Wiley wants you to have a happy & relaxing weekend after such a great start to the school year! We will be ready to cheer you on again next week. #LifeintheW
about 17 hours ago, Woodland D50
Primary Student and Wiley
To kickoff the 2025-2026 School Year, all Woodland staff members gathered at WMS for an opening ceremony on the first Teacher Institute Day. The keynote speaker was a former Woodland student, Curtis Szajkovics, a Systems Engineer and Flight Controller at Firefly Aerospace. His keynote address was all about cool lunar missions and the impact teachers have on students! As part of his presentation he even had a slide about one of his former teachers who is still a teacher at WMS. Curtis thanked Mr. Whiteaker for igniting his interest in science and technology and for always putting up with his ridiculous questions. It was a great moment for Mr. Whiteaker to learn about the impact he had and to reunite with his former student. This is what #LifeintheW is all about!
This story was also shared in the Woodland ROAR Report this morning. In case you missed it - https://secure.smore.com/n/1ntsy
The Daily Herald also did an article earlier this year about Curtis and the “Blue Ghost” lunar lander mission he was part of! https://www.dailyherald.com/20250113/news/gurnee-native-reached-for-the-moon-now-hell-be-steering-spacecraft-to-lunar-landing/
about 22 hours ago, Woodland D50
Mr. Whiteaker and former Woodland student Curtis Szajkovics
Mr. Whiteaker and former Woodland student Curtis Szajkovics
Special Shoutout to Mr. Whiteaker
Join the #LifeintheW Team! Woodland D50 is hiring a Network & Systems Infrastructure Engineer to join the Technology Department.

To check out this listing, and other available positions, please visit:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
1 day ago, Woodland D50
 Network and Systems Infrastructure Engineer Position
Woodland Primary knows that sending your little one to school for the first time can bring on mixed emotions. They hosted a Coffee & Community event for parents and caregivers to create a space to connect with other families and celebrate the first day of school. We are so excited to welcome you to the #LifeintheW community!
1 day ago, Woodland D50
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
Coffee & Community - 1st Day of School
✨WMS is back!✨ Our Wildcats brought their back to school energy for the first day of school. They are ready to learn, make new friends, start the school year off right! #LifeintheW
3 days ago, Woodland D50
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
Fist Day of School - WMS 2025
A huge Wildcat thank you to Mr. Johnny & Mr. Jose Tiscareno for donating their time and talents at the WMS Back to School Bash! They provided free haircuts to give students fresh looks for the start of the school year. Looking good Wildcats ✂️💚💈
8 days ago, Woodland D50
free haircuts at WMS Back to School Bash
free haircuts at WMS Back to School Bash
Ok Wildcats... Where will we see you this week?! We have several Back to School events for you and your family to enjoy, and we will be at the Gurnee Police Department's Back to School event for the community!
Join us for these events:
💚 INTERMEDIATE Popsicles with the Principals, 8/12, 3 - 5 p.m.
💚 ELEMENTARY Popsicles with the Principals, 8/13, 3 -5 p.m.
💚 WMS Back to School Bash, 8/14, 3 - 5 p.m.
💚 Safety Stars & Dilly Bars, 8/15, 5 - 7 p.m.
#LifeintheW
11 days ago, Woodland D50
Popsicles with the Principals - Intermediate, 8/12, 3 - 5 p.m. and Elementary, 8/13, 3 - 5 p.m.
WMS Back to School Bash, Aug. 14, 3 - 5 p.m.
Safety Stars & Dilly Bars, Aug. 15, 5 -7 p.m. at Welton Plaza in Gurnee
It was a busy morning at WMS for the Medication Drop Off Event!
The Health Office teams are on a break right now, but you have another chance to visit them today (Aug. 11) from 3 - 7 p.m.
More info: https://www.dist50.net/article/2309455
12 days ago, Woodland D50
Primary Health Team
Elementary Health Team
Intermediate Health Team
WMS Health Team
WMS Health Assistants
The Woodland ROAR Report for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 - https://secure.smore.com/n/qftju
In this issue:
From the Desk of Dr. Machak
The Wildcat Calendar of Events
Teacher Assignments Available Later Today!
Join us for Gurnee Days this weekend
Free Adult Education Classes at Woodland
Join the Parent Mentor Program
Quick Links
Have a great weekend Wildcats! #LifeintheW
15 days ago, Woodland D50
Woodland ROAR Report - Aug. 8, 2025
Catch the WMS Marching Wildcats at the Gurnee Days parade on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 12 p.m. These talented musicians have been practicing all week at Marching Band Camp in the evenings to prepare for a great performance. We can't wait to hear you play!
15 days ago, Woodland D50
Marching Band Camp Aug. 2025
Marching Band Camp Aug. 2025
Reminder: CHILLIN' WITH THE PRINCIPALS EVENT
Join the Primary Admin Team for a bit of fun before the school year begins! Cool off with a chilly treat while connecting with other students and families, and check out our newly renovated playground during this fun event. We hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, August 7th
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Where: Woodland Primary Kindergarten Playground
16 days ago, Woodland D50
graphic with a sun, hearts, and popsicles
Left to Right - Tiffany Myers, Niki Scofield, Cretia Kirkwood Primary Administrative Team
Join us for Gurnee Days this weekend!
We are excited to once again represent #LifeintheW at the annual Gurnee Days Festival Aug. 9 & 10, 2025! Team Woodland will be joining in the community celebration throughout the weekend.
We would love to see our Wildcats at Viking Park this weekend. Stop by and say hi, and maybe even get a photo with Wiley!
See the full schedule of events: https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/gurnee-days/
16 days ago, Woodland D50
Woodland D50 at Gurnee Days Aug. 9 & 10, 2025
Back To School preparations are underway!
Today District and School Administrators worked on our "Wildly Important Goals" under the guidance of Maria Fleming from FranklinCovey Education. We worked through The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators to identify measurable and meaningful ways to support Woodland staff and students in the 2025-2026 school year. It was great to have the full team back together as we get ready for the year ahead! School starts in a little over two weeks!
#LifeintheW
19 days ago, Woodland D50
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
Leadership Planning Council, Aug. 2025
New Board Member Michael Senol Takes Oath of Office
Michael Senol was appointed to the Woodland Board of Education in July 2025 to fill the vacancy created when Gari Matsey resigned. Mr. Senol took the Oath of Office at the July 24, 2025 Governing Meeting and then took his seat at the Board table. Congratulations to Board Member Senol, and welcome to the Board of Education!
For a summary of other highlights from the July Board Meeting, please review this report: https://secure.smore.com/n/anvzw
29 days ago, Woodland D50
Board Member Michael Senol Takes the Oath of Office, July 2025
Woodland Board of Education, July 2025
Calling all 7th and 8th grade Band Students!
🎷 Will you be attending Marching Band Camp Aug. 4 - 8?
🎺 Do you plan to participate in Middle School Band for the 2025-26 school year?
Please be sure to have a parent complete our band camp/fall band sign up form ASAP!
https://forms.gle/5E3SYLQvyV86FxVX9
Marching band camp begins August 4! Camp runs August 4 thru 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 each evening at WMS.
(PHOTO FROM AUG. 2024)
30 days ago, Woodland D50
Marching Band Camp, photo taken August 2024
We know many of you are still in “Summer Mode”— but here at Woodland, we’re already buzzing with excitement as we prepare for the new school year! Official Back to School Communications will start in early August, but we wanted to do a quick check-in to let you know that we are thinking of you.
Please "Save the Date" for these upcoming Back to School and Community Events. We hope to see you there!
https://secure.smore.com/n/yrs2wv

This information was sent by Text and Email on July 23 at 3:30 p.m. If you are a current Woodland parent/guardian and you did NOT receive a text or email with this message, please reach out to Brooke Hagstrom by email at BHagstrom@dist50.net. I can try to help troubleshoot before the school year starts so that don't miss anything!
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Woodland Midsummer Updates, Save the Dates!
Don't miss this upcoming concert in the park featuring Woodland's very own Ms. Matusek!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:30pm
Fred P. Hall Ampitheater, Palatine, IL

She will be a guest conductor for the Palatine Concert Band's last concert of the summer. Ms. Matusek has been with the Palatine Concert Band for more than 20 years. For this concert she will be conducting the following:
The Clapping Song by Randall Standridge
Until We Dream by David Samuel
They're Off! A Galop by Fred Jewell, arranged by Andrew Glover

You will also be able to find Ms. Awe playing percussion during the concert! #LifeintheW
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Ms. Matusek & Ms. Awe performing in the Palatine Concert Band
Palatine Concert Band
📣 Make sure your child is ready for the school year!
Registration must be complete in order to access class schedules, teacher assignments, and transportation info (once we open this feature in Skyward).
✅ Already registered? You’re all set!
📝 Still need to register? Log in to your Skyward Family Access account to finish.
Need help? Step-by-step instructions:
📄 English: https://5il.co/2lr0d
📄 Spanish: https://5il.co/2lr0h
📞 Questions? Call us at 847-596-5682 or 847-596-5683.
Let’s get ready for an amazing year! #LifeInTheW
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Complete registration for the 2025-2026 school year.
Woodland D50 Board of Education Appoints New Member to Fill Vacancy
Read the Announcement HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/43s7n
about 2 months ago, Woodland D50
Graphic Board of Ed News
If you stop by the Educational Support Center you’ll see a new smiling face! Help us give a warm welcome to Ms. Gallegos, our new ESC receptionist. We’re so excited to have her on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
about 2 months ago, Woodland D50
Picture of Ms. Gallegos