Summer in the W!
The students in Mr. Tangney's class completed a parachute STEM challenge where they designed a canopy (coffee filter) to slow the descent of a falling object (paper clip). They tested out their parachutes in the classroom from a standing position, and then they dropped them over the stairway. The students were so excited to see how well their parachutes floated down safely! #LifeintheW
The students in Mr. Tangney's class completed a parachute STEM challenge where they designed a canopy (coffee filter) to slow the descent of a falling object (paper clip). They tested out their parachutes in the classroom from a standing position, and then they dropped them over the stairway. The students were so excited to see how well their parachutes floated down safely! #LifeintheW
Summer is such a treat in Ms. SanchezPanchi's class! S'mores at Wildcat Summer Adventures 🤩
Summer Adventures in the W!
The students in Ms. Rejczyk and Ms. Matheson's classes turned a math lesson into a hypothetical lunch outing to Lindy's Landing! The students were given a budget, and asked to partner up for a lunch challenge. Each pair selected appetizers and main dishes to calculate how much their lunch would cost. As they worked on selecting their menu items and calculating the costs, the teachers threw out additional challenges like adding an 8% tax, and then reminding the students to calculate a tip! All this talk about food got everyone hungry for lunch. #LifeintheW
The students in Ms. Rejczyk and Ms. Matheson's classes turned a math lesson into a hypothetical lunch outing to Lindy's Landing! The students were given a budget, and asked to partner up for a lunch challenge. Each pair selected appetizers and main dishes to calculate how much their lunch would cost. As they worked on selecting their menu items and calculating the costs, the teachers threw out additional challenges like adding an 8% tax, and then reminding the students to calculate a tip! All this talk about food got everyone hungry for lunch. #LifeintheW
The summer adventure continues! Today, music class got our Wildcats moving, learning, and having fun!
REMINDER: You can find the district office staff at Woodland Middle School this summer!
The Educational Support Center (ESC) has been temporarily relocated to to the Middle School while we replace the HVAC system and resurface the parking lot. We expect to be in our summer office location June 9 - August 7, 2026.
We are here to support you during the summer!
Where: Woodland Middle School, 7000 W. Washington Street, Gurnee
Timeframe: June 9 - August 7, 2026
Days: The District Office is open Monday - Thursday throughout the summer. We are closed to the public on Fridays starting June 5.
Times: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 847-596-5600
We recommend calling before stopping in just in case the person you need to speak with has taken time-off during the summer months. We appreciate your patience during this temporary disruption!
The Educational Support Center (ESC) has been temporarily relocated to to the Middle School while we replace the HVAC system and resurface the parking lot. We expect to be in our summer office location June 9 - August 7, 2026.
We are here to support you during the summer!
Where: Woodland Middle School, 7000 W. Washington Street, Gurnee
Timeframe: June 9 - August 7, 2026
Days: The District Office is open Monday - Thursday throughout the summer. We are closed to the public on Fridays starting June 5.
Times: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 847-596-5600
We recommend calling before stopping in just in case the person you need to speak with has taken time-off during the summer months. We appreciate your patience during this temporary disruption!
Wildcat Summer Adventures and Extended School Year Programs have officially begun!
Students arrived early this morning, excited, ready to learn and to make the most of the summer. Our WSA & ESY staff were thrilled to welcome everyone and kick off a summer of learning and fun!
Students arrived early this morning, excited, ready to learn and to make the most of the summer. Our WSA & ESY staff were thrilled to welcome everyone and kick off a summer of learning and fun!
Welcome to the Wildcat Summer Adventures & Extended School Year programs at Woodland! A welcome letter went out this afternoon with important details as you begin your summer adventure next week. 😎☀️
We look forward to welcoming you to Woodland ELEMENTARY on Tuesday, June 9.
Welcome Letter - https://app.smore.com/n/k1cr3
Video from Summer 2025 - https://youtu.be/0LJo8N8BqAc?si=oHfvBN_7hcvYj4HM
We look forward to welcoming you to Woodland ELEMENTARY on Tuesday, June 9.
Welcome Letter - https://app.smore.com/n/k1cr3
Video from Summer 2025 - https://youtu.be/0LJo8N8BqAc?si=oHfvBN_7hcvYj4HM
For our Woodland students, today is the first official day of their summer break.
But you can find many of our dedicated Woodland staff at the College of Lake County participating in planning days for the 2026 -2027 School Year. The school teams are meeting with district administrators, diving into data from the school year, evaluating progress and areas of growth, setting goals that align with the strategic plan and the Board of Education goals, and building excitement for the year ahead! Thank you for participating in these great conversations centered around students. #LifeintheW
But you can find many of our dedicated Woodland staff at the College of Lake County participating in planning days for the 2026 -2027 School Year. The school teams are meeting with district administrators, diving into data from the school year, evaluating progress and areas of growth, setting goals that align with the strategic plan and the Board of Education goals, and building excitement for the year ahead! Thank you for participating in these great conversations centered around students. #LifeintheW
Wildcat Send-Off at Woodland Elementary! Big smiles and hugs to wrap up a fantastic school year. Have a great summer!
REMINDER! Students will follow a Half Day Schedule for the last day of school.
Elementary - 10:50 a.m.
Middle School - 11:35 a.m.
Intermediate - 12:20 p.m.
(Primary's last day of school was Friday, May 29.)
Elementary - 10:50 a.m.
Middle School - 11:35 a.m.
Intermediate - 12:20 p.m.
(Primary's last day of school was Friday, May 29.)
Ms. Jennings and her 1st grade students made these posters to wish everyone a fun and safe summer. Truett approves this message! 😎
Today we celebrated our amazing 3rd graders as they prepare for their next chapter at Woodland! Next year, these Wildcats will take a big step forward as they leave the Elementary building and head to Intermediate as 4th graders.
Teachers, administrators, staff, students, and even Wiley joined the celebration to help cheer on our future 4th graders. We are so proud of all they have accomplished at Elementary and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they will do at Intermediate!
Teachers, administrators, staff, students, and even Wiley joined the celebration to help cheer on our future 4th graders. We are so proud of all they have accomplished at Elementary and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they will do at Intermediate!
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The current 3rd graders from Elementary are touring Woodland Intermediate because they will soon be 4th graders!
While the 5th grade classes were away, the 3rd graders visited their future home! Current 4th grade students were the hosts, and they presented the "Cool Tools", and had a list of FAQ's to go over with their 3rd grade visitors.
They were surprised to see Detective Hansen because they thought she only worked at Elementary. They were happy to hear they would get to see her at Intermediate when they come back to school in August. #LifeintheW
The current 3rd graders from Elementary are touring Woodland Intermediate because they will soon be 4th graders!
While the 5th grade classes were away, the 3rd graders visited their future home! Current 4th grade students were the hosts, and they presented the "Cool Tools", and had a list of FAQ's to go over with their 3rd grade visitors.
They were surprised to see Detective Hansen because they thought she only worked at Elementary. They were happy to hear they would get to see her at Intermediate when they come back to school in August. #LifeintheW
Elementary Field Day! Wonder Wheels, Dance Party, Field Events, Water Relays… a little something for everyone 😎
We are looking for a dedicated, hard working individual to join the Woodland Team. Check out this opportunity for a Data Analytics Manager position! #LifeintheW
Learn more about working at Woodland! https://www.dist50.net/page/careers
Learn more about working at Woodland! https://www.dist50.net/page/careers
Thank you to Missy's Monarchs for stopping by to teach Ms. McGinn's class all about the life cycle and the incredible journey of the Monarch Butterfly! The students had many thoughtful questions and they were able to make connections to other things they have learned about throughout the school year. #LifeintheW
Mr. Lees and Mrs. Campbell’s PE classes held the first ever Woodland Elementary Football League (WEFL). The students had a blast tackling, hurdling, making diving catches and showing off their speed. We love these action shots! 🏈
During a recent visit to Mrs. Hansen's class, students were discussing United States Symbols and making American Flags as a companion project to their reading unit on the history of our country. These students also had the chance to read with Ms. Mary throughout the year. Ms. Mary is a senior reader and community member who volunteers through the Warren Township Senior Center to read with students one-on-one or in small groups. The students in Mrs. Hansen's class loved getting to know Ms. Mary during the school year.
May 18th is National Speech Pathologist Day, the perfect time to celebrate all the wonderful ways Woodland's Speech and Language Pathologists help Wildcats with their speech and language needs. Today we celebrate these experts in communication development. Thank you for empowering our students to express themselves with clarity and confidence. #LifeintheW
Spotted! Wildcats reading in the sunshine on a beautiful day. Fresh air + books = 🤩💚📚
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