Ten acres of farmland north of Woodstock North High School could become the site of a solar array that would power the building and save millions of dollars in energy […]
Marion Central Catholic High School last month hosted a successful “Red Carpet Event,” raising more than $125,000. “This was truly a night to celebrate our wonderful students, our beautiful school, […]
Two alumni of Marian Central Catholic High School are among 46 Americans chosen to study in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Marshall Scholarship, which provides aid to American students […]
A kindergarten class at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center decided that water lilies were the best choice to paint in honor of a special person. Courtney Fisher’s dual-language kindergarten students […]
Gretchen Sebastian spent two years carefully crafting “Are You Ready for It?” – the tale of a Jewish teenager escaping Germany while trying to rescue her sister. “No one should […]
A few dozen high school “mathletes” from Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 are heading to state competition April 22 at Illinois State University. Woodstock North High School math team […]
District 200 high school students with an interest in marine biology enjoy special experiences through involvement with a unique club. “I started the Woodstock High School Blue Planet Club in […]
Thanks to a grant from the District 200 Education Foundation, local students have the tools they need to independently calm themselves in times of stress. Westwood Elementary School psychologist Cathy […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Three nurses in Woodstock School District 200, as well as the district itself, were recently recognized by the McHenry County Department of Health for their […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com To prepare for online registration, Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center will accept preregistration materials beginning Tuesday, March 7, for students new to Woodstock School District 200 and/or […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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