Elmwood Photo Galleries
Kate Kondela, a 4th grader at Elmwood Elementary School, won the 2020 Elmwood Park District 401 Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The contest, which took place in a packed Elmwood gym, featured 22 of the best spellers from the District's two elementary schools.
Elmwood Elementary School's annual Holiday Show featuring songs performed by our 1st and 2nd graders took place Monday, Dec. 16. Ms. Meredith Olson directed the show, which featured a selection of holiday favorites.
Elmwood student musicians rang in the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert. This year's event featured the Elmwood 5th and 6th Grade Bands led by Mr. Stephen Hawk and Elmwood Encore led by Ms. Meredith Olson.
The Elmwood PATT's 2019 Walkathon took place Sept. 27, and the annual fundraiser was a big success. Students, faculty and parent chaperones walked around the neighborhood, with many students and adults sporting their new "Power of Yet" T-shirts.
As Elmwood Elementary parents received an overview of the 2019-20 school year and met their children's teachers, students enjoyed an opening-day assembly. And then it was time for classes, recess and lunch. Check inside for photos from the first day of school!
Elmwood Elementary School student musicians rang in the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert. This year's event featured the Elmwood Beginning Band and Concert Band led by Mr. Stephen Hawk as they performed their repertoire of "Sounds of the Season."
As Elmwood Elementary parents received an overview of the 2018-19 school year and met their children's teachers, students enjoyed an opening-day assembly from magic storyteller Chris McBrien. Check inside for photos from the first day of school!
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!
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.
Anastasia Prodanchuk, an Elmwood 6th grader, finished as runner-up to Andrew Ticao, a John Mills 6th grader, in the 2018 District 401 Spelling Bee on Jan. 19. The contest, hosted by Elmwood, featured more than 30 students from Mills and Elmwood Elementary Schools, each of whom demonstrated their impressive spelling skills.
Our student musicians celebrated the holiday season with the school's annual Winter Concert — and what a concert it was! Enthusiastic classmates and family members packed the school gym to enjoy memorable performances by the Elmwood Band and Elmwood Choir.
Elmwood's 1st graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 1st graders are!
Elmwood's 2nd graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 2nd graders are!
Elmwood's 3rd graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 3rd graders are!
Elmwood's 4th graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 4th graders are!
Elmwood's 5th graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 5th graders are!
Elmwood's 6th graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 6th graders are!
Elmwood's staff members participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our staff members are!
The Elmwood PATT's first Scholastic Book Fair of 2017-18 was a great success as students and parents supported their school with lots of purchases — and enthusiasm for reading! Check inside for photos from the weeklong event.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming up soon, and Elmwood students sure do like to read! Second-grade teacher Ms. Sandra Katsantones and 3rd-grade teacher Ms. Mary Vravosinos recently invited us into their classrooms so we could see for ourselves!
Elmwood Elementary students raised more than $1,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts thanks to their "Hats for Houston" fundraiser. By donating $1 or more, students were allowed to wear their hats inside school for a day. Thanks to all of our donors!
It was standing-room only in the Elmwood Elementary School cafeteria the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 16, as parents got a preview of the 2017-18 school year. Meanwhile in the school gym, students enjoyed an opening-day assembly on character education.