Friendly reminder to students and parents that our school has an anonymous reporting system called Safe2Help. It can be accessed via
https://safe2helpne.com/ and is also linked on our school website (Menu > School Information).
3 days ago, Kilah Oaklund
7-12 grade parents, check out this letter about an upcoming assembly for students. Letters were also email and sent by regular mail.
4 days ago, Jim Kleine
From the English department. - You never know what hidden talent is waiting to be discovered among the Elwood students! The following story written by one of our students is an example of creative writing that one day may make them famous.
IF DOGS HAD THUMBS
If dogs had thumbs, they might discover a world beyond what they’ve always known—a world they could control. They could open doors, feed themselves, and even write the words they’ve wanted to say for so long but never could. But would they still wait at the door for us to come home, or would they walk away, finally free? Would they wipe their own tears when they felt forgotten at the door when you leave for school, or would they still nudge our hands, asking for attention? Perhaps, even with thumbs, they’d choose love over independence, proving that loyalty is not a matter of ability, but of their heart. Or maybe, they would use their new power not to leave us, but to stay closer. They might write us notes, sweet reminders that they have always understood more than we ever even thought of. Maybe they would hold our hands in their own, not to pull away, but to hold on tighter. Would they turn the doorknob just to follow us wherever we go, not because they have to, but because they want to? With thumbs, they could change the world, but maybe they wouldn’t want to. Maybe they’d still choose to snuggle up beside us, still choose to greet us with the same endless happiness, still choose to love us without all the terms and conditions. Because in the end, it was never about what they could do—it was about what they would do. And maybe, even with the power to leave, they would remind us that love is not measured by freedom, but by the choice to stay.
4 days ago, Elwood News
9-12 students: You will receive a copy of your schedule tomorrow morning. Please take a look and if you think something needs changed, please see Mrs. Oaklund for a drop/add form. Forms are due with the required signatures by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15th!
6 days ago, Kilah Oaklund
We are looking forward to welcoming students into our building tomorrow!
6 days ago, Kilah Oaklund
This summer we challenged our athletes to make it to the weight room 80% of the time. We got to celebrate these students hard work this summer with some steaks and lake time. We had many that were close to making it as well, we also had a number of JH kids make most of the summer workouts. We are proud of your hard work. Continue to get better, the future looks bright, and good luck this year! Big shoutout to Coach Wetovick, Coach Schmidt and Coach Spiegel for lining all of this up and the work they put in for the kids over the summer. Go BULLS!!!!
8 days ago, Patrick Ropers
A reminder, students will start at Elwood Public Schools this Wednesday, August 13 at 8:05 am. Normal schedule of meals and busses will occur. Dismissal is at 3:35 pm. Thank you
8 days ago, Ryan Jones
Parent Reminder: Bus request are due Aug 1st ! Please let the school know if your student/students will be riding. If the school does not receive a request no service will be provided. Thank you
20 days ago, Rhonda Schutz
Reminder: All athletes need to have their sports physicals done and turned into the office by Aug. 4th. They may not partake in conditioning until complete.
21 days ago, Patrick Ropers
The first ever Hi-Line Cheer Squad was ready to walk in the Elwood parade today! #HowSweetitWas 🍭🍬
23 days ago, Shelby Borden
Congratulations to the Class of 1975 on their 50th year reunion and thanks for participating in the fair parade. Here is their group composite. Check out those from 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 75, and 100 years ago in a separate Facebook post.
23 days ago, Elwood News
Bus Service: Please notify the school If you are planning on having your children ride the bus this year. Must ride 3 days a week. You can fill out the form on elwoodpirates.org or request one from the school.
Requests are due by Aug 1st, 2025
about 1 month ago, Rhonda Schutz
about 1 month ago, Pirate Pride
A month to go before our fall CC season kicks in, it is time for us to get some watermelon runs in. We will plan on July 10th, 15th, 16th, and 29th, with both squads leaving their respective schools at 7pm and meeting up for a run. I know that everyone has a busy summer schedule, and won't be able to make it to all of the runs, but we would love to see as many of you as possible. As always, bring a waterbottle and wear running shoes!!
HIGH SCHOOL ONLY-- If you are planning on going to the camp in Cozad with us on July 15th, please let me know asap so that we can get registration and parent permissions taken care of. If you need me to resend the email, let me know what email you want it sent to.
Any questions contact Mr. Wall
about 1 month ago, Patrick Ropers
about 2 months ago, Daren Hatch
Only a few days away until the Hi-Line Golf Fundraiser. We still have plenty of openings for teams to join! Gather your friends and join in on the fun to help support Hi-Line Athletics. Look at being a hole sponsor as well!! $300 for teams to play, $100 for a hole sponsor. Any questions please contact Mr. Ropers at
patrick.ropers@elwoodpirates.org or at 308-830-1436. #gobulls
2 months ago, Patrick Ropers
Still time left to get your team in for the Hi-Line Golf Fundraiser on June 18th. You can also be a hole sponsor! If you like to enter a team or donate for a hole sponsor contact Mr. Ropers t 308-830-1436 or
patrick.ropers@elwoodpirates.org. Come out and have a good time supporting Hi-Line athletics!!!
2 months ago, Patrick Ropers
2 months ago, Elwood News
Congratulations to the following students for receiving the NCAP Academic All-state Awards for this Spring:
Kara Brockman- Music & Girls Track
Aniston Peterson- Music
Brody Diefenbaugh- Boys Track
2 months ago, Patrick Ropers
Reminder: The Hi-Line 4-Man Scramble Golf Fundraiser on June 18th is quickly approaching. Grab your friends and get signed up today. A great event to help support the Hi-Line athletic Programs!!! Any questions please contact Mr. Ropers,
patrick.ropers@elwoodpirates.org or 308-830-1436. #gobulls
3 months ago, Patrick Ropers
