Harnessing the power of the sun is not a new concept. Nor is technology to make capture of solar energy more efficient. But solar arrays – with our Midwestern agricultural […]
D-200 administrator wins reserve’s Patriot Award Support for a naval reservist has earned Steve Miller, director of buildings and grounds for Woodstock School District 200, the Employer Support of the […]
Low interest rates in the fall of 2018 led the Board of Education to authorize the sale of bonds of up to $16 million to re-fund two 2010 construction bonds, […]
Staff Report new@thewoodstockindependent.com Through an internship and college coursework, a unique Woodstock program allows individuals with bachelor’s degrees in other fields to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License within 12 […]
Again this year, no one showed up for a public hearing on the largest local government budget in Woodstock and the biggest spender of property tax revenue. The 2022-23 budget […]
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 […]
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