New Board Member Michael Senol Takes Oath of Office
Michael Senol was appointed to the Woodland Board of Education in July 2025 to fill the vacancy created when Gari Matsey resigned. Mr. Senol took the Oath of Office at the July 24, 2025 Governing Meeting and then took his seat at the Board table. Congratulations to Board Member Senol, and welcome to the Board of Education!
For a summary of other highlights from the July Board Meeting, please review this report: https://secure.smore.com/n/anvzw
4 days ago, Woodland D50
Board Member Michael Senol Takes the Oath of Office, July 2025
Woodland Board of Education, July 2025
We know many of you are still in “Summer Mode”— but here at Woodland, we’re already buzzing with excitement as we prepare for the new school year! Official Back to School Communications will start in early August, but we wanted to do a quick check-in to let you know that we are thinking of you.
Please "Save the Date" for these upcoming Back to School and Community Events. We hope to see you there!
https://secure.smore.com/n/yrs2wv

This information was sent by Text and Email on July 23 at 3:30 p.m. If you are a current Woodland parent/guardian and you did NOT receive a text or email with this message, please reach out to Brooke Hagstrom by email at BHagstrom@dist50.net. I can try to help troubleshoot before the school year starts so that don't miss anything!
5 days ago, Woodland D50
Woodland Midsummer Updates, Save the Dates!
📣 Make sure your child is ready for the school year!
Registration must be complete in order to access class schedules, teacher assignments, and transportation info (once we open this feature in Skyward).
✅ Already registered? You’re all set!
📝 Still need to register? Log in to your Skyward Family Access account to finish.
Need help? Step-by-step instructions:
📄 English: https://5il.co/2lr0d
📄 Spanish: https://5il.co/2lr0h
📞 Questions? Call us at 847-596-5682 or 847-596-5683.
Let’s get ready for an amazing year! #LifeInTheW
20 days ago, Woodland D50
Complete registration for the 2025-2026 school year.
Woodland D50 Board of Education Appoints New Member to Fill Vacancy
Read the Announcement HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/43s7n
21 days ago, Woodland D50
Graphic Board of Ed News
If you stop by the Educational Support Center you’ll see a new smiling face! Help us give a warm welcome to Ms. Gallegos, our new ESC receptionist. We’re so excited to have her on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW
21 days ago, Woodland D50
Picture of Ms. Gallegos
Reminder: Woodland will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🎇
26 days ago, Woodland D50
Graphic for July 4 - District Closed
Ms. Breezee’s class had a great day at Wildcat Summer Adventures working on their reading, writing, and drawing skills!
26 days ago, Woodland D50
Breezee - Wildcat Summer
Breezee - Wildcat Summer
Breezee - Wildcat Summer
Breezee - Wildcat Summer
Math + Games = A Great Day in Ms. Bolinches’ Class!
27 days ago, Woodland D50
Summer Adventures - Bolinches
Summer Adventures - Bolinches
Summer Adventures - Bolinches
Summer Adventures - Bolinches
Ms. Monaco’s class spent time working on a kindness project! Students created handmade bookmarks filled with positive messages and creative designs. They then shared them with friends, family members, and others in their lives to help spread joy and brighten someone’s day. It was a simple, everyday way to practice kindness!
#lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventures
27 days ago, Woodland D50
Summer Adventures - Monaco
Summer Adventures - Monaco
Summer Adventures - Monaco
Summer Adventures - Monaco
From fishing for math facts, to making Skittle rainbows, to flashlight reading during Camping Week, Ms Higgins’ Wildcats had a fun and learning-filled Wildcat Summer! #lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventrues
27 days ago, Woodland D50
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Ms. Higgins' Summer Adventures
Our summer school students learned about hurricanes this week and put their engineering skills to the test by building hurricane-resistant houses. They then tested them with wind and water simulations. These future engineers weathered the storm with creativity and fun! #lifeinthew
28 days ago, Woodland D50
Summer School - Hurricane test
Summer School - Hurricane test
Summer School - Hurricane test
Summer School - Hurricane test
Summer School - Hurricane test
Summer School - Hurricane test
Summer School - Hurricane test
HAPPY NEW YEAR: July 1 is the official start of the 2025-2026 school year! While school doesn't start until August, the fiscal year runs July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. As we embark on the new year together, we want to introduce you to new leaders joining our team, or stepping into a new role. Please join us in showing these new Wildcats a warm Woodland welcome.

Read the announcement HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/41yzc
28 days ago, Woodland D50
Elizabeth Sanchez Szepesi, Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability
Yamilette Sosa, Director of Language Acquisition
Tia Martinez, Director of Educational Supports & Innovation
Niki Scofield, Principal at Woodland Primary
Dr. Cretia Kirkwood, Assistant Principal/Early Childhood Supervisor at Woodland Primary
Katie Satterlee, Assistant Principal at Woodland Middle School
Would you rather go bowing or go running? Would you rather write poetry or write code? Would you rather work with legos or play eSports? These are a few of the questions we asked our future 6th grade Wildcats at 6th Grade Orientation at Middle. Students and their families stopped by WMS to get a first look at what it means to be a middle schooler at Woodland. Mrs. Drake, Mr. Taterka, Ms. Marrero, and Ms. Hristorafos welcomed families and shared important information about what to expect in the upcoming school year. Afterward, students toured the building with our team, checking out classrooms, seeing their future lockers, and getting a feel for just how big WMS really is. It was a fun and informative day that helped our students feel more comfortable and excited for this next big step in their journey!
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
6th Grade Orientation
The Woodland D50 Board of Education will be meeting tonight if you want to follow along! 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 at approximately 7 p.m. Woodland Live: https://www.youtube.com/@woodlandlive9671 Agenda: https://5il.co/3k861
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting, June 26, 2025
Ms. Fontana & Ms. Naveed working with future Kindergarten Wildcats during morning greeting. #LifeintheW
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Future Kindergarten Students practice writing their name
Future Kindergarten Students practice writing their name
These are the drones you’re looking for! 🤖⭐ Our Wildcats teamed up to pilot their mini starships (drone) through an obstacle course, showing off their skills in teamwork and navigation! #lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventures
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Drone STEM
Drone STEM
Drone STEM
Drone STEM
Drone STEM
Drone STEM
Wildcat Summer Adventures are bringing our students together! Ms. Horques’ 4th grade Dual Language class recently visited Ms. Matienzo’s Kindergarten classroom to share stories with our youngest Wildcats. The 4th graders were thrilled to be storytellers, and the Kindergarteners loved spending time with the big kids! #lifeinthew #wildcatsummeradventures
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Summer Reading with Wildcat Summer Adventures
Summer Reading with Wildcat Summer Adventures
Summer Reading with Wildcat Summer Adventures
Summer Reading with Wildcat Summer Adventures
Summer Reading with Wildcat Summer Adventures
Summer Reading with Wildcat Summer Adventures
Volcanoes exploded in the summer school classroom— along with curiosity and fun! Our students learned all about volcanoes through hands-on creation and experimentation. #LifeintheW
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Volcano Eruption
Wildcat Summer Adventures: Boat Float Challenge! 🛥 Our Wildcats got creative and put their engineering skills to the test by building boats out of tin foil, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners. The catch? They needed to be tested to see if they could float... while holding ten pennies! #LifeintheW #wildcatsummeradventures
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Boat Float Challenge
Beach theme at Wildcat Summer Adventures! Students explored sand, water, and learned words like olas, marea, mar, playa, cubeta y pala, protector solar (waves, tide, beach, pail and shovel, and sunscreen). 😎 #LifeintheW
about 1 month ago, Woodland D50
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025
Wildcat Summer Adventures Beach Theme June 2025