
The Woodland School District will be in session today. Buses will be traveling regular routes. Thank you.

Please join our Random Acts of Kindness Day Challenge. We ask all students, staff and community members to participate in "RAK" day and to wear red or pink Friday, February 14th.


Sports Schedule:
2/10-HSGB vs MH (H) @ 5:00, HSBB vs MH (H) at 6:30.
2/12-HSGB @ St. Vincent's P'ville 6:00
2/13-HSGB vs Oak Ridge (H) 6:00
2/14-HSBB @ Charleston 6:00

WHS Boys' Basketball will participate in the 6th Man Shootout at Charleston on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Fans, please refer to entry regulations.


Congratulations to the Woodland High School Speech Club! The following members placed at the Scott City Meet on February 6th: 1st in Humorous Interpretation (Peyton Slaughter), 3rd in Humorous Interpretation (Chloe Troutt), 3rd in Prose (Andrew Tarble), 2nd in Radio (Jespn Evans), 3rd in Radio (Aaron Stewart), 3rd in Informative Speaking (Taylor Huering), and 1st in Duet (Lia Fain and Jespn Evans).

On Thursday, February 6th, Woodland FBLA members traveled to Southeast Missouri State University with their Adviser Ms. Rebekah Page to compete in the District Leadership Conference. Students presented their projects to judges, networked with students from other schools, and participated in leadership workshops. Woodland’s FBLA chapter has 39 total members and 28 members were in attendance. They left the conference with 27 students placing in a span of 19 events with 21 students advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference that will be held this Spring.
Results
Objective and Skills Tests
Top 5 Advance to State
Accounting I- Andrew Tarble 2nd Place
Agribusiness- Sara Koenig 2nd Place
Business Communication- Chloe Green 1st Place, Tenielle Melendy 2nd Place
Financial Math- Chloe Green 4th Place
Intro to Business Communication- Emma Milam 1st Place, Kaitlyn Green 4th Place, Catalina Chonocua 5th Place
Introduction to FBLA- Seth Wilkinson 5th Place
Journalism- Caiden Milam 2nd
Performances/Projects
Top 2 Advance to State
Broadcast Journalism- Ben Gabriel, Hayden Vangennip, Caiden Milam 2nd Place
Business Ethics- Chloe Green, Kaitlyn Green 1st Place
Business Management- Carrie Long, Jayden Burney 1st Place
Hospitality & Event Management- Kallie Davis, Zoey Allgier 5th Place
Introduction to Event Planning- Dezi Braswell, Cassie Miller, Ella Cook 4th Place
Introduction to Public Speaking- Kaitlyn Green 3rd Place
Introduction to Social Media- Dezi Braswell, Cassie Miller, Ella Cook 1st Place
Marketing- Andrew Tarble, Aaron Stewart 2nd Place
Public Service Announcement- Connor James, Aaron Stewart, Caiden Milam 4th Place
Sales Presentation- Jespn Evans, Lia Fain 1st Place
Social Media Strategies- Katelynn Hahs, Zach Lehman, Zaylee Whitener-Cowell 5th Place
Sports & Entertainment Management- Korbin Kinder, Seth Wilkinson, Andrew Tarble 2nd Place


Congratulations to the WMS Leaders of the Month for November and December!



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Senior Conner James has decided to pursue a career in the biology sector of Conservation and Wildlife. He will begin his journey at Three Rivers College. Congratulations Conner! #CardinalPride #rootEdMissouri #iDecided


The Woodland High School ELA department, Mrs. Balzer and Mrs. Stegeman, presented at the MO Powerful Learning Conference this week at Lake of the Ozarks to teachers from across from the state of Missouri. The educators presented brain breaks utilized to enhance student learning.

Congratulations to Mallary Barks for being selected to the SCAA All-Conference volleyball team.


Congratulations to Mallary Barks, Ella Cook, and Addyson Massa for making the Academic All-State Volleyball Team.


Woodland Elementary Leader in Me will be hosting their 3rd annual Princess Dance on Saturday, March 15th in the High School Gym from 6-8 pm. Ticket order forms will go home Tuesday, February 18th. This event is only for Woodland girls in pre-k - 4th grade (girls enrolled in the Parents as Teachers program are also able to come).


Senior Sara Koenig has decided to pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian. She plans to begin her journey at Southeast Missouri State University. Congratulations Sara! #CardinalPride #rootEdMissouri #iDecided


HSGB @ St. Vincent's P'Ville for tonight has been CANCELED. A makeup date will be posted when determined. Thanks.

Hannah Vawter, a senior at Woodland High School, visited the ELAIII classes to present information about her first place win last year in the Black River Electric Cooperative Essay and Oratorical Competition. Teachers asked if she would present to students to motivate them to enter this year. Hannah received a week long trip to Washington, D.C., and reported that she was nervous at first. She had never flown in a plane or had such an extensive trip without family. However, she told the students, “It was a life-changing experience!”


Woodland School District Family Night - PK-8
Feb 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM


Senior Ben Gabriel won second place in the VFW Voice of Democracy speech competition.


The Woodland Speech Club competed at Jackson. All students received quality scores. Lia Fain and Jespn Evans took home first for Duet Acting. Peyton Slaughter took home first for Humorous Interpretation.


Woodland R-IV School District Announces Mr. Cole Byassee as the next Superintendent for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Mr. Byassee believes that, “together” with the help of the staff, the community, and the board members, that he can continue to help build on the successes of the district while addressing challenges along the way for continued growth and student achievement.
The Woodland R-IV Board of Education also believes that Byassee is the right person for the job.
Board President Lance Vangennip spoke on behalf of the Board saying that the members felt that, “Mr. Byassee’s values and experience will benefit the Woodland School District and the community. He impressed us with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and desire to continue positive change in the District. Because of this, we are confident that we will work well together in the future for the good of the staff, the students, the school, and the community, as a whole.”
Upon accepting the Board’s offer of employment, Byassee further supported the Board’s insight by saying, “I am honored to join Woodland R-IV and excited to work alongside such a dedicated staff. Together, we will work to create an atmosphere where every student can be successful.”
Byassee’s strong belief in hard work - “together” - comes from his experiences as well as his core values. He began his career in education as a Middle School/High School Science teacher. From there, he continued to develop himself professionally and accepted his first leadership role in education as an Assistant Middle School Principal. Byassee then worked his way up the ‘educational ladder’ to become Assistant Superintendent for several years, and then on to Superintendent.
Byassee believes it is his experiences that help drive his successes, but throughout his journey, he never forgot what was truly important.
“As a leader, it is important to approach every decision with a student first mentality. I am passionate about ensuring that every student has the support they need while challenging them to be the best version of themselves,” Byassee said.
Mr. Byassee is also not a stranger to the family setting. He has been married for 25 years to his wife, Kristin Byassee. Together, they have three children, Adalyn, Rafe, and Pacey, and one grandson, Huck. When Byassee is not investing his time in his school, you can find him spending time with his family, in the ‘great outdoors,’ or fishing.