Due to the incoming weather, all AlWood and Ridgewood athletic events and practices are cancelled for this evening.
Do you struggle with having genuine conversations with your teen? Do you want to help create dialogue to support and learn how to help them?
Here are 5 questions (rooted in positive-psych research and kid-friendly in language) that parents can ask their students to tap into curiosity, confidence, and connection at school.
“What are you most excited to learn about this week and why?”
Sparks curiosity; when kids get excited about what they love, they naturally want to learn more.
“What is one strength you have that can help you handle challenges?”
Helps kids recognize their inner superpowers, like kindness or perseverance, so they know they’ve got what it takes.
“Who’s someone at school you’d love to connect more with and how can you be a good friend to them?”
Friendships fuel emotional health. This question nudges kids to think about connection and empathy.
“What does a ‘great day’ at school look like for you?”
Visualizing a good day helps kids feel more confident and optimistic. It’s like a mental warm-up for success.
“If you start feeling nervous or stressed, what’s something that has helped you feel calm or strong before?”
Encouraging emotional awareness and giving kids real tools to handle the tough stuff when it shows up is so valuable.
Hopefully, these questions will be beneficial.
ALWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Who: 6th & 7th grade students
What: Snow Play Day- Dressed in all 5 items (hat, gloves, winter coat, snow pants & snow boots) Students will get to play in the snow during their PE class.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, December 2nd & 3rd, 2025 during their PE class.
(A Day-Tuesday, B Day-Wednesday)
Students do not HAVE to participate in this snow play day; an alternate activity will be in the middle school gym for the students who do not want to play in the snow. Please do not bring sleds. Upon arriving at school, students will put their bag of snow gear in the middle school gym bleachers. Snow gear will be allowed to dry after PE class and be brought home at the end of the day.
Any questions please contact Lyndsey Haars, haarsl@alwood.net, 309-334-2102 (school)
AlWood CUSD #225 will now dismiss one hour early due to predicted snow for this afternoon. No PM Preschool and No After School Activities. Thank you and please stay safe.
Looking to order a 2025-26 Yearbook?
Students will be receiving an order form during Advisory on Friday, November 21st. If you are interested in ordering a yearbook, fill out the form and bring it back to the Middle-High School Office. Payment should be cash or check, payable to AlWood High School.
You may also fill out the Google Form below instead of turning in a physical form. Please remember to bring in your cash or check payment.
2025-26 Yearbook Online Order Form
If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrew Lister (listera@alwood.net).
Please read the attached information from the AlWood Holiday Box Committee. This is about their annual supply boxes they put together and give away for free over Christmas break.
They have extended the deadline to this coming Friday. Just email Alwoodholidayboxes@gmail.com to tell them that you would like one of their free holliday boxes. Each box contains cereal, canned goods, snacks, easy-to-make lunch supplies and toiletries.
Unfortunately, the Bridges PTO is postponing "Son's Night Out" tonight, due to unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances. They will reschedule for a later date.
We are very sorry. Thank you for your understanding.
If you are interested in your child receiving dental services at school on November 24th through the mobile dentist, please be sure to fill out the form and turn it in to the office this week. We need to meet a certain number of students for them to come out and provide the dental services, and we are currently slightly short of that number.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Whitehead: whiteheada@alwood.net
Thank you!
Thank you!
Alwood School District 225 on
Monday, November 24, 2025.
Permission slips will be coming home, but if you would like to sign up
online, please click on the QR Code or link listed in the photo.
Deadline to sign up online is 11/21/25.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/alwoodmiddleseniorhighsch
Thank you for your support!
