Elwood Intermediate School

08/31/2026

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08/30/2026

08/28/2026

Way to go EIS Panthers!

Did you see this article in The Herald Bulletin yesterday? We are so proud of our kiddos who continue to do their best and improve year after year, as well as our fantastic staff who give their all to make these improvements possible year after year. It takes the full support of our community to stay on this path and continue to grow as Panthers!

https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/some-local-districts-iread-scores-show-improvement-while-others-acknowledge-work-to-do/article_c3576d96-9bcb-4c62-a1f2-6fda5241e20d.html

08/27/2026

Join Dr. Troy tomorrow morning at Gypsy Soul!

We're kicking off weekly events where the public is able to visit with Dr. Troy, ask any questions they may have about the referendum, and overall get clarity about the entire situation. Starting with Gypsy Soul this Friday morning. Come have a cup of coffee, support a local business, and get connected with the schools!

08/26/2026

A wonderful Wednesday afternoon walk and treat with our teachers! Thank you to Lydia’s for serving us today!

08/26/2026

We are proud to have Mr. Heater as one of our 4th grade teachers!

🏈 PANTHER COACH SPOTLIGHT | DOMANIC HEATER

This week, we're putting the spotlight on Domanic Heater, Head Coach of Elwood Junior High Football.

For Coach Heater, coaching is about much more than football. It's about passing along the virtues, values, and lessons that athletics can teach young people.

🔵 WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO COACH?

“My love for football and sports was the biggest reason. Athletics teach students so many virtues and values that stay with them, and I wanted to share those.”

Coach Heater also credits his experience at Indiana Wesleyan University—and particularly Coach Buzz—with helping him discover that coaching was the path he wanted to pursue.

“As an equipment manager, I didn't think there was any chance I could get into coaching, but Buzz let me work with him and gain the confidence I needed to know I was on the right path.”

🔴 WHO ARE YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCES?

“My biggest influences for coaching are my wife and my community.”

He credits his wife for continuing to support his dream of coaching and the Elwood community, along with family and friends back home, for motivating him to continue growing.

And sometimes, the greatest reminder of why he coaches is a simple one:

“Seeing the fun that the team has is a reminder that all the hard work is worth it.”

🔵 FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?

The Indianapolis Colts! 🏈

Coach Heater has cheered for the Colts for as long as he can remember, with some of his favorite memories coming from watching games with his family—especially his grandpa. It's a tradition he continues today with friends.

And don't forget the Chicago Blackhawks. 🏒 Coach Heater is also a hockey fan and hopes to see more people discover the sport.

Thank you, Coach Heater, for investing your time, energy, and passion into our student-athletes and for helping build the future of Panther Football.

One Team. One Family. One Panther. 🐾

08/26/2026

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Thank you for your interest in our Youth Basketball Program! Please complete this form for each player. A separate form must be completed for each child.

08/25/2026

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It is Game Time and our 6th grade girls are ready to get after it. Let's Go, Lady Panthers!

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Miss Reese for receiving Panther Ap’paws’! Thank you for everything you do! You are appreciated!

08/24/2026

Congratulations to our Positive Panthers of the Week! We are so proud of you! ❤️🐾💙