The water we drink has specific ratios of oxygen isotopes. Where a person lives or has travelled can be determined by analyzing hair samples for those isotopes. Using an 'isoscape' map and the hair analysis, has led to solving missing persons gases. Our analogue lab uses beans to represent oxygen isotopes. Image credit: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Locations-for-the-paired-dairy-milk-and-cow-drinking-water-samples-triangles-and_fig1_41163895
Jr. High Scholastic Bowl finished the regular season with a 6-3 record. They'll head to regionals in Cuba on Wednesday, April 29th. #TheTrojanWay
The Elmwood-Brimfield boys track team finished 2nd at the 16 team Lewistown Invite on Thursday. The Trojan team had a majority of its athletes post season best performances and/or personal best performances at the meet. The Trojans are back in action today (Monday, April 20th) at the Knoxville invite. Field events start at 4:00 and running events start at 5:45.
Come out to our amazing facilities and support our Elmwood Trojans! We love having you at our events! #TheTrojanWay
The EB Girls track team won the Lewistown John Levingston Relays on Thursday night. Great team effort!
#TheTrojanWay
Today was IESA Solo & Ensemble Contest for Jr. High Band & Choir. We had 15 events overall with a total of 17 students performing! Mr. Pratt and Mrs. Buchanan are proud of all the students for their hard work, especially those who persevered through adversity! Bravo to all!
English III discussed Fahrenheit 451 while sipping Nighthawk's Coffee today. Nothing like great coffee and great conversation about classic literature.
Enriched English II had a wonderful discussion, psychoanalyzing, the characters in our current novel, A Separate Peace. Thank you Nighthawks Coffee for having us. #TheTrojanWay
The seniors were busy this week with senior interviews. We are thankful to those interviewers that take time out of their busy schedules for our students! We had lots of compliments on our students. Graduation is creeping up on them 🧡🖤
The Industrial Arts class is making progress in there construction unit. Today they worked on the electrical side of construction. They attached and wired an electrical box to their wall frame. The next step in this process is putting in dry wall. Construction is one of the many different trades we teach in the classroom. This gives students a look into the various trade careers. #TheTrojanWay #Elmwood322 #TrojanForge
Parking Lot Closure Notice – Saturday, April 18
Elmwood CUSD #322 would like to inform our staff and families that the school parking lot will be closed on Saturday, April 18 to allow the Elmwood Fire Department, along with neighboring fire departments, to conduct scheduled training and drilling exercises.
Please do not park in the lot from 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, as emergency vehicles and personnel will be actively using the space throughout the day.
We appreciate your cooperation as we support our local first responders in their efforts to train and prepare for emergency situations that help keep our community safe.
Thank you for your understanding.
Elmwood CUSD #322 would like to inform our staff and families that the school parking lot will be closed on Saturday, April 18 to allow the Elmwood Fire Department, along with neighboring fire departments, to conduct scheduled training and drilling exercises.
Please do not park in the lot from 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, as emergency vehicles and personnel will be actively using the space throughout the day.
We appreciate your cooperation as we support our local first responders in their efforts to train and prepare for emergency situations that help keep our community safe.
Thank you for your understanding.
🟠⚫ Level Up Your Attendance⚫🟠
Elmwood Junior High & High School are excited to kick off our Attendance Program, proudly sponsored by Elmwood’s Farmer’s State Bank!
Students will earn tickets each month they meet attendance goals in February, March, and April. Then, in May, one winner will be selected for each qualifying prize! 🎟️🏆
Showing up every day is the Trojan Way—commitment, responsibility, and pride in being part of something bigger. Thank you to Farmer’s State Bank for investing in our students and our school community!
🧡🖤 #TrojanWay
Elmwood Junior High & High School are excited to kick off our Attendance Program, proudly sponsored by Elmwood’s Farmer’s State Bank!
Students will earn tickets each month they meet attendance goals in February, March, and April. Then, in May, one winner will be selected for each qualifying prize! 🎟️🏆
Showing up every day is the Trojan Way—commitment, responsibility, and pride in being part of something bigger. Thank you to Farmer’s State Bank for investing in our students and our school community!
🧡🖤 #TrojanWay
It's that time again Trojans! We recognized our 90%, 95%, and 100% attendance students with tickets for our drawing next month. Big shoutout to @fsbelmwood for sponsoring the Level Up your Attendance. Also, congrats to Aubrey Menold for winning the $50 gift card from our Career Fair.
We've learned that wiring PV cells in series affect voltage, but not amperage. Today in Physical Science, we test to see what happens when we wire in parallel.
The Industrial Arts students are building wall sections in their construction section. The cutting of their 2x4s went well and building out their walls and connecting them has gone just as well. Rough wiring coming next! #TheTrojanWay #Elmwood322
#TrojanForge
#TrojanForge
According to Boyle's Law, pressure and volume of gases have an inverse relationship. Today we listened to Chemistry For Your Life to learn about a real medical issue called HAFE (high altitude flatulus expulsion) that can happen when you fly. A similar phenomenon occurs when you drink soda and have to burp. Some very real science with a bit of a sophomoric twist.
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Congratulations to our March Staff Member of the Month Emily Bonebrake. She was nominated by her peers for her dedication to our students and fun activities in her classroom like "drinking a Burger King meal shake, dissecting pigs, or a Mammal March Madness. As a first year High School Science Teacher, Ms. Bonebrake is a great addition to our Trojan Family. Keep up the great work Ms. Bonebrake #TrojanWay
Elmwood Community Unit School District #322 is searching for a JH Head Boys Basketball Coach, JH Head Girls Basketball Coach & JH Girls Assistant Basketball Coach positions for the Fall 2026. If you’re passionate about mentoring students, building teamwork, and making a difference beyond the classroom, we’d love to have you join our Trojan family.
🔶 Make an impact
🔶 Build champions on and off the field
🔶 Be part of The Trojan Way
👉 Interested Candidates should contact Mrs. Brugger
🔶 Make an impact
🔶 Build champions on and off the field
🔶 Be part of The Trojan Way
👉 Interested Candidates should contact Mrs. Brugger
I'm quite excited that my chemistry students, because we've studied some simple organic functional groups, will understand what is going on with this reaction. "Why do we need to know this?" turns into "Holy cow, we can makes lots of money with this!"
Credit: Chemical and Engineering News
https://cen.acs.org/synthesis/reagents/nitroarene-to-aromatic-amine-reduction-reaction-ni-foam/104/web/2026/04?sc=260415_news_eng_cennews_cen&elqE=17258&elqC=10122
By knowing the molecular mass of a sample, and Avogadro's number (6.02e23 "things" per mole), we can determine the number of atoms or molecules in the sample. Today, seniors determined the number of CaCO3 molecules used to write a quote and sign their name using sidewalk chalk. Fun and educational.
