By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Imagine being in the spotlight, maybe in front of an audience, with hardly any idea of what you are going to say next. That sounds scary to most people, but according to Cheryl Cox, the director of Woodstock Improv at the Woodstock Opera House, it can be the start of adventure, […]
Elementary students from across Woodstock School District 200 have begun the servant leadership portion of their Difference Makers program by visiting local assisted living facilities and senior programs to connect with elderly residents. Difference Makers is a grant-funded, after-school program conducted in partnership with the city of Woodstock to help fourth- and fifth-graders develop their […]
Students in teacher Scott Becker’s class of third- through-fifth graders at Dean Street Elementary are learning with games and activities bought with an Impact Grant from the District 200 Education Foundation. “The cooperative, fun activities provided by these products can help build better relationships between students,” Becker said. “My students will increase their skills in […]
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