Our Operations & Facilities Department is amazing. Excited to have two new leaders join us to support our schools, staff and district. Please join us in welcoming Phillip Churchill and Adam Halperin to #LifeintheW. Welcome aboard!
Annual Fill the Drum Marching Band Exhibition, Sept. 21
Join us for a night on Warren's Football Field for a Marching Band Exhibition featuring FOUR different Marching Bands. The WMS Marching Band will be there, along with the D56 Viking Band, Warren's Football Band, and Warren's Competition Band! This is a free event, but we are asking attendees to help us "Fill the Drum" with donations to send relief to the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Warren O'Plaine Football Field, 500 N. O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee
The Woodland Marching Wildcats will come out ROARING as they play Katy Perry's "ROAR" - you don't want to miss it!
Honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded by teaching this history to our students who weren't born yet. Pictured here are students in Mr. Lakemacher's class making remembrance posters and reflecting on the tragic events that we promised to Never Forget. Today we remember the innocent lives lost, and the many lives that were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Poms Clinic and Tryouts:
Clinics
Monday 9/18 3:15-4:30 (Cafe A)
Tuesday 9/19 3:15-4:30 (Cafe A)
TRYOUTS:
Wednesday 9/20 and Thursday 9/21 (day will vary based on last name) 3:15-5:00 (GYM B)
*You MUST REGISTER for tryouts on Athletic Website by 9/15
*CURRENT Physical MUST be on file by 9/15-if you are not sure, contact the Health Office
For questions, contact Mrs. Selders at lselders@dist50.net or Mrs. Rath at krath@dist50.net
There are still opportunities to join the #LifeintheW team! The school year is off to a great start, but we have a few more openings in key positions.
Take a look and apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
We are also recruiting for our Parent Mentor Program. The program has expanded and now serves Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate!
Learn More: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-mentor-program
The Middle School assembly took place on Friday, September 1. Mrs. Drake's message was "We are all on the road to success" and "We want everyone to belong." She invited students to register for clubs and sports offered by the school. Everyone had a great time. Students had the opportunity to play, dance, and win prizes. #LifeintheW
Long weekend ahead!!! Any fun plans?
REMINDER:
Friday, Sept. 1 is a SIP Day and Early Release for Students
Monday, Sept. 4 the District is closed for the Labor Day holiday
Early release times are as follows:
Primary: 10:40 a.m.
Elementary: 10:50 a.m.
Middle: 11:35 a.m.
Intermediate: 12:20 p.m.
The full schedule of SIP Days and other important events & holidays can be found on the District Calendar (revised and approved in March 2023) HERE: https://5il.co/1uc3z
Big News. HUGE NEWS. Woodland Middle School band students have a new form of transportation in the morning.
The BAND BUS is here! 🚌🎷🎺🎼
Without morning transportation, band might not be possible for all students. This additional route helps our band students, our band parents, and of course the WMS band program! #LifeintheW
UPDATED: Excessive Heat Warning.
Woodland D50 will move to an Early Release for ALL Woodland schools on Wednesday and Thursday. Additional Information HERE: https://www.smore.com/rs4mt
Please read this important message from Woodland D50 regarding the Extreme Heat Advisory in effect for our area in the coming days. The safety of our staff and students is our top priority, so here are a few precautionary measures we will be taking - LEARN MORE: https://www.smore.com/bxrzm
Mrs. Drake welcomed back all the middle school staff today and introduced the theme of "Road to Success." . Mrs. Drake's message to staff focused on creating an environment of belonging for all students and staff members.
We had an absolute blast at Gurnee Days this weekend! Our super 70's "Woodland Rocks" float looked great thanks to all the helpers who pitched in to create props, and the @WMS Marching Band added music to the "Celebration!" (Kool & the Gang) #LifeintheW
The middle school administrative team is busy working to set the tone for the new year. They are gaining knowledge on how to build community and a healthy school culture with Lara Buti from Blueprint SEL Partners. #LifeintheW @Woodland50News
Happening Now: Medication Drop-Off
Medication Drop-Off for ALL schools will be on Monday, Aug. 14 at Woodland Middle School from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 - 7 p.m.
Nurses and health assistants from each school are here to take medications, physicals, vaccine forms and discuss health needs with parents ahead of the "meet and greet" days. We wanted to make it a one-stop event for families with children in multiple schools.
Parents are strongly encouraged to drop off medication today if at all possible!
A "Woodland Welcome" to the new middle school teachers and administration.
Today we are getting to know some of our new Woodland educators during New Staff Orientation. During welcome and introductions, we had the pleasure of meeting this Mother & Daughter duo from Spain! They will both be teaching at Woodland Middle School this year so please help us give them a warm Woodland welcome. #LifeintheW
Setting up for New Staff Orientation. Tomorrow we will welcome new team members to our school district and we are so excited! The Woodland learning community is lucky to have you, and we look forward to your contributions to #LifeintheW
The Weekly District Newsletter is Back! Welcome letter from Dr. Machak, Back-to-School events and information, Gurnee Days, and more. https://www.smore.com/pg1u3
Yesterday, district and school administrators were surprised by a pop-up performance from some of our Woodland Middle School band members to kickoff a day of training and collaboration.
The students did a great job, and by the end of the performance we were clapping, tapping, dancing along - and energized for a full day of important work. If you want to see the WMS Marching Band in action, come see them at the Gurnee Days Parade on Aug. 13 🥁🎺🎷
Woo-hoo!!! It's August, and that means "Back-to-School" preparations are underway. If you are looking for information regarding the start of the 2023-2024 School Year, please visit the "Back-to-School-Headquarters" page on the district website.
You will find information about the first day of school, welcome letters from your school principal, upcoming events, and more! Skyward Family Access is set to open back up on Aug. 10 so that you can see your child's teacher (and schedule for WMS).
We will be updating this page as needed as we make our way toward the start of the school year. Stay tuned!
