March Madness could conjure up new connotations for some Illinois teachers administering new standardized tests this month. Several school districts throughout the state, including McHenry School District 15 and Oswego […]
After about three years of planning and preparation, Woodstock School District 200 will open a school-based health center this coming fall at Woodstock North High School. The center, which will […]
Officials at Woodstock High School, 501 W. South St., took what police described as “cautionary measures” after a single bullet was discovered at the school. The “code yellow” situation, which […]
With almost half of the students in Woodstock School District 200 enrolled in the dual-language program, administrators say they’re encouraged by their academic progress. At the Board of Education’s meeting […]
With one exception, every staff member at Marian Central Catholic High School was hired by Superintendent Tom Landers. That’s because Landers, of Woodstock, spent the past 34 years at Marian, […]
Recent weather-related school closures will force students to attend classes beyond Memorial Day weekend. The official last day of school for Woodstock School District 200 is now Tuesday, […]
Halfway through fiscal year 2015, Woodstock School District 200’s budget is on track to match anticipated revenues and expenditures, said D-200 Chief Financial Officer Risa Hanson. At the board of […]
Forecasts for bitterly cold temperatures have caused Woodstock School District 200 officials to cancel school for Wednesday, Jan. 7. All after-school activities, events and Kids Club also are canceled. McHenry County […]
Technology enhancements coming over the next two years will revolutionize Woodstock School District 200 classrooms. “The days where you buy a CD, load it and share with everyone are going […]
An interest in cooking and a clever video have earned Woodstock’s Hannah Kaufmann, a third-grader at St. Mary School, a shot at a $15,000 prize for her and a $30,000 […]
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