2013 Woodstock High School grad Ian Ordoñez is ordained to the priesthood By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com On Pentecost Sunday, St. Mary Catholic Church was completely dark with only the glow of candlelight to illuminate a sanctuary filled with longtime priests, newly ordained priests, and recently ordained deacons. “It was beautiful,” the Rev. Robert Jones, parochial […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Two enterprising Woodstock High School students, fueled by last year’s project coming up just short, earned a second chance to present their invention in a Google Showcase this week. Krishna Patel and Eshaan Virani, both juniors, were selected for the Showcase waitlist last year while two of their classmates were […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Thirteen Woodstock High School Spanish students and two staff members traveled to Madrid, Spain, during spring break. They reconnected with Spanish students they hosted in Woodstock last fall. “The Spaniards spent two weeks living with host families and becoming Blue Streaks by attending classes, sporting events, getaways, and school festivities,” Spanish […]
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 impact on students’ lives. Bastian represented Illinois in “50 Music Teachers Who Make a Difference” in the School Band and Orchestra + magazine’s annual feature, […]
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 field trip to Green Meadows Petting Farm in East Troy, Wisconsin. In his grant application, Becker wrote that “studies have shown that spending time with […]
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 fall. The feeder program for girls was brought back to life in 2021 by Josh Fourdyce and Jamie Lynn Wedoff. The program offers fall and […]
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 activities for all. There was a lot to celebrate Thursday evening as District 200’s dual-language program marked its 20th anniversary. A large crowd of families, […]
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 senior Ian Hansen was recognized for his selection as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. He was chosen based on his standardized test scores, academic performance, […]
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 teachers. According to its website, Educators Rising (EdRising) is a career and technical student organization at the high school and college levels that helps aspiring […]
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.
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.
