Don't forget to save the date for the WMS Talent Show!
Two films from the Woodridge CATS classes were awarded 2nd and 3rd place this past weekend at the Reel Spirit Film Festival in Kansas City. Congratulations to Bea, Brooklyn, and Carson for receiving 2nd place for their public service announcement titled "D.D.D., Don't Drive Distracted". George, Tim, Cameron, Nate, and Jenson received 3rd place for the narrative film titled "Finally Free". Congratulations to these young filmmakers!
Now is the time to enroll your child in Summer Journey summer school! Simply use the parent portal used for online registration on the Northwest website. Summer Journey begins June 2 and goes through June 30. Deadline to enroll is May 2.
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Please join the Woodridge Band at the high school tonight for the Northwest Parade of Bands. All the district's band programs will be performing in the lecture hall at 5:30 pm. It will be a musically fun evening for all to enjoy!
📚✨ Happy Library Media Specialist Appreciation Day! ✨📚
Today, we celebrate the incredible librarians who turn books into adventures, knowledge into power, and libraries into safe havens for curiosity and learning! 💙📖
A special shoutout to Ms. Dobbs, the amazing librarian at Woodridge! 🎉 From finding the perfect book recommendation to creating fun and engaging activities that help students discover new genres, she makes the library a magical place. Whether it’s a book-tasting event, a scavenger hunt, or a creative reading challenge, Ms. Dobbs always finds ways to make reading exciting!
Thank you, Ms. Dobbs, for your passion, dedication, and for helping students explore new worlds—one book at a time! ❤️📚
Mrs. Bueter's Advanced Math class made 3D shapes today to help understand the Geometry concepts of faces, edges, vertices, and bases. This also helps them understand how the shapes are named.
🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the amazing paraprofessionals who bring patience, kindness, and dedication to our schools every day! 🍎📚 From supporting students in the classroom to tackling the ultimate challenge—lunch duty with a group of middle schoolers—you do it all with grace (and maybe a little bit of earplugs! 😆).
Your impact goes far beyond academics. You are mentors, encouragers, and the extra support that so many students rely on. Whether it’s looking for lost phones, calming nerves, or navigating the chaos of a cafeteria full of hungry pre-teens, you do it all with heart! 💙
Thank you for everything you do!
There is a tornado warning in our area. Children will not be released until the warning is over. We are taking shelter in schools. Buses are heading back to elementary schools and ECC campus if they have already left.
Please take a moment to read through the April Leader In Me Parent Newsletter.
Looking for something to do on April 25? Look no further than the WMS Talent Show! Hope to see you there!
We are one month away from the deadline to register for Summer School and the 2025-26 school year! Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2-30, 2025.
All families must complete the online registration by May 2, 2025, to ensure transportation for both 2025 Summer School and the 2025-2026 school year. Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2 - June 30, 2025. If registration is not complete by the deadline, your student will not receive transportation for the first full week of summer school or for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
Please visit the Northwest R-I School website at https://www.northwestschools.net/OLR to register.
Lizards, Learning, and Fun!
Ms. Jones's class had an amazing time exploring the world of lizards! Students researched, presented, and even played a fun game to deepen their knowledge. A huge shoutout to Ms. Phillips for bringing learning to life with 3D-printed lizards for the entire class!
Hands-on learning at its best!
We’re kicking off our spring fundraiser to help fund student celebrations, and we need your support!
Throughout the year, we host exciting events like pep assemblies, student awards, and end-of-year celebrations to recognize our students' hard work, school spirit, and achievements. These moments create lasting memories and give our students the recognition they deserve—but we need your help to make them happen!
We’ve partnered with Toasted Coffehouse, a local coffee shop, to sell delicious dry goods (think gourmet muffin mix, specialty coffee blends, and more). And the best part? Orders will be ready just in time for Mother’s Day!
✨ How You Can Help:
✔️ Place an order and treat yourself (or Mom!) Order Forms were sent home today
✔️ Spread the word—every purchase supports student celebrations
✔️ Order deadline: April 24
Let’s make this fundraiser a success while giving back to our amazing students and supporting a local business!
Congratulations to the April Students of the Month. Woodridge is proud of all of you!
The 14th Annual Northwest Soccer "Kick It" 5K is right around the corner. This is an awesome community event that helps support the boys and girls soccer programs in the Northwest District. Last year we had close to 550 people participate, and we would like you to join us this year. You can run, walk, or crawl. We don't care as long as you are there. There are no age limits, this is for everyone. All participants also receive the iconic Kick It 5K Shirt as long as you register by April 17th. The date of the event is April 26th! Put it on your calendars. Come and have a great morning investing in our great student/athletes. You can find the registration and sponsorship info at www.northwestlionssoccer.com
The Spring Dance at Woodridge Middle will be on Friday, April 11th. Tickets will be sold the week before in the commons for $5.
Attention all Middle School Girls!! Anyone interested in playing volleyball can attend any or all the open gym dates listed below! Please email Coach McCoy with any questions (bmccoy@northwestschools.net)
It's Spring Break, and there is no better time for you to complete the Annual Online Registration Update for the 2025-2026 school year and for 2025 K-12 Summer School.
All families must complete the online registration by May 2, 2025, to ensure transportation for both 2025 Summer School and the 2025-2026 school year. Summer School is tentatively scheduled for June 2 - June 30, 2025.
If registration is not complete by the deadline, your student will not receive transportation for the first full week of summer school or for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
Please visit the Northwest R-I School website at https://www.northwestschools.net/o/nsd/page/online-enrollment-and-registration.
Spring Break is here! There will be no school from March 17-21, so get ready for a week of relaxation, adventure, or just catching up on some well-earned rest!
Whether you're traveling, enjoying a staycation, or just soaking up some extra family time, we hope you have a fantastic break! School will resume on March 24, so don’t forget to set those alarms!
There will be no school on Friday, March 14—just in time for Pi Day! 🎉🥧
So instead of hitting the books, feel free to hit up a pie shop, bake your favorite 3.14-layer dessert, or just celebrate by memorizing an unreasonable amount of digits.
Enjoy the long weekend, and may your day be as infinite as Pi itself! 🍕🥧🔢
