10/22/25 Student of the Week – Lila McGovern
Lila McGovern, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Megan Miller and Patrick McGovern. Their teacher said, “I’m thrilled to announce Lila as our ‘Student of […]
Lila McGovern, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Megan Miller and Patrick McGovern. Their teacher said, “I’m thrilled to announce Lila as our ‘Student of […]

Kevin Lyons District 200 High school graphics arts students put their skills to use last spring, designing updated logos for all of Woodstock School District 200’s elementary and middle schools. […]


Matthew Conlon, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Emily and Kevin Conlon. His teacher said: “Matt has grown into a true leader, someone his […]

D-200 Board honors winners of spring 2025 Art Show Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The artwork of a Dean Street Elementary School fifth-grader won the Superintendent’s Award in the spring 2025 Art […]

Teaching is all-in-the-family way of life for two D-200 familiesBy Caryl Dierksen NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM When District 200 teachers gathered Aug. 18 for back-to-school meetings, the room was filled with warm greetings, […]

By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Independent photos by Andrew Rousey Woodstock Invitational renamed for former golf coach, JC Wise The boys golf program in District 200 has been a co-op sport […]

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Ana Otero of Woodstock is one of 10 recipients of the McHenry County College 2025 Education to Empowerment scholarships. E2E scholarships began in 2013 with 100 […]

Service Above Self scholarship worth $5,000 By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Rotary Club of Woodstock awarded its 2025 Service Above Self scholarship to Woodstock High School graduating senior Abigail Pagnotta […]
After a multifaceted career, Deb Walsdorf retires from District 200 By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Deb Walsdorf began working for District 200 in 2004, she thought she might stay a […]
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