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Hoover-Wood Elementary School
1640 Wagner Road
Batavia, IL 60510
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Attendance Line: (630) 937-8303
Main Line: (630) 937-8300
Sean Degman
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History
Hoover-Wood Elementary School was named in honor of Eldora Hoover and William “Bill” Wood, two longtime educators whose service left a lasting mark on Batavia schools and the community.
After her teaching career in Batavia, Mrs. Hoover continued to serve as a volunteer aide in the District’s reading program and devoted time to helping immigrants learn English.
Mr. Wood, Mrs. Hoover’s foster son, came to Batavia after World War II. He taught and later served as principal of J. B. Nelson School for 27 years. Beyond education, he was deeply engaged in civic life, serving as commissioner on the police and fire boards, supporting the Batavia Public Library, and helping found the Batavia Historical Society.
Hoover-Wood Elementary School was completed and dedicated to Mrs. Hoover and Mr. Wood on August 28, 2001.