Thank you to Ms. Castrejon for inviting your students to lead the Board of Education in the Pledge of Allegiance at the September Board Meeting. Ms. Castrejon is a Spanish Language Arts teacher at Woodland Middle School, as well as a Culture and Climate Leader in the school. She shared information about various clubs, activities, events and spirit days that give students the opportunity to get involved and increase their sense of belonging.
Rain, Rain, Go Away! Wildcats want to play soccer today!
The WMS Boys and Girls soccer teams are scheduled to play soccer this afternoon for the last regularly scheduled games of the season. Today we will be taking on Grayslake - the boys are away, and the girls are home.
As of now, the games are on as scheduled. Lightening in the area or poor field conditions may cause a change to the schedule.
Best of luck to our WMS student athletes! #LifeintheW
The WMS Marching Band preformed at the Annual Fill the Drum event last night, and they did great! They came out ROARING to Katy Perry's "ROAR", and finished with the ever popular "YMCA". Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun evening at Warren's football field to cheer on the WMS Marching Wildcats, and other local band students from the D56 Viking Band, Warren's Football Band, and Warren's Competition Band! Event attendees helped us "Fill the Drum" with more than $4,000 in donations to send relief to the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.
The Woodland Technology Team is made up of dedicated employees who are always working behind the scenes to make sure our staff has the technology they need to support our students, and that our students have the technology they need to be successful learners. It takes a special set of skills to be an IT professional, and we appreciate their hard work to make sure our network is safe, secure, and running at optimal levels. To the entire Woodland Technology Team, thank you for your service to our learning community! Your hard work is what allows us to stay connected, figuratively and literally. #LifeintheW
School Picture Day is Coming Soon! Middle School Picture Day, Sept. 21 & Sept. 22
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Fall Sports in Full Swing!
The fall athletics program is underway and our Middle School student athletes are running their hearts out, kicking it into high gear, and swinging for the fences! Take a look at the Athletics schedule and catch a game or meet before the fall season ends.
https://www.dist50.net/o/middle/page/athletics
Board of Education President Anna Chang-Yen, and Board Member Brianna Powvens, recently attended the Rotary Club of Gurnee. They were invited to give a presentation about the Roles & Responsibilities of a school board/school board members. They also shared information about why they decided to serve the community in this role, provided updates about the school district and Woodland's new Five-Year Strategic Plan, and explained what it means to be part of #LifeintheW. We appreciate these Community Partnerships!
Our Operations & Facilities Department is amazing. Excited to have two new leaders join us to support our schools, staff and district. Please join us in welcoming Phillip Churchill and Adam Halperin to #LifeintheW. Welcome aboard!
Annual Fill the Drum Marching Band Exhibition, Sept. 21
Join us for a night on Warren's Football Field for a Marching Band Exhibition featuring FOUR different Marching Bands. The WMS Marching Band will be there, along with the D56 Viking Band, Warren's Football Band, and Warren's Competition Band! This is a free event, but we are asking attendees to help us "Fill the Drum" with donations to send relief to the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Warren O'Plaine Football Field, 500 N. O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee
The Woodland Marching Wildcats will come out ROARING as they play Katy Perry's "ROAR" - you don't want to miss it!
Honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded by teaching this history to our students who weren't born yet. Pictured here are students in Mr. Lakemacher's class making remembrance posters and reflecting on the tragic events that we promised to Never Forget. Today we remember the innocent lives lost, and the many lives that were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Poms Clinic and Tryouts:
Clinics
Monday 9/18 3:15-4:30 (Cafe A)
Tuesday 9/19 3:15-4:30 (Cafe A)
TRYOUTS:
Wednesday 9/20 and Thursday 9/21 (day will vary based on last name) 3:15-5:00 (GYM B)
*You MUST REGISTER for tryouts on Athletic Website by 9/15
*CURRENT Physical MUST be on file by 9/15-if you are not sure, contact the Health Office
For questions, contact Mrs. Selders at lselders@dist50.net or Mrs. Rath at krath@dist50.net
There are still opportunities to join the #LifeintheW team! The school year is off to a great start, but we have a few more openings in key positions.
Take a look and apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
We are also recruiting for our Parent Mentor Program. The program has expanded and now serves Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate!
Learn More: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-mentor-program
The Middle School assembly took place on Friday, September 1. Mrs. Drake's message was "We are all on the road to success" and "We want everyone to belong." She invited students to register for clubs and sports offered by the school. Everyone had a great time. Students had the opportunity to play, dance, and win prizes. #LifeintheW
Long weekend ahead!!! Any fun plans?
REMINDER:
Friday, Sept. 1 is a SIP Day and Early Release for Students
Monday, Sept. 4 the District is closed for the Labor Day holiday
Early release times are as follows:
Primary: 10:40 a.m.
Elementary: 10:50 a.m.
Middle: 11:35 a.m.
Intermediate: 12:20 p.m.
The full schedule of SIP Days and other important events & holidays can be found on the District Calendar (revised and approved in March 2023) HERE: https://5il.co/1uc3z
Big News. HUGE NEWS. Woodland Middle School band students have a new form of transportation in the morning.
The BAND BUS is here! 🚌🎷🎺🎼
Without morning transportation, band might not be possible for all students. This additional route helps our band students, our band parents, and of course the WMS band program! #LifeintheW
UPDATED: Excessive Heat Warning.
Woodland D50 will move to an Early Release for ALL Woodland schools on Wednesday and Thursday. Additional Information HERE: https://www.smore.com/rs4mt
Please read this important message from Woodland D50 regarding the Extreme Heat Advisory in effect for our area in the coming days. The safety of our staff and students is our top priority, so here are a few precautionary measures we will be taking - LEARN MORE: https://www.smore.com/bxrzm
Mrs. Drake welcomed back all the middle school staff today and introduced the theme of "Road to Success." . Mrs. Drake's message to staff focused on creating an environment of belonging for all students and staff members.
We had an absolute blast at Gurnee Days this weekend! Our super 70's "Woodland Rocks" float looked great thanks to all the helpers who pitched in to create props, and the @WMS Marching Band added music to the "Celebration!" (Kool & the Gang) #LifeintheW
The middle school administrative team is busy working to set the tone for the new year. They are gaining knowledge on how to build community and a healthy school culture with Lara Buti from Blueprint SEL Partners. #LifeintheW @Woodland50News
