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Dean Street teacher Allisen Mueller honored

D-200 teacher, McHenry County Early Career Educator of the Year By Kevin Lyons District 200 Allisen Mueller’s colleagues and students at Dean Street Elementary School already knew she had made […]

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5/27/26 Student of the Week – Holly Zabroski

Holly Zabroski, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Kathy and John Zabroski. Her teach said, “Beyond her accomplishments, Holly is a true embodiment of […]

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Creekside AVID program, teacher recognized

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Creekside Middle School and a teacher at the school each received recognition from the AVID organization this year. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit […]

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5/20/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Sofie

Lilly Sofie, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Joseph and Danielle Sofie. Her teacher said, “Lilly Sofies is currentlhy in my AP Seminar class at […]

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Creekside Best Buddies No. 1 in state

Creekside program is Illinois Middle School Chapter of theYear By Kevin Lyons District 200 Creekside Middle School’s Best Buddies program was selected as the Illinois Middle School Chapter of the […]

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters get up pretty early

WNHS students mentor elementary students through Big Brothers Big Sisters program By Katie Hughes District 200 While many high schoolers are still waking up, about 10 dedicated Woodstock North High […]

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New principal for WHS a familiar administrator

By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com Congratulations were in order when the Woodstock District 200 Board of Education, at its April 28 meeting, promoted one of its employees. As part of the consent […]

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Three local students among DAR’s 2026 honorees

Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names Good Citizens By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Kishwaukee Trail chapter […]

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