Woodland School District 50

Yee Haw -- It’s Fall Yall! Primary is celebrating the season with our littlest Wildcats and their families!
Families were able to stop by school today and go on a hay ride, play outside, work on crafts, and visit Primary’s own pumpkin patch.
It’s a great day in the W! 🐯🍂

WMS Drama students went to see the Warren Township High School performance of The Book of Will! Getting to see so many former Woodland students perform in the high school production was a big highlight for our students.

Engagement in the Classroom!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Ruben Ramirez to the #LifeintheW team. Mr. Ramirez is a 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher at Woodland Intermediate. This is his first year teaching and look how excited his students are to participate in the lesson. Hands up everywhere! He has already developed a strong sense of community in his classroom.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Parent University!
In addition to the incredible sessions we have planned for you, here are 5 other great reasons you should attend Parent University…
5. Complimentary Coffee & Snacks ☕🍿
4. Free Childcare with Crafts & Activities for children ages 3 - 12 🎨
3. Community Partners & Resources 🤝
2. Amazing Speakers - Dedicated & Passionate Educators 💚
1. Raffle Prizes! Top prize - $100 Gift Card 🎉
(Photos from Previous Parent University Events)
Learn more and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR1n9CSIZ4qjVNP8QPxXH8VUrlFrsZcYJ4uW7HY7pbmUkDRQ/viewform
Event Details & List of Topics: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university

Help us celebrate amazing Cross Country Athletes at WMS!!!
Congratulations to Isaac M., Grace O., and our girls' cross country team for qualifying for the State cross country meet this weekend. Good luck and go Wildcats! We are cheering for you!
IESA State Cross Country Meet Qualifiers:
Isaac M.
Grace O.
Girls Team - Ariana S., Charlotte T., Grace O., Harper L., Maddie P., Sophia C., and Zoey P.
Way to represent — we’re so proud of all your hard work and dedication! 💚🤍 #GoWildcats #StateBound #CrossCountry

Congratulations to James and Thomas for being recognized with a Young Citizenship Award from The Exchange Club of Gurnee! These students were selected for recognition based on the categories of Citizenship, Attitude, Academics, Service, and Leadership. Mr. Sheldon and Mrs. Drake spoke about how these students contribute to a positive learning environment at Woodland Intermediate and Woodland Middle School.
In addition to recognizing these amazing Woodland students, the Exchange Club presented Gurnee area schools with new American Flags. We appreciate this ongoing support from our wonderful community partners at the Exchange Club. #LifeintheW

Intermediate Intramurals are underway! Today the STEM club brought their rockets outside for launch, and the Ag-ventures Club had a special visitor from the Lake County Farm Bureau teach them about how trees change through the seasons.
Which club should we visit next? Here are just a few we can choose from! Something for everyone in the W:
Jewelry
Cursive
Board Games
Chess
Crochet
Legoland
Bump, Set, Hit
Crafts
Choir
Newspaper
Art
Charcuterie
#LifeintheW

Congratulations to our Boys Green Soccer team for winning the conference championship last night. ⚽️ Way to go, Wildcats! 🤩
#LifeintheW

Our Elementary Wildcats had a special visit from the Gurnee Fire Department today to learn all about fire safety! 🔥🚒

Some of our students impressed the firefighters (and their classmates) by showing off their fire safety knowledge with a Stop, Drop, and Roll demonstration.

The visit wrapped up with a look at the gear firefighters use to stay safe while protecting our community.

A big thank-you to the Gurnee Fire Department for stopping by and helping our Wildcats stay safe and prepared!

Ms. Graff's class had a great time playing an adjective game! They worked on describing pumpkins using different adjectives, then brought their pumpkins to life with a fun craft project.

Thank you Ms. Graff for sending in these awesome pics!

Ms. Banks and Ms. Gregg's P.E. classes met in Cafeteria A for stretching and warm ups. Then they moved to the gym for a variety of student choice stations. Students were able to select which activities they wanted to do from hula hoops, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and more! #LifeintheW 🏀⚽️🏐

The WMS Marching Wildcats preformed in the Greendale Marching Invitational 2025 on Saturday! In one of the formations you can make out the word "LOVE" as they preformed "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" from the Lion King. 🦁💚 #LifeintheW

Thank you to Village of Gurnee Mayor Tom Hood, and Warren Township Supervisor Elmer Fallos for joining the Woodland and River Trail Parent Mentors for a "Beyond the Classroom" training today. AND Congratulations to Gurnee School District 56 for joining the Parent Mentor Network. We are so excited for you to see the impact that parent mentors have in the classroom!
Both Woodland and Gurnee 56 are currently looking for additional Parent Mentors. Fill out the interest form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjAwrBarPnAZTFRRFPKUYibYKS-VFx6rxBB9_6nbg3rsr96Q/viewform

🚨 Hot Club Alert 🚨
Did you know that the Middle School has a Chess Club? The students are focused, the competition is intense, and they are gearing up for an October tournament! Last year's winner was Dmytro (pictured at the end). Who will win the tournament this year? Stay tuned to find out! #LifeintheW

Outdoor P.E. on a beautiful day at Primary! Basketball stations to work on dribbling, ball handling, and shooting. Plus a station with music to show off basketball dance moves - a little something for everyone 🏀😎 #LifeintheW

Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Please join us in thanking our incredible Woodland custodians!
Our custodial team works tirelessly every single day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. From classrooms and hallways, to cafeterias and gyms, their hard work allows our Wildcats to learn and grow in a healthy, comfortable space. Please take a moment to show your appreciation for the custodians who help keep Woodland running! This is #LifeintheW

Ms. Rubino's 7th grade Cooking class made Oreo cake pops with School Resource Officers Det. Hansen and Det. Gullifor! Det. Hansen shared this recipe with students last year, so they invited her back to make them again this year. According to the students, the cake pops turned out great! #LifeintheW

October is National Principals Month, where we have the opportunity to recognize dedicated school leaders for the important role they play in our Woodland learning community. The celebration will last all month long because in Illinois, Principal Appreciation Week is October 20–24, and Principal Appreciation Day is Friday, October 24.

This month, we are celebrating the hard work, leadership, and never-ending support our principals provide every single day. From guiding our staff, to inspiring our students, to connecting with families, our principals are key to success in #LifeintheW!

Please join us in showing your appreciation for the countless ways they make a difference in our schools and in the lives of our Wildcats. #ThankAPrincipal

The last day of September brings a close to Attendance Awareness Month! Our schools have been celebrating the importance of attendance during the month; however, even though the month is done, building strong attendance habits continues all year long!
Today, Wiley stopped by to celebrate our classrooms in Elementary that showed great attendance. Wiley’s visit was a way to recognize the teamwork between families, students, and staff in building strong habits that support learning and success, and to cheer on and encourage our Wildcats to keep showing up!
Thank you for working with us to make daily attendance a priority. When our Wildcats are “Here Today, they are Ready for Tomorrow!”