Woodland School District 50

The Woodland Middle School Drama Club is working on “Stage Presence” which includes voice projection, facial expressions, and telling a story. At each meeting they work on a particular set of skills that will help them prepare for auditions and future performances! (HINT: there will be Robots.)
Congratulations to this year’s WMS Drama Club Officers:
President: Ryan S.
Vice President: Ben H.
Historian: Ella S.
8th Grade Representative: Valerie F.
7th Grade Representative: Xavier S.
6th Grade Representative: Charlotte Z.

Young scientists at work in the lab! The students in Ms. Rice's class are collecting data on how fast an object sinks based on the shape of the object. The more streamlined the shape, the easier it can overcome the force of friction. #LifeintheW

The Transportation Team was on hand at Woodland Primary today to practice Bus Evacuation Drills with our Wildcats. Safety drills are an important part of a safe start to the school year. Students watched a video in class, heard a brief safety talk while seated on the bus, and then school staff helped them evacuate safely. Great job Primary! #LifeintheW

Have a safe flight!
The Butterfly classroom at Primary had the incredible opportunity to release monarch butterflies on the playground today. One of the students raises monarch butterflies at home with his family and his mom came to share all they have learned about these special butterflies. After being released today, they will begin their long migration to Mexico! #LifeintheW

Fill the Drum Marching Band Exhibition, Sept. 24
The Woodland Middle School Marching Wildcats invite you to their first performance of the year! On Wednesday, Sept. 24 the WMS Marching Band will take the field at WTHS O'Plaine Campus to perform their Lion King show "Lead With Pride."
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. - Woodland will be the 2nd band to perform!
Location: Warren Township High School, O’Plaine Campus, Football Field
Woodland, Viking, and Warren School Districts come together for this annual event to showcase their talented marching bands, and to raise money for a good cause. This year we will once again be raising money and accepting food donations for the Warren Township Food Pantry. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, food pantry donations and/or $$$, and come enjoy an amazing night of music in Gurnee!

This was a busy week of training for Woodland's Parent Mentors! They are ready to join their partner teacher in the classroom starting next week. This morning they had a meet and greet with the Principals and presented their versions of a "Perfect School" and explained how they will lead with their head, heart and feet.
It's not too late to join the program! If you are interested in supporting students and teachers in the classroom, please fill out this parent interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjAwrBarPnAZTFRRFPKUYibYKS-VFx6rxBB9_6nbg3rsr96Q/viewform

Thank you for attending the first Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting of the year! We had a great turnout to hear from Martha Lucía Aristizábal, a bilingual therapist from Warren Township Youth and Family Services. The topic was “How to help your children prepare for the start of the school year.” While the adults were engaging in the discussion, students were busy crafting with Woodland Dual Language teachers! Thank you to the United Way, Community Trust Credit Union, Starbucks, Jewel Osco, Waukegan Park District and Tacos El Norte for donating prizes and materials for this event. #LifeintheW
Save the Date for the next BPAC Meeting - Nov. 6
https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/bpac

Chromebook care tips and checking out books at the Woodland Intermediate Learning Resource Center (LRC)! #LifeintheW

The celebration of new Woodland teachers/staff continues. Please join us in giving a warm #LifeintheW welcome to Aura Juliet Figueroa Echeverry! Ms. Figueroa is a 5th Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher at Woodland Intermediate. This is her first year teaching and her students adore her. She moves around the classroom giving high fives and engaging all of her students in the lesson. We are so happy you are here!
We’ll continue highlighting our new staff members over the next few weeks, so keep those welcome wishes coming! 💚

Ms. Rakosnik's class had a surprise visitor last week! Pancake, the hamster lives in a classroom down the hall. While his cage was being cleaned, he stopped by to visit a neighboring class. #LifeintheW

Wildcat Music Boosters Fall Fundraiser - Butter Braids & Cookie Dough!
Support your favorite music students by ordering delicious pastries and cookie dough during the fall fundraiser! Orders are due by Monday, Oct. 6.
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/0a85fb7a-92be-4b73-8985-92d4e83567d8

Pickup is Oct. 18 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Woodland Middle School (No shipping available)

Look at this awesome photo of the WMS Marching Wildcats lined up on the practice field last Friday morning (9/12) in the fog! They are practicing for their upcoming show based on music from The Lion King. They marched in the rain during Gurnee Days, and this picture shows them marching in some serious fog - they are unstoppable! #LifeintheW

Make your mark and see where it takes you! These wildcats are having so much fun celebrating DOT Day in Ms. Beaudry's Kindergarten classroom. #LifeintheW

REMINDER: School Picture Day is Coming Soon!
Order in advance using the link you received from your school principal.
Elementary - Sept. 17

Middle - Sept. 18

Intermediate - Sept. 19

Primary - Sept. 24 & 25

WMS Golf Update!
Congratulations to Noah A., who medaled and finished in 9th place out of 94 golfers at the State golf meet in Metamora Fields on Friday. Noah shot a 75 (+4), which is a school record.
Way to go, Noah! ⛳️💚🤩
Check the WMS Athletic Schedule to see your favorite Wildcats compete in Soccer, Softball, and Cross Country this week: https://www.dist50.net/o/middle/page/athletics

Catch the WMS Cross Country Team at Viking Middle School today at 4 p.m. Cheer on our Wildcats as they take on Beach Park and Viking! #LifeintheW
Other Athletic Competitions on 9/10/25:
⚽️ Boys Green Soccer at Viking - 4 p.m.
⚽️ Boys White Soccer at Home vs. Waukegan - 4 p.m.
⚽️ Girls Soccer at Home vs. Viking - 4:15 p.m.
🥎 No Softball Games Today
View Schedules: https://www.dist50.net/o/middle/page/athletics

The celebration of new Woodland teachers/staff continues. Please join us in giving a warm #LifeintheW welcome to Candace Andrada! Today we visited Ms. Andrada's class at Woodland Intermediate and the students were all smiles as they worked in pairs and small groups. Ms. Andrada is new to Woodland, but she comes to us with 10+ years of teaching experience, and things are off to a great start in her classroom.
We’ll continue highlighting our new staff members over the next few weeks, so keep those welcome wishes coming! 💚

Go Wildcats! WMS Softball Game Photos

Arigatō! Elementary students had special visitors from Japan today. A group of Japanese graduate students are studying to be teachers and they are visiting the United States through a program at the College of Lake County. The future teachers taught Woodland students the art of origami and answered questions about schools in Japan. Many students were excited to hear that soccer and Fortnite are also popular in Japan! #LifeintheW

The Parent Mentor Program is growing, and having tons of fun while doing so... Please join us for a quick information session to find out how you can be part of the Parent Mentor Program this year!
Sept. 9 - Primary, 8 - 8:30 (Champions Gym)
Sept. 9 - Intermediate, 9 - 9:30 a.m. (Rm W230)
Sept. 10 - Elementary, 8 - 8:30 a.m. (Rm 123)
https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-mentor-program