It was carnival time on Jan. 23 as the Elwood School District presented its annual STEAM Night, held throughout Elwood Middle School. This year’s event, titled the “STEAM Carnival,” gave students from kindergarten through eighth grade an opportunity to explore science, technology, art and math concepts by trying out such myriad exciting activities such as catapult bowling with ping pong balls; racing Dash robots; creating snow cone slime, marble mazes and magnetic fishing games; building mini Ferris wheels and rubber-band-powered balloon cars; designing musical instruments out of everyday objects; and attempting an acrobatic balance challenge using using marshmallows, skewers and toothpicks.

Date Added: 2/10/2025

Elwood Music Sponsors hosted a talent show in the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Performing Arts Center on Jan. 31, featuring students from James H. Boyd Intermediate School and Harley Avenue Primary School. Acts included singing, dancing and magic. Elwood Music Sponsors is a parent-run organization that raises money to support the music programs across the district. Every year, they provide scholarships to dedicated senior music students from the school’s band, chorus and orchestra.

“It was such a treat to see the amazing talent we have here in Elwood,” John Glenn chorus teacher Brittany Wheeler said. “These young students did an incredible job preparing for their moment in the spotlight.”

Date Added: 2/5/2025