Woodlawn Schools

Notice:
Board meeting changed
to April 29th
due to Spring Break.

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What is Youth and Government?

• A club that allows students to form delegations where they can create bills to be passed for the state in a mock government format.

How did it get started? 

• Mr. Smith was in Youth and Government in high school and wanted to implement it at Woodlawn High School this year.

• Youth and Government started about 70 years ago by the YMCA.

What happens in Springfield?

• Each year, a three day conference occurs in Springfield, IL at the Illinois Capitol.  Friday,  students go to committee and present their bills for the first time for the weekend. In committees, lobbyists hear the bills. Saturday, the bills are debated in committees and in the House and Senate. The House and Senate are where the bills could officially pass or fail. WHS had two bills pass (listed below). They were signed by the Youth Governor on Sunday. On Saturday, there was a dance floor, karaoke, inflatables, and human hamster balls. Then, Sunday,  the students voted for next year's Governor. Matthew Thery, of Sesser, won the Governor position. That is exciting because it proves that even though the odds are not in the favor of a small southern delegation, their voices still count!

Bills that were passed:

• Limiting terms of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate (Chase Hollenkamp and Lance Wenzel)
• Requiring schools to notify students' families of the number of sex offenders in the district (Rachel Beckham and Madison Moser)

Congratulations to Mr. Smith and Y&G on a great first year!

The Woodlawn High School JV Scholar Bowl team won 2nd place at the ROE Scholar Bowl Tournament.
Joel Hayse and Carolyn Wallace made the all-tournament team.

Parents and incoming freshmen are invited to "Freshman Orientation" at Woodlawn High School. During this event, students and parents will participate in sessions about the school handbook, extra-curricular activities, and be introduced to the scheduling process to prepare them for high school. 

For more information or questions about Freshman Orientation, please contact Mrs. Witzel (618-735-2631 or lwitzel@woodlawnschools.org).

Date: Tuesday, March 26th
When: 7:00pm 

On March 14th (3.14), students at Woodlawn High celebrated Pi Day in Mr. DeBoard's classes by bringing a range of yummy desserts representing "PI!"

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On Tuesday, March 12, Accounting, Econ, and CEO students descended upon St. Louis to better understand the world of entrepreneurship and startups.  Varsity Tutors in Clayton was the first stop where they toured the facility, visited with WHS Alums Taylor Tufts and Seth Hart, then heard from CEO Chuck Cohn about he started this company with a $1,000 loan from his parents.  Next, the group headed downtown to the T Rex where they learned about opportunities to grow a business in St. Louis with the support of others doing the same.  Lunch was at Sauce on the Side because who doesn't love a calzone?  For those studying business and eyeing a career in this field, the day was filled with great advice and opportunities to connect with those already in the game. 
Pictured below:  A group photo with CEO Chuck Cohn at Varsity Tutors.