Mr. Whiteaker's 7th Grade Science Class researched scientists and then showcased their research at the Science Museum! The students created exhibits and shared their findings with parents, teachers, and other Woodland guests. Very interesting displays and interactive lessons! #LifeintheW
Thank you to our Woodland families for sharing your countries, cultures, talents, foods, and traditions with us at International Night! We were able to travel the world with a twirl around the Middle School cafeteria. Everyone belongs in #LifeintheW and this event helps us celebrate all of the wonderful people (and places) that makes our school district special.
Who will be out running errands tonight? Help us STUFF THE BUS!
Woodland School Buses will be out in front of the following grocery stores tonight if you want to make a donation to the Holiday Food Drive:
Target (Gurnee)
Jewel (Gurnee)
Walmart (Gurnee)
Butera (Grayslake)
They will be there between the hours of 4 - 7 p.m. If you are out shopping somewhere else, or you happen to miss one of our buses out on the town, we will happily take your donations tomorrow at the district office.
Thank you! #LifeintheW
Join us for International Night, Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Woodland Middle School Cafeteria A. Take your family on a trip around the world, sample foods from different countries, and learn about the traditions and talents of our Woodland families.
Flier in English: https://5il.co/29r45
Flier in Spanish: https://5il.co/29r46
Happening Now: Woodland Wildcats vs Gurnee Vikings! The game is off to a great start 🤩🏀
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Happening Now: Woodland Wildcats vs Gurnee Vikings! The game is off to a great start 🤩🏀
#LifeintheW
Here are a few photos from a quick stop at the food sorting station to see how we are doing with food drive donations. This is the last week to bring in your non-perishable food donations, or make a financial contribution to the food drive. We appreciate your support! https://www.dist50.net/page/food-drive
Woodland D50 will be closed Nov. 22, 23 & 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your loved ones. Get some rest and we'll see you back in school on Monday, Nov. 27! #LifeintheW
Woodland held an Attendance Awareness Poster Contest in October. Winners were selected from each school, as well as one overall district winner. The poster contest winners were invited to lead meeting attendees in saying the Pledge of Allegiance at the November Board of Education Meeting.
Congratulations to the Poster Contest Winners!
Primary Winner - Shanaya J.
Elementary Winner - Briana J.
Intermediate Winner - Pranauv M.
Middle School Winner & District Winner - Vinitra L.
The WMS Girls Soccer team had an undefeated season that ended with a Conference Championship! The students were invited to the November Board of Education Meeting to be recognized for their achievement.
Congratulations to Katie and Tyler for receiving the Young Citizenship Award from the Exchange Club of Gurnee. This award recognizes Student Leaders for having a positive impact on their school communities. Well done! #LifeintheW
School Board Members Day, Nov. 15
In honor of School Board Members Day in Illinois, we invite you to meet your Woodland D50 Board of Education! These seven individuals dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours over the course of the year in service to our learning community.
The Board of Education helps pave the way for our staff and students by setting policy, making sound financial decisions, advocating for important public education advancements, and evaluating policies, programs, and services through an Equity and Inclusion Lens to provide exceptional learning experiences for all learners.
Thank you for your commitment to making #LifeintheW a welcoming, safe place for students to achieve their dreams.
We will continue the celebration tomorrow at the November Board of Education Meeting. Thursday, Nov. 16, Meeting Information and Agenda - https://www.smore.com/9f2ve
#ThankABoardMember Illinois Association of School Boards
Thank you to the WMS Students of Service for helping out in the community over the weekend. All those beautiful leaves are falling, and it can be a big job to clean up your yard. Luckily many hands make light work! Here are a few photos from the "Rake & Run" on Nov. 12. #LifeintheW
Big News! Did you know that we have a Guinness World Record holder on the #LifeintheW team? Paul Durietz has been working at Woodland since 1970. He was recently recognized with a Guinness World Record for the longest social studies teaching career at 53 years and counting. Every day that he comes to teach our Wildcats, he is breaking his own record.
NBC 5 Chicago
Suburban middle school teacher sets remarkable world record
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-middle-school-teacher-sets-remarkable-world-record/3276805/
Veterans Day: Students at Woodland Middle School were invited to fill out a Heart for their Hero during lunch periods. In honor of Veterans Day, 6th graders wore RED, 7th graders wore WHITE, and 8th graders wore BLUE. In the photos, you can see several student volunteers decorating the main entryway with the hearts submitted by students. Mr. Nelson was also recognized for his continued service to our country.
We are now collecting donations for the Annual Holiday Food Drive. With the food and funds we collect as part of the Food Drive, we will set up a Woodland Food Pantry with hopes that ALL Woodland families enjoy this special time of year.
(Pictures: Volunteers setting up the Food Pantry in 2022)
Learn More: https://www.dist50.net/page/food-drive
See what items we are collecting, make a financial donation, or register to receive food at the food pantry! #LifeintheW
The Middle School had a successful Yonder kickoff today. Thanks to everyone for making it a smooth transition and remaining positive about this initiative.
Congratulations to WMS's Vinitra L. (8th Grade) for winning the district's 2023/2024 Attendance Awareness Poster Contest.
Woodland D50 Celebrates National School Psychology Week to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. School psychologists support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to help our Wildcats GROW! With your guidance, we grow as individuals, and we grow as a learning community. To Woodland’s dedicated School Psychologists, Happy #SchoolPsychWeek – Let’s Grow Together!
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Woodland D50 is now hiring for two important positions as we prepare for upcoming retirements. We are looking for a new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and a Student Information Systems and Data Manager. Learn more about these positions (and others) at: https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
