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WHS takes 3rd in state music contest

The Woodstock High School music program earned third in state for its combined band and choral performances for Class A at the Illinois High School Association Music Solo & Ensemble […]

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WHS math team moves on to state

A team of five Woodstock High School students qualified to compete in the state math finals May 3 at the University of Illinois  at Urbana-Champaign. Coached by math teachers Jai […]

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District 200 names Moan new superintendent

Woodstock native and 1991 Woodstock High School graduate Mike Moan has been chosen as Woodstock School District 200’s new superintendent. “It’s a dream come true to come back to a […]

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School board hires new superintendent

Mike Moan, a Woodstock High School graduate, is returning to District 200 as its superintendent. The school board announced its decision to hire Moan, currently the chief academic officer in […]

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WHS senior takes 11th at state speech competition

Woodstock High School senior Liz Sullivan placed 11th in the state speech tournament in impromptu speaking Feb. 22 at the Civic Center in Peoria. Sullivan competed in two preliminary rounds, […]

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District to roll out new standardized tests

As Illinois schools shift to new learning standards, Illinois students will take a new exam to measure their progress. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, commonly […]

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D-200 hosts forums with superintendent finalists

Public forums for each of the three final candidates for the superintendent’s position at Woodstock School District 200 were held last week at Woodstock North High School. Each candidate was […]

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Robotics lead the way to careers in engineering

Aspiring engineers from Woodstock North High School and Northwood Middle School teamed up Jan. 14 to develop innovative solutions to assists students with disabilities. The students created prototypes and 3D […]

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