With the Board of Education’s earlier unanimous vote to have Woodstock School District 200 acquire the Challenger Learning Center, approval of the formal agreement among D-200, Aurora University, and the […]
Maggie Finnegan is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Sean and Lisa Finnegan, McHenry. “Maggie is a fantastic young woman. She always strives […]
Could Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology have a new home in Woodstock’s Olson Elementary School by fall? Could Woodstock School District 200 ever effect a consolidation in some […]
Ethan Miranda is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Chita and Eric Miranda, Woodstock. “Ethan has been a foundational member of my […]
Caileigh Widmayer is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Dan and Erin Widmayer, Woodstock. “Caileigh is a committed young […]
Keegan Given is a junior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Lisa and Gregory Given, Wonder Lake. “Keegan is a great tutor. […]
Megan Baker is a junior at Woodstock High School. Mrs. Brainard, the teacher who nominated Megan for Student of the Week, said she is “always willing to help others and […]
Olivia Suarez is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Anne and John Suarez, Huntley. “Olivia is a young lady […]
Mikayla Deehring is a junior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Lauren and Warren Deehring, Woodstock. “Mikayla is a self-driven independent student. […]
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