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The vision of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 is to inspire minds in the pursuit of excellence
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Our mission at Elmwood Elementary School is to facilitate academic achievement, foster positive behaviors and attitudes, and inspire our students to lifelong learning. Therefore, we as teachers will pursue continuous growth and develop our skills as educators. The staff of Elmwood Elementary School believes that all students have the right to achieve their potential.
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![Alex Cardona drumming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728495130/epcusd401org/inpmmw1dnep6tp4or2tk/Cardonas_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728495130/epcusd401org/inpmmw1dnep6tp4or2tk/Cardonas_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728495130/epcusd401org/inpmmw1dnep6tp4or2tk/Cardonas_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728495130/epcusd401org/inpmmw1dnep6tp4or2tk/Cardonas_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728495130/epcusd401org/inpmmw1dnep6tp4or2tk/Cardonas_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":1600}])
![Elmwood students during the Walk-A-Thon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728330496/epcusd401org/aqjuticpdnpbjlhgfviq/EW_Walkathon_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728330496/epcusd401org/aqjuticpdnpbjlhgfviq/EW_Walkathon_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728330496/epcusd401org/aqjuticpdnpbjlhgfviq/EW_Walkathon_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728330496/epcusd401org/aqjuticpdnpbjlhgfviq/EW_Walkathon_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728330496/epcusd401org/aqjuticpdnpbjlhgfviq/EW_Walkathon_Thumbnail_02.jpg","width":1600}])
![EPHS students and their expert pilot go whitewater rafting.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727639418/epcusd401org/vmbhmi65ysjx9ih9fi7n/DRTrip_Thumbnail_02.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727639418/epcusd401org/vmbhmi65ysjx9ih9fi7n/DRTrip_Thumbnail_02.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727639418/epcusd401org/vmbhmi65ysjx9ih9fi7n/DRTrip_Thumbnail_02.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727639418/epcusd401org/vmbhmi65ysjx9ih9fi7n/DRTrip_Thumbnail_02.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727639418/epcusd401org/vmbhmi65ysjx9ih9fi7n/DRTrip_Thumbnail_02.png","width":1600}])
![student Maria cleaning at the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727186405/epcusd401org/hjnslhhckuzzlqvatvfl/Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727186405/epcusd401org/hjnslhhckuzzlqvatvfl/Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727186405/epcusd401org/hjnslhhckuzzlqvatvfl/Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727186405/epcusd401org/hjnslhhckuzzlqvatvfl/Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727186405/epcusd401org/hjnslhhckuzzlqvatvfl/Thumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727186405/epcusd401org/hjnslhhckuzzlqvatvfl/Thumbnail.png","width":2000}])
Testimonials
![Ty Lester]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729734846/epcusd401org/phcb1lqo8v0hso1zsrqc/EW_TyLester_VerticalPhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729734846/epcusd401org/phcb1lqo8v0hso1zsrqc/EW_TyLester_VerticalPhoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729734846/epcusd401org/phcb1lqo8v0hso1zsrqc/EW_TyLester_VerticalPhoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729734846/epcusd401org/phcb1lqo8v0hso1zsrqc/EW_TyLester_VerticalPhoto.jpg","width":1000}])
Ty Lester
ELMWOOD 1ST GRADE TEACHER
How lucky am I to have worked at Elmwood for over 20 years? This school is filled with smart and caring professionals who genuinely care about children. I work with so many amazing people every day, making me a better teacher and a better human being.
![Jeorganne Ricchio]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689369665/epcusd401org/eiiq41ibhgnfpfnpsolo/EW_JeorganneR_021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689369665/epcusd401org/eiiq41ibhgnfpfnpsolo/EW_JeorganneR_021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689369665/epcusd401org/eiiq41ibhgnfpfnpsolo/EW_JeorganneR_021.jpg","width":760}])
Jeorganne Ricchio
ELMWOOD 5TH GRADE TEACHER
My students and my colleagues surround me with the encouragement and compassion it takes to be the most successful educator I can be. I feel lucky to call Elmwood Elementary School my home.
![Noemi Ramos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689369711/epcusd401org/vn14ymm07e44hvdnolws/EW_NoemiR_021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689369711/epcusd401org/vn14ymm07e44hvdnolws/EW_NoemiR_021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689369711/epcusd401org/vn14ymm07e44hvdnolws/EW_NoemiR_021.jpg","width":760}])
Noemi Ramos
ELMWOOD 2ND GRADE TEACHER
I am proud to be a teacher at Elmwood Elementary because of the commitment to the success of every child. The Elmwood community has genuinely felt like a second home where students and staff have become like family.
![Jaclyn Kause]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689369629/epcusd401org/yqlu6pncfng2cnaqpkh1/EW_JaclynK_011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689369629/epcusd401org/yqlu6pncfng2cnaqpkh1/EW_JaclynK_011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689369629/epcusd401org/yqlu6pncfng2cnaqpkh1/EW_JaclynK_011.jpg","width":760}])
Jaclyn Kause
ELMWOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
I grew up in Elmwood Park and am grateful to be raising my children here as they go to Elmwood School. The teachers and staff members always work as a team to make sure students receive the best education; I’m honored to be part of that.
![Sylwia Zeranska]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689369795/epcusd401org/zqa29luurc9eahhbnpfx/EW_SylviaZ_011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689369795/epcusd401org/zqa29luurc9eahhbnpfx/EW_SylviaZ_011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689369795/epcusd401org/zqa29luurc9eahhbnpfx/EW_SylviaZ_011.jpg","width":760}])
Sylwia Zeranska
BILINGUAL COMMUNITY LIAISON
It has been a pleasure serving as the bilingual community liaison. I am able to assist students, families and staff by providing information in a language other than English, in order to support engagement of our bilingual families.
At a Glance
FAST FACTS
534
students enrolled
1914
school established
60+
staff members