Justin Smiley, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the son of Jim and Jen Smiley, Woodstock. The teacher who nominated him said Justin volunteered the entire first semester […]
“It’s the one that they want,” Marian Central Catholic theology instructor Kristen Riedelsperger said about this year’s school musical, playing off one of the popular musical’s hits. “Grease” will come […]
Erin McCann, a Woodstock North High School junior, is the daughter of Tricia and Sebastian McCann, Woodstock. The teacher who nominated Erin said she has a work ethic rarely […]
Adrianna Christofalos, a Woodstock North High School junior, is the daughter of Amanda and Tony Christofalos, Wonder Lake. The teacher who nominated Adrianna said she consistently shows leadership and […]
Travel back in time to enjoy the presentation of “The Adventures of Robin Hood” in four performances by the actors and production crew in Woodstock North High School’s theater program. […]
Taylor Nickrand, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the daughter of Kim and Westly Nickrand, Woodstock. The teacher who nominated Taylor said she is an extremely funny, caring, […]
DISTRICT 200 A total of 56 seniors at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for the 2023-24 school year. The Illinois Student Assistance […]
Bibiana Bentley, a Woodstock North High School sophomore, is the daughter of Christina Diaz, Woodstock. The teacher that nominated Bibi said she takes everything she does seriously, never doing […]
Rylee Williams, a Woodstock North High School senior, is the daughter of Erin and Shane Williams, Wonder Lake. The teacher that nominated Rylee commented on the extraordinary job she […]
District 200 A total of 32 musicians from Woodstock School District 200 were accepted into Illinois Music Education Association District 7 categories in chorus, orchestra, and band. Based on their […]
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