Schools & Education
School Liaison Officer
140 Replacement Avenue
Building 470, Room 1102
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Phone 573-596-0357
Fax 573-329-4545
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat, Sun & Holidays - closed
DEPENDENT EDUCATION
Waynesville R-VI Schools serve an area and population unlike any other in the state of Missouri. About 60 percent of its students are military family members whose parents are assigned to nearby Fort Leonard Wood. The remaining 40 percent are from the Waynesville-St. Robert communities. This results in a mobile school community bringing a variety of experiences to the classroom. Many of the students in the school district were born in other states than Missouri and some in foreign countries. At the beginning of the 2004-05 school year, there were 5,161 students enrolled in the Waynesville R-VI Schools.
There are 6 elementary schools and one middle school located on Fort Leonard Wood. There is one elementary school, one middle school and the High School located in Waynesville. Grades 9-12 attend Waynesville High School which is accredited by the North Central Association.
Students attending High School are bused from Fort Leonard Wood to the High School. Students living off-post are also bused to their respective schools.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
The Waynesville School District normally designates two days in July as enrollment dates for new families moving into the area. Students in grades kindergarten through twelve who live within school district boundaries including housing on Fort Leonard Wood are encouraged to enroll in the building assigned for their residence location. To locate what school district you are residing in call 573-774-6497.
New students should bring the following to enroll:
--last grade card,
--a transfer sheet (if provided), and
--a shot record (see Immunizations) along with any other information available from previous school.
--a current I.C.P and diagnostic report, if special education
KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
According to Missouri law, a child is eligible for admission to kindergarten in the Waynesville R-VI Schools if the child reaches the age of five before the first day of August 2004. To be eligible to enter first grade, children must reach the age of six prior to August 1, 2004. Any child, who successfully completed kindergarten in an out-of-state accredited school, or a Missouri accredited urban or metropolitan school, will meet age requirements for entrance into grade one. A registered birth certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment for kindergarten and first grade students who are enrolling in the Waynesville School District for the first time.
SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS
Students who are entering the Waynesville District for the first time must have a recent physical examination prior to entrance into school. A physical examination must have been completed within the last twelve months by a duly licensed medical practitioner. Physical exam forms are at the Fort Leonard Wood General Army Hospital local doctors' offices, and individual schools.
If your student will be playing sports during the upcoming school year, he/she must have a physical dated after February 1, 2004, on file at the athletic office before the first day of practice. Students playing sports will use the same physical forms as used by students entering school for the first time.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Missouri state law states that all immunizations must be current and up to date before attending school. No student will be allowed to attend school if their immunization is past due. If you received a notice that your student needs an immunization, be sure to bring proof of this updated immunization to the school before the first day of class. New students must present immunization records at the time of registration that comply with Missouri state law requirements. Missouri law requires all kindergarten through eleventh grade students to obtain Hepatitis B immunizations. This requires a series of three shots which must be completed or in progress when school begins. For questions, please contact the Fort Leonard Wood Immunization Clinic at (573)596-1768 or Pulaski County Health Department in Crocker, Missouri, at 573-736-2217. For specific information or assistance, you may contact the school nurse at the building assignment in your attendance area.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS
Students wishing to take any medications (prescriptions or over-the-counter) at school must have a new medication authorization form on file for the upcoming school year. All medications must be in a properly labeled bottle and kept at the nurse's office. Students are not allowed to take any medications (to include Tylenol or cough drops) at school without the proper paperwork being on file at the nurse's office. Students are not allowed to carry any medications with them at school or to and from school except an inhaler. The student may carry the inhaler with them only if a signed release form from their physician and parent are on file at the nurse's office. It is also requested that an emergency asthma action plan also be on file and updated each school year.
DAY CARE CENTERS
All Students in off-post day cares within the school district with TEN or more school age students will be bused to Williams/Pence or East Elementary. This provision will be verified by the schools at the beginning of each semester annually. Parents are responsible to notify the school when their children will be attending day care centers.
Bus transportation is provided to/from all elementary schools on Post and Wood Middle School for students attending the School-Age Child Care Services center on Fort Leonard Wood.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information and assistance regarding enrollment programs and policies may be obtained at the building offices or the superintendent's office, 573-774-6497, located in the administration building, 200 Fleetwood Drive, in Waynesville.
Elementary Schools
There are 6 elementary schools located on Fort Leonard Wood. Your Fort Leonard Wood address will determine which school your children will attend.
KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
According to Missouri law, a child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child reaches the age of five before the first day of August of the current school year. To be eligible to enter first grade, children must reach the age of six prior to the first day of August. Any child who successfully completed kindergarten in an out-of-state accredited school, or a Missouri accredited urban or metropolitan school, will meet age requirements for entrance into grade one. Kindergarten and first grade students who are enrolling in the Waynesville School District for the first time must present a registered birth certificate.
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
New students should bring the following:
* Last grade card
* A transfer sheet (if provided)
* A shot record along with any other information available from previous school
* A current ICP and diagnostic report, if special education
SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS
Students who are entering the Waynesville District for the first time must have a recent physical examination prior to entrance into school. A physical examination must have been completed by a duly licensed medical practitioner within the last twelve months. Physical exam forms are available at the Fort Leonard Wood General Army Hospital, local doctors' offices, and individual schools.
If your student will be playing sports during the upcoming school year, he/she must have a physical dated after 1 February of the current school year on file at the athletic office before the first day of practice. Students playing sports will use the same physical forms as used by students entering school for the first time.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Missouri state law requires that all immunizations must be current and up to date before attending school. No student will be allowed to attend school if an immunization is past due. New students must present immunization records that comply with Missouri state law requirements at the time of registration. Missouri law requires all kindergarten through eleventh grade students obtain Hepatitis B immunizations. This requires a series of three shots which must be completed or in progress when school begins. For questions, please contact the Fort Leonard Wood Immunization Clinic at 573-596-1768 or Pulaski County Health Department in Crocker, Missouri at 573-736-2217 if you have questions.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS
Students wishing to take any medications (prescriptions or over-the-counter) at school must have a new medication authorization form on file for the upcoming school year. All medications must be in a properly labeled bottle and kept at the nurse's office. Students are not allowed to take any medications (to include Tylenol or cough drops) at school without the proper paperwork being on file at the nurse's office. Students are not allowed to carry any medications with them at school or to and from school except an inhaler. The student may carry the inhaler with them only if a signed release form from their physician and parent are on file at the nurse's office. It is also requested that an emergency asthma action plan be on file and updated each school year.
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