We’re collecting pet supplies and other essentials to support our local shelter. Donations can be dropped off at the main office, or students can take them to Room 11LL. This will be for ONE WEEK only! Every item helps give our furry friends a little extra comfort and care. Thank you for supporting our community’s animals!
Our final Parent Lighthouse Team meeting of the year is scheduled for this Thursday, April 9, in the WMS library from 6:00-7:00 pm.
If you’ve been wanting to get involved, share ideas, or learn more about how we collaborate with families and our community, this is a great chance to join us. We’d love to see you there as we wrap up the year and look ahead with fresh ideas!
If you’ve been wanting to get involved, share ideas, or learn more about how we collaborate with families and our community, this is a great chance to join us. We’d love to see you there as we wrap up the year and look ahead with fresh ideas!
Just a reminder that our last fundraiser of the year is in full swing! From now through April 17, you can support our school while stocking up on some delicious treats from Toasted Coffee House. Choose from a variety of dry mixes for baked goods, loose-leaf teas, and freshly ground coffee.
Orders will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day (May 6)—perfect for gifting or treating someone special!
Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a success!
Friday is the last day to submit your 8th-grade shirt orders. Orders and payments can be turned in at the main office.
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The Yearbook staff is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 2025-26 yearbook. While they wait, they are working on their photography skills. It's never too early to get ready for next year!
Tickets for the 8th-grade dance are on sale now! Students can bring their money to the main office. Tickets must be bought by April 24.
Woodridge would like to thank Ms. Cheri Nahlik for all her hard work and dedication to the students and staff. Her commitment to creating a positive learning environment has not gone unnoticed. We appreciate you!
Dance tickets go on sale this week!
Here is what is happening at Woodridge this week!
The Northwest District instrument try-out night is next week! While the focus is on our current 5th graders, this event is also open to any of our current 6th or 7th graders who would like to join the band program. Some of the best band students have started as 7th and 8th-grade beginners, so it is never too late to learn! Mr. Boxdorfer will be there and is looking forward to helping our kids begin their journey in our band program! Email nboxdorfer@northwestschools.net with any questions.
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our students, our staff, and our school community every single day. Your patience, flexibility, and dedication make a difference in ways big and small—and our school simply wouldn’t be the same without you.
Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you for everything you do!
Today we celebrate the heart of our school library—our incredible librarian, Mrs. Dobbs, who brings stories to life, sparks curiosity, and creates a space where every student feels welcome.
Thank you for knowing exactly which book will light up a reluctant reader, for teaching our students to navigate a world full of information, and for offering calm, kindness, and guidance in a place that feels like home.
Your work doesn’t just support learning—it inspires it. We are so grateful for all you do.
Thank you for knowing exactly which book will light up a reluctant reader, for teaching our students to navigate a world full of information, and for offering calm, kindness, and guidance in a place that feels like home.
Your work doesn’t just support learning—it inspires it. We are so grateful for all you do.
Congratulations to the April Students of the Month!
We’re excited to kick off our last fundraiser of the year in partnership with aToasted Coffee House! From April 1 through April 17, you can support our school while stocking up on some delicious treats. Choose from a variety of dry mixes for baked goods, loose-leaf teas, and freshly ground coffee.
The best part? Orders will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day (May 6)—perfect for gifting or treating someone special!
Order forms will be sent home with students, and thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a success!
Here is what is happening this week!
Congratulations to our Buddies and Books project winners: Best diorama was Elyza C and Ellie D, Best Cereal Box was Geneva B and Alyssia D, and Best Poster was Aryanna H and Macy H (not pictured). A BIG THANK YOU to Wheelin' Skate Center for their generous prize donation of free skate admission to ALL students who submitted a project for judging.
Keep on reading!! - Mrs. Dobbs
Keep on reading!! - Mrs. Dobbs
NJHS members have been teaching Leader in Me lessons to the sixth and seventh-grade Lion Times. Ms. Atkinson's Lion Time wanted to thank their leaders for all their hard work! All the NJHS members did a phenomenal job, and we appreciate their hard work and dedication.
The Valley Middle School Family and Community Partners Action Team and the Student Lighthouse Team will be hosting a STEAM Night on Thursday, April 2nd from 5:30 to 7:30 at Valley Middle School. Students and families are invited to participate in a variety of different experiments, activities, and exhibits centered around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Experiments include fingerprinting, origami, tin foil boats, robots, slime, math games, art exhibits, and much more! The cost will be $5 per family.
Attention all 8th graders! Don't forget to order your shirts! All orders are due April 10!
Head over today to Arby's for a bite to eat and support WMS! Show them the flyer or mention Woodridge.
