Middle School

WMS Student Talent Show 🤩 Thank you to all the performers for sharing your talent with us, and congratulations to the WINNERS! 1st Place Winner - Suri P sang Popular from Wicked 2nd Place Winner- Quartet - Sophie C, Emma P, Ginny V, and Savannah W sang Safe and Sound 3rd Place Winner- Corbin C sang Sir Duke 3rd Place Winner- Serenity H sang When You Believe #LifeintheW

The March BPAC Meeting was a huge success! Thank you for joining us to learn more about the importance of Mental Health in Education. Save the Date for the final BPAC meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Follow the BPAC webpage for additional information: https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/bpac #LifeintheW

Congratulations to the Woodland Middle School Science Olympiad Team for winning First Place at the Harper College Regionals on Saturday! This is Woodland's FIRST regional win in team history so let's hear it for these Wildcats! 👏👏👏 The team had a strong showing at Regionals with 10 students winning AT LEAST one gold medal in an individual event, and 5 students winning multiple gold medals. The team will now prepare to compete at University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana on April 12. #LifeintheW 💚🤩

Join us for the next Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting! Date/Time: March 12, 2025, 7 - 8 p.m. Location: Woodland Intermediate Topic: Mental Health English: https://5il.co/38pqh Spanish: https://5il.co/38pqj Join us for an informative and engaging BPAC Meeting with SGA Youth & Family Services discussing the importance of mental health in education. There will be crafts and games for the kids in attendance organized by Woodland teachers and Warren Township High School student volunteers from “Avanza”.

Free Webinar: Turning Everyday Activities Into Learning Opportunities - Woodland is excited to invite you to our upcoming free webinar where we’ll explore creative ways to transform everyday moments into valuable learning opportunities for your student. Discover how learning doesn’t have to be confined to books, screens, or worksheets—there are countless opportunities for learning and growth all around us. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with your student in fun and educational ways! When: Monday, March 10, 6 - 7 p.m. Location: Virtual - join from the comfort of your home! Presenter: Javonne Aponte, from Scholastic Education Solutions Target Audience: Families with students in Early Childhood through 5th Grade Register Now! https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university We hope you will join us for this exciting learning opportunity!

Woodland Celebrates School Social Work Week, March 2 - 8, 2025 Woodland school social workers provide emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. From working one-on-one with students, to leading small groups, to developing strategies for overall student well-being, we appreciate your tireless efforts to advocate for students. Thank you for the incredible work you do every day to be supportive, inclusive, and always striving for the best in each student. #LifeintheW

Woodland was honored to host a group of educators from Birmingham City Schools for a day of learning in the W! They spent the day touring Woodland's Dual Language classrooms to learn about our program and see it in action. They are currently building a similar program for their students which will make them the first school district in Alabama to offer dual language programming! Thank you for visiting our schools 💚 #LifeintheW

The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. If you are unable to attend the meeting in-person, you are welcome to watch it on Woodland Live. https://www.youtube.com/cha.../UCoPwYawoj-1bYdnQ7hJQbUQ/live Community Agenda: https://5il.co/38lor Please note! 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 when the Board of Education returns to open session at approximately 7 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Woodland's Black History Month Community Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22! We hope you enjoyed the performances, the art show, the music, the crafts, the Black Dads Rock! Panel... and spending time together. An extra special thank you to the event planners, volunteers, and community organizations that put together such a wonderful celebration! #LifeintheW

Mr. Whiteaker's 7th grade class held a Science Museum with an exhibit entitled "Hidden Geniuses.” Led by passionate students, the museum displayed an extraordinary collection of exhibits that highlight the groundbreaking work of diverse scientists from around the world. From pioneers of color to women in STEM, the exhibits celebrated the often-overlooked contributions of individuals who have reshaped the scientific landscape. Activities included online quiz games, word scrambles, word searches, scientist coloring pages, information about Black scientists for Black History Month and even a show put on by students about their science teacher, Mr. Whiteaker.

Mrs. Rath’s 8th Graders went on a Trigonometry scavenger hunt! They went around the classroom and worked on solving a series of math problems. The answer they found, if correct, would guide them to the next challenge, and they continued this process until they had completed every task in the classroom. Such a great way to make trig fun and engaging!

Today, our middle school Wildcats celebrated Black History Month with a very special guest, Ms. Sylvia England, the Executive Director and Founder of the African American Museum at the England Manor in Waukegan. Ms. England shared valuable insights about the museum, the significance of Black History Month, and African-American culture and heritage. As students learned about the history and culture, they also got creative by making African Ancestral Beaded Bracelets. They explored their family genealogy, selecting beads to symbolize family members, important life moments, and things they are grateful for. This project connected students to each other, their community, and allowed them to celebrate African-American heritage. Thank you to Ms. England and her team for meeting with our students and sharing their time with Woodland.

Join us for the Woodland PTA 50 meeting tonight at 7! The monthly PTA meeting is a great place to get information about upcoming events and to connect with other parents. Tonight's meeting will be virtual, so you can join from anywhere. We hope to see you there! Sign up in advance to receive the zoom link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF9CF8-54620904-woodland#/

A huge thank you to our Operations & Facilities Team for the long hours you put in to clean up from the winter snow storm! Here are a few cool photos they shared. #LifeintheW

Due to the forecasted weather this evening, we are moving our WISE (Woodland Inclusion and Special Education Empowerment Parent Group) meeting to a virtual format. Please join us! Meeting Details and Zoom Link - https://secure.smore.com/n/24p1c8 Topic: Supporting Your Child in the Community This training helps parents navigate the unique challenges their children face in community settings. Through engaging activities, participants will learn strategies to improve communication and manage behaviors. The program also focuses on empowering parents to advocate for their child's needs and build confidence in public interactions. By the end, parents will have access to resources that support their child’s independence and success in the community.

Just last Friday, these area Superintendents got together to record a Wildcast on the topic of school closures and eLearning Days. The conversation resumed on Monday in advance of the winter snow storm we are expecting today. ❄️ Listen to the latest episode of the Woodland Wildcast to hear local Superintendents discuss school closures! In this episode, Dr. Machak talks with Dr. Correa from Gurnee School District 56 and Dr. Woestman from Warren Township High School about the different factors that weigh into their decision making. Learn how these neighboring school district Superintendents work together to keep our students safe. Woodland Wildcast: S2, E5 - https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/s2-e5-gurnee-area-superintendents-discuss-school-closures/

Service in the W: The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students at WMS have been busy lately! They recently volunteered their time to pack meals at Feed My Starving Children, and made Valentines for Seniors in the community with Det. Hansen. Thank you for giving back to the community 💚 #LifeintheW

Last night, the Woodland Green and Woodland White Girls' volleyball teams went head-to-head, showcasing their dedication and teamwork. Both teams demonstrated that hard work and collaboration make #LifeintheW even better!

Here are a few more photos from International Night at Woodland Middle School on Friday night. We had a blast! Event attendees had the opportunity to travel around the world just by taking a trip around the WMS cafeteria. There was so much to learn about the different counties, and plenty of awesome cuisine from around the world to sample. Thank you to our talented performers for showing us traditional dances and music from your culture, and thank you to all the families who hosted a table at the event! #LifeintheW More photos on Instagram and Facebook!

These students had the power to make it rain in Mrs. Chatlani's class! First the students reviewed the water cycle and practiced their vocabulary words. Next it was time for a water cycle movement break where the students had to call out when they heard the vocabulary words they were listening for. Finally, it was time to move to the lab to recreate the water cycle! #LifeintheW 🌧