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
🛡️ 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.
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
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