
Nurses, D-200 honored for pandemic response
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 […]

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 […]

Marian Central Catholic High School and St. Mary Catholic Elementary School hosted special activities from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 for National Catholic Schools Week, which began in 1974 as […]

Houses will be built – eventually – on two lots in the possession of Woodstock School District 200, but not within the time limit required by law. Building trades students […]

Greenwood Elementary School students got a lesson from an author who told them about more than just the basics of schooling. Pre-K teacher Julie Zay used an Impact Grant from […]

By Mike Moan Superintendent of Schools We’re now halfway through the most typical school year we have had since March 2020, although typical isn’t something any of us who lived […]
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