Save the date for Woodland Elementary Family Night on Feb. 12, 2026 from 6-8pm


Elementary Family Night is schedule for Feb 12, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The theme is Class Pet Surprise!!


Hello families! Here is the January calendar for before and after school programming through Cardinal Adventure Camp. We're excited to see students back for AM care tomorrow morning and PM care on January 12th. Enrollment forms were sent home in December before break, but if your student(s) need one, please reach out to your child's teacher or the Cardinal Adventure Camp office at ext 221 or 218.

Save the date for this elementary Leader in Me sponsored event 🎀

Elementary students enjoyed the traditional caroling event today. O what fun singing and dancing to our favorite songs!







Santa Claus visited our elementary students, and every child received a special gift! This was made possible through the Student Santa Project from Cape Girardeau. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and for bringing so much joy to our students. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!








Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Woodland R-IV School Board of Education and district leadership are continually evaluating ways to best support student learning, staff well-being, and responsible use of district resources. We are committed to serving the needs of our students and families while being mindful of the unique circumstances of our rural community. As part of this ongoing effort, the district is reviewing the potential transition to a four-day school week.
This review is intended to help us better understand how a four-day school week could affect student learning, instructional time, transportation routes and travel distances, staffing recruitment and retention, extracurricular activities, and district finances. We understand that families in our community balance school schedules with work, childcare, agriculture, and other responsibilities. Community input will be a vital part of this process. With that, we ask that you complete the short survey, which should take no more than five minutes, to better understand your perspective. https://forms.gle/hTPwWxDpL82Dexfg7
Our goal remains to provide a high-quality education for our students while supporting the long-term sustainability of our schools and respecting the needs of our families and staff. Thank you for your continued support of the Woodland R-IV School District. We value our strong community partnerships and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cole Byassee, Superintendent of Schools
The Woodland R-IV School Board of Education and district leadership are continually evaluating ways to best support student learning, staff well-being, and responsible use of district resources. We are committed to serving the needs of our students and families while being mindful of the unique circumstances of our rural community. As part of this ongoing effort, the district is reviewing the potential transition to a four-day school week.
This review is intended to help us better understand how a four-day school week could affect student learning, instructional time, transportation routes and travel distances, staffing recruitment and retention, extracurricular activities, and district finances. We understand that families in our community balance school schedules with work, childcare, agriculture, and other responsibilities. Community input will be a vital part of this process. With that, we ask that you complete the short survey, which should take no more than five minutes, to better understand your perspective. https://forms.gle/hTPwWxDpL82Dexfg7
Our goal remains to provide a high-quality education for our students while supporting the long-term sustainability of our schools and respecting the needs of our families and staff. Thank you for your continued support of the Woodland R-IV School District. We value our strong community partnerships and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cole Byassee, Superintendent of Schools

In accordance with state law, boards of education in Bollinger County have set Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. as the opening date to file for school board member. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. has been established as the filing deadline for the April 7, 2026, board election.
Qualifications for candidates as provided by state statute are: citizen of the United States, a resident taxpayer of the district who has resided in Missouri for one year, and at least twenty-four years of age. Beginning this year, candidates are also required to electronically submit a MO Department of Revenue Form 5120.
In the Woodland R-IV School District, the three-year terms of Daniel Heuring and Siara Hulvey are expiring. Also expiring is the three-year term of the late Doug Lindley, the last year of which was completed by Erin Ward.
Please reference the posted December 2025 calendar for available school board filing days and times.

Just a reminder that Friday, December 12th is our last day for PM Fall semester Cardinal Adventure Camp. Our Spring semester will begin January 12th! It has been a wonderful few months of after school learning. Look for a new schedule of activities for your child(ren) to choose from as forms begin going home early next week.

Congratulations to the Elementary Leaders of the Month for November! Congratulations to Ms. Stafford for receiving Teacher of the Month!





Woodland School District is working with the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) to rewrite our long-range plan called CSIP (Continuous School Improvement Plan). A part of this process involves getting input from all stakeholders in our community.. The RPDC conducted focus group discussions with each of these groups and has developed an online survey. The information will help identify goals and focus for the next three to five years.
https://tinyurl.com/4bvh4ud3
https://tinyurl.com/4bvh4ud3

The regularly scheduled Monday, December 8, Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6 pm in the Board of Education office.

Woodland R IV School District will not be in session today. Today will be our first AMI day. Students should complete their work at home. Have a great day and stay safe.
Due to the threat of winter weather conditions moving in this evening, Cardinal Adventure Camp afterschool is canceled, today, December 1st, for the safety of our students, staff, and bus drivers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Join in on the fun- remember to wear green or a Grinch shirt tomorrow!

Elementary students are looking forward to Monday! We are having a movie day sponsored by Leader In Me.

Congratulations to Dezi Braswell for making the SCAA All-Conference Volleyball Team

Notice for School Board Filing

Due to the forecast of more rain and rising creeks this PM, we are not holding Cardinal Adventure Camp afterschool for the safety of our students, bus drivers, and staff needing to leave campus after dark. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and will see students back for PM program Monday, November 24th.
PAT's Christmas Celebration with Santa!!

