a plan so your learner is enrolled and ready to start school in the fall. If you have created an application, please log back in and add the required documentation. If you need to register and create an... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District is providing this information on the 2019-20 and 2020-21 budgets for the community's information. Click here for the 2020-21 Preliminary General Fund Budget READ MORE >
Dear WASD Families & Staff, Again, I want to thank everyone for being patient as we work to improve our distant and remote learning abilities. It is certainly not been easy for anyone. Technology has been deployed, but we are still working to secure internet access for those families who need it. We are encouraging all our learners with the support of their... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District would like to recognize all the hard work our learners invested in their science fair projects. Although we were not able to host the Franklin County Science Fair, please take some time to review the photos our learners submitted of their projects. Great job WASD! Enjoy our WASD virtual science fair!Disclaimer: This is Take #2 at... READ MORE >
At the April 14, 2020 meeting the Board of Directors approved the 2020-21 preliminary budget based upon the latest information available pertaining to revenues and expenses. This budget is significantly different than a normal operating year budget due to the revenue uncertainty with the business impacts of the coronavirus. The deficit for is $2,456,107, which... READ MORE >
Dear Families and Staff, We are ending the first week of planned instruction. It has had some obstacles, but everybody is working through each one. I want to encourage families to engage your child in the process in order to continue his/her education. Nevertheless, it may come with early challenges. Please work through those with your child’s teacher. This... READ MORE >
As part of our continued strides towards First Choice and Personalized Learning for every learner, WASD is proud to announce a new learning program for our learners K-8 called Exact Path. Exact Path includes lessons in English Language Arts and mathematics at each child's current levels. Learners complete lessons at their own pace and teachers are able to monitor... READ MORE >
Due to the official closure of Pennsylvania schools for the reminder of the school year, WASD will be reaching out to learners to pick up personal items from lockers or desks. However, we are honoring the stay at home orders until April 30th. WASD learners and families will be notified of pick up options in May. READ MORE >
Dear WASD Families and Staff, As you likely know, Thursday, Governor Wolf closed schools for the rest of this current school year. The state also has directed school districts to have a Continuity of Education Plan. WASD’s plan included starting planned instruction tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14th . The announcement has not changed that plan. WASD will continue the... READ MORE >
Dear WASD Families, On April 14, WASD will begin Planned Instruction. Last week, Dr. Sterner-Hine provided more information on that transition. Governor Wolf has closed schools indefinitely, so it is very important that you encourage your child to work on the assignments provided. Our teachers will be available and continuing to communicate throughout our... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District will be providing continuing education via remotelearning for learners in K-12 from Tuesday, April 14th - until our return to school. This willbe planned instruction, with teaching and learning in a virtual classroom setting.However, this instruction and required assignments will be limited to 1-3 hours a daywith the flexibility... READ MORE >
The Pennsylvania Department of Education strongly encourages all Pennsylvania schools to provide some type of continuity of education for all students in the most appropriate and accessible ways possible, while also honoring the Governor's guidance for aggressive social distancing. Continuity of education is the broad term given to educational practices that occur... READ MORE >
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 >