Its SNOW joke, our custodial team is amazing.
Our custodial staff and Buildings and Grounds Team have been working tirelessly to clear snow and prepare campus for a safe return to in-person instruction. Big Thank You to them!
Our custodial staff and Buildings and Grounds Team have been working tirelessly to clear snow and prepare campus for a safe return to in-person instruction. Big Thank You to them!
It's that time of year where we gear up to welcome our 2026-2027 incoming Kindergarten Class. Please help us to spread the word!
On January 22nd, eight 8th graders traveled to Bucknell University to participate in the AMC 8 Mathematics Competition. This is a national competition for middle school students. Bucknell's Mathematics Department graciously hosts this competition and provides breakfast for all the participants. They also prepared an activity for our students to look at the mathematical calculations that could go into different voting systems.
The 2025 Greenwood Field Hockey team received several honors by the PHSFHCA (Coaches from across the state of PA). We love that this organization recognizes the pursuit of both academic and athletic accomplishments. This recognition capped off a very successful season, making it to the PIAA-A FINAL FOUR!
Greenwood Middle and High School students were treated to a specialty Ramen Noodle Bowl option today during lunches.
A big thank you to Head Nutrition Group Chef Guy Quang, Regional Manger Jennifer Ziegler, and Director of Food and Nutrition Onalee Showers, and the entire Greenwood Nutrition Group Team for their efforts in crafting this unique and delicious experience.
The Elementary Team is looking forward to hosting ROAR Tour 2026. Tomorrow students will spend the day engaged in activities focused on our ROAR values and enjoy a school wide pep rally led by some friends from the High School! Tomorrow we go all in on school spirit! We can't wait to see and hear our students ROAR! Let's rock the blue & gold with pride!
Congratulations to the following FFA members for receiving the coveted Keystone FFA Degree at the PA Farm Show. Recipients include Dalton Wright, Grace Peters, Lilly Kessler, Colton Benner, and John Beachel.
First grade loved celebrating Polar Express Day! They read the story, learned about the history of the railroad, then took it to the next level with a STEM project. After researching train bridges, they tried their hand at recreating them with classroom materials. Their goal was to create a weight bearing bridge with a drivable deck. Check out our beam bridges, suspension bridges, cable bridges and more!
First grade went on a virtual field trip to the Arctic today! They learned the North Pole received its name from the magnetic pole that pulls all compass arrows north. Then, they created their own. They researched how Arctic animals stay warm, and they learned how someone prepared themselves to go outside in negative temperatures. After, they bundled up and did an Arctic walk to sightsee too! After, they learned about igloos. Next, they built igloos out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Last, they watched the northern lights.
Miss Amey's 7th grade Reading class learned about theme, character development, and symbolism while reading the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol!
It was wonderful to see so many families at our Annual Winter Storybook Hour. We want to give a big shout out to our PTO for their help organizing this event, to our special teacher readers, wrappers, and servers, to the local Girl Scouts who set up our card station, and to Matt Klinger Photography for brining us fun family photos. You can view the gallery and find your family photos here.
The Newport State Police graciously hosted students from Greenwood, Newport, and West Perry on December 8th. They showed students around the building including different careers that could be attained by working through the PSP. They are hosting the Citizens Police Academy for our students in 2026. If you know a student in grades 10-12 who has an interest in any area of law enforcement and who would like to participate, please see Mrs. Brummer for more information.
Our light show is out on display! First and fifth grade students worked together to create unique snowmen after reading "Snowmen At Night". The kiddos worked together to first sketch their design. Then, they used chalk to sketch it on a mini black billboard. After, they used special tools to poke holes in the board. Next, they strung the lights in through the back to bring their designs to life. Lastly, they used permanent marker to add color and details to their creations. We are ecstatic about the results!
Students in 10th grade English worked collaboratively to piece together the allegory in George Orwell's novel, Animal Farm. Each student researched a person, event, or idea from the Russian Communist era and determined how it is represented in the novel. Then, they created a slide to share this information with their peers. The students learned from their peers and took notes to get a more comprehensive understanding of the symbolism throughout the entire novel.
Greenwood Elementary Cereal Drive
December 5th-19th
Join us for Winter Storybook Hour
@ Greenwood Elementary
Thursday, December 4th
6:00-7:30 pm
@ Greenwood Elementary
Thursday, December 4th
6:00-7:30 pm
This November, GWDES focused on the "A" in ROAR and learned how to ACHIEVE! We learned that an achiever is someone who tries their best, learns from mistakes, and keeps going until they reach their goal. Achievers celebrate their progress, not just the end result!”
Students learned from our State Final Four finishing GHS Field Hockey Team and earned Hat Passes for ROARing throughout the month. Keep up the great work Wildcats!
7th grade students raced their Matchbox cars in Science class to practice calculating average speed.
Sixth grade students modeled the moon phases to better understand and then explain how and why they occur.
Dalton Trude and Tyler Moffitt participated in the GIS Day at Harrisburg University. The students heard speakers from a GIS professional from the Philadelphia Police Department, a river level and flooding expert, and a geography professor and expert in emergency management from Bloomsburg University. They also had the opportunity to learn how to fly drones both indoors and outdoors.
