REMINDER - The Blood Drive will be held TODAY at the baptist church from 12-5pm. Please consider making a blood donation to save a life and fund a scholarship!

The Woodlawn High School chapter of the National Honor Society is partnered with the American Red Cross to earn scholarships for our graduating seniors. Our scholarships are driven by the number of pints of blood collected at our drives held during the year. At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we awarded three $500 scholarships to deserving seniors, and we hope to increase that amount this school year.

3 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
blood drive flyer
The Cards will face the Christopher Bearcats next Friday, December 12th, and we want to white out the gym! Join in on the fun and support our FBLA chapter by purchasing your white out t-shirt or sweatshirt today!

- Game Day: Friday, December 12 @ 6pm
- T-Shirts/Sweatshirts: Shirts will be on sale this week only and the online store closes on Friday!

Let’s WHITE OUT the gym and cheer on our boys to a W! GO CARDINALS!

Order shirts here: https://www.wilfordprinting.com/whs-white-out-25
6 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
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This morning, a service technician from Ameren was called to WGS to investigate reports of unusual odors in a couple of areas of the building. Upon inspection, the Ameren technician discovered two small gas leaks located in the boiler room. Additional gas was detected outside of the building in the vicinity of the new HVAC units attached to the WGS new gym.

Following the technician's recommendation, gas service was immediately shut off to the affected areas. Based on the type and location of the leaks, the Ameren technician determined that an evacuation of the building was not necessary.

I want to assure our community that at no time was anyone—students or staff—in any danger. The immediate action taken ensured the safety of everyone in the building.

As a result of the necessary shut-off, the boiler will be off, and some areas of the main building will be without gas for the remainder of the day. We expect the issue affecting the main building will be repaired tonight, and the boiler will be operational before school starts tomorrow morning, Thursday, December 4, 2025.

The safety of our staff and students is always our utmost priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we address this matter swiftly.

Eric Helbig
Superintendent
4 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209

UPDATE: Tonight's (12/1/25) WHS boys basketball game at the Carlyle Tournament has now been cancelled. Adjustments to the tournament scheduled have not been announced yet.2

6 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209

The game time for tonight's (12/1/25) WHS boys basketball game in the Carlyle Tournament has been moved up to 5pm tonight.

6 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
WHS boys bball game for 11/29 has been cancelled and will be made up on Thursday 12/4. The time for the makeup date is still TBD.
8 days ago, Eric Helbig
In the event of severe weather, the district may use E-Learning days instead of snow days this school year. We hope it will be a while before we have to think about having to make that kind of decision, but the district e-learning plan is linked below for your reference. It can also be found on the district webpage under either the WGS or WHS tabs.

By the end of this week your child's teacher will communicate to the students how e-learning instruction will be delivered, or send that information home with your child. If you have any questions, please ask your child's teacher.

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5129/WUSD_209/5159835/209_E-Learning_Plan_25-26.pdf
13 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
The WHS girls basketball game at the DuQuoin Tournament has been moved up to 1:30pm tomorrow, Saturday 11/22.
16 days ago, Eric Helbig

Youth and Government would like to thank JJ's Sports Bar and Grill and the community for supporting them recently on their dine to donate night!

16 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
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WGS - No YMCA after -school program on Tuesday, November 25th due to the early 2:10 dismissal.

17 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Robotics will meet this Monday, November 24th afterschool until 5. If you need transportation from the grade school to the high school, please use the green bus.
17 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Help our 8th graders by joining Hat Days! Students may wear a school-appropriate hat on the dates listed on the attached flyer to show support for the 8th grade fundraiser.
18 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
8th Grade Hat Days
The baking classes were hard at work yesterday practicing their cake decorating skills!
19 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
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WGS and WHS will have traditional Thanksgiving food for lunch on Thursday 11/20/25. Lunch will be free for all students and staff that day. Happy early Thanksgiving!

19 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Tonight's the night! Come to JJ's for dinner to support Youth and Government! Dine in or carry out and a portion of each order goes to support the students!
19 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Dine to donate flyer
Dear District Residents:

We welcome and value your participation in our board meetings. To ensure our meetings run efficiently while allowing time for community input, we'd like to share how you can communicate with the board.

Attending Board Meetings
All board meetings are open to the public. We've designated a visitor communication portion on each agenda specifically for community members to share concerns and feedback.

Contacting the Board Between Meetings
You can reach all board members via email through the link provided on our district website. This is an excellent way to ask questions or express your views at any time.

How We Respond to Your Questions
Questions submitted before a board meeting will be addressed at that meeting.
Questions asked during a meeting may require research or discussion and will be answered before the next scheduled meeting.

We appreciate your engagement and look forward to hearing from you.
20 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Robotics will meet this Friday at the high school from 3-5. Please ride the green bus if you need transportation to the high school.
25 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209

Make plans to join Woodlawn Youth and Government at JJ's next Tuesday night - they will receive a portion of every meal you purchase!

26 days ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Dine to donate flyer
Soap & Hope's Laundry Assistance Day is coming up again on Saturday, November 22nd. from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. See flyer for more information.
about 1 month ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Soap and Hope's Laundry Assistance Day
8th Grade Trip Fundraiser. Thanksgiving Produce Box. Cost is $30.
Pick up will be Saturday, November 22 from 10am to Noon at the Grade School.
Click link to order.
https://cusumanoandsonsfundraising.com/products/woodlawn-woodlawn-grade-school-8th-grade-class-thanksgiving-produce-box


about 1 month ago, Woodlawn School District #209
Thanksgiving Box