Proactive measures designed to coordinate countywide response in crises, disasters By Eileen Millardnews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Oct. 14 meeting to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation […]
Ben Weir, a junior at Woodstock North High School, has had a great start to the 2025 golf season. He finished third individually in the Sandwich Invite, carding an 82. […]
Woodstock High School sophomore Andrea Leon Gonzalez played in all four sets against both Harvard and Marengo, showcasing consistency and hustle throughout the matches. Against Marengo, Andrea delivered four serving […]
Hannah Olsen, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Heidi and Chris Olsen. Her teacher said, “Hannah is one of the most remarkably determined students to have […]
Teaching is all-in-the-family way of life for two D-200 familiesBy Caryl Dierksen NEWS@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com When District 200 teachers gathered Aug. 18 for back-to-school meetings, the room was filled with warm greetings, […]
New elementary literacy curriculum package on deck for June vote By Eileen Millardnews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com The District 200 Board of Education discussed two curriculum package purchases totaling more than $778,000 at its […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Eighth-grade author Erina Sasaki felt the deadline writing crunch, much like the characters on the clock in her debut novel, “The Game of Twelve.” The […]
By Kevin Lyons DISTRICT 200 Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 announced that 44 students from Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools’ Class of 2025 were designated as Illinois State […]
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