Greenwood School District

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.

Join us for Winter Storybook Hour
@ 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.

Congratulations to these business students for competing at the DECA District Competition.

The Perry County Career Coordinators meet regularly to provide experiences for our students. If any of the upcoming events would interest your student, please have them contact Mrs. Brummer for more information. Also, a special thank you to our County Commissioners who are in the Spotlight for their consistent support of our students.

I can't tell you how many times I heard "Best lunch ever" today! Thank you to our friends from The Nutrition Group for bringing us this awesome home cooked Thanksgiving meal!

On November 12th, Grace Peters, Taz Dietz, Shelby Strawser, and Charlie Sheaffer attended the PA Restaurant and Lodging Association's Hospitality Career Exploration Workshop at the Lancaster Marriott. Students spent the morning at culinary stations where they got to make food under the direction of chefs and culinary students. They also participated in a workshop for event planning and got to network with industry professionals and learn about job opportunities in the region.

Greenwood Field Hockey – 2025 PIAA 1A Field Hockey Championships- Semifinals

Game Day: Tuesday , November 11th
Opponent: Boiling Springs High School
Game Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Mechanicsburg Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park Stadium
1 Memorial Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rTgwnPvCjxXQwyGK8

Tickets:
All tickets for the State PIAA Playoffs must be purchased online through the PIAA Box Office:
https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx
Price: $9


LET’S GO WILDCATS!!! 🏑💙🤍💛

We wanted to send a quick reminder that Picture Retake Day is tomorrow.

Greenwood Elementary Veterans Day Program
November 11 at 9:15 am
Doors open at 8:45 am

The Renaissance organization held its first Recognition Rally on November 6, celebrating many students for their accomplishments in areas such as Middle School PBIS, History of Government, Senator Rothman’s Senator for a Day Program, FFA, Art, Music, and academic coursework. Students and faculty participated in games, demonstrating teamwork and fostering schoolwide community.

Greenwood Field Hockey – 2025 PIAA 1A Field Hockey Championships - Quarterfinals

Game Day: Saturday , November 8th
Opponent: New Hope - Solebury High School
Game Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Exeter Township High School
201 E 37th St
Reading, PA 19606

Tickets:
All tickets for the State PIAA Playoffs must be purchased online through the PIAA Box Office:
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx
Price: $9


LET’S GO WILDCATS!!! 🏑💙🤍💛

Congratulations to Greenwood Middle/High School 1st Marking Period Students of the Quarter:
12th Grade: Marshall Newby and Rebecca Markel
11th Grade: Owen Brofee and Alexa Ehrenzeller
10th Grade: Blake Blumenschein and Madison Duffy
9th Grade: Cash Bryson and Rose Gibbs
8th Grade: Paul Seaman and Caitlyn Rickard
7th Grade: Miles Berg and Lily Losch
6th Grade: Jett Bryson and Addison Imes

Congratulations to Cumberland-Perry Career and Technical Center 1st Marking Period Students of the Quarter:
Grace Buckley: Welding 2
Emily Hackman: Logistics/Warehouse Management 1
Wyatt Scattergood: Masonry 1