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Sneak Peek with our incoming Wildcats @WPrimary50 was a BIG HIT! Thank you to our community partners for welcoming our students and giving them a glimpse of #LifeintheW! @Woodland50News

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Incoming Kindergarten students and families for 2025-2026, please join us for our Sneak Peek event! We can't wait to see our newest Wildcats! Bus rides, tour the building, and so much more. 10:00-12:00 at the Primary School this Saturday! @WPrimary50 @Woodland50News #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Amoa submitted this awesome photo, saying: "Mrs. Veronie’s 5th Grade Class having fun in the library with Mrs. Maria and Mrs. Erica." Thank you for sharing this smiley Intermediate moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Here's a photo from Ms. Herren showing some Wildcat pride and "Twinning with a student!" Thank you for sharing this happy moment from Intermediate!

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Abbey submitted this photo of her and Ms. Page, saying: "Double Duty! Staff that are also parents in the district, volunteering time to make Middle School student testing rewards." Thank you for sharing this happy moment from Intermediate! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. As of today, Dr. Reizman has 50 days left before she retires from Woodland D50. To note the occasion, she did a ride along on Bus #50 with Ms. Sue and her Intermediate students this morning. Thank you to Vicki for sharing this great moment from the District Office & Transportation! #LifeintheW 💚

Woodland Bus Driver of the Year! Congratulations to Rick McManaman on being awarded Woodland School Bus Driver of the Year! Rick has been a dedicated member of our team since he joined Woodland in 2017, demonstrating perfect attendance and a consistently kind and helpful attitude. His quick willingness to assist others and his commitment to safety and excellence make him truly deserving of this recognition. We are proud of his achievements and grateful for his service. Before joining the #LifeintheW team, Mr. McManaman helped run his family's restaurant business for many years. He also worked for an electric supply company running the parts counter. Here at Woodland, he found his calling by working with students with special needs, and he is known for going above and beyond for the kids on his bus. He brings a cheerful demeanor to his work and this has a positive impact on his students and their families, his coworkers, and everyone who encounters him throughout the day. Rick was selected as Bus Driver of the Year by his peers and friends in the Transportation Department.

Happy School Communicators Day! Today is the perfect time to introduce ourselves and let you know that we're here for “EWE”—every day, in every way. We absolutely love sharing incredible #LifeintheW stories with our families and community. From inspiring classroom moments to awesome events that bring our learning community together, we are here to spotlight the amazing teachers, staff members, and students who make it possible! Thank you to the many wonderful educators who invite us into your classrooms to “catch” these moments, and to the Wildcats who love to pose for pictures for making this job so fun and rewarding.

The @WPrimary50 Weekly is here via Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/4qx8cj Check out the latest! #LifeintheW @Woodland50News

So proud of our @WPrimary50 Mental Health Educator nominees! Amazing group! #LifeintheW @Woodland50News

You’ve seen the newsletters and watched the videos—but maybe you’re still unsure what the Parent Mentor Program really is. Maybe your child has mentioned a parent mentor in their classroom, or you’ve heard about one nearby, but you’re not exactly sure what they do. If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved in your student’s school but aren’t sure where to begin, this is a great place to start! Join us for a virtual Town Hall on May 14 from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the Parent Mentor Program. Now going into its fourth year, this quick and informative session will give you a clear understanding of how the program works and how you can be part of it. For more information on this program and the link to the meeting contact Tanya Abbey at tabbey@dist50.net

Happy Nurses Day to our amazing Woodland Health Teams! We’re so grateful for your compassion and the care you provide every day to keep our Wildcats safe and healthy. Thank you for all that you do! #LifeintheW

Happy Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for all of our Woodland teachers and staff for their hard work, dedication, and tireless commitment to our students and families. Thank you for everything you do for our learning community! Let's take a moment to give a huge shout-out to the educators, support staff, and all the behind-the-scenes heroes who go above and beyond every day. You make a difference in more ways than you know! #LifeintheW

The latest edition of the @WPrimary50 is here via Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/but2n8 Check it out! #LifeintheW @Woodland50News

The Village of Gurnee Teacher of the Year/Staff of the Year Winners from Woodland are... 👏👏👏 Announcement: https://secure.smore.com/n/j5sydb 💚 Woodland's Teacher of the Year: Ricardo Gómez Pimentel, 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher at Woodland Intermediate 💚 Woodland's Staff Member of the Year: Amanda Medina, Dispatcher, Woodland Transportation Thank you to all who submitted nominations as part of the annual contest. This is something we look forward to every year. NEXT STEPS: The two district winners (along with the winners from Warren D121 & Gurnee D56) will be recognized at the Village of Gurnee Board Meeting on May 5. The Woodland winners and finalists will then be recognized by the Woodland D50 Board of Education at the May 22 meeting. Read the full announcement for photos and additional information about the winners and the other finalists.

Welcoming Future Wildcats at Kindergarten Information Night at Woodland Primary! 💚🐯 Thank you to our incoming Kindergarten families for joining us at Kindergarten Information Night. Starting kindergarten is a significant milestone, and at Woodland Primary, our staff takes on this milestone with enthusiasm, care, and commitment to supporting our youngest learners as they start their education. Incoming Kindergarten parents/guardians heard from teacher panels, middle school students, and administrators to get answers to their questions in preparation for this exciting new chapter. We are here to help every step of the way and look forward to partnering with new families during your time at Woodland.

It was fun seeing all the amazing photos from Warren Township High School Live Arts Festival over the weekend. Here are a few photos from the event featuring Woodland artists. Such talented young artists in our community - WOW 🤩 We heard of at least two special recognitions from the event. Congrats to Emma for her 2nd place overall finish in the 1 -3 grade category, and to Zoe for winning the Mayor's Choice Award!

Technology Volunteers Needed This Summer! Did you know that a school district is a busy place in the summer? While teachers and students are on summer break, many district employees will be on site to get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! From technology updates and facility improvements, to planning for new initiatives, summer is an important time to make sure everything is ready to support students and staff when they return. This is where you come in! The Tech Team is looking for volunteers to help with the following: 🤩 Unboxing Chromebooks - a fleet of 1,000 Chromebooks need unboxing 🤩 Enrolling & Updating - All Chromebooks, new and already in use, will need to be enrolled and updated 🤩 Building Charging Carts - Chromebook charging carts need to be built for our schools No experience is necessary. Service hours available upon request. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScNHaoktLJ9ba.../viewform Questions? Please email Mrs. Reyes at mreyes@dist50.net or call her at 847-596-5676.

If you have a child coming to kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, join us this evening for a special presentation and everything you need to know about the upcoming school year @WPrimary50 @Woodland50News #LifeintheW