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 ✂️💚💈
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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/
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/
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
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
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
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
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)
🎷 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)
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!
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!
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
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
📣 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
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
Woodland D50 Board of Education Appoints New Member to Fill Vacancy
Read the Announcement HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/43s7n
Read the Announcement HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/43s7n
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
Reminder: Woodland will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🎇
Ms. Breezee’s class had a great day at Wildcat Summer Adventures working on their reading, writing, and drawing skills!
Math + Games = A Great Day in Ms. Bolinches’ Class!
Ms. Monaco’s class spent time working on a kindness project! Students created handmade bookmarks filled with positive messages and creative designs. They then shared them with friends, family members, and others in their lives to help spread joy and brighten someone’s day. It was a simple, everyday way to practice kindness!
#lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventures
#lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventures
From fishing for math facts, to making Skittle rainbows, to flashlight reading during Camping Week, Ms Higgins’ Wildcats had a fun and learning-filled Wildcat Summer! #lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventrues
Our summer school students learned about hurricanes this week and put their engineering skills to the test by building hurricane-resistant houses. They then tested them with wind and water simulations. These future engineers weathered the storm with creativity and fun! #lifeinthew
