Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
School starts for Waynesville R-VI School District students Aug. 15 and Waynesville educators are busy preparing for the new school year. Over the next few weeks, schools will be hosting enrollment events, Meet the Teacher nights, open houses, and more. This is your guide to everything you need to know to prepare for the new school term. Read below to learn about the district, and more. On … [Read more...] about Waynesville schools start Aug. 15
Waynesville R-VI School District marketing From pre-school for children with special needs to dual credit and Advanced Placement college courses, the Waynesville R-VI School District offers a variety of programs to meet the academic needs of students at all levels. Waynesville teachers also embrace the Professional Learning Community model and classes begin 30 minutes late each Wednesday to … [Read more...] about At a glance: More about the school district
The annual Missouri Sales Tax Holiday for school supplies runs from Friday through Sunday. The sales tax holiday applies to state and local sales taxes when a local jurisdiction chooses to participate in the holiday. However, local jurisdictions can choose to not participate in the holiday if they enact an ordinance to not participate. Eligible items include school supplies up to $50 per … [Read more...] about Missouri Tax-Free Holiday runs Friday through Sunday
The Main Post Chapel has been full of activity this week as more than 100 children have been taking part in the installation’s annual Vacation Bible School. This year’s VBS, sponsored by the Religious Support Office, is themed “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus,” runs from 9 a.m. to noon through Friday. The event is scheduled to be capped off with the Chaplain Corps Anniversary Celebration from … [Read more...] about Annual tradition: Chapel holds VBS
By Capt. Nicholas Anderson Special to GUIDON Many health concerns affect our feline friends, but one area that gets often overlooked is the oral health of our domesticated cats. This is a commonly forgotten problem for many reasons. The most influential reason pet owners don’t realize their cat may have dental disease is due to the behavioral nature of cats. Cats are naturally great at … [Read more...] about In the Works: Don’t forget, check your cat’s oral health
A Soldier for Life — Transition Assistance Program Hiring Fair is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in Building 470. The Hiring Event is designed to connect transitioning service members, veterans and their spouses to employers who are hiring or plan to hire soon. “The hiring fair process is an excellent method of connecting the right employer with the right candidate,” said … [Read more...] about SFL — TAP Hiring Fair set
The Fort Leonard Wood Religious Support Office is scheduled to host a Chaplain Corps Anniversary Celebration as part of the ending festivities for the installation’s Vacation Bible School from noon to 3 p.m. July 27 at the Main Post Chapel. “This will serve as a capstone event to Vacation Bible School and as an open celebration across Fort Leonard Wood celebrating 243 years of active religious … [Read more...] about Chaplain anniversary next week
The Fort Leonard Wood Exchange is inviting Soldiers and their families to celebrate the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 123rd anniversary with special savings and promotions Wednesday. The Department of Defense’s largest retailer was established via General Orders No. 46 on July 25, 1895, and has been serving the military community ever since. Throughout its history, the Exchange has … [Read more...] about Exchange celebrates 123 years
Several Fort Leonard Wood service members were treated to an experience they will never forget as they were treated to a “first-class” baseball experience in Kansas City. KC Royals pitcher, Ian Kennedy, and his wife, Allison, bought out the ground field dugout, had it fully catered and treated 30 service members and their families to a game between the Royals and the Boston Red Sox. The event … [Read more...] about ‘First-class’ treatment for service members at KC baseball game
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Brazzel is “Foodie of the Fort” for July. Brazeel, administrative chief at the U.S. Marine Corps Detachment on Fort Leonard Wood, is a husband, dad, adventurous eater and a self-proclaimed foodie. His wife, Armina, nominated him for the honor. “His career in the Marine Corps provided us various places to eat and (opportunities to) learn to cook different … [Read more...] about Travel, smoked meat flavors Marine’s kitchen
By Cinda Holloway Special to GUIDON Schools out for summer! So why is my world in chaos? One would think a relaxed schedule or no schedule would be preferred. In actuality, for lots of children (and some adults) — schedules, structure and knowing what is going to happen equals a sense of security and a feeling of well-being. This is especially true when a child has a processing disorder, … [Read more...] about Summer plans help bring calm
Waynesville R-VI School District The Waynesville Medical Plaza in Waynesville will offer free physicals for Waynesville R-VI student athletes today and July 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Mercy Medical Center in St. Robert will offer free physicals for Waynesville R-VI student athletes on the following dates from 5 to 6:30 p.m.: — July 31: Last names A-H — Aug. 1: Last names I-P — Aug. 2: … [Read more...] about Free physicals for Waynesville athletes
Waynesville R-VI School District Waynesville High School students expected to learn a lot about leadership during Tiger Leadership Camp, but what they didn’t expect was how much they would learn about themselves. The 25 WHS students in the summer school program learned how to be more respectful, to overcome physical and emotional obstacles and to be more compassionate. “These students … [Read more...] about Students tackle Confidence Course
GUIDON staff The city of Richland has scheduled its annual Independence Day Celebration Saturday at Shady Dell Park. There will be music and refreshments available for purchase. The firework show begins at dark. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 573.765.4421, visit www.facebook.com/richlandmoparkdept or email richlandmoparksdept@gmail.com. … [Read more...] about Fireworks event Saturday in Richland
Story and photos by Amanda Sullivan GUIDON volunteer Families braved the heat to take part in a children’s fishing derby held at Littlewood Pond, Saturday. The derby was hosted by the Fort Leonard Wood Exceptional Family Member Program. Poles and bait were provided, and Soldiers from Company B, 169th Engineer Battalion, stood by to assist participating children in baiting their hooks and … [Read more...] about EFMP programs bring opportunities for families facing medical challenges
