Important events coming up for JH sports:
-Softball 8th grade night will be against Monroe on 9/1 at Sweetwater Park
-Baseball 8th grade night will be against LVC on 9/10 at Sweetwater Park.
Come out and support our 8th graders!
Please go and vote for Taylor Johns as the high school sports female athlete of the week! Great job this week Taylor, way to represent Elmwood!
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2026/08/24/ihsa-sports-vote-for-journal-star-girls-athlete-of-the-week-for-aug-17-22/91440897007/
The JH softball game that was rained out at Farmington has been rescheduled for September 2nd at 4:15.
What an incredible event tonight at our Meet the Teams event! Thank you for coming out to support our Trojan athletes and band! A major thank you to our booster program, this could not have happened without you!!
Our elementary classroom Halloween parties are scheduled for Friday, October 31st. We will begin letting families into the school at 9:45. Doors will open at 10:00 to the classrooms. The parade will begin at 10:15. Friday, October 31st is also an early dismissal day. Students will be dismissed at 11:30.
Elmwood Grade School families enjoyed a night of baseball and fireworks at the Peoria Chiefs. Thank you to Quincy Maier (our school representative of excellent reading habits, a great work ethic, and a wonderful attitude) for throwing out the 1st pitch!
4th Graders enjoyed visiting Ag Day on Friday the 2nd. Thank you to all the students, families, and faculty for this wonderful event!
Elmwood Girls Basketball Camp for incoming 1st through 8th grade. Camp will be July 14th, 15th, and 16th. Grade of campers is for the next school year 2025-2026. Camp for girls entering grades 1, 2, 3, & 4 will be from 9:00-11:30, Girls entering grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 will be from 12:00-2:30. Cost: $40.00 (Includes a camp T-shirt). Waiver and money can turned in on the first day of Camp! Email shirt size and what grade they will be entering to kfaulkner@elmwood322.com. Shirts will be order next Wednesday at 3:00 pm.
Congratulations 8th-graders, you are now members of the Freshman class. Enjoy your summer vacation and be ready to start your EHS journey towards May 2029! #TheTrojanWay
If you were unable to attend events this past year school year, please click on the link bellow. You will be able to watch our 8th Grade Promotion, several Band and Chorus Concerts and our 2025 High School Graduation.
Elmwood YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBUHOXiZRB7eBWX8XWwJOQ
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
Thank you to the Elmwood JH/HS Parents Club for organizing the Student You Should Know Ceremony. Teachers nominated students throughout the semester that exhibited the characteristics of #TheTrojanWay.
Congratulations to our Elmwood 322 Class of 2025 Sterling Merit Award winners. Your hard work and extra effort has paid off. #TheTrojanWay.
📚✨ Happy Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who inspire, support, and shape our students every single day. Thank you for your passion, patience, and dedication. You make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom—and we are so grateful for you! Thank you to the Parent Clubs and those who donated for all of the amazing extras for our staff this week! Keep watch for all of the fun pictures from this weeks festivities and join me in thanking our Trojan Teachers and Staff for dedicating themselves to the most noble cause of educating our students! #TheTrojanWay
Check out these open extracurricular opportunities for the 25'-26' school year. If you are interested in the HS Positions,
contact Mr. McCoy at tmccoy@elmwood322.com For Junior High Cheer, contact Mrs. Brugger
at mbrugger@elmwood322.com #TheTrojanWay
We are excited to announce Dick Taylor as our April Community Member of the Month for his outstanding service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Elmwood community.
When a devastating tornado struck Elmwood in 2010, Dick stepped forward without hesitation. Drawing on his background in construction and business, he became a vital part of the city’s recovery efforts. He played a key role in assessing the damage to our town, helped develop a comprehensive economic recovery plan, and supported the establishment of a TIF district that spurred critical improvements in our downtown—including streetscaping and façade enhancements that revitalized the heart of our community.
Dick’s compassion extended beyond city limits as he offered guidance and support to the residents of Washington, Illinois, following their own tornado disaster. His insight and leadership served as a source of strength during a time of great uncertainty.
As a longtime member of the Elmwood Community Foundation, Dick has been a tireless advocate for community enrichment. From helping secure Lorado Taft artifacts that celebrate our cultural heritage, to spearheading the creation of the Sweetwater walking path, his efforts have left a lasting legacy.
Currently, Dick is leading efforts to bring a YMCA Wellness Center to Elmwood—working closely with surrounding communities and organizations to build support and raise the necessary funds for this transformative project. In addition, he has helped spearhead the new Industrial Arts Program at our school through his management of the Claude Keefer Memorial Account, including the purchase of a new car lift to expand our program next year.
Through every initiative, Dick Taylor has demonstrated what it means to lead with vision, generosity, and heart. It is our honor to present him with this award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the community. Dick has demonstrated examples of The Trojan Way for decades in our community! Join me in congratulating Dick on being the recipient of the April Community Member of the Month! #TheTrojanWay
Congratulations to Mrs. Foster, our JH/HS staff award recipient for April. She is in her first year at Elmwood but has been positive, caring, and holding students accountable to our tradition of excellence. We all appreciate her demonstration of the characteristics of #TheTrojanWay.
Student You Should Know winner for April at Elmwood JH/HS: Lillian Battye. She was nominated by two of her teachers for exemplifying a great work ethic, showing kindness, and positively impacting her peers in English and Math classes. #TheTrojanWay
We want to send a warm welcome to our new Elmwood #322 Board of Education. We appreciate your service, time, and commitment to our district! #TheTrojanWay
President - Jessica Reyling (2nd Female President in Elmwood History)
Vice President - Dustin Funk
Secretary - Katie Vaughan
Member - Angie Agan
Member - Tori Goedeke
Member - Grant Strom
Member - Heather Windish
We want to take this opportunity and thank Mr. Mark Davis and Mr. Kevin Windish for their service to the Elmwood #322 Board of Education. Mark has served since April 22, 2013 (12 years) as a member, Secretary, Vice President and President; while Kevin has served since April 28, 2021 (4 years) as an Elmwood Board member. Please take a moment to acknowledge their service and recognize their efforts as they “retire” from our Board. Thank you to you both!
We also want to welcome our newest two BOE Members to the Elmwood #322 BOE. Mrs. Angie Agan and Mr. Grant Strom are both beginning their first term. Thank you for your commitment to serve our district! #TheTrojanWay
