Woodland ROAR Report
Feb. 6, 2026
- 2/6 - Friday Early Dismissal Schedule
- 2/7 - Black History Month Celebration, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- 2/13 - Friday Early Dismissal Schedule
- 2/16 - District Closed for Presidents' Day, No Student Attendance
- 2/20 - Friday Early Dismissal Schedule
- 2/20 - WinterFest, 5 - 8 p.m.
- 2/23 - Parent University (VIRTUAL): Helping Kids Form Healthy Relationships
- 2/26 - Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting
- 2/26 & 2/27 - Intermediate Musical: Alice in Wonderland Jr.
PTA Events
- 2/10 - 2nd Tuesday Fundraiser: Raising Dough with Jimano's! Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Order any menu item and Jimano’s Pizzeria will donate 20% to the Woodland District 50 PTA. That’s right! Eat a GREAT pizza for dinner and Woodland PTA benefits!
- 2/18 - February PTA Meeting, 7 p.m. via Zoom. Registration Required.
Year round fundraiser - RAISERIGHT gift card sales. Purchase gift cards you already use through RaiseRight and a portion of each sale goes back to the PTA! More Information.
Woodland participates in the State of Illinois 5Essentials Survey annually because we believe the survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to have a voice in improving our schools. Your opinions are important to us and by participating in this survey you can help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement.
Key Details:
- The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
- Your identity and responses will be kept confidential and will not be connected to your child.
- The state will only release the results to schools in which at least 20% of the parents/guardians have completed the survey.
- If you have more than one child, you may elect to participate multiple times.
- We actively use your feedback from this survey throughout the year!
Please Complete the 2026 Illinois Parent Survey by March 13, 2026!
Registration opens March 9, 2026
Join us for three weeks of summer enrichment where students will continue learning through fun and exciting indoor and outdoor activities. This program is more than just Language Arts and Math - students will participate in STEAM activities, Music, Art, PE and more!
Register through Skyward Family Access starting March 9, 2026!
Wildcat Summer Adventures (WSA)
- Dates: June 9 - July 2, Monday - Friday
- Times: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Woodland Elementary (New Location This Summer)
Extended School Year (ESY)
Extended School Year (ESY) runs simultaneously. If your child qualifies for this program in their IEP, you will receive a direct invitation by email.
More Information:
Do you know any incoming Kindergarten children?
This is the time of year when we start our outreach to incoming Kindergarten students. We share information on the Primary website, and with local preschool programs, but we also rely on our current families to help share the information by word of mouth. Some parents may not know that planning for Kindergarten starts this early, so please help us make that connection.
Follow the Kindergarten 2026-2027 page for updates about events and registration information coming soon. On this page you will see that the next event is our Wildcat Welcome on March 11!
Woodland has a full-day kindergarten program for our students. We have a monolingual kindergarten and a dual-language kindergarten. Information about how to register, what each program looks like, and much more will be available for parents to review to ensure they choose the program that will fit them best.
The Woodland Educational Foundation is currently looking for a Board Secretary. If you are interested in applying, please contact the Foundation by email at woodlandedfoundation@gmail.com.
Meet the Foundation Board:
- President, Kristin Michna
- Vice-President, Taishiya Nix Allen
- Treasurer, Lynn Sheehy
- Secretary, OPEN POSITION - This could be you!
- Director, Ulises Rivero
- Executive Director, Angela Vinson
WinterFest, Feb. 20
NEW DATE: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate
Stop by WinterFest for an evening of family fun and engagement, including a DJ, crafts, games, family support services and programs, and a raffle with prizes, and MORE! We'll see you there!
All funds raised from the raffle will support Woodland's Parent Mentor Program.
Parent University - Virtual Event
The development of social skills and healthy relationships during early childhood is vital to a child’s success in relationships, career and overall life satisfaction. Parents and caregivers have the power to nurture this area of growth, so that their children are able to develop strong bonds with others, express themselves clearly, and manage challenges presented by our ever-evolving social world. Understanding what contributes to successful “social development in early childhood”, as well as proven strategies for fostering it, will support your child or the children in your care on reaching their full potential. Presented by Adam Krieger, LCSW, and staff therapists with Warren Township Youth and Family Services.
Date: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Mentoring at the Gurnee Teen Center
Gurnee Teen Center is hosting the Big Brothers Big Sisters site-based Mentoring program! This new mentorship program will unite young people (Littles) with caring, positive adult role models (Bigs) in a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring friendship.
"Breaking societal barriers, closing opportunity gaps, and overcoming adversities."
The program will serve local youth ages 7 -18 who could benefit from extra encouragement, consistency, and support. This program aims to offer these children and teens new opportunities and someone in their corner, cheering them on, and help them build confidence, and show them what is possible for their future.
For more information on enrolling your child or volunteering, visit the Gurnee Teen Center for more information, the application process, and other helpful tools and resources.
Gurnee Police Department - Blue Envelope Program
The Gurnee Police Department is launching the Blue Envelope Program. This initiative is designed to enhance communication and promote safer and more positive interactions between police officers and individuals on the autism spectrum or with other communication needs.
This program provides a simple, clearly identifiable blue folder that individuals can present to a Gurnee police officer during any interaction, including traffic stops. The envelope enables participants to share essential information with the officer, including identification, vehicle registration, emergency contacts, and communication preferences.The purpose of this program is to improve safety, reduce anxiety, and prevent misunderstandings.
Did you know Woodland offers a Saturday Study Hall & Homework Help Program?
Every Saturday morning, all Wildcats are invited to stop by for free tutoring and mentorship! Whether your student needs help with math, writing, dual language work, projects, or just a quiet place to focus, our supportive staff is here to guide, encourage, and cheer them on. Students can work one-on-one or in small groups, so there’s something for every learning style. No matter the reason, subject, or challenge, everyone is welcome and can benefit from Saturday Study Hall.
For more information on Saturday Study Hall, click here.
Detectives Hanson & Tazzioli will be at Coffee with a Cop on Saturday if you want to stop by and say hello! While you are there, you can make valentines for local seniors.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Gurnee Mills - Dining Pavilion South (near Kohls)
