WMS Student Council recognized for 2 awards

Waynesville Middle School Student Council was recognized for receiving the Gold Honor Council Award and Special Olympics School of Character Gold Award by Superintendent Hilary Bales during the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education meeting on April 20, 2026.

Honor Council

WMS STUCO received the Gold Honor Council Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. The award honors councils that have a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership. Activities include school service, spirit, community service, student and teacher recognition and leadership training activities.

This is the fourth consecutive year WMS STUCO has received this prestigious award.

Special Olympics School of Character

WMS STUCO is one of three middle schools in the State of Missouri to receive the prestigious Special Olympics Missouri School of Character Award this spring.

The award, established in 2014 in partnership with the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), recognizes schools that demonstrate involvement in inclusive youth leadership, Unified Sports® and community engagement. It celebrates schools that foster a supportive community, promoting character development through sports and leadership.