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“The W”- Whats Happening, Whats Coming, Worth Knowing & Ways to Get Involved 🖤💜🖤💜

10/28/2026

Important Update for Wood Wire Families!

This page will soon be shut down and will no longer be used for John Wood School updates.

Moving forward, please follow the new official John Wood Elementary page, managed by Merrillville Community Schools, for all school news, events and announcements.

New Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594881325295

Thank you for your support and for being part of our Wood Wire Community!

We are a proud member of the Merrillville Community School Corporation.🏫✨Nurturing young minds, building community, and celebrating our Purple Pirate Pride daily.

10/09/2026

Anti-Bullying Week starts Monday!

Join us as we celebrate kindness, inclusion, and standing up for one another with a fun-filled Spirit Week!

We can't wait to see everyone show their school spirit!

10/08/2026

Also, the deadline to RSVP and send in funds for the Pumpkin Painting Party is Monday, October 12th! It's $10 for each participating child and/or adult. You'll receive a pie pumpkin, paint, water and a sweet treat! Join us for another memorable event!

10/08/2026

Picture retake day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th.

The link to order: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0517MST

As a reminder: Students who ordered a package on original picture day but are choosing to get their picture retaken MUST bring their original picture package with them on retake day to give to the photographer. They DO NOT need to place a new order. If they forget their package on retake day, they will have their photo taken & will have their name written down but won’t be able to order a new package until the old one is returned.

We appreciate your understanding with the companies policy!

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10/06/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Painting is BACK! 🎨

Join us October 15 from 5:45–7 PM for some fall fun and creativity!

🎃 $10 per participating child or adult

📝 Completed slips and payment are due by October 12.

Grab a pumpkin, get creative, and have some fun! 🍂🎨

10/01/2026

🎃 What’s Brewing at Wood This October?

09/28/2026

John Wood Famililes, join us this Thursday Oct 1st

09/17/2026

BookBuddies are everywhere at John Wood, who will be spotted with one next?!? Mrs. Carter our Family & Community Engagement Specialist has introduced John Wood to School Store, and we are super excited our parents are spreading the word.

09/17/2026

BookBuddies are flying out! Thank you Wood families for the support.

09/17/2026

Thank you to all of our parents who have signed up for School Store. It's not over yet, our school & teachers earn giftcards for their classrooms for educational items.

Address

6100 E 73rd Avenue
Merrillville, IN
46410

Website

https://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/

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