Thanks to a grant from the District 200 Education Foundation, local students have the tools they need to independently calm themselves in times of stress. Westwood Elementary School psychologist Cathy […]
Westwood Elementary School is losing two longtime staff members to retirement. Rita Caywood was hired by School District 200 in 1997 as the principal’s secretary at Westwood Elementary School. Deborah […]
Jared Skorburg retires this year after holding positions as teacher and administrator in several districts. He came to District 200 in 2006 as Westwood Elementary School principal for five years […]
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