By Kevin Lyons District 200 Lindra Bastian, orchestra director at Woodstock High School and Creekside Middle School, was named in a national publication recognizing music educators who make a transformative […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Funded by an Impact Grant from the District 200 Education Foundation, Dean Street Elementary School teachers Scott Becker, Ralph Webster, and Caitlyn Lukaszewski hosted a student […]
Woodstock Lightning girls feeder basketball program sparks love for the game By Juel Mecklenburg news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Lightning girls feeder basketball program has hit the courts like a storm this […]
D-200 dual-language program celebrates 20 years of growth and enthusiasm By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com It was a party—a joyous, cross-cultural celebration with folkloric dancers, mariachi bands, tacos and tamales and […]
By Caryl DierksenLarry@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock District 200 school board began its Oct. 22 meeting by recognizing the accomplishments of a student, a teacher, and an associate. Woodstock High School […]
WHS, WNHS clubs train the next generation of teachers By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Student clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools are helping to build a community of future […]
After a week long homecoming celebration, which included a return of the traditional “Powder Puff” flag football competition after a several years absence, the Woodstock Blue Streaks took the field against the Plano Reapers and delivered a 26 – 10 victory to deliver the perfect end to the Hollywood themed homecoming week.
Construction debt reduced to $91.2M By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year at its Sept. 24 […]
D200 Music Boosters help the bands and orchestras play on By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com D200 Music Boosters have provided invaluable support and assistance to the district’s music programs for many […]
By Caryl Dierksen news@the woodstockindependent.com “It’s all a gray area.” – Heather Brown Woodstock High School English teacher Heather Brown thought she had seen it all in her 32 years […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
