🛡️ 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.

9 days ago, Joel Schmieg

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 

9 days ago, Tom Bell

🚌🟠 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

9 days ago, Joel Schmieg
On a dark and stormy night, something is coming alive in the EHS auditorium. This play will bring chills, thrills, and more drama than you can shake an unattached limb at! "Frankenstein" runs 11/14 at 7:00 and 11/15 at 3:00. Don't miss this! #TheTrojanWay
10 days ago, Rusty Koll
First Grade learned about Election Day. We entered our voting "booths" and voted on our favorite dessert. Ice Cream wins!🇺🇸🍨
10 days ago, Elementary Staff

🎤 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

10 days ago, Joel Schmieg
Ready, set, aim! The 7th graders finished their marshmallow shooters last class. This period they competed to see whos were the most accurate. They had 5 different holes with different sizes, 100 being the smallest. the three who tied for the highest score were Joe, Henry, and Hunter. We have one class left before the minis rotate and we will have a new group of kids. #elmwood322 #thetrojanway #industrialarts
10 days ago, Audrey Rushing
Welcome to our Left and Found table. Your child's items aren't lost. They never were. They are right here! Already found.
10 days ago, Todd Hollis
Exciting first two games for JH boys! 7th grade with a win and a tough back and forth loss for our 8th grade
11 days ago, Nathan Darko
🗳️ Election Day Reminder – November 3!

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
11 days ago, Joel Schmieg
Come and show some support at our Elmwood events this week!
11 days ago, Nathan Darko

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


11 days ago, Tom Bell

🛡️ 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.

11 days ago, Joel Schmieg
In our study of momentum and crashes we first look at small-scale (marbles), then bigger scale (Matchbox cars), and eventually finding real crashes that match our experimentation.
11 days ago, Todd Hollis
The Elmwood/Brimfield Boys XC Team placed 2nd at the sectionals on Saturday. They qualified for the state on Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The girls will race at 9:00 and the boys race at 10:00.
12 days ago, Gregg Meyers
Ms. Little's class had a spooktacular time at the Halloween party. Ms. Little and a sibling of students in the class were able to take part in the fun too!
12 days ago, Tricia Little
The EB XC girls earned a trip to the IHSA State Championship Meet with a 2nd place team finish today at the sectional meet! Good job girls. #TheTrojanWay
13 days ago, Cooper Hoffmann
Door Decorations for Red Ribbon Week 2026. Love the Superhero Theme!!!
14 days ago, Tom Bell
What a great end to the spirit days for Red Ribbon Week! The participation was fantastic!

14 days ago, Lane Hampton
🎉🏆 ALL THREE ELMWOOD SCHOOLS ARE EXEMPLARY! 🏆🎉

The 2026 Illinois School Report Card Results Are In, and we have some EXCITING news to share!

For the first time, ALL THREE Elmwood schools have earned the EXEMPLARY designation from the Illinois State Board of Education! 🧡🖤

🏫 Elmwood Elementary School – EXEMPLARY!

📘 Elmwood Junior High School – EXEMPLARY!

🎓 Elmwood High School – EXEMPLARY!

We do not "trophy chase," but we certainly take pride in recognizing the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students, staff, and families!

These designations reflect the collective efforts of our incredible students, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive families, and outstanding community. It takes EVERYONE working together to achieve this level of success!

While we are proud of these recognitions, we know that excellence is not a destination. We will continue striving to improve, grow, and provide the very best educational opportunities for ALL students.

THREE SCHOOLS - ONE DISTRICT - ALL EXEMPLARY! 🏆

That's THE TROJAN WAY! 🧡🖤

#TheTrojanWay
14 days ago, Joel Schmieg