The Northwest R-I School District will have a traditional Snow Day on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
All buildings will be closed. This day will be made up at the end of the school year.
We encourage you to monitor district communication channels for any further updates.
Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy your snow day!
Here is the January Box Tops Newsletter. Thanks for supporting Woodridge!
From all of us at Woodridge, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyful and restful break. We hope this time brings you peace, relaxation, and an opportunity to recharge. May you enjoy the company of loved ones, find time for the things that bring you happiness, and return feeling refreshed and inspired. Thank you for your continued support and dedication—here’s to a wonderful break and an even brighter year ahead!
Mrs. Palacios's class is being PROACTIVE getting ready for the state English test. One of the most difficult aspects of the test is having to record yourself talking to a computer. So, today, they practiced by recording answers to questions about holiday traditions!
The Woodridge Boy's Basketball team has their home opener tonight! Hope to see you there!
The Jr. Lions wrestled at the USA Bulls tournament and The Jimmy Ide Memorial tournament last weekend. Here are your WMS results:
Jimmy Ide results:
Aaron Elder- 1st
Colton Rasnic- 1st
Anabelle Perez- 1st
Adriana Hunt- 3rd
Hailey Moore- 3rd
Bulls results:
Bentley Treece- 2nd
Titan Weite- 5th
Mrs. Brutcher's 8th graders explored the behaviors of light waves in the electromagnetic spectrum through hands-on stations.
Please join us for our winter band concert on December 17. The beginning band will play at 5:30 pm, intermediate at 6:30 pm, and advanced at 7:30 pm. Please leave promptly after your student's performance so the next group will have parking and seating.
Photo credits to Isabella W.
WMS Baking Club made sweet and savory pastries today!
If you feel that your child demonstrates gifted characteristics and would benefit from being referred for further testing, please visit the district website for more information about the C.A.T.S program and testing.
Click on Menu then Academic Services and then choose Gifted Education. The Parent Referral Form is at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Sult ksult@northwestschools.net.
Students can get their classmates a Jingle Gram! Mr. Younkin's Lion Time will be selling Jingle Grams from Dec. 9-16 and will deliver them on Dec. 19th. What a fun way to surprise your friends!
This week, all students will complete the iReady winter benchmark assessment. This is an opportunity to see your student's academic growth thus far. Please encourage your students to try their best!
Save this date and get your thinking caps ready!!
Our elf, who has been named Sparkles, was spotted again today!
Ms. Annis's Lion Time is hosting a Pet Supply Drive from December 9-13. Students are encouraged to bring in items that will be donated to the Animal Resource Shelter. The holidays are not just for people but for animals too!
The Woodridge Yearbook is still available to purchase. Get yours now, as the cost will be $30 after Winter Break.
Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 21889.
If you have any questions, please email the Yearbook Sponsor, Ms. Carrie Schnorbus.
Please take a moment to read through our Parent Leader In Me flyer for December.
https://5il.co/329gg
Watch out Woodridge! The elf on the shelf has come to visit us. Where will she be next?
Girls home opener is tonight!
Our Northwest Jr. Lions wrestling team kicked off their season last weekend! The team was at Francis Howell Central for the AAU Spartan Kickoff! Here are your WMS student's weekend results:
Aaron Elder 1st
Carson Warren 1st
Titan Weite 1st
Adrianna Hunt 2nd
Van Barbato 2nd
Bentley Treece 2nd
Annabelle Perez 3rd
Great job Lions!
