Water was turned on last week at Greenwood Elementary School after a second consecutive test showed arsenic levels had dropped to acceptable levels. The school began using bottled water for drinking and cooking after the Illinois Department of Public Health reported tests showed elevated levels of arsenic. Ken Roiland, director of buildings and grounds, told […]
Brian Flores is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Berenice Ledezma, Woodstock. “Brian is a top-performing student inside and outside of the classroom. He is president of Spanish National Honor Society, where he is an organized, efficient, thoughtful leader. He is vice president of VIVA Spanish Club and co-president […]
Brooke Amann of the Woodstock North High School’s volleyball team is this week’s Athlete of the Week. Brooke led Thunder volleyball to the first regional championship in school history with the two best performances of her career. On Oct. 23, she put herself in the IHSA record books with 29 kills, 9 digs, 6 aces […]
The D200 Education Foundation awarded two large Impact Grants this year. “This year the D200 Education Foundation awarded two special commemorative grants in honor of the foundation’s 25th anniversary,” said foundation board member Mark Heckmon, who is also a member of the Grant Selection Committee. “Prairiewood and Westwood Elementary schools were both awarded $2,500 grants […]
Woodstock schools are likely to have an increased police presence when classes resume Aug. 16. The D-200 School Board was expected to formalize a request Tuesday night for a second school resource officer, which would give each high school its own officer. The board’s agenda included consideration of a five-page “Police/High School Liaison Agreement” with […]
An outstanding softball season for a Woodstock North High School junior was recognized by the Kishwaukee River Conference when they named pitcher Ellie Thurow the KRC Softball Player of the Year. “I’m honored to be chosen out of all the amazing softball players in our conference,” said Thurow. But to earn the honor, Thurow racked […]
Adding a second police resource officer to Woodstock School District 200 is an idea that interests the school board. But members want more details. At its meeting April 10, the board authorized Superintendent Mike Moan to pursue another officer so that one each can be assigned to the two high school buildings. “I think that’s […]
Even though an 18-month review of Woodstock School District 200 facilities produced few changes, there is no immediate need for action. That is the assessment of Superintendent Mike Moan. But it doesn’t mean the use of space in D-200 buildings is a dead issue. “It’ll be a constant conversation between us and the board,” said […]
Dean Street Elementary School will live to teach another day. In a unanimous vote, the Woodstock District 200 School Board voted not to close the school, a proposal that had been part of a recommendation from the district’s Facilities Review Committee. A dozen citizens, including three Dean Street students, implored the board at its Feb. […]
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