The Woodlands Academy community was joined by parents and other guests in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart Tuesday, Oct. 23, for the Mater Liturgy, which celebrates the drawing of the sophomore class more deeply into the family of the Sacred Heart.

WA doubles team of seniors Abigail Hurtgen and Elise Albertson played their way into the Third Round match of the IHSA Girls Tennis 1A State Finals Consolation Bracket before bowing out Oct. 19 to a powerful duo from Chatham's Glenwood High School.

Once again, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart gets high marks when it comes to a faith-based education for young women. According to recently released 2019 rankings by Niche, an independent research company, the Lake Forest school repeats as the #1 Best All-girls High School in Illinois. Woodlands Academy also is ranked #3 Best Catholic High School in Illinois.