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.
Hello. The EHS science department is looking for donations of sidewalk chalk. If you have any you would like to give away, please drop them off at EHS.
Thank you. Go Trojans!
Thank you. Go Trojans!
Great job new inductees of our National Honors Society. We are so proud of you and our current members from last year. Good luck Seniors #TrojanWay
Here is one of our most recent signs we have done. This is for a local band called Twisted Whiskey. This sign was most definitely a challenge for our CAD team but they were able to pull it off.
#TheTrojanWay #Elmwood322 #TrojanForge
#TheTrojanWay #Elmwood322 #TrojanForge
Join our amazing team and make a positive impact on students in our community as a Bus Driver or Cafeteria Aide. 📝 Apply now: https://www.elmwood322.com/page/employment 📢 Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! #TheTrojanWay
"Well, here's one reason why we are learning to wire in series and in parallel. This Lull requires 24V for its starter. To get that, two 12V batteries are wired in series." Pretty cool day wiring PV cells in series and then seeing this.
Yesterday and today, I asked our students to sign a pledge card for tomorrow's Prom Night. Thank you to OSF for reminding us to Think First.
Things were a little wild today for the Junior High...we welcomed The University of Illinois Wildlife Clinic's Animal Ambassadors! While all of the animals were amazing, it's safe to say Pesto the opossum stole the show!
On Wednesday, April 15, our Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors will be taking the ACT/PACT tests. As we strive for excellence, we can prepare today for the testing on Wednesday. #TrojanWay
Biological Science in Agriculture made Cheese today!! #foodscience #thetrojanway
