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
Come out to our amazing facilities and support our Elmwood Trojans! We love having you at our events! #TheTrojanWay
Meet Billy the Bison. He highlights Elmwood's accomplishments in Peoria County's Bicentennial celebration. Thanks to Miss Tomevi and her Art students for representing #TheTrojanWay.
🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💼✨
Today we celebrate the heart of every office—our amazing team! Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes magic keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for being the glue that holds us together. 🙌 Join me in thanking Michele, Dayna, and Julie for everything they do for our school, students, and community! We are blessed to have them in Elmwood! #TheTrojanWay
Today we give a big THANK YOU to the dedicated drivers who safely steer our students to and from school each day. Your early mornings, big smiles, kind hearts, and steady hands make a world of difference. Thank you for your dedication and service to our community! 🚌✨ Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
#TheTrojanWay
Congratulations to our new inductees into National Honor Society. Good luck to our Srs as they get closer to Graduation Day. #TheTrojanWay
Join us for a magical journey to Arendelle at Brimfield High School for Disney’s Frozen Jr.! Come see talented Elmwood and Brimfield Students perform together this weekend! Just another example of our strong community partnership.
👑 Perfect for all ages, full of unforgettable songs, and featuring the incredible talent of our students!
💙 Like, Share, and Tag a friend who LOVES Frozen!
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Freshmen Orientation for the EHS Class of 2029. #TheTrojanWay
A big thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and made last night’s Career Fair such a huge success! The Junior/Senior High Parents Club did a wonderful job of organizing, inviting, and hosting the event!
Our students had the chance to connect with incredible companies, gain valuable insights, and explore a variety of career paths. We had over 70 students attend and 40 vendors showed up! Several vendors reported that we had a great turnout compared to recent events at other locations! Way to show up Elmwood!
We’re so proud of our community for demonstrating and engaging students in conversations about career path opportunities. As one vendor stated, "Right now there is a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to get financial assistance for this career." #TheTrojanWay #FutureFocused
Come out to Elmwood HS! Career fair going on NOW!! We'll be here until 7:30. #TheTrojanWay
Come out to our amazing facilities and support our Elmwood Trojans! We love having you at our events! #TheTrojanWay
Our 1st Annual Spring Career Fair is TOMORROW, April 7th from 5:30-7:30 at Elmwood HS in the Commons. This is open to all Elmwood high school students and we have invited other local high schools to attend as well. Come learn about career from local professionals and win door prizes! #TheTrojanWay
Come out to our amazing facilities and support our Elmwood Trojans! We love having you at our events! #TheTrojanWay
We are excited to announce Jeff Lampe as the recipient of the March Community Member of the Month! Jeff has volunteered his time behind the scenes on several different organizations which help set Elmwood apart from other communities. Jeff has served as a youth baseball and basketball coach for several years, Elmwood Junior High Baseball coach, organized the Elmwood Biddy Ball program for several years, oversaw the Community Center for several years, active member of Kiwanis, a City Council Member, active member of St. Patrick's Church, and served as the Treasurer of the Elmwood Palace Theater. Jeff is also one of the founding members of the Elmwood All Outdoors Show, which ran for 10 years. Jeff also began the Weekly Post in Elmwood in 2013, providing high level coverage to highlight amazing accomplishments of our students, school, and community members! Most small rural towns do not have the amenities that Elmwood has to offer, and Jeff has volunteered his time to help maintain the tradition and excellence of Elmwood for many years, and documents history being made each day! Congratulations on being recognized as our March Community Member of the Month! #TheTrojanWay
Congratulations to Jessica Coulter, our JH/HS staff award recipient for March. She is the anchor of the cafeteria staff, the go-to person for answers, and is a problem solver when staff members are sick or a shipment doesn’t arrive. We admire her caringness and positive encouragement to others as she demonstrates the characteristics of #TheTrojanWay.
Student You Should Know winners for March at Elmwood JH/HS: Ellie Crow and J Hampton. Their teachers recognized them for exemplifying great work ethics, showing kindness, and positively impacting their peers. #TheTrojanWay
