HSTR: Hi-Line @ Cambridge Relays (Cambridge) Friday, March 21st, 2025 starting at 1:00 PM with first Field Event Session, followed by first Running Event followed by second Field Events Session followed by Second Running Events. Admission: $5.00. #gobulls
Our first Mindful Monday will be Monday, March 24th at 7:50 am! All are welcome!
lt was a great to be a Pirate speaker at District Speech! Kara Brockman took 1st place in all 3 of her events (Persuasive, Entertainment, and Extemporaneous)! She will represent Elwood at State Speech in all 3 events. Kassandra Salisbury placed 4th in Program of Oral Interpretation and 5th in Informative. Christdolyn Hagan and Adrianna Seberger placed 6th in Duet Acting. With just 6 entries, Elwood placed 4th overall! Go Pirates!
Elwood Public School will be closed on Wednesday, March 19th, due to the forecasted blizzard like conditions.
District Speech Update: All events made finals! Stay tuned for placings. Awards will be sometime around 5:30 or 6:00.
Correction: The post with the Striv link for District Speech lists the wrong date. District speech is today (Tues. 3/18). We will try to give a heads up on the time later today.
8th grade Exploratory Careers class finished 3rd Quarter making some Awesome Pillows! They put all their career skills to use in great teamwork during sewing station rotation, leadership in assisting others, problem solving, planning skills, and time management!
Foods classes have been busy learning about Quickbreads! Their scones lab yesterday was a success with a wide variety of treats using new skills knowledge of baked goods. Students will also be critiquing their scones with articles as food critics exploring that career path.
The District Speech Meet is in Wallace tomorrow (Wed. 3/19) in Wallace. The awards ceremony will be streamed on Wallace's Striv channel. Here's the link: https://striv.tv/channel/wallace/. It's hard to guess what time awards will be, but check here for updates on the time (5:30 pm or later). Wallace will also post a notification on their social media accounts shortly before awards start. Go Pirates!
A group of 17 5th-8th graders traveled to North Platte to compete in the Western Nebraska Regional Science Fair on March 12. Congratulations to Benjamin Morton who was recognized for his his Environmental Project, Scientific Research, and State Qualifier status. Ben will now move on to complete at the Nebraska State Science Fair! Way to go Ben!
The Treasure Island chapter of the National Honor Society inducted five new members on Wednesday (3/12). Congratulations to Luqas Bjorklund, Noelle Rand, Judah Niemeier, Kara Brockman, and Karter Tilson for achieving this honor!
Our book drawing winners on this beautiful Thursday morning from the TeamMates book vending machine!
Our book drawing winners on this beautiful Thursday morning from the TeamMates book vending machine!
The Junior High Quiz Bowl Team earned some hardware at the Alma JH QB Invite placing 2nd out of 8 teams! The team won their pool and then lost a close championship match to Axtell. Go Pirates!
The Pirate Speech Team competed at Maxwell on Saturday (3/8). Kara Broackman placed 1st in Persuasive Speaking, 4th in Extemporaneous, and 5th in Triathlon (an award given for overall performance in 3 events). Christdolyn Hagan and Adrianna Seberger placed 4th in Duet Acting. On to Districts on March 18! Go Pirates!
There will be a 2:27 dismissal on Thursday, March 13 and No School on Friday, March 14 due to winter break.
This week's winners for a free book from the TeamMates book vending machine!
10th-11th grade parents: Reminder that your child's pre-registration form is due to Mrs. Oaklund with your signature tomorrow. Thanks!
February 29th is designated as Rare Disease Day. Throughout the last year, with community and school efforts combined, Elwood Public Schools have raised over $4000 to show their support for our 4 students who each have their very own Rare Disease. The money will be given out equally between the 4 different organizations chosen by their parents. This is a truly remarkable accomplishment! Thank you all for your donations to raise awareness for Rare Diseases!
8th-9th grade parents: Reminder that your child's pre-registration form is due to Mrs. Oaklund with your signature tomorrow. 10th-11th graders will receive their forms tomorrow and they will be due on Thursday, March 6th with a parent signature. Thanks!