Sports Woodlands competes in the
Independent School League (ISL), and as a member of the
Illinois High School Association (IHSA). WA sponsors volleyball, tennis, basketball, bowling, soccer, and softball as varsity sports.
Activities • W.A.C.O.R: Woodlands Academy Council of Representatives. • Service Club: each advisory (see above definition) elects a member to represent them and report back information pertaining to service. • Campus Ministry • Mathcats • Kaleidoscope • Microscope • GRA • Congressional Debate Team • Chess Club • Robotics • Classics Club • Poets & Playwrights • STEM Club
Traditions Over the over 150 years of the school's existence, a number of secular and religious traditions have evolved, some of which are unique to Woodlands: •
Congé is a day when classes are cancelled and students spend the rest of the day having fun. It is often not announced in advance. •
Sacred Heart Awards are awards given to two members of each class and a faculty member at the end of each quarter. Students submit nominations based on compassion and service. •
Goûter are snacks and other refreshments which are served on special occasions, or as a surprise to students and staff. •
Wildcat of the Week Award is a spirit award given to students who show the most school spirit. The winner is decided by the student council. •
Prize Day is held at the end of the school year to honor academic achievement. •
May Crowning is a traditional Catholic ceremony which honors
Mary, by crowning a statue of her with a wreath of flowers. Students and faculty choose the participants. • A
Ring Ceremony is held every Spring where Juniors are given their school rings by members of the senior class. •
Lambs at the Crib is a Christmas tradition involving the school's
crèche scene. Each student is assigned a figurine of a lamb to place by the scene, and moves it closer to the manger as students complete projects or good works. •
Feast of Mater Admirabilis is an October religious celebration which honors Mary, and the sophomore class. •
Mass of the Holy Spirit and Flag Ceremony is a celebration of the school's diversity. The celebration begins with a procession of students and staff carrying the flags of their homelands to the chapel for mass. The flags remain in the chapel for the remainder of the year. •
Feast of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne is celebrated each year to honor the saint who brought the message of Sacred Heart education from France to North America in 1818. ==Notable alumnae==