The Waynesville R-6 School District has been notified that a student who participated in the morning session of Freshman Orientation and New Student Transition Day on Friday, Aug. 14th at Waynesville High School has tested positive for COVID-19. All students who came in direct contact with this individual have been or will be contacted via email by the Waynesville R-6 School District, in cooperation with the Pulaski County Health Department, and informed of the next steps they need to take. The district immediately conducted extra deep cleaning in impacted areas and will continue to follow all recommended safety guidelines.