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    John Mills Elementary School
    Grades PK-5
    2824 N. 76th Ave.
    Elmwood Park, IL 60707

    Phone: 708-452-3560

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    Elmwood
     

    Elmwood Elementary School
    Grades K-5
    2319 N. 76th Ave.
    Elmwood Park, IL 60707

    Phone: 708-452-3558

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    Elm
     

    Elm Middle School
    Grades 6-8
    7607 W. Cortland St.
    Elmwood Park, IL 60707

    Phone: 708-452-3550

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    Elmwood Park High School
    Grades 9-12
    8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
    Elmwood Park, IL 60707

    Phone: 708-452-7272

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John Mills Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: 2022 District Spelling Bee

February 14, 2022

It took 45 rounds and almost two hours of competition, but there's a new spelling champion in town. Elmwood's Erhan Mulvihill took first, with Mel Rubio of Elm second.

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Photo Gallery: Santa Comes to John Mills

December 16, 2021

John Mills students in grades PK-1 got a chance to see Santa a little earlier than usual this year when the jolly old fellow visited on Dec. 14 as part of Toys for Tots.

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Photo Gallery: Winter Concert 2021

December 13, 2021

The first John Mills in-person concert in two years took place Dec. 9 as grades K-2 performed the school's 2021 Winter Concert. Check inside for photos!

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Photo Gallery: Preschool Family Event

November 23, 2021

It was a special time at John Mills Elementary School the morning of Friday, Nov. 19, as parents filled the classrooms of their preschool students.

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Photo Gallery: Halloween Parades 2021

November 1, 2021

With everyone back in the building this year, John Mills Elementary School celebrated Halloween 2021 with not one but three costume parades!

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Photo Gallery: Santa Visits John Mills

December 23, 2020

Even though their two-week winter break had already begun, plenty of John Mills Elementary students showed up at school on Dec. 21. The reason? Santa came to town!

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Photo Gallery: John Mills, Elmwood Musicians at District Band Festival 2020

March 10, 2020

District 401's annual Band Festival Concert took place Feb. 27 at Elmwood P...

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Photo Gallery: 2020 District Spelling Bee

January 16, 2020

Hania Xhafa (pictured) and Nicole Gorka were John Mills' top spellers at the 2020 District Spelling Bee. Elmwood Elementary's Kate Kondela won the competition, which took place on Jan. 14 at Elmwood School.

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Photo Gallery: JM 1st-3rd Holiday Show '19

December 22, 2019

John Mills Elementary School's annual Holiday Show featuring songs performed by our 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders took place Monday, Dec. 16. Mr. Nathan Whittaker directed the show, which featured a selection of holiday favorites.

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Photo Gallery: Mills Winter Concert '19

December 20, 2019

John Mills student musicians rang in the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert. This year's event featured the John Mills Choir led by Mr. Nathan Whittaker and the 5th and 6th Grade Bands led by Mr. Stephen Hawk.

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Photo Gallery: 2019 Family Fun Fair

September 20, 2019

The John Mills PTA celebrated a successful first month of school by holding a Family Fun Fair for the entire Trojan community on Sept. 13 — and what a great event it was! The school gym was packed with families who enjoyed a variety of fun games and activities. Check inside for more!

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Photo Gallery: John Mills Back to School '19

August 21, 2019

The first day of school at John Mills was busy for students and parents alike! While students began their classes, parents received an overview of 2019-20 from the school's new leaders, Principal Frank Kuzniewski and Assistant Principal Alexandra Oreluk. Check inside for photos!

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Photo Gallery: Mills Winter Concert '18

January 4, 2019

John Mills student musicians rang in the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert. This year's event featured the John Mills Choir led by Ms. Carol Swann and Ms. AnaMae Bances, and the John Mills Beginning Band and Concert Band led by Mr. Stephen Hawk.

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Photo Gallery: Mills Back to School '18

August 21, 2018

The first day of school at John Mills Elementary School was busy for students and parents alike! While parents received an overview of the 2018-19 school year and met their children's teachers, students enjoyed a superhero-themed assembly. Check inside for photos!

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Photo Gallery: "Into the Cloud" Tech Event

April 16, 2018

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!

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Photo Gallery: Bring on the Art Show!

March 5, 2018

Are you ready to celebrate the arts? Then come on out to the 2018 John Mills Art Show! The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in the school gym. Art teacher Mr. Todd Siegel has organized the show. Check out some of his students at work!

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Photo Gallery: Learning About STEMscopes

February 8, 2018

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.

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Photo Gallery: District Spelling Bee '18

January 22, 2018

Andrew Ticao, a John Mills 6th grader, won the District 401 Spelling Bee for the third straight year as students from Mills and Elmwood Elementary Schools demonstrated their spelling skills yet again. Anastasia Prodanchuk, an Elmwood 6th grader, finished as runner-up.

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Photo Gallery: John Mills Winter Concert '17

December 20, 2017

Our student musicians recently 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 John Mills Choir and John Mills Band.

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Photo Gallery: All Kinds of 1st-Grade Kinds

November 7, 2017

John Mills' 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!

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Photo Gallery: All Kinds of 2nd-Grade Kinds

November 7, 2017

John Mills' 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!

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Photo Gallery: All Kinds of 3rd-Grade Kinds

November 7, 2017

John Mills' 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!

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Photo Gallery: All Kinds of 4th-Grade Kinds

November 7, 2017

John Mills' 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!

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Photo Gallery: All Kinds of 5th-Grade Kinds

November 7, 2017

John Mills' 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!

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Photo Gallery: All Kinds of 6th-Grade Kinds

November 7, 2017

John Mills' 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!

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John Mills Elementary School
Grades PK-5
2824 North 76th Avenue
Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707
Phone: 708-452-3560
Fax: 708-452-0349
Email: millsinfo@epcusd401.org
Twitter: @jm401_trojans

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