Woodland Public Schools held its Kindergarten Kickoff on Tuesday, April 16!
New students and their families registered for school, met their principals, and even took a school bus ride so they could see what it's like!
Click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/WPS-KinderKickoff2019
Woodland elementary students cooked their favorite Mexican recipes to compete in Future Chefs of America.
2nd-5th graders picked & cooked their own recipes with presentation plates for judging by a panel of judges.
Learn the whole story! http://bit.ly/FutureChefs2019-Woodland
Don't forget Kindergarten Kickoff is next Tues, Apr 16 from 5-6:30pm in the WMS Commons!
Parents and guardians of students entering Woodland Public Schools this fall can come any time during those hours to get more information about what to expect.
We hope to see you there!
Elizabeth Vallaire, TEAM High School Teacher, selected as Secondary Alternative Learning Teacher of the Year for Washington State!
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2KmycpZ
What’s at the core of the changes to school funding in Washington?
Learn more about the tough issues school districts across the state are facing.
https://www.esd112.org/schoolfunding
Kindergarten registration has started for the 2019-2020 school year for Woodland Public Schools!
Packets are available from the district’s registrar 7:30am-4pm Mon-Fri.
For more information: http://bit.ly/WPS-KinderRegistration
We can’t wait to meet our new students!
March Madness sweeps up Woodland High School students as they debate the significance of 16 different Supreme Court cases!
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/WHSMarchMadness2019
Woodland High School celebrated its Top 5% GPA Earners for 2019 in a special assembly on Thursday, March 21, 2019: http://bit.ly/WHSTop5-2019
Students learn proper table etiquette and try new foods during the annual Fine Dining Event at Woodland Intermediate School.
Third graders learned proper table manners and how to use a full set of dining utensils while enjoying a multi-course meal.
http://bit.ly/2JloYKf
Woodland community members, staff and students turned out to make this year's annual $50k-for-20 Scholarship Fundraiser Kickoff Event a success.
Attendees dined on Mexican cuisine prepared by Culinary Arts students, bid on student artwork and much more!
http://bit.ly/2UCc7EE
STUDENT DROP-OFF ALERT: Due to an accident on Lewis River Road, we wanted to make parents and guardians aware that buses may be delayed. We will post updates as we receive additional information.
Under the state’s new school funding formula, the ability to fund programs via local levies has been reduced by 40% in some cases.
Click the link below to learn the core issues facing Woodland Public Schools:
https://www.esd112.org/schoolfunding/
Dakota Wilcox, Woodland Middle School student and aspiring baker, donated more than $600 in proceeds from her cookie sales to Woodland Primary School's special education preschool program!
http://bit.ly/2F6zKzN
Have you bought tickets to the $50k-for-20 Fundraising Dinner on March 14? There's still time!
Tour CTE facilities plus dinner from WHS's own Culinary Arts program.
Tickets: $20 eacj or $35 per couple. Proceeds pay for graduate scholarships.
http://bit.ly/50kFor20-2019Dinner
The staff and students of Woodland Public Schools celebrated their Board of Directors during the district’s regular board meeting on Monday, February 25!
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2SEoSwA
Next week (March 4-8) is National School Breakfast Week!
Celebrate with us as our food services team offers FREE breakfast for ALL students throughout the entire week!
More details and menus: http://bit.ly/2GTtMV0
School funding across the state of Washington has changed dramatically.
How do we take a bite out of the problems that have cropped up?
https://www.esd112.org/schoolfunding/
The Board of Directors has approved new elementary school names!
Beginning this fall, Woodland Primary will be named Columbia Elementary and Woodland Intermediate will be named North Fork Elementary. Yale Elementary stays the same.
More: http://bit.ly/WPS-Reconfiguration-2019
Have you voted for your favorite names to replace Woodland Primary and Intermediate this fall?
You have until the end of the day on Friday, February 15!
Click this link to vote: http://bit.ly/NameYourSchoolsFinal
Woodland Middle School students learn how dropping out of high school could affect their futures during special CHOICES in-school workshop with Fibre Federal Credit Union.
Learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/WSW-WMS-CHOICES2019
The Name Your Schools finalists are in!
Vote for your favorite name-pair to replace Woodland Primary School and Woodland Intermediate School from now until February 15!
(Only one vote per person - duplicates will be deleted)
Click this link to vote: https://goo.gl/forms/AuQ1JKrkfPhWUWH83
Yale Elementary School attracts teachers looking for a non-traditional classroom experience.
Although more than 20 miles away, the location is all that’s remote about Yale School as the staff remains very much a part of Woodland Public Schools.
http://bit.ly/2BdWCuX
Woodland High School’s Mike “Coach Woody” Woodward Shares Lessons Learned From 20 Years Of Coaching.
http://bit.ly/2WsIpTF
Want to learn more about reconfiguration or the district’s new school start times for 2019-20?
Come to the Reconfiguration Information Night on Thurs, Jan 31 at 6pm at WHS!
For more information, you can also visit the district's website: http://bit.ly/2FL1taU
Clark County Health Dept. is investigating a measles outbreak, identifying 22 confirmed & 3 suspect cases in Clark County as of January 21.
Woodland Public Schools advises parents to take proper precautions. For more information: http://bit.ly/2FPlyvT
Don't forget to submit your ideas for names for Woodland Public Schools' K-4 elementary schools!
The Name Your Schools campaign closes tomorrow (Tuesday, January 22, 2019)!
http://bit.ly/NameYourSchools
Has your family been affected by the government shutdown? You may qualify for the Free-and-Reduced Meal Program.
Contact Stephanie Patterson via email at patterss@woodlandschools.org.
For more details on the program, visit Food Services: http://bit.ly/2QUgGY4
Name Your Schools!
With Woodland Primary & Intermediate both serving K-4 next year, they need new names!
We want your ideas!
Submit as many ideas as you want at: http://bit.ly/NameYourSchools
The form closes 1/22/2019. You will get to vote on your favorites after that time!
Three Woodland High School students make a one-in-a-million chance by earning perfect 800 math scores on the SAT!
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2FspbIP
Practice makes perfect - Woodland Middle School's staff and students handled a live fire alarm on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/2H3XvM4
Woodland High School held a Shelter-in-Place Drill (also known as an Earthquake Drill) on Wednesday, January 9, 2018.
For more information on what this drill entails as well as safety updates from around the district, visit our Safety Corner: http://bit.ly/2ymwxIM
Woodland’s sixth graders learned personal financial management while becoming sales managers and CEOs for a day at Junior Achievement's JA BizTown!
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2Re6WgC
The Board of Directors approves a boundary plan for reconfigured elementary schools in 2019-2020.
To learn more about the reconfiguration process, click here: http://bit.ly/2s1YrGt
TEAM High School helped Luke Cook graduate a semester early, join the military, and pursue his dream of working in law enforcement.
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2EtGsQj
Woodland Middle School’s LEGO Robotics Team is headed to the state competition after coming in second place this past weekend!
The team competed in three categories – Project (with a student-programmed “robot nurse”), Core Values, and Robot Design.
GO TROJANS!
If you can't make it to tonight's WHS concert at 7pm, you can watch the concert on YouTube live (or after the event) from this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBqLYfOgMM
If you have an account with YouTube (Google), you can set a reminder so you can join us live tonight!
The Cowlitz County Extension of Washington State University is offering a free Strengthening Families Class for parents and caregivers of preteens and teens.
This free 8-week class is open to 12 families with youth ages 10-14. Learn more & register: http://bit.ly/2SKEIq2
Woodland Police Chief Jim Kelly and Officer Brent Murray visited Katie Klaus' Woodland High School government class to discuss citizens’ rights, the Constitution, and how law enforcement protects the public.
Click here to learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2Px25kO
You are invited to attend a gallery showing of artwork from students in Woodland High School’s AP Studio Art class on Friday, December 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lovejoy Gallery located at 226 Davidson Avenue, Suite A in Woodland.
To learn more: http://bit.ly/2QgS4xo
Woodland High School band students took part in “Music Major for a Day” at Washington State University followed by a private tour & instruction at the University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music.
Learn the whole story: http://bit.ly/2DLkHvd
The inaugural Woodland Days Career Fair, in partnership with the Port of Woodland, connected more than 700 Woodland students with over 40 local businesses offering living-wage career opportunities.
Read the whole story: http://bit.ly/2B3tA1p
Interested in part-time work where you make a difference? KWRL is looking for school bus drivers!
Benefits include $20.97 per hour, Free & Paid CDL Training, and Public Employee Benefits. For details, visit: https://goo.gl/tVDDxC or call (360) 841-2023
Join us as the WHS Drama Club presents "Nooses Off," a comedy about drama productions and the actors who perform them.
TIMES @ WHS Commons
Fri, 11/16 & Sat, 11/17 - 7pm
Sun, 11/18 - 2pm
Tickets: Adults - $10. Students & Children - $5.
REMEMBER: K-8 students are on Early Release Schedule on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
ALL students K-12 are on Early Release Schedule for Thursday, November 1, 2018 -and- Friday, November 2, 2018.
Remember to vote in the November 6th Election! Ballots due no later than Tuesday, Nov 6. More information: http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections
Ballot Drop Box Locations:
Cowlitz: https://goo.gl/a97b8C
Clark: https://goo.gl/68jsyQ
Woodland High School’s Floriculture Team placed eighth in national FFA competition!
Team members: Cooper Kaml, Jacob Laddusaw, Jennifer Parkhill, Elisabeth Patnode & Megan Shubert with Team Advisor Mary Ellen Vetter. http://bit.ly/2Ps0zEv
Digital Citizenship Week teaches students how to use technology responsibly from November 5-9.
Students will learn to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a world that’s becoming more and more digital.
For more information: http://bit.ly/2J9aBF4
WHS families: Attend Woodland High Connect Night to learn more about high school life THIS Wednesday, October 24 at 5pm!
The first 400 attendees can eat at a free baked potato bar with all the fixings! Free childcare is available from 5:15-7:00pm.
We hope to see you there!
Woodland High School provided free health screenings for students thanks to a partnership with the Providence Heart Institute.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/2q2O9ol
Woodland Primary's new Dual Language Program was featured in The Columbian on Friday, Oct 19 along with an excellent video! Special thanks to our students and staff!
Read the article: http://bit.ly/2Ezgexv
Watch the video: http://bit.ly/2PafdAc
Ever wanted to visit a Woodland High School classroom virtually? Now, you can!
Friday, Oct 19, WHS will live-stream class debates in Aaron Blackwelder's 9th grade class starting @ 8:25 a.m.
Watch the action as it happens: http://bit.ly/2EuigyZ
All of Woodland Public Schools held Earthquake Drills today, Thursday, October 18 for the Great Washington Shake-Out at 10:18 a.m.!
Learn more at the Safety Corner: http://bit.ly/2ymwxIM
WHS families: Attend Woodland High Connect Night to learn more about high school life on Wednesday, October 24 at 5pm!
The first 400 attendees can eat at a free baked potato bar with all the fixings!
Free childcare is available from 5:15-7:00pm.
We hope to see you there!
WHS AP Government students attended a congressional debate and met with a Cowlitz County Defense Attorney to learn more about the U.S. political and justice systems thanks to teacher Shari Conditt using hands-on experiences to enrich student learning.
http://bit.ly/2C3nGOx
WHS families: Attend Woodland High Connect Night to learn more about high school life on Wednesday, October 24 at 5pm!
The first 400 attendees can eat at a free baked potato bar with all the fixings!
Free childcare is available from 5:15-7:00pm.
We hope to see you there!
Book Buddies at Woodland Intermediate School work together to improve their reading skills.
Every week at WIS 4th & 2nd graders read aloud with each other to improve reading and writing skills as Book Buddies.
To read the entire story, click here: http://bit.ly/2y4fvOl
Are you registered to vote?
Today is National Voter Registration Day!
Register to vote online or find places to register by mail or in-person by visiting our counties' election websites:
Cowlitz: https://goo.gl/nBM4s7
Clark: https://goo.gl/E1XG9C
Woodland High School made ASB cards free for every student this year to reduce the financial burden of attending school events and participating in athletics.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/2QRwxbn
Did you know that September is National Attendance Awareness Month?
Learn why attendance is important and how Woodland Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring all students receive the best possible education by improving attendance: http://bit.ly/2NTCqpH
Woodland Public Schools staff kicked off the new school year by reflecting on current progress and setting future goals. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2MEp5g9
Woodland Public Schools announces reconfiguring of existing schools to Neighborhood Schools to accommodate substantial growth in enrollment. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2CHgFFn
SAFETY UPDATE: Woodland High School held fire drill today, Thursday, 8/30.
We encourage you to discuss the details of these experiences with your students to get feedback on how they felt during the drill.
For more information, visit our website: https://goo.gl/bt1BLG
REMINDER: Buses may run a bit late during the first days of school as drivers & students get used to routes.
You can view your bus's progress in real-time using GPS!
Log into Skyward Family Access, click District Links, select KWRL Parent Portal.
https://goo.gl/nzRiNe
Woodland Public Schools' Back to School Bash 2018 gave away nearly 800 free backpacks to students in need attending Woodland, Kalama and La Center school districts on Saturday, August 18!
Learn more: https://goo.gl/xGkn3q
The first day of school for students is Tues, Aug 28!
Kindergartners meet with teachers next week and start school Tues Sept 4. If you haven't received an appointment, please call Woodland Primary School at (360) 841-2900.
We can't wait to see our students!
Woodland Public Schools staff partnered with Woodland Co-Op Preschool to teach parents of preschoolers how to educate their children about appreciating people with disabilities including using the proper vocabulary and recognizing differences.
Read more: https://goo.gl/gQZCvP
Is your student riding the bus to school this year? Only previously-unregistered students need to register.
Register online and find your route number using KWRL's redesigned website and "Find My Bus Route" tool at www.kwrl.org
The 2018-19 school year starts Tuesday, August 28!
Make a difference in a child's life by being a Woodland lunch buddy for 40 minutes once a week! Mentor training is next Tues, 8/21 at WPS 2-3pm or 7-8pm. Register with John Christopherson at johnchristopherson52@gmail.com or (360) 431-6455.
The first day of school for Woodland Public Schools is Tuesday, August 28!
You can get a jump-start on the new school year with this week's feature article with resources and tips including how to download our new smartphone app! https://goo.gl/pEkAK8
Find out how some Woodland Public Schools' staff members spent their summers working To prepare For 2018-19 School Year! https://goo.gl/Etwfef
Back to School Bash '18 needs YOUR help to give EVERY child a great start for the new school year!
You can volunteer by calling Leslie Mohlman at (360) 841-2718 or mohlmanl@woodlandschools.org.
You can donate funds online using this link: https://www.woodlandaction.org/donate-1
SAFETY CORNER UPDATE: Old trees removed to improve student and community safety as well as make way for new Celebration Maples coming later this fall! More details: https://goo.gl/2H3zGE
Do you know any children in need of free meals this summer? Our free Summer Meals Program continues through Tuesday, 8/17 with free breakfast & lunch for kids under 18 at WMS. https://goo.gl/Cu9Zqf
Woodland Intermediate School held its first Career Day featuring guest professionals who taught students about a variety of career choices! https://goo.gl/8jDyC1
Don't forget - kids eat free this summer! Kids 18 & younger eat free breakfast at WMS from 8:30-9am & lunch 11:30am-12:30pm from 6/25-8/17. Adults: $2.50 breakfast, $3.50 lunch. https://goo.gl/ALTGnY
Staff had the End-of-Year Staff Awards! Superintendent Green announced Kimberly Miller, WHS CTE Teacher, is Regional Teacher of the Year! (Pic: Asst Supe Asha Riley & Kim) Pics: https://goo.gl/Wuxxac
Today is the last day of school! We wish our students a happy, fun & safe summer!
Stay tuned to Facebook, Twitter & woodlandschools.org for updates.
Our first day of school is Tuesday, August 28.
Save the date for Back to School Bash 2018 on Sat, 8/18/18 from 3-6pm at Woodland High School for ALL students of ALL ages featuring free backpacks and school supplies!
Woodland Public Schools celebrated its largest graduating class, the Class of 2018, on Friday, June 15!
To read the entire story, click: https://goo.gl/oJh9Dy
The Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony will be held tomorrow night, Friday, 6/15 at 7 p.m. at Woodland High School, 1500 Dike Access Road!
Watch it live for free on YouTube: https://goo.gl/rpztKP
Woodland Public Schools' TEAM High School offers a true alternative for students seeking flexible schedules and the ability to work at their own pace. https://goo.gl/T8VfDM
Woodland High School held a lockdown drill today, Monday, 6/11.
We encourage you to discuss the details of these experiences with your students to get feedback.
https://goo.gl/7kt3tz
The Partners in Transition program teaches special needs students the skills they need to succeed in life and work. To read the entire story, click: https://goo.gl/TiLHht
Kids eat free this summer!
Kids 18 & younger eat free breakfast & lunch at WMS from 8:30-9am & 11:30am-12:30pm from 6/25-8/17/2018.
Adults: $2.50 breakfast, $3.50 for lunch.
https://goo.gl/ALTGnY
Come see more than 1,000 pieces of K-12 student art during Art Fest 2018 from June 4-7 at WHS! https://goo.gl/skreSd
Congratulations to our WHS Beavers Softball Team - this year's 2A State Champions! https://goo.gl/nwHUqF
Kids eat free this summer! Kids 18 & younger eat free breakfast & lunch at WMS from 8:30-9am & 11:30am-12:30pm from 6/25-8/17/2018. Adults: $2.50 breakfast, $3.50 for lunch. https://goo.gl/ALTGnY
The KWRL Transportation Cooperative drives more than one million miles each Year to get students to and from school safely. https://goo.gl/GLFCxw
Woodland Public Schools’ Food Pantries offer resources to families-in-need thanks to community support! https://goo.gl/1rdKH5
Woodland Intermediate School held a fire drill today, Friday, 5/11. We encourage you to discuss the details of these experiences with your students to get feedback on how they felt during the drill.
Woodland High School was selected as a SkillsUSA National Model of Excellence as the Culinary Arts capture the minds of Woodland students! https://goo.gl/5MAaPh
Smokey the Bear teaches Woodland Primary School students how to prevent forest fires. Read this week's feature story to find out more: https://goo.gl/HbcHEt
Smokey the Bear teaches Woodland Primary School students how to prevent forest fires. Read this week's feature story to find out more: https://goo.gl/HbcHEt
Smokey the Bear teaches Woodland Primary School students how to prevent forest fires. Read this week's feature story to find out more: https://goo.gl/HbcHEt
Smokey the Bear teaches Woodland Primary School students how to prevent forest fires. Read this week's feature story to find out more: https://goo.gl/HbcHEt
Learn how Woodland Public Schools uses technology, training, and teamwork to keep students and staff safe! Read this week's feature story to find out more: https://goo.gl/WCygEh
Learn how Woodland Public Schools uses technology, training, and teamwork to keep students and staff safe! https://goo.gl/o5zQbU
