Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Regan Mertz GUIDON VolunteerIn most of the U.S. and Canada, the hottest part of the year occurs in late summer, according to a Forbes article.The official website of the Department of Homeland Security said extreme heat results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.“Extreme heat is defined as a long period (2 to 3 days) of high heat and … [Read more...] about Battling the extreme heat
From the Waynesville R-VI School District Special to GUIDONChildren from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is … [Read more...] about Waynesville R-VI lays out lunch guidelines
Special to GUIDONA group of Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, and the 84th Chemical Battalion took it upon themselves to put their community first and do their part to build trust with an extraordinary group of children from the Rolla area.Led by 2nd Lt. Cody Hocevar, a platoon leader from 2-48th Inf. Bn., 14 volunteers participated in an event called “Camp … [Read more...] about Volunteering for those in need: Soldiers visit children with disabilities
By Erica Sweeney Special to GUIDONAs the end of summer draws closer, it’s time to start preparing yourself and your student for school. Routine sleep and mealtime schedules are a great way to help your child gradually adjust or become comfortable with the changes before school is back in session. During the summer, your child may have had a later bedtime or slept in the next morning; and … [Read more...] about Exceptional Family Member Program offers back to school tips to parents
Take a world tour without having to leave Missouri at the 19th annual “Know Your World” event, where more than 70 international military officers representing 38 countries will showcase displays from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Nutter Field House.The evening is designed to bring awareness to Fort Leonard Wood’s diverse military presence and the personnel from around the world that come to train on … [Read more...] about ‘Know Your World’ event showcases international presence at Fort Leonard Wood
From the Waynesville R-VI School District Special to GUIDONMeet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students are scheduled to be held within the coming week. They will be held as follows: Thursday— 4 to 6 p.m. Waynesville Sixth Grade CenterMonday— 4 to 6 p.m. Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5 (East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer, Wood, Williams Early Childhood … [Read more...] about Back to School: Meet the Teacher
Free after-school robotics and coding clubs will be offered starting this fall at Waynesville R-VI Schools through Project EDGE, thanks to a DoDEA Grant. Parents of students who are interested must complete an online application. Seating is limited. Registration for Robotics and Coding Clubs will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 to Aug. 23.Use the links below to register:Robotics: … [Read more...] about Free robotics, coding club registration opens Aug. 16
Special to GUIDONThe Bruce C. Clarke Library wants to remind everyone that studies show children who are read to and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifelong learning and opportunity.Where to find a book to accomplish homework assignments is a question that is frequently asked in the Clarke Library.Many … [Read more...] about Clarke Library offers back-to-school resources
The after-school program “What I Need Now” will expand to Waynesville Middle School and be free for students in grades 6 through 8 for the 2019-20 school year, thanks to a grant from Army Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood. WINN at Waynesville High School will remain free this school year.WINN runs Monday through Thursday from 2:45 to 5 p.m. and there are no registration fees.The program … [Read more...] about Army grant-backed “What I Need Now” free youth program to expand to Waynesville Middle School
Story by Regan Mertz GUIDON VolunteerDuring the 2016-2017 school year, there were 6,043 students enrolled in the Waynesville R-VI School District, according to the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics.A majority of those students relied on school transportation.“The school district has approximately 4,400 students who depend on our department,” … [Read more...] about School district practices bus safety
By Army Substance Abuse Program Special to GUIDONAt a recent public awareness event here at Fort Leonard Wood, a visitor told Army Substance Abuse Program employees that after a graduation party for their child, they discovered that prescription medications had been stolen by one of their guests out of a medicine cabinet.What is the prudent response to these risks?Proper storage … [Read more...] about ASAP teaches proper drug disposal
Story by Heather Kline GUIDON VolunteerThe U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Fleet Management Expansion Fort Leonard Wood is scheduled to host the Second Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week, Aug. 12 through 19.Safe and Sound Week is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs.This … [Read more...] about OSHA Safe and Sound Week approaches
The Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron MO-153 brought cadets from Missouri and six other states across the country to Fort Leonard Wood for Encampment, its centerpiece training event.Cadets from the ages of 12 to 18 must pass the physical, professional and mental tasks of the one-week team-building event to reach the commissioned officer ranks of the U.S. Air Force civilian auxiliary.“I … [Read more...] about Civil Air Patrol tests cadets’ vigor at Fort Leonard Wood
Special to GUIDONThe Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s BE FIT program has a new influencer — Sgt. 1st Class Sherille Butler, a 12-year Army logistics specialist, certified Army Combat Fitness Test administrator and bodybuilder.The Exchange’s BE FIT program empowers military customers, their families and the broader military community to make healthy lifestyle choices. Butler will … [Read more...] about Army CFT administrator serves as new Exchange BE FIT influencer
Venturing Crew 863, a Boy Scouts of America affiliate program based out of Dallas, Texas, toured Fort Leonard Wood July 12.The co-ed group plans trips, or “ventures,” for its members and advisors, and is primarily operated by youth officers.According to President Alec Cambre, an incoming high school sophomore, the crew decided on visiting Fort Leonard Wood after completing a camping trip … [Read more...] about Dallas-based youth leadership group visits Fort Leonard Wood
