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Medical Requirements for Students
This is a message from Nurse Tammy about the Medical Requirements for students.
Welcome to Our New Website!
Welcome to the official website of Waverly Community Unit School District #6! We are proud to serve the students, families, and community of Waverly, Illinois with a strong commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and community partnership.
Here you’ll find the latest news, important updates, and helpful resources to stay connected and informed. Thank you for being a part of the Waverly Schools family — where every student matters and every day counts!
Here you’ll find the latest news, important updates, and helpful resources to stay connected and informed. Thank you for being a part of the Waverly Schools family — where every student matters and every day counts!
Elementary Handbook Changes for this year
These are some of the "bigger" changes in the elementary that are now in place for the our students.
About Us
Our Mission
Waverly CUSD#6 is committed to providing all students with a superior education through the use of innovative and challenging programs in a safe and mutually respected environment. We will offer students the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential while instilling pride in themselves, school, and community.
School History
The city of Waverly, founded in 1836, is the second largest city in Morgan County, with nearly 1300 residents. Waverly is located 90 miles north of St. Louis, 210 miles south southwest of Chicago, and 30 miles southwest of Springfield.
Waverly Community Unit School District No. 6 is a public school district located in Waverly, Illinois. It has 362 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1 in the Elementary School and 9 to 1 in the High School. There are 30 full-time teachers in the Waverly School District.
Both the Waverly Junior/Senior High and Elementary School are rated as commendable. Commendable – A school that has no underperforming student groups, a graduation rate greater than 67 percent.
Waverly is also the home of the Waverly Holiday Tournament (the best small school tournament in Illinois) for high school boy's basketball in December every year since 1951. This is the longest running Class 1A holiday basketball tournament in the state of Illinois.
Superintendent's Message
It is an honor to join Waverly Community Unit School District as your new superintendent. I am excited to work alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families, and engaged community to provide the best possible education for every student.
At Waverly Schools, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to building on the district’s strong traditions while exploring new opportunities to help our students succeed in a changing world.
Thank you for welcoming me to the Waverly family. I look forward to a successful school year ahead and to meeting many of you in the coming weeks.