4/22/26 Student of the Week – Naiya Patel
April 22, 2026
Naiya Patel, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Kunjai and Dipeexa Patel. One of her teachers said, “Naiya is a student who always is working to […]
Naiya Patel, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Kunjai and Dipeexa Patel. One of her teachers said, “Naiya is a student who always is working to […]
Ellery Shutt Woodstock High School senior Ellery Shutt is a team captain with several impressive accomplishments already this season. He qualified for several prominent meets, including Batavia Distance Madness, Illinois […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School Theatre Department will present an updated version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” during the last two weekends in April. “This is not […]
Alex Avila, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Mercedes Avila and Esteban Avila. His teacher said, “Alex is a consistently positive student who comes in every […]
By Sandy Kucharski news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock High School’s boys track and field team is 80 members strong and hoping to make new marks this season on their brand new track and […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s girls track and field program enjoyed success last season, with three individual events and two relays advancing to the IHSA State Girls Track-and-Field Meet in […]
Woodstock High School senior Ben Vanderville has shown remarkable dedication to the boys tennis program at Woodstock High School. Ben began his varsity career midway through his sophomore season when […]
Meadow Roth, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Dawn and Jason. Her teacher said, “Meadow is an exceptional student who consistently goes above and beyond. She […]
Global app benefits farmers worldwide By Kevin Lyons District 200 Two Woodstock High School students and an alumnus are part of a small team that has achieved global recognition, winning […]
By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Woodstock High School orchestra director Lyndra Tingley and choir director Brian Jozwiak have scheduled a challenging and unique performance by their instrumentalists and vocalists. “Our combined […]
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