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Creekside AVID program, teacher recognized

May 21, 2026

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Creekside Middle School and a teacher at the school each received recognition from the AVID organization this year. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit educational program that teaches strategies that allow K-12 educators to improve college and career readiness for students, especially for those traditionally underrepresented in higher education.  […]

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5/20/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Sofie

May 20, 2026

Lilly Sofie, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Joseph and Danielle Sofie. Her teacher said, “Lilly Sofies is currentlhy in my AP Seminar class at Woodstock North. She is a stellar student who consistently tries hard, asks fantastic questions, and take immense pride in her writing. Additionally, she is active […]

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Creekside Best Buddies No. 1 in state

May 14, 2026

Creekside program is Illinois Middle School Chapter of theYear By Kevin Lyons District 200 Creekside Middle School’s Best Buddies program was selected as the Illinois Middle School Chapter of the Year for the sixth time in its history.  “We are incredibly proud of the impact your chapter has made,” said Abby Gustafson, program supervisor for […]

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters get up pretty early

May 7, 2026

WNHS students mentor elementary students through Big Brothers Big Sisters program By Katie Hughes District 200 While many high schoolers are still waking up, about 10 dedicated Woodstock North High School students are already busy, serving as mentors for their younger peers. This past year marked the successful debut of a new partnership between Big […]

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Assistant unanimous choice of staff to fill principal’s job

May 7, 2026

By Kevin Lyons District 200 Assistant Principal John Liuzzi, who has spent his entire career in Woodstock School District 200, will assume the principal position at Woodstock High School this summer. Liuzzi said he was humbled to take the leadership role at the more than century-old school with a rich history, positive school culture, and […]

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New principal for WHS a familiar administrator

May 7, 2026

By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com Congratulations were in order when the Woodstock District 200 Board of Education, at its April 28 meeting, promoted one of its employees. As part of the consent agenda, the board approved the transfer of Woodstock High School assistant principal John Liuzzi to his new position as the school’s principal.  Liuzzi, who has […]

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Three local students among DAR’s 2026 honorees

April 30, 2026

Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names Good Citizens By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Kishwaukee Trail chapter honored a deserving senior student from each of the 13 McHenry County high schools as 2026 Good Citizen Award recipients. The three Woodstock recipients are […]

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Young Author Callie Hansen writes sequel to mom’s book

April 22, 2026

Young Authors share magical tales of kingdoms, outer space, more By Kevin Lyons District 200 When this year’s Young Authors competition approached, one Greenwood Elementary School second-grader had a sequel on her mind. Callie Hansen remembered “The Aliens,” the Young Authors manuscript that her mother wrote when she attended Greenwood. The book her mother read […]

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Woodstock High School presents ‘Cinderella’

April 16, 2026

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School Theatre Department will present an updated version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” during the last two weekends in April.  “This is not the Disney version most people are familiar with,” WHS Theatre co-director Christy Johanson said. “The show is based on the 1957 made-for-TV movie starring Julie […]

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