About Us

Woodlawn Middle School, located at 6362 Gilmer Road in Long Grove, serves approximately 670 students in grades 6–8 and is a cornerstone of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96. Nationally recognized—including a Blue Ribbon School award in 2009 and again in 2016 Woodlawn offers a supportive environment bolstered by its status as an Apple Distinguished School (featuring a 1:1 iPad program) and a Professional Learning Community, earning it the prestigious DuFour Award in 2018 for excellence in collaborative teaching.

The school’s robust curricular and extracurricular offerings—including band, clubs, athletics, and technology integration—align with the district’s mission of “Every child, every school, every day,” ensuring that students are well-prepared for high school and beyond.