Elm Photo Galleries
Cougar families came out Dec. 7 for District 401's first in-person winter concert in two years. Check inside for photos of the Elm choirs performing!
District 401's first in-person winter concert in two years took place Dec. 7 at Elm Middle School. Check inside for photos of the Elm bands performing!
Congratulations to our 2021 Elm Middle School 8th-grade graduates! If your child participated in the ceremony on June 6, this is where you'll find your student's photo.
If your child participated in Elm's 1 p.m. graduation ceremony on June 13, this is where you'll find their photo. Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates!
If your child participated in Elm's 11 a.m. graduation ceremony on June 13, this is where you'll find their photo. Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates!
If your child participated in Elm's 9 a.m. graduation ceremony on June 13, this is where you'll find their photo. Congratulations to all of our 2020 graduates!
District 401's annual Band Festival Concert took place Feb. 27 at Elmw...
Elm recently held its annual Winter Concert in front of an audience of enthusiastic family members and friends. The show featured performances by the Elm Choir under the direction of Mr. Michael Popplewell and by the Elm Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Kyle Rhoades.
Four members of District 401's first Special Olympics team recently participated in the squad's debut event, a Special Olympics Illinois basketball skills competition in Hoffman Estates. The students put their hoops talents to the test in shooting, passing and dribbling.
The 2019 EPHS Fall Musical, "Once on This Island," wowed audiences for three shows in early November. Featuring a stellar cast and crew led by senior Elizabeth Ruiz-Goranson as Ti Moune, the production gave everyone involved the opportunity to put their talents on full display.
The 2019 Elmwood Park High School Fall Musical, "Once on This Island," will be performed Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 1 to 3) in the school auditorium. The talented student cast includes Elm 7th grader Zoe Rice. Check inside for photos from a recent rehearsal.
Elm students began the new school year with a busy schedule, including an introduction to expectations about positive student behavior. Despite the backdrop of construction work that will continue through next summer, the transition to a new year went smoothly!
If you drove past 7607 W. Cortland St. this summer, you couldn't help noticing a bit of construction work going on. Check inside for a slideshow and gallery documenting the progress on Phase 1 of the Elm expansion project, which will lead to the addition of 6th grade next year.
The Class of 2019 graduated from Elm Middle School in a ceremony held May 22. Check inside for photos as some 196 students said goodbye to 8th grade and set their sights on the next stage in their educational career. Congratulations to all, and best of luck in high school!
Elm recently held its annual Winter Concert in front of an audience of enthusiastic family members and friends. The show featured performances by the Elm Choir under the direction of Mr. Michael Popplewell and by the Elm Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Kyle Rhoades.
The 2018-19 concert season began in impressive fashion Oct. 4 with the annual Kaleidoscope Concert at Elmwood Park High School. The Elm and EPHS choirs led by Mr. Michael Popplewell and the EPHS Marching Tigers directed by Mr. Kyle Rhoades put on a show to remember.
The Elm girls softball team completed a perfect season with a dominating win in the championship game of the 2018 Leyden-Norwood Athletic Conference playoffs on Sept. 27. Check inside for photos from the Cougars' memorable playoff run.
Elm Middle School students began the 2018-19 school year with a busy schedule of classes, including an introduction to expectations about positive student behavior. Students also met the school's new leaders: Principal Ms. Rebecca Siegel and Assistant Principal Ms. Ashley Groeneveld.
From student-built hovercrafts to student-built robots, EPHS Gym was packed with displays and activities when District 401 held "Into the Cloud," a community event showcasing how technology is transforming the classroom. Check inside for photos from the big night!
Elm and EPHS students participated in a nationwide walkout on March 14 to honor the victims of the recent Florida school shootings. Students at District 401's other schools participated in learning activities related to the walkout. Check inside for photos.
The 2018 EPHS Spring Musical, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," will be performed March 9-11 in the school auditorium. Cast, crew and musicians have been hard at work getting ready for opening night. Check inside for photos from a recent rehearsal session!
More than 100 parents and students turned out for District 401's STEMscopes Parent & Community Night, held Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Elm Middle School. The event gave attendees a chance to learn more about the District's science curriculum for grades K-8.
Our student musicians recently ushered in the holiday season with the school's annual Winter Concert. And what a concert it was! Enthusiastic friends and family members packed the school gym to enjoy memorable performances by the Elm Choir and Elm Band.
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (D-78th District) spent time recently with some of her younger constituents as she visited social studies classes at Elm Middle School. Students asked her plenty of questions, and Rep. Lilly came away impressed!
Elm Middle School's cross country teams ended their 2017 season as the Leyden-Norwood Athletic Conference runners-up in both the girls and boys 7th/8th-grade divisions — the second straight year both teams have won conference trophies.