An unusual and much-needed improvement will be prepared for both Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools. It is called a Zen Den. This project is funded by an IMPACT grant […]
A new partnership between Woodstock School District 200 and the city of Woodstock is planting seeds they hope will bloom into confident learners and young people who value the importance […]
Student test scores show improvement since taking a dive after the pandemic, state and local officials reported last week. Administrators in Woodstock School District 200 were especially pleased with reading […]
Nearly $24,000 in grants for educational proposals have been awarded by the District 200 Education Foundation to Woodstock School District 200 staff members. Funding for 38 projects this school year […]
Harnessing the power of the sun is not a new concept. Nor is technology to make capture of solar energy more efficient. But solar arrays – with our Midwestern agricultural […]
Elementary school band directors in Woodstock School District 200 recruited fifth-grade musicians in a unique way. In early September, they hosted a Beginning Band Boot Camp for parents and students […]
D-200 administrator wins reserve’s Patriot Award Support for a naval reservist has earned Steve Miller, director of buildings and grounds for Woodstock School District 200, the Employer Support of the […]
Low interest rates in the fall of 2018 led the Board of Education to authorize the sale of bonds of up to $16 million to re-fund two 2010 construction bonds, […]
Staff Report new@thewoodstockindependent.com Through an internship and college coursework, a unique Woodstock program allows individuals with bachelor’s degrees in other fields to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License within 12 […]
Woodstock School District 200 curriculum includes a preschool class that benefits high school students and preschoolers at the same time. Both Woodstock High School and Woodstock North offer a Tuesday […]
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