First grade visited the greenhouse today in celebration of Earth Day! The agribusiness class helped first grade students transplant marigolds, plant lettuce seeds, and took them on a tour of the greenhouse.
Greenwood students who are interested in the healthcare field visited Harrisburg University's Healthcare Careers Day. They listened to a panel of experts including a surgeon, pediatric physical therapist, healthcare recruiter, and more. They also visited some of the HU facilities and met with vendors who described pathways that students could take to enter different specialties in the healthcare field.
This week, Greenwood's Sophomore and Junior classes joined students from each of the Perry County high schools and visited the Perry County Economic Development Authority's Career Fair at the Life Center in Newport. More than 40 local companies and technical schools graciously gave of their time to offer opportunities for students to learn about their businesses and how they could use these positions to lead into lifelong careers. The PCEDA's goal is to educate students about local opportunities for entry level jobs that they could get now or shortly after graduation. It was a great day where students could network to increase their potential for future employment.
The Freshman Class of 2029 attended the annual STEM Summit at East Pennsboro High School where they got a day full of hands-on activities in various STEM fields. From environmental to trades to electrical to engineering and math, they competed on teams, programmed a robot, built a bridge, created a water filtration system, and even built a sink. The experience was one they will never forget!
Elementary STEAM Day is quickly approaching. Please use the link to sign-up and donate items needed. Thank you for your support. We appreciate you.
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Reminder to join us TONIGHT, Friday, April 17th at 5:30 PM for a free community event! We're excited to welcome the Brian Fox BMX show to Greenwood Elementary. The show will take place on the blacktop area of our playground. Snacks will be available for purchase (cash only!), including Hall's Ice Cream and Philly Pretzel Factory. Please bring a chair or blanket for seating. We can't wait to see you there!
Congratulations to Danica Zurenko, the PECO Rotary Club Student of the Month for April! Seniors are honored for their academic, extracurricular, and community achievements. Way to go, Danica!
Don't miss Youth Art Day this Saturday, April 11 at Greenwood! Come see all the amazing artwork from Greenwood students and students across Perry County from 11am-3pm. This show is only at Greenwood once every four years- Don't miss it!
A great opportunity for families of students receiving special education services to learn about what supports and services are available when preparing for life after high school.
Join us as we bring the excitement of extreme sports to our school with the Fox BMX Stunt Show! Led by professional BMX athlete Brian Fox—who has appeared in the X Games, Nitro World Games, and the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup—this high-energy performance features jaw-dropping tricks and big air jumps that will keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
Along with the action, Brian shares inspiring messages about perseverance, goal-setting, and making positive choices. This event is fun for the whole family. Come out and experience the thrill while being inspired to chase your dreams!
Special thanks to the Greenwood Wildcat Foundation for making this opportunity possible for our students and community!
Our 8th grade English classes studied folklore and created their own stories to share with Mrs. Bailey's elementary students. They wrote tall tales, fairy tales, legends, and myths and designed their own storybooks. They did a fantastic job! Thanks to Mrs. Nastasi, Miss Amey, and Mrs. Freed for your hard work and dedication!
♻️ Aluminum Can Day is May 6th! ♻️
Help our 5th graders turn recycling into impact! We’re collecting aluminum cans as part of a school fundraiser and we’d love your support.
👉 Send in bags of aluminum drink cans labeled with your child’s:
• Teacher’s name
• Student’s name
• Grade level
Let’s work together to reduce waste and support our students. Every can makes a difference!
Our PTO is hosting their annual pop-top drive! Students are welcome to bring in aluminum can pop tops this whole month. This year we are working towards a school wide goal of 217 pounds of tabs. If we beat our goal, we will have a popsicle party for all students!! Be sure to send those tabs in at your earliest convenience with you kiddo!
Tomorrow, April 8th is our PTO Marianna's Fundraiser pick up. Please come to the elementary LGi between the times of 4:30-6:30pm. Orders will not be sent home with the kiddos.
Tired of eating ham leftovers, have a steak at Texas Roadhouse and support the DECA Business Competition Club. Show this ticket to your server on 4/8/2026.
First grade had another hands on garden lesson with Miss Mallory. This time, we focused on bringing our STEELS standards to life. Did you know plants utilize their external structures to help them survive? The first grade students created an experiment to test this theory! They planted tomato seeds in one garden bed, one greenhouse that will be in the shade and one greenhouse in the sun. As growing begins, they will observe the differences in plant structure and identify what plant has the most successful growing pattern and why!
Thanks to Miss Machorro and her Spanish II class, the MDS students decorated eggs as a fun way to celebrate the start of their spring recess.
Belco Credit Union graciously sponsored a Reality Fair for students from Greenwood and Newport. Greenwood's Personal Finance students selected a likely career path and then Belco generated an average monthly salary based on that path. Taxes, food, housing, clothing, loans, and other optional expenses were calculated as well as opportunities to save money and pay down debt. Each student worked through their own individualized simulation with the help of amazing community volunteers. Thank you to everyone who made this worthwhile event possible for our students.
We are seeking reliable and compassionate substitute nurses (LPN or RN) to provide coverage in the public school setting. Assignments may include working in the health room at the elementary, middle, or high school level, as well as accompanying students on field trips. For more information visit our district website and click on the employment tab.
First grade worked with our garden specialist, Mallory, to explore what it means to compost. We decided what we could and couldn't compost. Then, we looked at material that was put into our garden compost to see if it has changed into soil. After, we filled our classroom compost bins with material to watch decompose.
