Schedule reminder: Early dismissal Wednesday, May 27th.
2 days ago, Leigh Ditto
May Early Dismissal
Schedule reminder: No school Monday, May 25th.
3 days ago, Leigh Ditto
Memorial Day
PTC asks you to save the date on August 22nd for their back to school Fun Run! See the attached flyer for more information!
4 days ago, Meghan Hirn
PTC save the date

Tomorrow, May 19th is Connections Day! Our students will travel to the high school to meet and do a mile walk/run with their pen pals. Here are some important things to remember:
Please make sure your student is on time to school. If they arrive after 9:05, you will bring them to the intersection of Beeler and Inwood Dr. There will be a sign-in table and our staff will get your student where they need to be.
Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately and brings extra clothes if they need to change once back at school.
Students will be eating lunch at the high school with their pen pal. If it is raining, we will return to Elmwood and students will eat lunch in their classrooms. Please remember to pack your students lunch if they did not purchase a sack lunch.
Assigned T-Shirt color:
Kindergarten: Red
1st grade: White
2nd grade: Black
Thank you for your cooperation and your support of this event that our students and staff look forward to each year!

5 days ago, Meghan Hirn
Elmwood Yearbook Alert! We still have a few extra yearbooks for sale in the office for $20. Payment via cash or check (payable to Shawnee Local Schools) is required at the time of purchase. These will be distributed during the final days of school along with the yearbooks that have already been ordered.!
9 days ago, Meghan Hirn
Order your yearbook today! Last chance! $20 - Yearbooks will be handed out the last week of school.

Please see the following links for information regarding two upcoming summer activities, Information can also be found on the Elmwood page under summer camps.
Summer Adventure Camp
Summer Fitness Challenge

11 days ago, Meghan Hirn

Congratulations to Elmwood's Indians of the Month for April! These students serve as positive role models for their classmates and help create a caring and respectful school community. For April our focus word was “Persevere.” Teachers looked for students who kept trying even when things are challenging, show determination in their learning, and maintain a positive attitude as they work through difficulties in respectful ways..
We’re proud of our students who rise to the challenge each month and model what it means to live out our PBIS expectations.

13 days ago, Meghan Hirn
Indian of the Month- April
Check out the information below for the upcoming Shawnee Girls Basketball Camp! Camp is open to incoming grades 3-8. Register by June 3rd. https://aptg.co/81QTpt
15 days ago, Leigh Ditto
Dribble Drive Dazzle Strength In The Tribe basketball camp for girls entering grades 3-8 on a white background with red accents and a girl dribbling a basketball.
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Please complete your registration so your student can be scheduled for their kindergarten screening. We are unable to schedule them until registration is complete! Screening will be held on May 27th.
24 days ago, Meghan Hirn
Finish Registration for the 2026-27 school year to schedule for screening on May 27th!

Gears & Cheers is an event just for kids, inspiring the next generation of riders to pedal with a purpose. This special event is designed for young cyclists of all skill levels—whether they’re in a stroller, just learning to ride or already speeding through the neighborhood! Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a safe, age-appropriate ride while fundraising for cancer research, just like the adult riders. 100% of every dollar raised will go directly to Pelotonia Kids and fund pediatric cancer research.

How it works:
✍️Register to Ride: https://charity.pledgeit.org/GearsandCheers

đź’µCollect Pledges: Ask family and friends to pledge a certain amount for each lap ridden on event day or make a flat donation.

🚲Ride Laps: On the day of the event, kids will ride their bikes around a set track and challenge themselves to ride as many laps as possible!

💚Fundraise for Pelotonia Kids: 100% of funds raised will go to pediatric cancer research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Get ready to ride for a cause! Registration closes May 30. See the flyer for more information: Gears & Cheers 2026 Flyer

25 days ago, Leigh Ditto
Gears & Cheers with pictures of children riding their bikes
Are you wearing your seatbelt? Those wearing it when they arrive at the "Click It or Ticket" event will receive a coupon for a free McFlurry, compliments of Lewis Family McDonald's!
26 days ago, Leigh Ditto
Click it or Ticket event information graphic
Shawnee Local School District is proud to be recognized as a Purple Star School District by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce! All four of our buildings have earned this designation, highlighting our significant commitment to serving students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Last week, our building liaisons led a meaningful spirit week in recognition of our military-connected families. Students and families at Elmwood, Maplewood and the Middle School shared time together over lunch, and each building proudly participated in “Purple Up!” day--showing appreciation and unity across our district.

If you missed the opportunity to order a Purple Star shirt for “Purple Up!” day, a spirit store remains open through May 3: https://shawneespring26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Military family resources and liaison contact information are always available on our website: https://www.limashawnee.com/page/military-families-resources
about 1 month ago, Leigh Ditto
Information about Purple Star school designation is presented on a purple and white background with the Purple Star logo and Supporting Military Families.

Elmwood Families we have a Yearbook Alert! We have a few extra yearbooks for sale in the office for $20. Payment via cash or check (payable to Shawnee Local Schools) is required at the time of purchase. These will be distributed during the final days of school along with the yearbooks that have already been ordered!

about 1 month ago, Meghan Hirn
Yearbook Alert: $20 each available for purchase in the office
Did you catch the apparel from Cappies at the athletic booster's pancake breakfast last weekend?
So much of it flew off the tables… but good news: now’s your chance to order!
We’re also offering again the Purple Star shirts in support of military families right here in Shawnee Schools. 💜
🛍️ Store closes: Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 PM
📦 Orders delivered on or around May 21
https://shawneespring26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don’t miss out!
about 1 month ago, Leigh Ditto
Infographic on tan background announcing Spring Spirit Store opening
1st Grade Families : Don't forget to join us for Muffins with Misses tomorrow! This is also a great opportunity to shop the book fair with your student!
about 1 month ago, Meghan Hirn
1st grade muffins with Misses
Congratulations to the following 1st and 2nd grade students for getting all academic O's on their report card and receiving Elmwood's Award of Excellence for 3rd quarter!
about 1 month ago, Meghan Hirn
Elmwood Award of Excellence
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Shawnee Schools will host the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum. The Freedom Truck offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation's history through an interactive exhibit designed for all ages. Public tours of the Mobile Museum are available from 3-5 pm in the Reinhardt Athletic Complex west of Shawnee High School (3333 Zurmehly Rd.).

Photo credit: @Freedom 250
about 1 month ago, Leigh Ditto
A mobile museum with the words Freedom Truck 2026 Freedom 250 is shown with a line of students waiting to enter to tour the museum.
Elmwood Families: Don't forget the book fair starts this week!
about 1 month ago, Meghan Hirn
Spring Book Fair schedule
Spring Book Fair schedule
Elmwood Families: Children in kindergarten through fourth grade can learn about careers in technology and computer science with hands-on activities including digital photography, robots, drones, and artificial intelligence during the Lightbulb Lab this weekend.
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
about 2 months ago, Meghan Hirn
Lightbulb Lab
Please see the attached picture for information about the summer boys basketball camp for upcoming 3rd graders. Please email - triplettm@limashawnee.com with any questions.
about 2 months ago, Meghan Hirn
Boys basketball hoops camp