The school has an English as a Second Language (ESL) program to assist new immigrants, and a Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) program.

The school is also a Regional Enhanced Learning Centre for the secondary program.

While the first phase of its present building was under construction, classes operated within Springfield Public School building.

In September 1970, the students and staff moved to the new building, and The Woodlands became a combined elementary and secondary school.

[2] This renovation implemented a new open concept design to the front of the school, and also removed the old library building attached to the school, replacing it with a new elementary classroom wing.