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 […]
HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade – Alejandra Almanza, Nii Amoo, Fiona Andrienko, Eddie Ayala, Angelina Bartlett, Emma Berner, Jordyn Berner, Breanna Brown, Makenzie Buss, Lisette Cervantes Ortiz, Justin Chase, Alex […]
Elementary students from across Woodstock School District 200 have begun the servant leadership portion of their Difference Makers program by visiting local assisted living facilities and senior programs to connect […]
HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade – Ian Adams, Leonel Alvarez, Jeremiah Anderson, Keaton Andrews, Adeline Arana, Sophia Arroyo, Braden Barrette, Jaydin Beckel, Shea Behrens, Emily Berna, Brayden Brown, Deming Buckley, […]
Sixth-grade math classrooms were transformed into medical operating rooms recently as students conducted order of operations “surgeries” to hone their math skills. Northwood Middle School teacher Katie Spaldon said students […]
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