Young children in the Woodstock area have enjoyed classes and activities at St. John’s Lutheran preschool for 39 years. “A unique thing about St. John’s preschool classes is that we […]
Woodstock School District 200 curriculum includes a preschool class that benefits high school students and preschoolers at the same time. Both Woodstock High School and Woodstock North offer a Tuesday […]
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. […]
A Creekside Middle School literacy teacher has been nominated as a Champion of the Year for Best Buddies Illinois. The recognition honors Julie Stone, the school’s Best Buddies adviser, for […]
Fourth-grade students are now eligible to participate in the orchestra program in Woodstock School District 200. “Our fabulous orchestra directors, Christine Evens and Jillian Forbes, have recruited more than 50 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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