Elm News Articles

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The March 10, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

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The March 3, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

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The Feb. 24, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

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The Feb. 16, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

Chalkboard with dates of Winter 2023 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Feb. 15 & 16

The sign-up period for this year's Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences is now over. We look forward to seeing our Cougar families in person later this week!

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The Feb. 10, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

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All of our schools are represented among the winners of this year's ISBE Those Who Excel Awards! We are proud of all you do for our students and their families!

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The Feb. 3, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

Elm 7th grader Kate Kondela displays the District Spelling Bee trophy flanked by Principal Ashley Groenevel (left) and Elm team coach Lauren Mastrianni (right).

Kate Kondela, an Elm 7th grader, won this year's District Spelling Bee in a contest that lasted 30 rounds! She previously won in 2020 as an Elmwood 4th grader.

Chalkboard with dates of Winter 2023 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Feb. 15 & 16

Parent-teacher conferences will be held in person at all District 401 schools on Feb. 15 and 16. Sign ups will remain open until noon Feb. 14 via PowerSchool.

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The Jan. 26, 2023, issue of our school newsletter, Cougar Courier, is here with the latest need-to-know info for the Cougar community. Please enjoy — and go Cougars!

Sam LaBarbera and sons Joe and Sammy

1990 EPHS graduate Sam LaBarbera was MVP on two Tiger golf teams, and he passed along his love of the sport to his sons, Joe and Sammy, the latest stars of EPHS golf.

Buildings & Grounds Director Michael Scheidt

Meet Michael Scheidt, a 1992 EPHS graduate and District 401's new Buildings & Grounds chief. He succeeds Joseph Sierra, who served from July 2018 to November 2022.

Chalkboard with dates of Fall 2022 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Nov. 2 & 3

Fall 2022 Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in person at all District 401 schools on Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3. Sign up now online via PowerSchool.

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The first day of classes is fast approaching on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Here are a few resources and reminders to help prepare for a successful start to the new school year!

Jairus Ponce receives the Cougar Pride Award

It was time to put middle school in the rearview mirror for some 220 students as Elm held its 2022 commencement ceremony on May 22. Good luck, graduates!

Elm Scholastic Bowl team members

For the third time since 2018, Elm Scholastic Bowl team members qualified for and competed in the national championship tournament. Way to go, Cougars!

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As proud family members looked on, the latest group of Elm inductees entered the ranks of the prestigious National Junior Honor Society in a ceremony held May 3.

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Each year West40, a nonprofit educational service center for western Cook County, honors select area students with the SCOTY Award. Here are this year's D401 winners!

EPHS girls volleyball players in action

Nearly 20 athletic camps covering a variety of sports will be offered this summer at EPHS. Regardless of age or sport, there's a camp for just about any student athlete!

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Congratulations to the District 401 educators, including one from Elm, who have been recognized by ISBE's Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year award programs!

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In response to last night's court ruling, District 401 is moving to mask recommended effective today. Check inside for other changes made as a result of the ruling.

Elmwood student wins District Spelling Bee

Elm student Mel Rubio finished second in the 2022 District Spelling Bee, an epic contest that lasted 45 rounds, with Elmwood's Erhan Mulvihill placing first.

Kate Kondela and Elise Kanable

This year's All-State Elementary Chorus includes two Elm 6th graders: Kate Kondela and Elise Kanable. The chorus will perform on Jan. 29 at the Peoria Civic Center.

Elm Band performs at the 2021 Elm Winter Concert.

With winter break already here, it's time to look back at District 401's holiday concert season. Check inside for links to each of our winter concert photo galleries!