Woodland Elementary School

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Hopps’ classes teamed up yesterday for an exciting Greek Mythology STEM Challenge inspired by the myth of Atlas! Students worked together to design and build a tower that could “hold the world” using only popsicle sticks and tape.

The challenge? Their tower had to be at least 20 cm tall and strong enough to hold a tennis ball for 10 seconds! We were so impressed by the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills our students showed throughout the activity.

05/19/2026

📢 Reminder for Woodland Families!

Tomorrow, May 20, students will be turning in their school-issued devices. Please make sure your child brings both their District 7 computer and charger so they can be properly checked in.

05/14/2026

🫀🫁 Mrs. Steward’s class has been hard at work learning all about the human body systems! Students traced each other to create life-sized body outlines and then added the different body systems they’ve been studying. It was a fun, hands-on way to bring science to life while showing off their creativity and teamwork. Great job, students! 🧠🦴👏

05/13/2026

Yesterday was Student Takeover Day in Ms. Lee’s classroom! Students got the chance to step into the role of the teacher and quickly learned that teaching is not always easy. From keeping classmates focused and managing transitions to explaining answers clearly, even with an answer key, our students gained a whole new appreciation for what teachers do each day! They did an amazing job taking on leadership roles and we are proud of them!

05/13/2026

Mrs. Snyder’s third grade class had a blast getting creative and building models of the Titanic using tangrams! 🚢🧩 We loved seeing all of the students’ imagination and teamwork shine through in their unique designs. Great job, third graders! 😊

05/08/2026

Today our fifth graders had the opportunity to tour the middle schools as they begin preparing for their next big adventure! Students explored the buildings, learned about what to expect next year, and got excited about all the opportunities waiting for them. We are so proud of our soon-to-be middle schoolers and can’t wait to see all they accomplish!

05/07/2026

This week, Woodland had the pleasure of welcoming our future Bobcats! Our current third graders did an amazing job giving next year’s third graders a tour of the building and helping them feel excited and ready for the year ahead. 🐾

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Today we had the opportunity to honor Caroline at the Illinois Principals Association breakfast! We are all very proud of her accomplishments as a Woodland Bobcat. Way to go, Caroline!