#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

Reflections on Mother Janet Erskine Stuart

The Woodlands community gathered today to celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints with a Mass that also honored one of our founding mothers, Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ. Head of House Stuart, Mr. Brendan Bond, led with a reflection on Mother Stuart. House Stuart President Ida Psencik '25 provided the student reflection.

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Woodlands Academy named to college-prep school honor roll

Woodlands Academy recently was notified that it has secured a place on the College Board's AP School Platinum Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year. This honor recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP (Advanced Placement) courses and support them on the path to college success.

 

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A special day for Woodlands’ sophomores: Mater Mass

Parents and other guests joined the Woodlands Academy community on Oct. 17 for the Mater Mass, which celebrates the drawing of the sophomore class more deeply into the family of the Sacred Heart. This tradition marks a student's transition from a time as a child to an emergence as a young woman. Each sophomore receives a medal depicting the image of Mater (Mother of God).

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Two Woodlands seniors receive National Merit commendation

In addition to a recently announced semifinalist, two more Woodlands Academy of the Sacred students have distinguished themselves in the current National Merit Scholarship competition. Avery Drehkoff and Yue Pan have each received a Letter of Commendation from Woodlands and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of exceptional academic promise.

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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.