Woodland Middle School had an incredible turnout at yesterday’s Fall Fest! Thank you to the more than 650 students who worked so hard to exhibit ROAR behavior each day so that they could participate. #LifeintheW
The WMS Wiffle Ball Club closed out their fall season with a Students vs. Parents game! A beautiful fall evening, music, snacks, friendly competition - what a fun experience for all!
Join the Parent Mentor Program for and upcoming Informational Session to learn more about this incredible program and how you can support students and your local school, and make a lasting impact on your community.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Warren Newport Public Library
This session is for families and community members in Woodland District 50 and Gurnee District 56. You will have the opportunity to meet program coordinators Tanya Abbey (D50) and Mallorie Wisowaty (D56), learn about the program and get answers to all your questions.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Warren Newport Public Library
This session is for families and community members in Woodland District 50 and Gurnee District 56. You will have the opportunity to meet program coordinators Tanya Abbey (D50) and Mallorie Wisowaty (D56), learn about the program and get answers to all your questions.
The Middle School Drama Club took a field trip to see Warren High School’s Mainstage Fall Play, "The Birds!" After the performance, our students enjoyed a Q&A with the high school cast and crew.
What a great way for our students to be inspired, learn more about theater, and get a glimpse of the opportunities waiting for them in high school! #LifeintheW
What a great way for our students to be inspired, learn more about theater, and get a glimpse of the opportunities waiting for them in high school! #LifeintheW
Hey Redbirds! Woodland hosted a table at the Fall Education Career Fair at Horton Field House in Normal, IL today. We met with future educators to discuss careers at Woodland. Thank you for stopping by our table to learn about #LifeintheW!
This week is National School Bus Safety Week and we are sharing six school bus safety rules every kid should know!
1. Stay Away from the Front of the Bus: Never walk in front of the bus unless your driver tells you it is safe to cross.
2. Always Listen to Your Driver: When crossing the street, wait for your driver's signal. Always look both ways before crossing.
3. Never Chase a School Bus: Be at your bus stop on time. If you miss the bus, never run after it.
4. Dropped Something? Tell Your Driver: Never reach under or near the bus to pick something up. Ask your driver for help.
5. Stay Out of the Danger Zone: Always stay at least 10 feet away from the bus unless you are boarding or exiting as directed.
6. Be Safe at Your Bus Stop: Stand in a nice, orderly line. No pushing, shoving, or horseplay.
Thank you for being our partners in keeping our school community safe!
Our Woodland Middle School choir students had the opportunity to watch the Warren high school choirs perform, and then joined them on stage to sing the final number, “Sahayta”!
We are so proud of our young singers and loved seeing our middle and high school choirs come together!
We are so proud of our young singers and loved seeing our middle and high school choirs come together!
New Job Posting!
Woodland is looking for a Middle School Principal to start in the 2027-2028 School Year. Mrs. Drake will be retiring and we are looking for a dynamic Middle School Principal to join the #LifeintheW team.
Visit Woodland's Career Page to learn more about working at Woodland and to see the job posting!
https://www.dist50.net/page/careers
Woodland is looking for a Middle School Principal to start in the 2027-2028 School Year. Mrs. Drake will be retiring and we are looking for a dynamic Middle School Principal to join the #LifeintheW team.
Visit Woodland's Career Page to learn more about working at Woodland and to see the job posting!
https://www.dist50.net/page/careers
Thank you to all the families who joined us for the first BPAC (Bilingual Parents’ Advisory Committee) meeting of the school year this past week. A special thank you to Martha Lucía Aristizábal from Warren Township Youth & Family Services for her presentation on “Emotional and Mental Well-Being and Anxiety” and to our community partners for sharing information about events and resources with our families.
CONGRATULATIONS! Dr. Carla Little was recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) at the Lake Division October 2026 meeting. Dr. Little has already achieved Legacy Board Leader status for her commitment to professional learning and participation in IASB events and training, in combination with serving on a school board for 25 years or more. Each year she will continue to receive Annual Merit Recognition based on her legacy status, and her continued service to IASB and public education.
IASB recognizes school board members for individual time and effort devoted to learning and leadership activities provided by the Association and for service to the public education community.
IASB recognizes school board members for individual time and effort devoted to learning and leadership activities provided by the Association and for service to the public education community.
Students in Ms. Rumi’s Spanish Social Studies traveled back in time to explore some of the most impactful Sumerian inventions! By researching and recreating hands-on models—including sailboats, chariots, harps, calendars, irrigation systems, and cuneiform tablets—students examined the materials ancient engineers used, how these tools functioned, and how their influence still shapes our modern world today.
The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on October 15, 2026.
View the Meeting Notice & Agenda HERE:
https://app.smore.com/n/acfq7
Please note: The meeting starts at 6 p.m., but the first item on the agenda is a closed session. The public meeting will begin immediately following the closed session when the Board of Education returns to open session at approximately 7 p.m.
View the Meeting Notice & Agenda HERE:
https://app.smore.com/n/acfq7
Please note: The meeting starts at 6 p.m., but the first item on the agenda is a closed session. The public meeting will begin immediately following the closed session when the Board of Education returns to open session at approximately 7 p.m.
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, Oct. 14
Please join us for the first BPAC meeting of the year!
Emotional and Mental Wellness: What is Anxiety?
💚 Identify the signs of anxiety in your child.
💚 Practical techniques for calming the mind and preventing stress.
💚 When to seek help?
Presenter: Martha Lucía Aristizábal
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate
RSVP: Register for this Meeting Here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvboAjqhblOTJul_W3BWxhvR6LcX_4b9nIM6vT65mawQ9v-w/viewform
Please join us for the first BPAC meeting of the year!
Emotional and Mental Wellness: What is Anxiety?
💚 Identify the signs of anxiety in your child.
💚 Practical techniques for calming the mind and preventing stress.
💚 When to seek help?
Presenter: Martha Lucía Aristizábal
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate
RSVP: Register for this Meeting Here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvboAjqhblOTJul_W3BWxhvR6LcX_4b9nIM6vT65mawQ9v-w/viewform
🚨 This is only a TEST 🚨
One week from today, on 10/20 at 10:20 a.m., Woodland will conduct a test of our emergency alert system. All district parents/guardians listed as contacts in Skyward Family Access will receive a TEST email, text, and robocall to make sure you are getting the emergency notifications you need. Staff will receive the TEST message too.
We are partnering with Gurnee School District 56 and Warren Township High School; all three districts will conduct the same test, on the same day, at the same time, to raise awareness about the importance of keeping your contact information up to date. Please do not unsubscribe from these alerts!
If you receive the TEST message, no further action is needed. If you do NOT receive the message, we can work together to make sure your contact information is correct in Skyward.
🚨 This is only a TEST 🚨
One week from today, on 10/20 at 10:20 a.m., Woodland will conduct a test of our emergency alert system. All district parents/guardians listed as contacts in Skyward Family Access will receive a TEST email, text, and robocall to make sure you are getting the emergency notifications you need. Staff will receive the TEST message too.
We are partnering with Gurnee School District 56 and Warren Township High School; all three districts will conduct the same test, on the same day, at the same time, to raise awareness about the importance of keeping your contact information up to date. Please do not unsubscribe from these alerts!
If you receive the TEST message, no further action is needed. If you do NOT receive the message, we can work together to make sure your contact information is correct in Skyward.
🚨 This is only a TEST 🚨
Congratulations to the Woodland Middle School Girls Cross Country Team for taking 2nd Place in Conference, and 5th Place at Sectionals!
Help us cheer on Ariana & Harper who qualified for the State competition in Bloomington-Normal this coming weekend! Let's go! #LifeintheW 💚🐯
Help us cheer on Ariana & Harper who qualified for the State competition in Bloomington-Normal this coming weekend! Let's go! #LifeintheW 💚🐯
The Operations & Facilities Team took advantage of the Teacher Institute Day to hold their preseason Snow and Ice Removal Operations meeting. They went over safety, operations, equipment, materials, techniques, strategies, resources and training.
We are sharing these photos to showcase the preparation and behind-the-scenes work our maintenance staff puts in to help keep our schools safe and operational throughout the winter season. Thank you O+F! #LifeintheW
We are sharing these photos to showcase the preparation and behind-the-scenes work our maintenance staff puts in to help keep our schools safe and operational throughout the winter season. Thank you O+F! #LifeintheW
REMINDER:
No Student Attendance on Friday, Oct. 9 for a Teacher Institute Day.
No Student Attendance/District Closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for the Holiday.
Have an enjoyable long weekend! #LifeintheW
No Student Attendance on Friday, Oct. 9 for a Teacher Institute Day.
No Student Attendance/District Closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for the Holiday.
Have an enjoyable long weekend! #LifeintheW
The WMS Girls Soccer Team took 2nd Place in the Conference Championships last night! #LifeintheW
Photo Credit 📸 : Kathleen Virginia Photography
Photo Credit 📸 : Kathleen Virginia Photography
Recently, Woodland’s Parent Mentor Program leaders presented to community and state leaders and discussed the value and impact of this amazing program. Along with District supporters and program participants, they shared program pathways, testimonials, and the many ways the Parent Mentors have strengthened our learning community.
Thank you to Lavonna Garner and Tanya Abbey for their leadership and dedication to growing this important program! Thank you as well to our community and state leaders for taking the time to support this program.
Thank you to Lavonna Garner and Tanya Abbey for their leadership and dedication to growing this important program! Thank you as well to our community and state leaders for taking the time to support this program.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Woodland’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
It was so much fun seeing everyone enjoy the music, dancing, food, and art. We always have a wonderful time celebrating with our learning community!
A special thank you to our incredible volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for helping make this event such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
It was so much fun seeing everyone enjoy the music, dancing, food, and art. We always have a wonderful time celebrating with our learning community!
A special thank you to our incredible volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for helping make this event such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
