Greenwood School District

Our 3rd–6th graders had an incredible morning at our annual GWDES Career Fair! More than 20 community members joined us to share their passions, experiences, and career journeys. From hands‑on demonstrations to inspiring conversations, our students walked away curious, excited, and full of big dreams for their futures. A huge thank‑you to all of our volunteers and school counselors for making this day unforgettable!

On Tuesday, May 12th, the senior members of the Greenwood Honor Society were proud to help induct 17 new members. These members excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. We look forward to seeing all that this group will accomplish in their remaining years at Greenwood and beyond.

Congratulations to Dylan Womer, the PECO Rotary Club Student of the Month for May! Seniors are honored for their academic, extracurricular, and community achievements. Way to go, Dylan!

Our students had the opportunity to learn about the Underground Railroad with special guest Mrs. Amey! Students explored the meanings behind quilt square patterns, created their own paper quilt squares, and learned how quilts helped guide people seeking freedom. We are so thankful to Mrs. Amey for donating one of her beautiful authentic handmade quilts to our school!

Mark your calendar for this year's Middle/High School Wildcat Showcase on Tuesday, May 26! This year, we will have three food trucks open starting at 4:00 pm in front of the MS/HS office for the whole community to enjoy until 6:30. Starting at 5:00, the building will be open to welcome families and community to see what our middle and high school students have been doing in their classes all year! Enjoy seeing projects, videos, presentations, and hands-on activities. We will feature a club showcase in the cafeteria and a passport scavenger hunt for students to see all of their teachers and submit for a prize! After the showcase ends at 6:30, head to the auditorium for senior class night starting at 7:00. It's going to be a night you won't want to miss!

Announcement of our Greenwood Middle/High School and CTC Students of the Quarter again took plus during our quarterly Recognition Rally, held yesterday, this time celebrating our student body's numerous 3rd Marking Period accomplishments.

Congratulations to Greenwood Middle/High School 3rd Marking Period Students of the Quarter:
12th Grade: Dylan Womer and Lydia Lower
11th Grade: Tripp Bryson and Adalyn Anstine
10th Grade: Nathan Joya and Emily Hackman
9th Grade: Nolan Smith and Katelyn Duffy
8th Grade: Jeffrey Heisey and Rebecca Spelas
7th Grade: Colton Hoffman and Sariah Bryner
6th Grade: Anthony Diaz and Isabella Shultz

Congratulations to Cumberland-Perry Career and Technical Center 3rd Marking Period Student of the Quarter:
Lexie Dudley, Cosmetology 3

Join us for the Wildcat Showcase on Thursday, May 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM. A full evening celebrating creativity, innovation, and community! 🎉🐾 Come explore student artwork, hands-on projects, and incredible creations students made earlier in the day during our STEAM Day event. Our K–5 students have been busy designing, building, and bringing their ideas to life and they’re excited to share it all with you! Make it a full evening of fun with delicious food truck options including: Perry County Pizza Co, Speckled Moose, Solid Gold Concessions, Curbside Kitchen and Catering, and Simply Bowls. We’re also proud to partner with amazing community organizations who will be joining us including PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Perry County Council of the Arts, and Paper Pie. Bring your family, support our students, and celebrate the power of creativity and STEAM in action. We can’t wait to see you there! 💡✨

Our 5th grade innovators recently took the stage for their capstone STEM project—Shark Tank!🦈💡 Students designed, built, and pitched their very own inventions, showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking. From identifying real-world problems to presenting innovative solutions, these students truly impressed our panel of “Sharks.” The future is bright with this group of thinkers and creators!

The Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards recognize excellence in local high school theater. This year's ceremony will be held on May 17th. Greenwood High School Theater is proud to announce that we will be represented by several members of our cast and crew.
Quinlin McAllister has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical and will also be recognized for her Honorable Mention in the Outstanding Student Playwright category. Lydia Lower has been nominated for Outstanding Student Playwright for her original script "Swipe Left, Swipe Left, Swipe Right". Additionally, Luci Black will be recognized for her Honorable Mention for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical. Addie Anstine is Greenwood's recipient of the Spirit of Theatre award for her outstanding work on tech crew. Marshall Newby and Caroline Hartley will represent GHS on stage as part of the ensemble in the opening number. Congratulations to all of these students for their achievements!

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.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AEAF2DA3FDC07-63283898-steam

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!