
An evening fit for a king and queen
Seniors rule at Marian Central Catholic High School prom


By Mike Moan In Woodstock School District 200, we’re all grateful for the opportunity to bring students back into schools this year. We have relished the opportunity and are enjoying […]

Forty-five high school seniors from Woodstock School District 200 and 26 from Marian Central Catholic High School have been named finalists for the Illinois State Scholar program. The Illinois Student […]

Woodstock High School has received national recognition for its music education program. A Best Communities for Music Education was bestowed on the school’s music department by the National Association of […]

Amended calendar ends school year on May 24 May 24 will be the last day of school in Woodstock School District 200 in an amended academic year calendar approved by […]




When Faith Metze was asked last year to choose a Passion Project for her gifted program at Prairiewood Elementary School, the decision was easy based on her volunteer experience with […]

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