General to discuss Internet safety with our 6-12 students today. The presentation was very informative about being online safe and smart. In addition, we discussed the dangers of Generative AI and numerous resources for students and parents to use in today’s cyberworld. #TrojanWay
Serving on the School Board is a great opportunity to support our students, staff, and community while helping guide the future of Elmwood Schools!
📋 Interested candidates can contact the Peoria County Election Commission for information on candidate requirements, petitions, and filing deadlines.
For additional information about serving on the Elmwood Board of Education, please contact Superintendent Joel Schmieg at jschmieg@elmwood322.com.
For Key Dates from IASB Visit: https://www.iasb.com/getcontentasset/6cc876bb-8609-4d27-b640-39ccabab6495/dfc3d011-8f63-43f6-9ed8-4b444333a1d0/candidates-keydates.pdf?language=en-US
Today, our 3rd–5th grade students participated in an important presentation on Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship!
We welcomed Karilyn Orr from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, who shared valuable, age-appropriate lessons on staying safe in the digital world.
Through engaging, cartoon-style presentations, students learned about cyberbullying, protecting personal information, responsible social media use, and making smart choices online.
At Elmwood, the safety and well-being of our students—both offline and online—remain among our highest priorities!
👏 A special THANK YOU to Karilyn Orr for helping our young Trojans develop the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly! 🧡🖤
It's Student Spotlight Time!!!!
Here are the next batch of students, nominated by teachers. #TrojanWay
Congratulations to everyone!!!
7th Grade - Gracie Graham- Grace is polite and hard working.
8th Grade - Grace Vaughan -Grace is always a positive force in my class. She is auch a bright light for her classmates and wants the group to be successful.
9th Grade - Ian Reyling - Will always ask if he can help struggling students in science; always engaged in class and asks questions to deepen his understanding of the material.
10th Grade - Ellie Crow - Ellie is a very dedicated student. She works hard each day in band and wants to make herself better.
11th Grade - Kolton Head -Excellent grades and works well with students of all grades in my class. Always participates, stays engaged, asks questions that go beyond the basic info.
12th Grade - Hallie Thrasher Hallie immediately took on a leadership role while learning how to run Morgan St. Mug. She shows enthusiasm and willingness to learn. She was a step ahead, offered her help, and involved others in the process.
We’re excited to announce our Elmwood FFA fundraiser with Country Lights.
We’re offering a wide range of soy wax candles, wax melts and fidget sniffers. These products are
perfect for any occasion and help support the Elmwood FFA Chapter. Visit us online at
countrylights.net/shop-fundraisers to place your order.
Thank you for your support! #thetrojanway
🛡️ Protecting Kids in the Age of AI! 📱
Elmwood CUSD #322 invites all parents, guardians, and community members to an important presentation on internet safety and the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our children.
Join an Internet Safety & Prevention Specialist from the Illinois Attorney General's Office to learn about AI-related risks, online exploitation, scams, and resources to help keep our kids safe.
📅 Thursday, November 5th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Elmwood High School – Room 300
All adults are welcome! We encourage adults to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to stay informed and help protect our students in today's digital world.
Please join us for Veterans Day on the Square next Wednesday as we honor those who have served and have given all for this great country. All the branches of the military will be recognized.
10:30-Anthem
10:32:Welcome and Moment of Silence
10:35-Band performs American and The Battle Hymn of the Republic
10:40-Prayer and Poem
10:45- Band Tribute to each branch
10:50-Choir We Say Thank You
10:55-Laying of Wreath & Taps
11:00-God Bless America
🚌🟠 ANSWER THE CALL. DRIVE WITH THE TROJANS!
Elmwood Community Schools #322 is hiring School Bus OR VAN Drivers! $500 Signing Bonus!
Looking for a rewarding way to serve your community while earning extra income? Join our team and help safely transport the next generation of Trojans! Whether you're looking for part-time work, a second career, or retirement income, we'd love to have you behind the wheel! We are looking for school bus and van transporation drivers during the school day.
🚍 Now Offering:
💰 $500 Signing Bonus
🧡 Competitive Pay
🖤 Flexible Hours
🧡 Paid Training Available (for qualified applicants)
🖤 Supportive Team Environment
🧡 Make a Difference Every School Day
👉 Apply today at www.elmwood322.com or contact Mrs. Brugger at marcybrugger@elmwood322.com
Become part of The Trojan Way, where every mile matters and every student counts! #TrojanWay
🎤 WANTED: Voice of Trojans Basketball🎤
Do you have the vocal power of a gladiator and the hype skills of a halftime DJ? 🏈🏀
Elmwood High School is on the hunt for an announcer to bring the energy at HS Boys and Girls Basketball games!
If you can pronounce "Trojans win!" with dramatic flair and aren’t afraid of a microphone, we want YOU!
💥 Perks include:
Great seat to the action
Instant fame in Elmwood
Occasional high-fives from fired-up fans🎙️
Apply by contacting AD Nate Darko at ndarko@elmwood322.com
#VoiceOfTheTrojans #TheTrojanWay
Elmwood CUSD #322 reminds families and community members that the Transportation Levy Referendum will appear on tomorrow's ballot.
The referendum asks voters whether to increase the maximum allowable transportation levy rate from $0.20 to $0.40 per $100 of EAV.
If approved, the district's proposed Fall 2026 tax levy rate would remain unchanged. The referendum would provide the Board of Education with reliable revenue to fund transportation operations this year and in future years.
We encourage all community members to review the information and make an informed decision!
🧡🖤 Elmwood CUSD #322
Congratulations to Mr. Todd Hollis, this week's Staff Spotlight. Mr. Hollis is our Head Football Coach and High School Science Teacher.
How long have you been in education? I student taught in the spring of 1997 for Mr. McCoy (Biology) and Mr. Pauer (Chemistry). I was offered a job to teach chemistry and math, and have been at Elmwood for my entire 30-year career.
If you weren't coaching, what would you be doing? When not coaching I find myself involved in the extracurricular lives of my daughters Meg and Alina. They/we are quite involved in The Penguin Project, Special Olympics, and a variety of other activities associated with the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association. I also like to garden and read, when I have a minute or two. I am excited to surpass my goal of twenty-four books read in 2026 (I'm currently on #23).
If you could meet any scientists, who would it be and why? There are the obvious picks (Newton, Einstein, Galileo, etc.), but I would really like to spend time with those who persevered when societal conditions were against them. What was it like for Jack Black's mother, Judith Love Cohen, who was instrumental in developing the system that brought the Apollo 13 astronauts home while working at 1970s NASA? How did Marie Curie deal with the likes of Einstein, Bohr, Planck at the Solvay Conference as the only woman (and the only person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields)? What fueled Vivien Thomas, the black man that pioneered open heart surgery at Johns Hopkins, to continue with his work even though others received credit for until for nearly thirty years? Those are the people who truly fascinate me.
Keep up the great work Coach!!! #TrojanWay
