Voting by mail promises to deliver McHenry County ballots for the April 4 consolidated election in a way early voting isn’t. County Clerk Joe Tirio reported more than 27,000 registered voters had asked for vote-by-mail ballots as of last week, while only 112 people had cast an early ballot at the county Administration Building by […]
Introduction to community theater at Opera House for D-200 students All third-grade students in Woodstock School District 200 have been invited to the first “Let’s Put On A Show!” program at the Opera House on Friday, March 10. Theatre 121, the Opera House, and city of Woodstock will host the field trip as part of […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Three nurses in Woodstock School District 200, as well as the district itself, were recently recognized by the McHenry County Department of Health for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa Tate, D-200 director of nursing; Northwood Middle School nurse Nadine Grismer; and Woodstock High School nurse Connie Happ were […]
Elementary students from across Woodstock School District 200 have begun the servant leadership portion of their Difference Makers program by visiting local assisted living facilities and senior programs to connect with elderly residents. Difference Makers is a grant-funded, after-school program conducted in partnership with the city of Woodstock to help fourth- and fifth-graders develop their […]
The Woodstock Challenger Learning Center invites the community to an evening of space exploration. Family Night Open House will take place at the Challenger Learning Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. No registration is required for this free event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. “Join us for a night of […]
Sixth-grade math classrooms were transformed into medical operating rooms recently as students conducted order of operations “surgeries” to hone their math skills. Northwood Middle School teacher Katie Spaldon said students had a lot of fun with the math exercises, which also took place across town at Creekside Middle School. “It was a fun way to […]
Houses will be built – eventually – on two lots in the possession of Woodstock School District 200, but not within the time limit required by law. Building trades students will learn home construction skills by working on the two projects, but first approval is required by the Illinois State Board of Education and even […]
For the first time since 2017, voters will have a choice in the election of members to the Board of Education in Woodstock School District 200. Three of the board’s seven seats are on the April 4 ballot, and the three incumbents are seeking re-election: Michelle Bidwell, John Headley, and Jerry Miceli. The first candidate […]
Greenwood Elementary School students got a lesson from an author who told them about more than just the basics of schooling. Pre-K teacher Julie Zay used an Impact Grant from the D200 Education Foundation to invite author Michelle Schaub to speak to her own students and the entire student body. Schaub, an award-winning author from […]
By Mike Moan Superintendent of Schools We’re now halfway through the most typical school year we have had since March 2020, although typical isn’t something any of us who lived through the COVID-19 pandemic will likely take for granted again. Regardless of circumstances, education is something we cherish and believe is a basic right for […]
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