May 9, 2012
In the annual list of the nation’s best high schools just released by US News and World Report, Woodstock High School is ranked 51st out of 672 Illinois public high schools, placing it among the top 7.5% of the state. The ranking also puts Woodstock High School in the top 6% of the 21,700 high schools nationwide.May 7, 2012
An original work of art created by Woodstock High School senior Christian Baker is on its way to the US Capitol to be displayed for one year along with other winners in the national Congressional Art Competition. The contest is sponsored annually by the Congressional Institute to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation’s high schools.May 4, 2012
Woodstock High School junior Daniel Rausch has been selected to sing the “National Anthem” at the IHSA Boys Baseball Finals on Sat., June 9 in Joliet. Rausch earned this prestigious honor after being chosen as the top singer in an extensive audition process. He will sing at 11:00 am and again at 5:30 pm that day.May 2, 2012
For even the most successful students, the long summer break can lead to a drop in the level of skills in core areas like reading and math. For students who are already struggling, the problems with skill retention are even greater. This summer District 200 will offer a new “Virtual Summer School” program to help students retain the level of proficiency achieved during the previous school year.April 12, 2012
Project Lead the Way, Inc., a nonprofit organization that is the nation’s leading provider of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs, has granted national certification to Woodstock High School. Project Lead the Way is a rigorous, project-based curriculum that allows students to apply what they are learning in math and science class to real-life engineering and technology projects.April 11, 2012
Carol L. Smith has been selected as the new Director of Community Services for District 200. She will replace Barb Banker who is retiring on June 30 after 23 years in the position. Carol has served in similar capacities for the Springfield Public Schools and Highland Park High School District 113 and also has 10 years of private sector public relations experience.March 6, 2012
Woodstock North junior, Huaira Martinez, has been chosen to represent Illinois as a National Youth Delegate to the 2012 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. The summit will take place June 24-29 at George Mason University in Washington, D.C.March 5, 2012
Two articles written by D-200 dual language teachers were published in the current edition of a national dual language newsletter called Soleado. Dual language kindergarten teacher Marcos Gomez wrote an article in Spanish about the benefits of bridging and how it works. Kim Hansen, who also teaches dual language kindergarten, wrote an article in English elaborating on the idea.February 22, 2012
Beginning this month, District 200 parents, staff and community representatives will receive a new monthly electronic publication from the school district called e-Focus.December 7, 2011
The Association of School Business Officials International (IASBO) has once again bestowed one of its highest honors on District 200. Chief Financial Officer Risa Hanson was recently notified that the district had earned its TENTH Meritorious Budget Award. Risa and her staff have achieved this significant accomplishment every year since 2002.NWMS Choral Concert
May 17, 2012Dean Street Elementary 5th Grade Band/Chorus Program
May 18, 2012District Art Show at Woodstock Public Library
May 18, 2012NWMS 8th Grade Dance
May 19, 2012WNHS Graduation
