Woodland School District 50

Woodland Intermediate Student Leadership Summit, April 2026
The PBIS Student Leaders from Woodland Intermediate participated in a Student Leadership Summit in recognition of their hard work and numerous accomplishments throughout the school year. The students were invited to submit essays on leadership and questions for the panelists about what challenges they face and what lessons they have learned. 10 essays and 10 questions were selected for the event. Students read their essays to kick off the assembly, and then a distinguished panel of leaders answered their questions one by one. This was an inspiring event and it is clear that these students will be great community leaders one day.
Panelists: (Left to Right in Photos)
⭐️ Carrie Flanigan, Lake County Children's Advocacy Center Director
⭐️ Robert Machak, Woodland D50 Superintendent of Schools
⭐️ Chief Jeremy Gaughan, Gurnee Police Department
⭐️ Thomas Hood, Village of Gurnee Mayor
Special Thanks to the Event Organizers:
⭐️ Tim Sheldon, Principal of Woodland Intermediate
⭐️ Det. Kelly Hanson, Woodland SRO/Gurnee Police Department
⭐️ Heather Weidemann, P.E. Teacher and PBIS Leader
⭐️ Gabriela Navarro Diaz, Woodland Intermediate Family Coordinator

Congratulations to Isabella and Yasmeen for being recognized with a Young Citizenship Award from The Exchange Club of Gurnee! These amazing students were recognized this morning for the many ways they show leadership in our schools. From academic success, to involvement in clubs and activities outside of the classroom, and the way they show kindness to peers - these students make a positive impact on the #LifeintheW community and beyond. Way to go! ⭐️

Congratulations to our boys and girls bowling teams for winning Sectionals and advancing to the State Meet this Friday and Saturday!🎳🤩 #LifeintheW

⭐️ Congratulations to the cast and crew of Beetlejuice Jr. for putting on two great performances! ⭐️
The energy you brought to the stage made it a night to remember. We are so proud of you! #LifeintheW
Did you see the show?

The final Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting of the school year took place on Thursday, April 2.
Thank you to all the families who attended with their children. Ashley Camara and Cindy Gwaltney from Warren Township Youth & Family Services provide a presentation on Mental Health, focusing on depression and anxiety. The children enjoyed making crafts with Dual Language teachers and volunteers from the Avanza Club from Warren High School. Thank you to Starbucks, Tacos el Norte, 211 United Way, and Big Brothers Big Sisters for donating raffle prizes.
We greatly appreciate the families who attended the event despite the bad weather. We learned so much together! #LifeintheW
To learn more about BPAC, please visit our website - https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/bpac

Elementary Family Fun and Games Night! Plus the Woodland PTA50 Book Fair/Bake Sale & Spirit wear Sale. More fun in store tonight (4/9/26) starting at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Potty Training the Natural Way, April 23 (Virtual)
Helping Kids Achieve Self-Initiated Toileting
Gain the knowledge needed to navigate this critical step in your child’s development, and specific, time-tested methods that address the learning differences of children with special needs from Alice Belgrade-Moss, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

View Flyer in English and Spanish - https://aptg.co/T6nLsk

Have a great day Wildcats! April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and April 6 - 10 is safety week at Woodland Primary. Throughout the week, community helpers that keep us safe will be greeting the students as they arrive at school. Thank you to the Gurnee Fire Department, the Gurnee Police Department, and the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center for joining us for tiny high fives! #LifeintheW

Please help us celebrate our amazing Assistant Principals! It is National Assistant Principal Week and we have a talented and dedicated group of professionals leading important work in our schools. They are always ready to jump in whenever and wherever they are needed. From supporting staff, to improving academic outcomes, to advocating for students and keeping students safe, Woodland AP's are simply the best! #LifeintheW #AssistantPrincipalsWeek

Saturday In-Person Parent University Event Rescheduled
Thank you for your interest in Woodland’s Parent University event. Due to lower than anticipated registration numbers for this Saturday’s in-person event, we have decided to reschedule the event and change the format. Instead of meeting in person, we will be offering virtual sessions of the topics over the next two months. Same speakers, same topics, but now from the comfort of your home! Stay tuned for an updated schedule once we coordinate with our speakers.

Good morning Wildcats! April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and April 6 - 10 is safety week at Woodland Primary. Throughout the week, community helpers that keep us safe will be greeting the students as they arrive at school. Today's greeters were from the District Office, Operations & Facilities, and Transportation. #LifeintheW

April 4 is School Librarian Appreciation Day!
Thank you to our amazing Learning Resource Center Directors, Library Media Specialists, LRC Assistants, and Library Clerks for every thing you do for our staff, students, and schools! You help young people foster a love for reading, you help guide research and discovery, and you give students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of media resources and digital tools.

REMINDER: Woodland D50 is Closed on Friday, April 3 - No Staff or Student Attendance!
Follow the D50 Events Calendar to keep track of upcoming events and important dates - https://www.dist50.net/events

From Screen To Reality - 3D Printing in the W! Students at Woodland Intermediate learned how the magic happens, and how people are using 3D printing to solve important problems and even save lives. We are looking forward to seeing what the students will create! #LifeintheW

Thank you to our amazing Woodland Paraprofessionals for all they do to support our schools. Your work makes a big difference to our students and learning community! #LifeintheW

Join us for the final BPAC meeting of the 2025-2026 school year!

Ashley Camara and Cindy Gwaltney from Warren Township Youth & Family Services will lead a "Good Mental Health" Workshop.

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate

There will be raffles, door prizes, games and crafts, and snacks.

We hope to see you there!

A beautiful day for an outdoor lesson on the topic of solar energy! The Question - How can you make a motor run using solar cells? Great teamwork today Wildcats 😎☀️
Pictured: Ms. Santner and Ms. Kohler's Classes outside Woodland Intermediate. #LifeintheW

Dear Woodland Families,
Your Voice Matters!
Dr. Machak invites you to stop by the district office for a casual conversation and a cup of coffee.
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 8 - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Woodland's Educational Support Center, 1105 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee
View Invitation - https://app.smore.com/n/nfdqb
There is no formal agenda, and you can drop-in anytime! This is an open house format designed to be social. Ask questions, share feedback, or simply visit with other Wildcat families. #LifeintheW

Welcome Back Wildcats! We hope you had a restful and relaxing Spring Break. Looking forward to a great week in the W.
Pictured: Truett (service dog) visiting students at Elementary before the break.
#LifeintheW

Congratulations to Sarah Decker (Left) and Jane Weiland (Right) for receiving recognition as Agriculture in the Classroom Teachers of the Year for Lake County from the Lake County Farm Bureau! In addition to their work with students during the school day, Ms. Decker and Ms. Weiland run the popular "Ag-ventures Club" as an extracurricular activity at Woodland Intermediate. #LifeintheW