School District 200’s new Metals & Manufacturing Lab opened to students late last semester offering Woodstock North High School students a chance to learn and develop their career possibilities on […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Students in Woodstock School District 200 are getting into the Groundhog Day mood. Third-graders will participate again this year in a coloring contest (look for the winners […]
Members of the Woodstock High School Blue Streaks Service Club demonstrated their commitment to the community in several ways during the holidays. Under the guidance of their advisers, Shannon Landwehr, […]
A team of Creekside Middle School students has advanced to state competition in the First Lego League Challenge with their project designed to turn compost into biofuel. The Biobots team […]
Students in teacher Scott Becker’s class of third- through-fifth graders at Dean Street Elementary are learning with games and activities bought with an Impact Grant from the District 200 Education […]
Third of school involved with Marian Central Key Club Members of Marian Central’s Key Club have used the holiday season for many community service efforts “This year’s Key Club has […]
As a senior at Woodstock High School, Alex Riak won first place for a song he had composed, recorded, and submitted for the Illinois Music Education Association’s 2014 vocal ensemble […]
An unusual and much-needed improvement will be prepared for both Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools. It is called a Zen Den. This project is funded by an IMPACT grant […]
In October, local preschool children learned about “Down on the Farm.” November brings the theme of “Giving Thanks.” The 2-to 5-year-old children at First United Methodist preschool enjoyed activities and […]
A new partnership between Woodstock School District 200 and the city of Woodstock is planting seeds they hope will bloom into confident learners and young people who value the importance […]
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