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A Special Celebration at Harley Avenue Primary

February 17, 2013 5:54 am Comments Off

By Alison DeMaria
Students of Harley Avenue Primary School in the Elwood Union Free School District enjoyed Special Person Day on Feb. 13. The pre-Valentine’s Day celebration allowed students to invite those people in their lives whom they deem special to visit the school and join them in some unique activities. The children’s projects included designing […]

Storyteller Visits James H. Boyd School

January 5, 2013 6:43 am Comments Off

Third-grade students of James H. Boyd Intermediate School in the Elwood Union Free School District enjoyed a visit from professional arts educator and storyteller Tom Lee.

Dodgeball for a Cause in Elwood

December 1, 2012 8:46 am Comments Off

Students of Elwood Middle School united in support of a good cause and had a great time doing it! Over 300 students took part in the school’s popular “Dodge Cancer” fundraising event benefiting members of the Elwood community who are directly affected by the disease.
Every participant contributed a $10 donation, allowing them and their teammates […]

Elwood Homecoming Celebration

October 18, 2012 6:22 am Comments Off

“It’s always nice to see everyone showing their spirit and support for our school,” remarked Superintendent Peter Scordo, who was among the attendees. “The sense of community is overwhelming and it means a great deal to our students.”

Many Elwood Taxpayer Association Members Against Oaktree Development

October 10, 2012 11:27 pm 2 Comments

Approximately eighty people attended the Elwood Taxpayers Association Meeting held at the Elwood Public Library located at the corner of Elwood Road and Jericho Turnpike. The hot topic on the agenda was the proposed senior housing development at the Oaktree Dairy property located on the west side of Elwood Road.
Walter Raab, Co-President of the association provided […]

Elwood Students Create a Culture of Kindness

October 8, 2012 7:46 am Comments Off

Students witnessed examples of the various forms of bullying, explored the feelings involved with bullying and took part in role-playing activities. This enabled them to literally put themselves in someone else’s shoes and learn how to handle a variety of uncomfortable situations. Students learned that they had the power to make the difference.

Elwood Students Selected For Performing Groups

September 23, 2012 7:40 pm Comments Off

The Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Music Department is proud to announce the selection of All-County and All-State Music Festivals.

Elwood Elections Results

May 15, 2012 11:48 pm Comments Off

The election results for the Elwood School District is as follows ..