Looking forward to an amazing week in the W - join us!
This week at Woodland:
Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.
Parent University (Virtual) Understanding the i-Ready Assessment
https://www.dist50.net/article/3097103
Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
September Woodland PTA 50 Meeting (Virtual)
Register for link - https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D4AA4A623ABF9CF8...
Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Machak
https://www.dist50.net/article/3129004
Sept. 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Elementary Book Fair Family Fun Night
https://www.givebacks.com/.../67de43a8-be41-4616-aa78...
Sept. 25 during the school day
2nd Districtwide Day of Service!
This week at Woodland:
Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.
Parent University (Virtual) Understanding the i-Ready Assessment
https://www.dist50.net/article/3097103
Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
September Woodland PTA 50 Meeting (Virtual)
Register for link - https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D4AA4A623ABF9CF8...
Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Machak
https://www.dist50.net/article/3129004
Sept. 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Elementary Book Fair Family Fun Night
https://www.givebacks.com/.../67de43a8-be41-4616-aa78...
Sept. 25 during the school day
2nd Districtwide Day of Service!
Did you see the talented marching bands from Gurnee schools last night at Fill the Drum at Warren? Check out these pictures of our WMS Marching Wildcats from their performance! 🥁🎼🎷
Thank you to the Wildcat Music Boosters for helping capture these amazing shots.
Thank you to the Wildcat Music Boosters for helping capture these amazing shots.
Ms. Leech and her students at Woodland Middle School are annotating a short story with their literacy partners. In the photos, the students are completing their second read of the story and taking a deeper dive into the text by annotating and discussing the story with their partners. Great job! #LifeintheW
Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!
• Ms. Liana Jacobson - Health Teacher at WMS
• Ms. Soma Maity - 6th Grade Math Teacher at WMS
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
• Ms. Liana Jacobson - Health Teacher at WMS
• Ms. Soma Maity - 6th Grade Math Teacher at WMS
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
🚨STARTS THIS SATURDAY🚨
Have you heard of Woodland's Saturday Study Hall and Homework Help program? On Saturday mornings, all Wildcats have access to FREE tutoring and mentorship. Students can work one-on-one with Woodland teachers, or in small groups with their peers to complete homework, study for a test, get help on a project, have someone proofread their paper, practice speaking Spanish, work through a math concept that is giving them trouble, play educational games, and whatever else your Wildcat needs!
Some students come every week because this has become such a beneficial part of their routine, and some Wildcats only come when they need a quiet place to work on extra homework or study. Some of our students sign up when their parents can't help them with a certain subject, and some have joined us on Saturday morning when they are trying to catch up after missing a few days of school. Whatever the reason, everyone is welcome!
Program Details & Registration - You MUST register in advance! https://www.dist50.net/page/saturday-study-hall
Join us on Saturday mornings for a relaxed, no stress, supportive environment! #LifeintheW
Here are a few photos from last school year so you can see what it looks like!
Have you heard of Woodland's Saturday Study Hall and Homework Help program? On Saturday mornings, all Wildcats have access to FREE tutoring and mentorship. Students can work one-on-one with Woodland teachers, or in small groups with their peers to complete homework, study for a test, get help on a project, have someone proofread their paper, practice speaking Spanish, work through a math concept that is giving them trouble, play educational games, and whatever else your Wildcat needs!
Some students come every week because this has become such a beneficial part of their routine, and some Wildcats only come when they need a quiet place to work on extra homework or study. Some of our students sign up when their parents can't help them with a certain subject, and some have joined us on Saturday morning when they are trying to catch up after missing a few days of school. Whatever the reason, everyone is welcome!
Program Details & Registration - You MUST register in advance! https://www.dist50.net/page/saturday-study-hall
Join us on Saturday mornings for a relaxed, no stress, supportive environment! #LifeintheW
Here are a few photos from last school year so you can see what it looks like!
Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. We remember and honor the lives lost in the tragic events of that day. We remember the heroism and courage of every day heroes who rushed to help others. We remember the kindness of strangers and our ability to come together and support each other through the worst of times. These memories reinforce the promise that many of us made that day to “Never Forget”.
Photo 1: This photo was taken early this morning at Woodland Middle School by Kenny Lohfink (Operations & Facilities) after lowering the flag to half-staff.
Photo 2: District employees gathered outside the Educational Support Center for a moment of silence and to share reflections and memories on the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Photo 1: This photo was taken early this morning at Woodland Middle School by Kenny Lohfink (Operations & Facilities) after lowering the flag to half-staff.
Photo 2: District employees gathered outside the Educational Support Center for a moment of silence and to share reflections and memories on the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Coffee & Conversation!
Dr. Machak invites you to stop by the district office for a casual conversation and a cup of coffee after you drop your student off at school. There is no formal agenda. This is an open house format designed to be social. Ask questions, share feedback, or simply visit with other Wildcat families.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Woodland's Educational Support Center, 1105 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee
Not Able To Attend? Share Your Voice Here!
Community Voice Suggestion Box - https://forms.gle/5FzYbRxddHZWDPch9
RSVP to Yuliana Yucus at yyucus@dist50.net
Dr. Machak invites you to stop by the district office for a casual conversation and a cup of coffee after you drop your student off at school. There is no formal agenda. This is an open house format designed to be social. Ask questions, share feedback, or simply visit with other Wildcat families.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Woodland's Educational Support Center, 1105 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee
Not Able To Attend? Share Your Voice Here!
Community Voice Suggestion Box - https://forms.gle/5FzYbRxddHZWDPch9
RSVP to Yuliana Yucus at yyucus@dist50.net
Science in action!
Students in Ms. Arvidson’s class put their laboratory skills into practice during a hands-on activity in science class.
Students investigated bath bombs–their ingredients, how they react, and how they dissolve. Through this experiment, students practiced making observations using their five senses, asking scientific questions, and drawing conclusions based on their findings.
Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!
• Mr. Brian Todorovic - Data Analytics Manager
• Ms. Abby Dixon - Social Worker at Woodland Intermediate
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
• Mr. Brian Todorovic - Data Analytics Manager
• Ms. Abby Dixon - Social Worker at Woodland Intermediate
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!
• Mr. Michael Brierton - Physical Education Teacher at Woodland Intermediate
• Mr. Quintin Fiala - Physical Education Teacher at Woodland Elementary
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
• Mr. Michael Brierton - Physical Education Teacher at Woodland Intermediate
• Mr. Quintin Fiala - Physical Education Teacher at Woodland Elementary
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
A huge thank you to our AMAZING bus drivers for keeping "cool" 😎 in these hot temperatures! We appreciate you! #LifeintheW
WEDNESDAY: Team Up for Good Attendance - Wear your favorite sports team shirt or colors!
Looks like a few of the students in Ms. Beaudry's class will be cheering for the Bears this football season.
This week we are kicking off Attendance Awareness Month with a districtwide spirit week. Increasing overall student daily attendance is one of the three main goals of the Woodland Board of Education.
It's not too late to participate!
🦸♂️ THURSDAY: Favorite Character Day (Wear a shirt with your favorite character or colors)
💚🐯 FRIDAY: Be Present Be Proud Day (Wear green & white or Woodland spirit wear)
Looks like a few of the students in Ms. Beaudry's class will be cheering for the Bears this football season.
This week we are kicking off Attendance Awareness Month with a districtwide spirit week. Increasing overall student daily attendance is one of the three main goals of the Woodland Board of Education.
It's not too late to participate!
🦸♂️ THURSDAY: Favorite Character Day (Wear a shirt with your favorite character or colors)
💚🐯 FRIDAY: Be Present Be Proud Day (Wear green & white or Woodland spirit wear)
Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!
• Ms. Valerie James - 1st Grade Teacher at Woodland Elementary
• Ms. Danielle Dechter - 3rd Grade Teacher at Woodland Elementary
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
• Ms. Valerie James - 1st Grade Teacher at Woodland Elementary
• Ms. Danielle Dechter - 3rd Grade Teacher at Woodland Elementary
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
It’s Spirit Week at Woodland!
We are celebrating Attendance in the W all week long. Attendance matters and showing up every day makes a difference in out students’ learning, growth, and success.
If you need a little inspiration for what to wear each day, check out what our Family Coordinators would wear to show their spirit!
Keep showing up, Wildcats!
#AttendanceWorks #LifeintheW #YourPresenceMatters
We are celebrating Attendance in the W all week long. Attendance matters and showing up every day makes a difference in out students’ learning, growth, and success.
If you need a little inspiration for what to wear each day, check out what our Family Coordinators would wear to show their spirit!
Keep showing up, Wildcats!
#AttendanceWorks #LifeintheW #YourPresenceMatters
Thank you to the Burger King Foundation for supporting the students in Ms. Bernick's class through the Crown A Classroom program!
In her application she stated "I want to provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel supported and have the necessary school supplies to feel successful in their learning."
She was excited to unbox the supplies and get them in the hands of her students! #LifeintheW
In her application she stated "I want to provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel supported and have the necessary school supplies to feel successful in their learning."
She was excited to unbox the supplies and get them in the hands of her students! #LifeintheW
Woodland Middle School students are back and better than ever! Wishing all the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders a fabulous first day of school!
Sneak Peek at Woodland Middle School! 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are dropping off school supplies, meeting their teachers, and finding classrooms. #LifeintheW
Welcome back to our amazing staff and dedicated team members–both new and returning! Thank you for joining us this morning as we kicked off the new school year together. It was so exciting to see our staff back together, connecting with one another, and ready to celebrate the exciting year ahead!
WMS’s Back to School Bash rocked! While the uncooperative weather may have changed our plans, it didn't stop our Wildcats and their families from having a great time.
Thank you to our amazing staff for all their hard work in setting up yesterday’s event, and thank you to our incredible community partners for supporting our District and helping make this event so much fun!
Thank you to our amazing staff for all their hard work in setting up yesterday’s event, and thank you to our incredible community partners for supporting our District and helping make this event so much fun!
Coming Soon - Two dedicated fitness spaces at Woodland Middle School to support the new P.E. curriculum. Equipment installation in progress!
Let's Go Wildcats! 💪
Physical Fitness
Lifelong Wellness
Movement and Skill Development
Teamwork and Cooperation
Strength Training
Cardiovascular Fitness
Goal Setting
#LifeintheW
Let's Go Wildcats! 💪
Physical Fitness
Lifelong Wellness
Movement and Skill Development
Teamwork and Cooperation
Strength Training
Cardiovascular Fitness
Goal Setting
#LifeintheW
