Woodland Elementary School

My daughter is now entering her third year at Woodland and it has been great! It's true that there are a lot of kids, but their system of organizing halls really works! My kids never go into a new classroom without knowing several kids. It's very organized! Dr. Hyllberg of Element. East is by far the best principal any school could have! The staff is just wonderful too.
--Submitted by a parent

My grandchildren attend this school and I am constantly reminded how large this school is and how it misses out on the intimacy of neighborhood schools in academics as well as good fellowship among students, teachers and parents.. I have witnessed too many negatives when a positive remark would go such much further.What is with the midterms when they are only sent out with negative remarks.

My daughter has ADHD and I suppose thats why we stay in this school district. We were thinking of moving to Grayslake however I was apaulled to hear that kids with ADHD are outcasts. Woodland is a fantastic school that works with the children and not against them. The children are not segregated based on their struggles and it seems to be a very positive environment. This is one school that I will say will go the extra mile to ensure that no child is left behind. Its a great school and I will definitely remain in this district so that both my children get the education that they deserve.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Woodland! I have a daughter in Kindergarten and a son in 2nd grade. The first comment people make about Woodland is how large this district is. However, they have established a 'school within a school' concept and its really working. My children have the opportunity to learn with old friends and new friends each year. I love that and the diversity that comes with it. I am very proud to be a Woodland parent. The teachers and principals go the extra mile for the students. There is also a strong network of families supporting the school. Go Wildcats!
--Submitted by a parent

Very organized. Despite the variety of learning levels of each child, I feel like they approach each child as an individual.
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I love this school. It is large, but they make it easy because they keep children together throughout the years. The teachers have been a God send. My daughter has ADHD and she is thriving at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son was having trouble in school, and his teacher contacted me very early in the school year to address it. We had a meeting with other staff members to find out what each of us could do to help him. He was diagnosed with AD/HD. His teacher and I worked together, and he went from being a mediocre and disruptive student to a bright, energetic and gifted child at home and at school. I have heard stories of how some schools do the minimum possible with AD/HD students, but this is not the case with Woodland Elementary. The school went out of its way to help my son. I think that the staff (teachers, psychologists, principals, etc.) at Woodland are wonderful people who really made a positive difference in my son's life. As a parent, I could not wish for anything more.
--Submitted by a parent