#1 All-Girls Catholic High School in Illinois

#1 All-Girls High School in Illinois

2020 National Blue Ribbon School

COMPETE

From athletics to robotics, mathematics to music, a Woodlands education is as much about what goes on outside the classroom as within it. Our programs encourage each student to try something new and compete to the highest of her ability.

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ENGAGE

Girls are front and center in our classrooms and our teachers can teach in the ways that girls learn best. Each student at Woodlands develops meaningful relationships with adults and is encouraged to take an active role in her learning.

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EXPLORE

Woodlands Academy’s curriculum encourages girls to explore their talents, broaden their horizons, and learn what it means to be a global citizen. Our Center for Global Studies is an integral part of that.

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LEAD

Every day our students are surrounded with powerful examples of young women taking charge and making a difference in their world. And it starts from day one.

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Woodlands News

Woodlands infielder gets All-State softball honor again

The Illinois Softball Coaches Association has filled out the rosters for its 2025 Class 1-A All-State teams, which include a Woodlands Academy Wildcat. Shortstop Evelyn Twohig is among the association’s Second Team selections. Twohig also was honored as the Independent School League’s Softball Player of the Year and the Wildcats’ Most Valuable Player. 

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Woodlands Academy holds 2025 graduation ceremony

Members of Woodlands Academy’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas during the 166th Commencement Exercises held June 4 in the school’s chapel. Kjirste Miller was selected by classmates to address the assembly on behalf of the graduating class, while theology teacher Christine Zapf was chosen by students to be the ceremony’s faculty speaker.

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2024-25 honors awarded

Many Woodlands Academy students – and one of their teachers – were recognized for achievements this school year during the Prize Day honors and awards ceremony on June 3. Highlights included presentation of the 2024-25 Woodlands Award to Avery Drehkoff. The Frances de la Chapelle Excellence in Teaching Award went to science teacher Julia Dunn.  

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Faculty member receives DePaul University honor

The classroom achievements and community service of science teacher Julia Dunn recently were recognized with the DePaul University College of Education’s inaugural Early Career Alumni Achievement Award. It honors recipients' early professional achievements and ongoing dedication to enhancing educational practices while promoting well-being within their communities.

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    Instilling Faith

    Faith in self, in potential, in beliefs
    Faith in each other, and in the power of understanding the world

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    Building community

    A community of risk-takers, of profound thinkers, and of informed leaders.
    A community of scholarship and of reciprocal respect, and of young women of the Sacred Heart

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    inspiring courage

    Courage to be brave, to be authentic, to speak up, to act, to leave an imprint for good
    Courage to be global citizens empowered to change the world.