Elmwood teachers grew their professional learning today during our Staff Only Day. Dr. Wil van der Veen helped equip our 4th and 5th grade science teachers pursuit towards Next Generation Science Standards. 4th grade ELA/SS teachers visited the Cumberland County Historical Society to deepen our background knowledge of local history (pictured here) which will inform our teaching.
💙 CELEBRATING OUR OLYMPIANS // Today our Wildcat athletes shined bright at Special Olympics! With determination, teamwork, and big smiles, they gave their all — showing us the true spirit of sportsmanship and Wildcat Pride. 🐾🏅
A huge thank you to the buddies who cheered, encouraged, and stood side-by-side with our athletes every step of the way. Together, you created memories full of joy, friendship, and celebration.
We couldn’t be prouder of our Wildcats — you inspire us all! 💛
Visit our official Facebook page for a full photo album from this beautiful day - www.facebook.com/MASDwildcats
#WildcatPride
A huge thank you to the buddies who cheered, encouraged, and stood side-by-side with our athletes every step of the way. Together, you created memories full of joy, friendship, and celebration.
We couldn’t be prouder of our Wildcats — you inspire us all! 💛
Visit our official Facebook page for a full photo album from this beautiful day - www.facebook.com/MASDwildcats
#WildcatPride
Let there be light! Thanks to Facility Director Erick Hoffman and his mighty crew to creatively transform a closet to an office at Elmwood as a little side hustle project.
Special thanks to Jon Forry and MASH intern Derek Orner for their contributions.
Special thanks to Jon Forry and MASH intern Derek Orner for their contributions.
Matthew March from the Cumberland County Historical Society helps our 4th graders learn about a local historical nugget- the Carlisle Indian Boarding School, once home to Jim Thorpe. Thank you to the Elmwood PTO for supporting these presentations!
Ms. Broadway helps our students understand the concept of arranging music through playing xylophones in class.
Here's a little glimpse of recess at Elmwood. Recess, PE, and movement throughout the day helps our students' blood to flow and to be ready to learn!
On the menu for today's Snack Cart was crackers and dip and mini S'mores bites. Good to the last bite and Principal Approved!
Students from Mrs. Yohn's class work hard each month on the Elmwood Snack Cart. Students plan, purchase, make, and deliver homemade and store-bought goodies to staff, spreading joy and cheer in the process.
☔💜 In the middle of this morning’s downpour, one act of kindness stood out. As Wildcats arrived and the halls at Elmwood Academy filled with damp shoes and dripping umbrellas, Librarian Nate Chesky saw a student on crutches and knew the slick floors could be a risk. Without hesitation, he scooped her onto his back and carried her safely to class.
For this thoughtful act, he earned a visit from Dr. Bitz, who presented Mr. Chesky with a pair of our You Knocked Our Socks Off socks 🧦 — a small token of gratitude for going above and beyond.
Moments like this remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat Family—looking out for one another, rain or shine. 🌟
📸 Special shoutout to 4th grade teacher Heather Strock for capturing this moment in action, and sharing for us to celebrate.
#WildcatPride #Belonging
For this thoughtful act, he earned a visit from Dr. Bitz, who presented Mr. Chesky with a pair of our You Knocked Our Socks Off socks 🧦 — a small token of gratitude for going above and beyond.
Moments like this remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat Family—looking out for one another, rain or shine. 🌟
📸 Special shoutout to 4th grade teacher Heather Strock for capturing this moment in action, and sharing for us to celebrate.
#WildcatPride #Belonging
🌍✉️ GLOBAL CONNECTIONS // Wildcats in Joshua Arvey’s class at Elmwood Academy recently teamed up with students in France for a special pen pal project. To help their new friends get to know them, students snapped photos showing who they are and where they live—then paired each picture with a caption to bring it to life.
From snapshots of our school to scenes across the community, these Wildcats are spreading the Wildcat Way across the ocean. 💌🐾
📸 Shoutout to Mr. Arvey for capturing this globe-trotting learning activity in action.
#WildcatPride
From snapshots of our school to scenes across the community, these Wildcats are spreading the Wildcat Way across the ocean. 💌🐾
📸 Shoutout to Mr. Arvey for capturing this globe-trotting learning activity in action.
#WildcatPride
Representative Thomas Kutz visits our school frequently to read to our students and engage with them. Today, he read to Mrs. Himmel's class. Even our facility dog Sunny enjoyed listening and learning about the three branches of government.
Our new guest management system is now live at Elmwood! Special thanks to Rep. Kutz's Chief of Staff, Brett Gavin for being the first person to test it out this morning. This system will add another layer of safety for our school.
Pod Game Day is time for students to connect with each other across the building, forging or rekindling relationships with people beyond their classroom. Our teachers teach, facilitate the games, and play along!
Photos courtesy of Denise Strohl
Photos courtesy of Denise Strohl
Pod Game Day today at Elmwood Academy! Students played a variety of games including Spoons, Uno, Apples to Apples, Heads Up 7 Up, Greed, Snake, Charades, Pictionary, Boggle, Concentration, and Family Feud.
Mr. Underkoffler and Mr. Shively celebrate a spontaneous Twinning Tuesday!
Photo courtesy of Denise Strohl
Photo courtesy of Denise Strohl
🎤 Nathaniel, a Wildcat at Elmwood Academy, showcased his leadership and communication skills on the morning announcements yesterday… and he’s not stopping there!
🍋 This afternoon, you can find him running a lemonade stand from 12–3 p.m. at the Upper Allen JoJo’s parking lot—all to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Way to use your voice and your heart to make a difference, Wildcat! 💛
📸 Thank you to Assistant Principal Keith Shively for capturing our Wildcat in action.
#WildcatPride
🍋 This afternoon, you can find him running a lemonade stand from 12–3 p.m. at the Upper Allen JoJo’s parking lot—all to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Way to use your voice and your heart to make a difference, Wildcat! 💛
📸 Thank you to Assistant Principal Keith Shively for capturing our Wildcat in action.
#WildcatPride
👏 Every day is the perfect day to celebrate our amazing Instructional Assistants—like this Dream Team at Elmwood Academy and so many more shining stars across the district. Your care, creativity, and commitment make a difference in countless ways. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
📸 Special thanks to Anne Yohn for sharing this photo.
#WildcatPride
📸 Special thanks to Anne Yohn for sharing this photo.
#WildcatPride
Mrs. Hutcheson leads students in "Cracking the Muffin Code" in math class. Students have a chance to re-engage with a math problem from last week and revise their thinking over some real muffins.
We love having our local legislators come to Elmwood and read to our students. Today, Representative Thomas Kutz joins Mrs. Bull's 4th grade class to read a book and explain his role in serving our community.
The milkweed out front is a perfect spot for our caterpillars' metamorphic stages. It was planted by a former Elmwood student and parent a few years ago. The change happening before our eyes is symbolic of the growth happening in our building as we try to stretch our students as critical and creative thinkers!
