Elmwood Community Schools

Congratulations to our Elmwood Junior High softball team for their great opening day win over the Georgetowne Tigers, 12-2. The team is back in action on Tuesday at IB, 4:15 start. Let's go Trojans! #TheTrojanWay

The high school band had a very successful week of camp! We made excellent progress on all our tunes, have started learning halftime drill and our parade marching is in good shape! A big thank you to my section leaders for their leadership this week. It's gonna be a great year!

We're Hiring! Join Our Amazing Team! We are hiring for a Full-Time Cafeteria Worker & Bus Driver. The starting pay is $18.50 + benefits. We will honor similar previous experience for starting wage. Our school staff is the best in the state! 📝 Apply now: https://www.elmwood322.com/page/employment 📢 Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! #TheTrojanWay

🎉🏆 ATTENTION ALL 7TH GRADE FAMILIES! 🏆🎉

It’s here! The 7th Grade Trojan Orientation is officially here! ⚔️💥 Time to get hyped, make new friends, and get ready for a year full of fun, challenges, and THE TROJAN WAY 🐎🔥We will see you in the auditorium August 13 at 6:30 PM.

🚌💨 New wheels!
Our brand new school buses have officially arrived, shinier than your kid’s first-day shoes and smoother than a Monday morning coffee! ☕😎

They’ve got that new bus smell, fresh tires, and enough horsepower to conquer any Illinois pothole. Buckle up, Trojans we’re rolling into the school year in style! 🏫✨

First day of school is August 14th! One Week Away!
#TheTrojanWay

We're Hiring! Join Our Amazing Team! If you've ever been to our campus, you'll notice how clean and well maintained it is. We have an amazing team of custodians and have a unique opportunity for a 2nd Shift Substitute Custodian. Our school staff is the best in the state! 📝 Apply now: https://www.elmwood322.com/page/employment 📢 Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! #TheTrojanWay

We're Hiring! Join Our Amazing Team! School bus drivers are some of the most important people for our children. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate bus driver to join our fantastic school. 📝 Apply now: https://www.elmwood322.com/page/employment 📢 Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! #TheTrojanWay

Exciting Visit Alert! We're thrilled to welcome Farmers State Bank to visit at our school! 💼🌱

They're stopping by to share ways we can work together to better our community., from financial literacy to future opportunities. And yes... they’re bringing goodie bags! 🎉

A big THANK YOU to our partners at Farmers State Bank for investing in our students and our future! 💚💰 #TheTrojanWay

We've had a very successful first two days of full band camp! We've refined our marching fundamentals and worked hard on our music, with student led sectionals! Plus a bit of "band fun" after lunch for team building. Can't wait to start learning halftime drill tomorrow!

🎤 WANTED: Voice of the Trojans! 🎤
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 football and 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 now to become the official Voice of the Trojans and make “FIRST DOWN, TROJANS!” sound epic. 💪🎙️

#VoiceOfTheTrojans #TheTrojanWay

We're Hiring! Join Our Amazing Team! Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of students? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate teacher's aide to join our fantastic school. 📝 Apply now: https://www.elmwood322.com/page/employment 📢 Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! #TheTrojanWay

The high school yearbook staff is back at it today, brainstorming ideas and themes for the new year! What theme would you like to see in your book this year?

We had a very successful three days of freshmen and percussion camp! The freshmen met for 2 hours each morning to learn marching fundamentals and the drumline met for 2 hours each evening to work on music. Thank you for your hard work and perseverance!

We entered the @TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest! They're celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize. It could be us! Learn more: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

Our new Industrial Arts car lift is getting summer use to prepare our district fleet vehicles for the school year! #TheTrojanWay

That's a wrap on band summer lessons! Twenty-five students had four one-on-one lessons with Mr. Pratt over the last four weeks. Each student set goals for their individual growth and they all made great progress!

The Elmwood #322 BOE recognized Tony McCoy for his service to our our school. Congratulations Tony and thank you for your years of service. Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan! #TheTrojanWay

FFA members Kenzie Hess and Gavin Strom are attending Illinois FFA Leadership Camp this week in Monticello. They will be bringing back team building activities and ways to improve the chapter.

The JH/HS Elmwood Parents Club is hosting an Ice Cream Social Meet & Greet with our new JH/HS Principal Mr. Bell and his family Sunday, August 10th from 3-5 at the Maple Lane Country Club. Mark your calendars to come meet Mr. Bell, enjoy some ice cream, and have some fun before school begins! A huge thank you to the JH/HS Parents Club for hosting! #TheTrojanWay

At Monmouth College for team camp. After we checked in the Monmouth housing director told me “you have a group of really well-mannered young men.” Then this is how they left the dinning room. Two big wins today.

Go Trojans!