Automotive technology and firefighter/paramedic are the studies of choice for the winners of two vocational scholarships awarded by the Rotary Club of Woodstock. The club awards the $1,000 stipends each […]
With little fanfare and no negotiations drama, Woodstock School District 200 teachers have a new three-year contract. In its meeting last week, members of the Board of Education unanimously approved the […]
WNHS Meghan McCann is valedictorian and Jason Thurow the salutatorian of the Woodstock North High School class of 2021. The school’s commencement Saturday at the school recognized 213 graduates in […]
A Woodstock North High School senior this weekend will be the first in District 200 history to graduate with the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in German. While dozens of […]
Amended calendar ends school year on May 24 May 24 will be the last day of school in Woodstock School District 200 in an amended academic year calendar approved by […]
In-school attendance jumped to more than 70 percent last week when Woodstock School District 200 began full-time classroom instruction for the first time this academic year. Full school days had […]
When Faith Metze was asked last year to choose a Passion Project for her gifted program at Prairiewood Elementary School, the decision was easy based on her volunteer experience with […]
The Woodstock High School boys soccer team is working toward claiming the Kishwaukee River Conference championship title. With an undefeated record so far, the team is well on its way. […]
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