Students in Ms. Wakefield's English Language Arts class work on finalizing their essays and work with peers to review and provide feedback for each other before turning in their final drafts. Ms. Rath jumped in to help as well. Great teamwork Wildcats! #LifeintheW
This is a big week for the FOOD DRIVE! Please join us at one of these events to help boost donations. Or you can bring your donations to any of the schools throughout the week. Deadline - Dec. 10, 2025.
Dec. 1 - Elementary Shop with an Educator, 4 - 7 p.m. at Target
Dec. 3 - Stuff the Bus, 4:30 - 7 p.m. (Jewel, Marianos, Aldi, Butera)
Dec. 4 - Primary Shop with an Educator, 4 - 7 p.m. at Walmart
BONUS! If you join the Woodland PTA 50 Raise Right effort, you can support two things at once.
Learn more: https://www.dist50.net/page/annual-holiday-food-drive
Dec. 1 - Elementary Shop with an Educator, 4 - 7 p.m. at Target
Dec. 3 - Stuff the Bus, 4:30 - 7 p.m. (Jewel, Marianos, Aldi, Butera)
Dec. 4 - Primary Shop with an Educator, 4 - 7 p.m. at Walmart
BONUS! If you join the Woodland PTA 50 Raise Right effort, you can support two things at once.
Learn more: https://www.dist50.net/page/annual-holiday-food-drive
Did you see the news about Mr. Reardon moving to a new position in the District Office? The Board of Education appointed Mr. Reardon to Assistant Director of Human Resources starting July 1, 2026. That means we are currently searching for a new Elementary Principal in the 2026-2027 school year. Woodland is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and student-centered educator to join the #LifeintheW team! Please help us spread the word.
Explore this position and more on our Careers Page:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
Explore this position and more on our Careers Page:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
REMINDER: Schedule for the Week!
🍂November 24 and 25 will be half-days of student attendance for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
🍁The district will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (November 26-28) for Thanksgiving Break.
Conferences Half Day Schedule - Student Dismissal Times:
🍂 Primary - 10:40 a.m.
🍁 Elementary - 10:50 a.m.
🍂 Middle School - 11:35 a.m.
🍁 Intermediate - 12:20 p.m.
🍂November 24 and 25 will be half-days of student attendance for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
🍁The district will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (November 26-28) for Thanksgiving Break.
Conferences Half Day Schedule - Student Dismissal Times:
🍂 Primary - 10:40 a.m.
🍁 Elementary - 10:50 a.m.
🍂 Middle School - 11:35 a.m.
🍁 Intermediate - 12:20 p.m.
Jayla and Isabella asked Det. Gullifor to match their jeans and cowboy boot look on Friday. They reminded him throughout the week so he wouldn't forget. Not only did he show up wearing his cowboy boots today, but he brought a friend! Det. Parsell joined in on the challenge too. Fun Fact - Det. Parsell is a former Woodland student! We are so lucky to have such a great partnership with the Gurnee Police Department. #LifeintheW
Please welcome Det. Brittany Tazzioli to the School Resource Officer (SRO) Team! Brittany will be working with Det. Hansen to support our learning community.
Det. Tazzioli has been an officer with the Gurnee Police Department for more than eight years, and has served in law enforcement for 10 years. She is excited to work with our Wildcats and help support our district with compassion, care, and connection!
If you see Brittany around, make sure to welcome her to #LifeintheW!
Det. Tazzioli has been an officer with the Gurnee Police Department for more than eight years, and has served in law enforcement for 10 years. She is excited to work with our Wildcats and help support our district with compassion, care, and connection!
If you see Brittany around, make sure to welcome her to #LifeintheW!
Day Two of Junior Achievement Town at WMS! Students were given the opportunity to learn budgeting and the value of investing in their futures in this hands-on learning experience. Thank you to all of our volunteers for taking time out of your day to help our students learn and grow!
8th Grade JA Town - COMING SOON!
Keep an eye out for Volunteer Sign-Up details.
8th Grade JA Town - COMING SOON!
Keep an eye out for Volunteer Sign-Up details.
The Voice and Vibe Club made friendship bracelets at a recent meeting. This is a new club at WMS. The students select the types of activities they want to do, and Ms. Monterroso helps make it happen! #LifeintheW
Woodland Wildcats had a very special visitor today — Matt Eicheldinger! The author of Sticky Notes, storyteller, influencer, and former middle school teacher joined our 8th Grade Advanced Language Arts students via Zoom for an inspiring conversation. Our students were able to ask questions about writing, storytelling, and his journey as an author.
Thank you, Matt Eicheldinger - Author, for taking the time to connect with our students and share your story!
And a big shout-out to Mr. Golwitzer and Ms. Motley for bringing this meaningful experience to life for our Wildcats.
Thank you, Matt Eicheldinger - Author, for taking the time to connect with our students and share your story!
And a big shout-out to Mr. Golwitzer and Ms. Motley for bringing this meaningful experience to life for our Wildcats.
The Heart of Local Education
November 15 is School Board Members Day in Illinois. We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our Woodland Board of Education Members for their outstanding efforts and dedication to our Woodland learning community.
⭐ Thank you ⭐
President Brianna Powvens, Vice-President Amy Sabor, Secretary Joel Zwiefelhofer, Dr. Carla Little, Julia Plescia, Keri Rasmussen, and Michael Senol.
We are grateful for the time, care, and commitment you invest in our schools. Your leadership and dedication make Woodland a great place to learn, grow, and thrive!
November 15 is School Board Members Day in Illinois. We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our Woodland Board of Education Members for their outstanding efforts and dedication to our Woodland learning community.
⭐ Thank you ⭐
President Brianna Powvens, Vice-President Amy Sabor, Secretary Joel Zwiefelhofer, Dr. Carla Little, Julia Plescia, Keri Rasmussen, and Michael Senol.
We are grateful for the time, care, and commitment you invest in our schools. Your leadership and dedication make Woodland a great place to learn, grow, and thrive!
Now Hiring! We have an opportunity to join the #LifeintheW team. Check out this position, and others on our Careers page: https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
Woodland is celebrating Veterans Day across the district with special events and recognition for staff and family members who served our country. WMS hosted a breakfast for students and their special veteran to come to school and spend time together. Stay tuned for more pictures throughout the day! #LifeintheW ❤️🤍💙
Today we honor and celebrate Veterans in our schools, community, and across our country.
Thank you for you service and dedication.
Thank you for you service and dedication.
Microtia Awareness Day was Nov. 9! Learn more in this video from Ms. Pierson and a few of our Woodland Students. Ms. Pierson is Woodland's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist/Hearing Itinerant Teacher. Great tips from our students by how to be a good friend. https://youtu.be/_l-P8wI4R9Q?si=BUWMk8Jkvp4_8KlE
Pictures from a recent Choir rehearsal: The WMS 6th grade choir students had fun learning to match pitch, sing solfège syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, and do), and work together in this interactive balloon game! #LifeintheW
National School Psychology Week is here and at Woodland we want to celebrate our hard working school psychologists. The work they do is instrumental in helping our students navigate their own unique paths and grow, succeed, and thrive. Thank you for all the work you do for our students and learning community!
#LifeintheW #SchoolPsychWeek #FindingYourPath
#LifeintheW #SchoolPsychWeek #FindingYourPath
WMS built a beautiful ofrenda with built-in learning activities and QR codes that students can use to learn more about Día de los Muertos. This display helps promote cultural awareness and celebrate the meaning behind Día de los Muertos - a time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed. Teachers were invited to bring their students to the LRC for this supplemental learning opportunity. Here are a few photos from Ms. Levin, Ms. Rumi, and Ms. Bernick's classes visiting the ofrenda. Thank you to Ms. Castrejón for inviting us to stop by!
WMS Staff shows their Woodland spirit during Red Ribbon Week!
We love to see students up and out of their seats to expand learning beyond the classroom! These WMS English Language Arts students are observing images from a graphic novel and taking note of examples of foreshadowing. #LifeintheW
Thank you to Ms. Thomas for sharing these photos from a day in the life of a Wildcat 🤩
Thank you to the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile for partnering with the Woodland Health Office to make sure our students have everything they need for a safe and healthy school year! #LifeintheW
