Middle School

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!

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!

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

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

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.)

Moving on Up! Post 1 of 2
The current 5th graders from Intermediate are touring Woodland Middle School because they will soon be 6th graders! Their tour guides are experts now because they have completed three years at Middle School. That's right, the tour guides are former 8th grade students who just graduated THIS WEEK. They volunteered to come back and talk to the younger students about what to expect in 6th grade.
Meanwhile, while the 5th graders are away, 3rd grade students are visiting Intermediate. We'll share pictures of their tour in the next post! #LifeintheW

Last night, Woodland Middle School proudly celebrated night two of 8th grade promotion. Congratulations to our Puma team!
We are incredibly proud of all your hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout your time at Woodland! Each of you has made a lasting impact on your teachers, Woodland staff, your fellow students, and our entire learning community. Congratulations to all of our graduates, and best of luck in high school!
In case you missed Tuesday night’s Jaguar and Lynx ceremony, or Wednesday night’s Puma ceremony, you can watch them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPwYawoj-1bYdnQ7hJQbUQ/live

Congratulations and Thank You to the Woodland Middle School Track & Field athletes who represented our school district at the State Meet this past weekend! We are so proud of you!
Check out the results online: https://results.shazamracing.com/meets/74233/teams/1670586

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

Woodland Middle School has 27 athletes competing in the State Track & Field Meet this Friday and Saturday in Peoria. Help us cheer on our track stars. Best of luck in the meet Wildcats – we are so proud of you!
We grabbed a few photos from the Athletic Live results, and parents are sending in photos to our coaches - but feel free to add your Wildcat in action to the comments!
Boys Qualifiers
1. Abner A.
2. Austyn S.
3. Aiden N.
4. Daniel P.
5. Noah C.
6. Carter C.
7. Zander L.
8. Isaac M.
9. Zion R.
Girls Qualifiers
1. McKenzie C.
2. Savannah R.
3. Zalay J.
4. Leilani C.
5. Reaiah A.
6. Raina A.
7. Mariah L.
8. Ariana S.
9. Arianna M.
10. Harper L.
11. Graysen O.
12. Mila D.
13. Azalea C.
14. Alaina L.
15. DaNae T.
16. Lydia G.
17. Skylar L.
18. Addison M.

Congratulations to the 85 WMS 7th Grade students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) in a beautiful ceremony last night. These students were selected based on their Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship - the Five Pillars of NJHS. We can’t wait to see how you step into leadership roles during your 8th grade year. We know you will do great things and take NJHS service to the next level!
We also want to thank the current 8th Grade NJHS members who will be moving on to high school next year. You truly made a difference through your NJHS membership by being good role models, participating in service projects, elevating student voice, and creating spaces of belonging. #LifeintheW

Students in Mr. Golwitzer’s class brought history to life with their “Living Museum” presentation! (Props and costumes were encouraged!) They researched famous historical figures and shared with their classmates why their person should be added to the Gallery of Greatness!

From former presidents and legendary musicians to ancient Greek philosophers, these Wildcats did a great job presenting their research in creative and engaging ways!

We loved cheering on our Wildcats at WMS’s 8th Grade Awards Ceremonies!

These ceremonies celebrated students and all of their achievements! Congratulations everyone for all of your outstanding work. We are so proud of everything you have accomplished here at Woodland, and are very excited to see what you do next!

(Not every award winner is pictured)

We love our Community Partners! Woodland partnered with Honey Orthodontics in Gurnee to provide vocational learning opportunities for these Middle School students. Through this partnership, students assemble bags provided to patients at the end of their appointments while building workplace readiness and independence skills. Students have already completed more than 160 bags and are expected to finish the project by the end of the school year. #LifeintheW Honey Orthodontics: Braces and Invisalign by Oana Honey Gurnee IL

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

Today was a great day for an outing to Warren Township park! Students from Ms. Banks and Ms. Gregg's P.E. classes walked over for a picnic lunch and a game of kickball to celebrate a great year of friendship in the W.

FREE WEBINAR - Is your student moving on up to the next school during the 2026-2027 School Year? Hear from leaders at each school about what to expect and how to prepare your Wildcat for this next step in their academic journey!
Join us on May 13 at 6 p.m. from the comfort of your home!
💚 Supporting Your Primary Student - Sandy Sanchez Panchi
⭐️ Supporting Your Elementary Student - Assistant Principal Elizabeth Gaiser
💚 Supporting your Intermediate Student - Jane Weiland
⭐️ Supporting Your Middle School Student - Middle School NJHS Students & Principal Tiffany Drake
REGISTER:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDVZji4KcXxi3mTlGoXd8uiidEnkTGAyvb3F8-bo21Akz2gg/viewform
LEARN MORE: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university

Congratulations to Danielle Rosario on being named Woodland’s Bus Driver of the Year by the Transportation Department!
Danielle has been a valued member of the Woodland Team since 2021 and brings many years of experience as a school bus driver. She is known for her outstanding attendance, positive attitude, willingness to support others, and dedication to student safety. Danielle has a special place in her heart for our Special Education students and consistently goes above and beyond each day to support and care for them with patience and kindness.
Danielle demonstrates professionalism in all that she does and works to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff. She leads by example each day and helps create a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for Woodland students.
The Bus Driver of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond the performance of his or her duties as a Woodland School Bus Driver, professionally executing safe school bus operation, while providing the students with the safest form of transportation to and from school.
Thank you for always going the extra mile!