Goodrich Elementary School

08/27/2026

🌟 Welcome to Woodridge 68! 🌟

Meet Gracie Lapacek, a new kindergarten teacher at Goodrich Elementary School!

Gracie attended Illinois State University, and PE and math were her favorite subjects growing up. She’s looking forward to building strong relationships with her students and colleagues this year.

Outside of school, Gracie enjoys going to the gym, listening to music and attending concerts, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog. She also spent half of her student teaching in Spain! 🇪🇸

Gracie’s Woodridge 68 connections run deep. She attended Willow Creek and Jefferson, worked as a teaching assistant during ESY, served as a substitute and completed student teaching at Goodrich. Her mom is also a PE teacher at Jefferson!

Welcome back to Woodridge 68, Gracie — this time as a kindergarten teacher!

08/24/2026

🌟 Welcome to Woodridge 68! 🌟

Meet Isaac Banker, a new third grade teacher at Goodrich Elementary School!

Isaac attended North Central College, and math was his favorite subject growing up. This year, he’s looking forward to getting to know his students and becoming part of both the Goodrich and Woodridge 68 communities.

Outside of school, Isaac enjoys being outdoors and sports of all kinds. And although he grew up just outside Green Bay, Wisconsin, there’s no question where his football loyalty lies — he’s a huge Chicago Bears fan! 🐻🏈

We’re glad to have you at Woodridge 68, Isaac!

06/15/2026

💚 Last Friday, Goodrich Elementary School welcomed back members of the Class of 1970 for a special reunion and tour of the building!

Classmates traveled from near and far—including Arizona and Wisconsin—to reconnect, share memories, and revisit their former school. Back then Goodrich students were known as the Panthers (before becoming the Gators!). Several alumni even broke into the old Panthers fight song while standing in the gym. 🎶

After their visit, the group continued the celebration with dinner at Nonnie's Pizza in Woodridge. Thank you for coming back to visit and sharing your memories with us!

06/02/2026

05/14/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Meet Jenna McGovern, a Kindergarten Teacher at Goodrich Elementary School!
Her favorite subject in school was Art, and now she brings creativity and care to her kindergarten classroom.

Jenna says the best part of Woodridge 68 is getting to know her students every year and watching them grow.

Outside of school, she enjoys camping with her husband and dog, spending time with family, and baking. ⛺🐶🍰

04/23/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Meet Grace Zych, a 5th Grade Teacher at Goodrich Elementary School!
Her favorite subject in school was History, and today she enjoys helping students create their own learning stories.

Grace says the best part of Woodridge 68 is her supportive coworkers and amazing students.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends. 📚✈️💙
Grace first connected with the district as a student teacher.

03/18/2026

Goodrich Elementary School “Gators of the Month” led the Pledge of Allegiance at tonight's school board meeting 🇺🇸

02/19/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Say hello to Alyssa Buena, a Learning Behavior Specialist at Goodrich Elementary School!
Her favorite subject in school was Math, and now she helps her students build skills for success.

Alyssa says the best part of Woodridge 68 is the community and teamwork that make teaching meaningful.

Outside of school, she enjoys playing piano, reading, and trying new restaurants. 🎹📚🍴
She also has a local connection, having attended St. Scholastica K-8.

02/11/2026

Kindergarten students representing each of our elementary schools proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at last night's school board meeting 🇺🇸