Woodstock schools’ Kindness Closets will be more full thanks to full hearts at Woodstock Area Community Ministries. WACM hosted a series of children’s magic shows and Broadway presentations last winter […]
Parent-teacher conferences next month will be divided between in-person and virtual visits in Woodstock School District 200. Superintendent Mike Moan told the Board of Education that nearly 2,000 parents – […]
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Woodstock High School this weekend will involve a lot of looking back and a little looking forward. The Woodstock High School Centennial Celebration – “Celebrating […]
Despite a common misperception that high schools push all students to aspire to a four-year college degree, training for technical and manufacturing careers is a big part of the curriculum. […]
At the end of this school year, Woodstock School District 200’s bond debt will be reduced to $128.05 million as district officials continue a long-range plan to address a debt […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com A student at Olson Elementary School was the winner of the Superintendent’s Award in the Spring 2022 Art Show in Woodstock School District 200. Riley Cross’ multimedia giraffe […]
Current and former Blue Streaks as well as the general public are invited to help Woodstock High School celebrate its 100th anniversary of the South Street building next month. The […]
Seven categories of PRIDE Awards have been reduced to one – with a monetary prize – in Woodstock School District 200. The Board of Education last week voted to recognize […]
Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Lock your door and take your keys when you leave the house. “Be sure your garage doors are closed and secure,” Woodstock Police officer David Dempsey […]
“Reasonable suspicion” is the proposed standard in Woodstock School District 200 for requiring an employee to undergo drug or alcohol testing. Among 25 school policy revisions introduced last week at […]
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