Looking for the School Supply Lists for the 2023-2024 School Year? Visit the PTA website to find lists for each grade level. https://www.woodland50pta.com/schoolsupplies.html
After you find the supply list you need on the PTA's website, give them a follow on Facebook too.
To follow this recipe, you will need a few scoops of Science and Math! The Wildcat Summer Adventures 4th-7th grade classes partnered to do some baking today. Thank you to Arbor for sharing your ovens with our pastry chefs. #LifeintheW
Wishing all of our #LifeintheW friends and family a safe and happy 4th of July! The district will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.
Officer Hansen stopped by Wildcat Summer Adventures for a meet and greet with students. We learned all about what a School Resource Officer (SRO) does, and the students had so many fun questions for her. Thank you Officer Hansen and the Gurnee Police Department for being such great community partners!
Welcome to the #LifeintheW Team!
The Board of Education approved the hiring of three Assistant Principals at Woodland Middle School to fill one vacancy, and the two additional positions that were approved earlier this year. A warm Woodland welcome to Lourdes Marrero, Derrick Williamson, and Robert Taterka.
Woodland Administrators took a celebration tour across the district to surprise Woodland retirees at their office or in their classroom with gifts and well wishes. We wish all of our retirees a happy retirement! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Woodland learning community and your many contributions to #LifeintheW
Our summer adventure Wildcats have arrived and they are ready for a great day! When the students arrived, they made their way to the cafeteria to meet their teachers. Plenty of Woodland staff and administrators on hand to greet our summer friends and help them find their table. Excited smiles to see friends and previous teachers waiting in the cafeteria! #LifeintheW
WMS staff waving goodbye to our 6th and 7th grade students as they head off to enjoy their summer! Thank you to our staff band for ending the year on a good "note".
Joe Wenner is Woodland's Bus Driver of the Year!
Thousands of Woodland students (and their parents) depend on our bus drivers for a safe ride to and from school. Mr. Joe was recognized by his fellow Transportation coworkers as someone who has gone above and beyond his duties as a driver, has an excellent safety score, and is always kind to others. He takes the time to get to know the students on his route, and greets their families with a friendly smile. Mr. Joe has a great attendance record, and he is a trusted mentor and leader for other drivers.
Congratulations Mr. Joe, and thank you for all you do in service to our learning community!
We kicked off two days of promotion excitement with the annual 8th Grade Awards Ceremony this morning. Tonight these students will cross the promotion stage and tomorrow the other 8th Graders will get their turn in the spotlight!
Congratulations to our newest NJHS members! Last night, 89 amazing 7th graders made a commitment to be leaders in the WMS community through scholarship, service, character, and citizenship.
In honor of Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, here is a photo of an actual ray of sunshine! Angelo White is the crossing guard at Washington Street and Almond Road outside of Woodland Middle School. Every day he is out there spreading joy and keeping our students safe. It's impossible not to smile when Angelo is on the job. Thank you for all you do!
Parent Information Night, May 24
Woodland D50 has partnered with psychologist and educator Dr. Doug Bolton to host a presentation that will address the suggestions and concerns that were shared by parents and guardians in response to the ongoing student behavior issues at Woodland Middle School. Dr. Bolton will share the latest research on creating inclusive school communities that support student safety and healthy engagement along with guidelines for understanding and managing challenging behavior. We will also be sharing our vision for next steps in our ongoing work to address these concerns.
This event is open to all Woodland parents and guardians in any grade, not limited to Middle School.
Big News from WMS Athletics: Go Wildcats!
The 6/7th & 8th Grade Girls Track Teams finished in first place at Sectionals!
The following students qualified for the State track meet this Friday and Saturday in Peoria.
Boys:
Noah V
Colin M
Girls:
Angela E
Brooke H
Finley J
Hadley B
Hailey F
Kaylee W
Marissa G
Olivia W
Teagan O
Zoey D
Happy School Nurse Day to the health professionals providing comfort and care for all of us in the Woodland learning community. Your role is critical in improving public health, and ensuring student success by bridging health care and education. Thank you for all you do in our schools to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
The Illinois Principals Association hosted a Student Recognition Breakfast on Thursday morning, and two WMS students were recognized for showing great leadership and character. Congratulations to Xavier and Natacha on receiving this recognition. Thank you for representing your school and we applaud you for this achievement. Way to go Wildcats!
Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting, April 19
Meeting Information & Agenda: https://www.smore.com/v41r0
Attend in-person, or watch the live stream!
Honk Jr.! The musical tale of the Ugly Duckling at Woodland Intermediate, Mar. 2 & 3 - 7 p.m. (Tickets are $5 at the door)
The talented cast put on a great show for their peers during the day today, and it's going to be a hit!
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#LifeintheW
Register for Wildcat Summer Adventures!
Wildcat Summer Adventures is Woodland's summer school program, delivered in a summer camp setting with tons of outdoor activities and hands-on learning.
Saturday Study Hall & Homework Help Begins Dec. 10!
Woodland will begin offering a Saturday Study Hall & Homework Help program on Saturday mornings starting Dec. 10. Teachers may recommend a student attends, or parents may register their child, based on the student's academic needs. Whether a student needs assistance in a specific content area, or they just need a quiet place to study or work on a project, this program is meant to be flexible.
The program will be offered on Saturday mornings from 8 - 11 a.m. at Woodland Intermediate, and registration is required each week so that we can plan accordingly for staff.
