Tomorrow is our Parent/Guardian Only presentation on May 20th @ 6:00 in our auditorium with Karilyn Orr, from The Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, delivers training to parents/guardians that provide valuable information on how to stay safe and help children avoid online risks. All parents/guardians from any local schools are welcome to attend. The presentation will last approximately 1 hour. #TheTrojanWay
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We are all very proud of you! #TheTrojanWay
Reply with your favorite graduation pictures! 🧑🎓
Charley ran a new school record of 2:30.01 and received 8th place in the 8th grade girls 800m run at the State IESA Track and Field Meet.
The Night Before Graduation
(Trojans Edition)
‘Twas the night before grad day, and all through the halls,
Not a Trojan was stirring—no texts, no calls.
The lockers were empty, the textbooks all turned,
Four long years behind us, with lessons well learned.
The seniors were home, sprawled out in their beds,
While visions of summer danced in their heads.
Caps sat on dressers, gowns hung with care,
With hopes that the big day soon would be there.
When out on the field there arose such a sound,
I jumped from my bed with a single swift bound!
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Flung open the blinds and kicked over my sash.
The moon lit the bleachers, the track, and the gym,
Where memories echoed—the lights growing dim.
When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But a crowd full of Trojans, all full of cheer!
With the principal front and the staff all in line,
I knew graduation would soon be mine.
More rapid than rumors the moments they came,
And they whistled and shouted and called us by name:
"Now Freshmen! Now Sophomores! Now Juniors—hang tight!
We’re off to new places, we’re taking our flight!
To college, to trade school, to jobs down the line—
Or maybe just sleep past the school start time!"
And then in a twinkling, the morning would come,
With gowns, and with tassels, and loud beating drums.
I ran to my closet, my outfit laid out,
"Tomorrow," I whispered, "we’re done—no doubt."
We’ll walk cross that stage, we’ll smile real wide,
With family and teachers beaming with pride.
And as we toss caps to the stars shining bright—
“Happy Graduation to all, and to all a good night!"
Class of 2025 Graduation: Sunday, May 18th @ 1:00 in HS Gymnasium
Join us at the upcoming Board of Education Meeting and stay informed about the decisions shaping our schools. Agenda below, we hope to see you there. #TheTrojanWay
🗓️ Date: May 19th
🕕 Time: 6:00
📍 Location: District Boardroom (HS Entrance)
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3074/Elmwood/5658966/01.AGENDA_05.19.2025.pdf
Congratulations to Jake Jackson for winning first place in 8th grade high jump with a jump of 5'11.5". He now holds the 2A 8th grade state record and set a new Elmwood 8th grade school record.
4th Grade learning all about Elmwood on our annual Elmwood History Walk. Thanks SO much to Mrs. Maryann Hanlin and Mrs. Pam Paige for sharing your time and knowledge with us!! (& Mr. David Vaughan for the yummy ring pops!). 🥰
Congratulations to Charley Walker on her 4th place finish at the State IESA Track and Field Meet with a jump of 7' 6.25"
Q is for Quiet Time...2nd grade beat the heat and enjoyed some reading time outside this morning
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025- your accomplishments were evident at today's Class Day ceremony. Thank you to the Elmwood community for presenting our students with the awards and scholarships. #TheTrojanWay
Kindergarten had a great time at Niabi Zoo! It was a steamy 92° day, but that didn't slow us down. The ostriches had the best idea - relaxing in the sprinkler. Thank you to the families that joined us. #TheTrojanWay
The Industrial Arts students are wrapping up strong on some great projects they have been working on before the school year ends.
The second year of the EHS Industrial Arts Department is just about in the books and the students have put some really good work in and learned a lot along the way. #TheTrojanWay
Second grade spreading KINDNESS all around Elmwood - Part 1
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Second grade spreading KINDNESS all around Elmwood - Part 2
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Second grade had a great time at the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal for their field trip!
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The Future Trojans Camp, for incoming 3rd-8th graders, will be held at EHS the evening of Friday, July 18, from 6-9pm.
After reading Fahrenheit 451, English III students created book collections that include ten books they would save from the fires if they had the mental capacity to memorize books. Their presentations justifying these books today were convincing, and their creativity was great!
Check out these young authors! 8th graders wrote their own "Who Would Win?" animal books and presented them to 1st graders today. Thank you to Mrs. Blum and Mrs. Wendland for letting our class present to your students!
Mrs. Bell's class had an amazing day at The Cookery in Morton learning about all things chicken, cooking, and culinary CTE options.
A big shout out to PNC Bank for funding this amazing experience!
The archery unit in PE continues to be a favorite for many students, and they're getting good! #TheTrojanWay
