Houses will be built – eventually – on two lots in the possession of Woodstock School District 200, but not within the time limit required by law. Building trades students […]
For the first time since 2017, voters will have a choice in the election of members to the Board of Education in Woodstock School District 200. Three of the board’s […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com In 2019, Bruce Farris needed to change the lettering on the door of his dental practice at 301 E. Calhoun St. from Dr. Bruce Farris, DDS, […]
Greenwood Elementary School students got a lesson from an author who told them about more than just the basics of schooling. Pre-K teacher Julie Zay used an Impact Grant from […]
By Mike Moan Superintendent of Schools We’re now halfway through the most typical school year we have had since March 2020, although typical isn’t something any of us who lived […]
Without discussion, the District 200 Board of Education last week rescinded a letter of intent that could have put countywide students with records of misconduct into a Woodstock school for […]
School District 200’s new Metals & Manufacturing Lab opened to students late last semester offering Woodstock North High School students a chance to learn and develop their career possibilities on […]
County clerk looking for election judges for April 4 The McHenry County clerk’s office is looking for people willing to serve as election judges for the April 4 consolidated election. […]
Contest for D-200 Board of Education, not for WFRD trustees For the first time since 2017, Woodstock School District 200 will have a contested race for the Board of Trustees. […]
Putting McHenry County students with records of misconduct into a Woodstock school for special education students was not something the Board of Education of School District 200 readily embraced last […]
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