🎉🌟 School might be out, but we still want to celebrate our May Eagles of the Month! 🌟🎉

We're so proud to recognize these outstanding individuals who make our school such a special place to learn and grow. Their hard work, kindness, and dedication truly shine! ✨

Let's celebrate: https://wes.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/wes/page/celebrations
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
1 day ago, Annie Noethlich
A blue poster with a white, jagged-edged paper graphic clipped by an orange paperclip, announcing STUDENTS, TEACHER & STAFF OF THE MONTH for May. It features a cartoon eagle mascot in a polaroid-style picture frame, a trophy, and a medal. The Woodlawn Elementary logo with the phrase "Where Leaders SOAR" is at the bottom left.
🎉🌟 Big congratulations to our Woodlawn Elementary April Eagles of the Month! 🌟🎉

We're so proud to recognize these outstanding individuals who make our school such a special place to learn and grow. Their hard work, kindness, and dedication truly shine! ✨

Let's celebrate: https://wes.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/wes/page/celebrations
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
6 days ago, Annie Noethlich
A blue poster with a white, jagged-edged paper graphic clipped by an orange paperclip, announcing STUDENTS, TEACHER & STAFF OF THE MONTH for April. It features a cartoon eagle mascot in a polaroid-style picture frame, a trophy, and a medal. The Woodlawn Elementary logo with the phrase "Where Leaders SOAR" is at the bottom left.
A blue and yellow flyer for Woodlawn Elementary’s Teacher of the Month for April 2026. A school logo with an eagle sits at the top. A central circular cutout features a portrait of a smiling young woman with long blonde-highlighted hair, identified below as Madi Kostial.
A blue and yellow flyer for Woodlawn Elementary’s Employee of the Month for April 2026. The school’s eagle logo is featured at the top. A central circular cutout displays a portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, identified below as Rebecca Taylor.
Seven elementary-aged students stand in a line holding "Student of the Month" certificates. They are posing in front of a blue school bulletin board that reads "JUST KEEP READING." A low bookshelf with books is visible behind them.
Seven diverse young students stand close together in two informal rows, proudly holding up their "Student of the Month" certificates. They are posing in front of a blue "JUST KEEP READING" themed bulletin board and a bookshelf.
Three elementary-aged students stand side-by-side in front of a blue "JUST KEEP READING" bulletin board. Each child holds a "Student of the Month" certificate and a blue drawstring backpack while smiling at the camera.
Seven young students stand in a row in a school hallway, posing with "Student of the Month" certificates and blue drawstring bags. Behind them is a low wooden bookcase and a blue bulletin board reading "JUST KEEP READING."
Five elementary-aged students stand in a line in front of a blue ocean-themed bulletin board that says "JUST KEEP READING." Each smiling student is holding up a "Student of the Month" certificate for the camera.
Six young students stand side-by-side in a school hallway, posing proudly. Five of the children hold up "Student of the Month" certificates. Behind them is a wooden bookcase and a blue "JUST KEEP READING" bulletin board.
Wednesday at our 5th Grade Banquet, the 2026 House Champions were announced. It was a close competition, but Isibindi, the House of Courage, took the trophy and were surprised with a lunch off campus at Hibachi Buffet to celebrate their HUGE win! #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
6 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A large group of children and three adults pose together in a restaurant, many smiling and making hand gestures. They are seated and standing in multiple rows in front of a yellow and grey wall. Tables, chairs, and restaurant decor are visible in the background.
Wednesday was our 5th Grade Banquet! Our fifth grade team went above and beyond to plan this special morning to recognize our amazing 5th graders! We are sad to see them leave the nest, but we know they are taking the habits of leadership wherever they go! Thank you to Katie Beatty and her team for catering our breakfast, our amazing volunteers who jumped in to help, and First Baptist Church for letting us use their facility for this wonderful event. Take a peek on the set up of this Totally Rad 5th Grade Banquet! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1531442888323615

#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
6 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
5th graders had the chance to spend some of their house points to take a trip to Papa John’s and make their own pizzas. Check out the awesome experience. More pictures are on our Facebook page.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
7 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A wide-angle, eye-level outdoor shot shows a large group of young students standing together on a concrete walkway in front of "Homer’s Original Smorgasbord." A yellow school bus is parked to the left. The kids are dressed casually, smiling and posing for the camera on a sunny day.
We celebrated two of our friends and the One Where they Retire! Mr. Kerr Williams and Mrs. Kelly Hall have left a legacy of greatness at Woodlawn. Their impact is far reaching and our school won’t be the same without them. We wish them the best in future endeavors and know that “Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!” #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #thebestisyettocome
7 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Three people stand in a school media center holding a large blue banner that reads, "Together we ASPIRE... Together we ACHIEVE! –Eric Williams. In honor of Kerr Williams ~ 22 years of service." The center man wears a grey t-shirt that reads, "RETIRED NOT EXPIRED."
Three people stand in a school media center holding a large white banner decorated with colorful flowers, a bee, and a ladybug. The banner reads, "STRIVE EVER TO BE THE FIRST... IN HONOR OF KELLY HALL– 35 YEARS OF SERVICE."
Yesterday our 5th grade houses competed in our final challenge of the year…Eagle Games! There were several house versus house competitions ending with the coveted tug-o-war. Tomorrow they will hear the announcement we’ve all been waiting for…who will be the 2026 House Champions! Lots more pictures are on our Facebook page.
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7 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A woman in a blue dress and a line of elementary students pull a colorful rope during a tug-of-war game on a grassy school field under a bright, cloudy sky.
A large group of diverse elementary school students stand in a wide circle holding hands on a grassy field, participating in an outdoor activity near school buildings.
A line of elementary students plays an outdoor water game, passing objects over their heads down a queue toward a large gray plastic bin on a grassy field.
A group of children, many wearing matching purple shirts, gather and talk on a grassy field during an outdoor school event with portable classrooms in the background.
A tight huddle of elementary school children wearing red and blue shirts put their arms around each other on a grassy field near a chain-link fence.
A team of elementary school children wearing matching teal shirts pull hard on a rope during a tug-of-war competition on a grassy field lined with parked cars.
A woman in a blue dress and a line of children in yellow, blue, and black shirts strain together while pulling a rope during an outdoor tug-of-war match.
🎓✨ The end of the school year is always bittersweet as we say goodbye to our amazing 5th graders!

This week, our Eagle Vision team leaders came back to the studio to sign the wall and leave their legacy. We are so proud of their hard work and leadership this year. Thank you Mrs. Gauger with your leadership and guidance of this amazing team.🦅📺

We wish them all the very best as they take flight into middle school! 🚀❤️ #EagleVision #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
7 days ago, Annie Noethlich
A large group of diverse school-aged children pose together for a group photo in front of a bright green screen background. Four children kneel in the front row, while the rest stand in a line behind them, smiling at the camera.
A group photo of diverse children posing in front of a large green screen. An adult woman with glasses and tattoos smiles and kneels on the left side of the front row alongside four kneeling children, with the rest of the group standing behind them.
Our 1st graders were invaded by Monsters during their Monster’s Inc end of year room transformation. Students worked together to review all the material they learned for the year by opening doors and trying their best to SCARE their problems. Students were met with some jokes from the Mike and Sully and the rest of the gang. Check out some awesome pics on our Facebook page!

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9 days ago, Annie Noethlich
A group of around fifteen smiling young children pose in a classroom, wearing colorful, handmade monster masks. Most hold up yellow clipboards, and several make playful "monster" hand gestures. They are gathered in front of a blue and purple spotted backdrop adorned with paper lanterns and monster-eye bunting.
Our Chorus students celebrated a successful year with a fun trip to the SHS pool! These leaders developed their skills in music through chorus, show choir, and Synerchimes. We are so glad they had fun in the sun to celebrate their accomplishments. We are blessed with the BEST music teacher, Mrs. Ritenour! More pictures are on our Facebook page.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
9 days ago, Annie Noethlich
A crowded outdoor swimming pool filled with children and teens swimming and playing. Several people sit along the concrete pool edge, while others stand near diving blocks along the far side fence. Lifeguards are visible on the pool deck. The water is bright blue under clear daylight.
Congratulations to our 5th Grade Tag Art Winners from Woodlawn Elementary School! Our finalists were Kaidence Ancrum, Kylie Arjona, Nadya Boylan, Emerson Bury, and Valerie Colon. They were recognized with a special awards program last evening at South Florida State College. We love to see our leaders excel in all geniuses at Woodlawn. Way to go, our future artists! #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
9 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Three smiling young girls stand side-by-side indoors, wearing name tags and holding "Kids Tag Art Award of Distinction" certificates. From left to right, their name tags read Kylie Arjona, Emerson Bury, and Valerie Colon. Adults stand in the background.
A young girl in a cardigan shakes hands with a man in a suit on a stage. Behind them, a large screen displays her colorful artwork of a Florida beach scene framed as a license plate. Two women watch from the side.
On a stage, a man in a suit shakes hands with a student named Nadya Boylan from Woodlawn Elementary. The large screen behind them displays her colorful rainbow and sunshine license plate artwork. Three adults stand on the left.
A young girl named Valerie Colon from Woodlawn Elementary shakes hands with a man in a suit on a stage. The background screen displays her vibrant drawing of a tropical beach sunset designed like a Florida license plate. Two women watch nearby.
A student named Kylie Arjona from Woodlawn Elementary shakes hands with a man on stage. Behind them, a large screen shows her artwork featuring a wooden pier and the word "Florida" stylized as a license plate. Two women smile from the left side.
Monday was our last Leadership Luncheon of the year! Thanks to Wendy’s for hosting each month so that we can celebrate the greatness of our leaders! #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
12 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of children sit smiling around a long wooden table inside a Wendy's restaurant. They have Wendy's brown paper bags and drinks in front of them. The table features large, black, W-shaped legs. Outside the large windows, a yellow school bus is visible.
FINAL week for LOST and FOUND. Please have your student check the Lost and Found in the cafeteria. See our Facebook page for pictures of items in lost and found. All items will be donated next week Friday.
15 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Our 2nd graders wrapped up their year with a fun field trip to the Bowling Alley. Check out fun pics on our Facebook page. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #thebestisyettocome
15 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of children and adults are gathered at a bowling alley. Several people stand near the ball return, while a young boy prepares to bowl in the background. An overhead electronic scoreboard displays player scores. The foreground shows a seating area with a table and a pen.
Our first grade friends went out on a frontier exploration as they wrap up their final listening and learning unit. Students had their exploration journals with them as they traveled through the Rocky Mountains, signed the Louisiana purchase, traveled the Great Plains, met Sacagawea, and landed at the Pacific Ocean. It’s sure been a fun year in 1st grade. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #thebestisyettocome
15 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of approximately twenty young students and their teacher pose outdoors on a large blue tarp. The children wear handmade paper headbands, some featuring shark fins. They are gathered around a small blue pool filled with sand, positioned in front of a large tree and an inflatable shark.
Our 1st annual WES Staff Family Fun Night. Thanks to Sun N Lake community for allowing us to use your community center and swimming pool to allow our staff and their families this fun evening together. It was the perfect ending to the perfect week. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
15 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A vibrant outdoor swimming pool filled with children playing under a clear, sunny sky. Palm trees, blue cabanas, and lounge chairs line the pool deck. The pool features a curved edge with several kids swimming, splashing, and wading in the turquoise water, creating an active summer scene.

Well, our Staff Appreciation cruise has come to an end! Today we came back home and ended with one last breakfast before unloading the boat! We are blessed with such an amazing team at Woodlawn who goes above and beyond for our students. Thank you to every parent who donated food, helped decorate, serve, and clean up. This week wouldn’t have been so special without are Parent Lighthouse Team. Thank you for loving our staff just as much as we do. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #thebestisyettocome

15 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Three women in blue shirts stand behind a table filled with waffles, each holding a served plate. The background features blue cabinetry and wall text reading, "WE BELONG" and "we keep our promises." A large pink platter and a blue platter in the foreground display several golden-brown waffles.
As we begin making our way back home, our cruise stopped at one more port in the great U S of A! Staff enjoyed lunch in the park with amazing BBQ chicken cooked by the Sebring Firemen and all the sides to go with it. We are so thankful for people who love to love on our staff just as much as we do. Check out our fun for today! #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #thebestisyettocome
15 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of six smiling adults gathers around a table with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth in a brightly lit room. They are enjoying a meal of grilled chicken and sides. The setting includes large windows with blinds and classroom-style furniture, suggesting a school or community event.
Where did our Staff Appreciation Cruise take us on Wednesday of this week? It was Cozumel! Check out this amazing feast our staff enjoyed during their day 3 excursion. It’s easy to appreciate a staff as amazing as ours! #70YearsStrong #TheWoodlawnWay #TheBestisYettoCome See less
20 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Six women stand in a decorated classroom during a festive event. They are lined up behind a table with food, several holding plates. The room features a colorful floral backdrop, taco-themed decorations, and green turf on the floor. Most of the women are smiling and wearing casual attire.
Our cruise stopped in France! Teachers and Staff were treated to coffee from Strangely Warm Coffee Company and French pastries from Sugar Blossoms while painting with the one and only Miss Susan from The Red Easel. Check out these amazing artists in our Woodlawn family. Also, staff was treated to a pizza and salad lunch from Dimitri’s pizza kitchen. What a fun port for our Woodlawn family! We love celebrating our amazing staff. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
21 days ago, Woodlawn Elementary
Five women smile and wave in a classroom-like setting behind a gold sequined table. They are crafting colorful wood block "books" decorated with twine and ribbon. Blue string lights hang overhead, and red, white, and blue banners line the back wall. Baskets and craft supplies are scattered across the table.