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The vision of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 is to inspire minds in the pursuit of excellence
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401 Forward
Our mission at John Mills Elementary School, in partnership with the home and community, is to promote self-esteem, academic success, social responsibility and lifelong learning by providing a caring and challenging educational environment for all students and staff.
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![8th Grade Students Build Leadership Skills at Annual Snowflake Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790786881/epcusd401org/xh0pbc0nestcmddohglh/2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790786881/epcusd401org/xh0pbc0nestcmddohglh/2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790786881/epcusd401org/xh0pbc0nestcmddohglh/2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790786881/epcusd401org/xh0pbc0nestcmddohglh/2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790786881/epcusd401org/xh0pbc0nestcmddohglh/2.jpg","width":1600}])
![Families Across the District Attend Open House Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790703543/epcusd401org/vzptoovyddkbruhgqrvl/OpenHouseArticleThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790703543/epcusd401org/vzptoovyddkbruhgqrvl/OpenHouseArticleThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790703543/epcusd401org/vzptoovyddkbruhgqrvl/OpenHouseArticleThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790703543/epcusd401org/vzptoovyddkbruhgqrvl/OpenHouseArticleThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790703543/epcusd401org/vzptoovyddkbruhgqrvl/OpenHouseArticleThumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
![K-1 Students Switch to Chromebook Tablets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789590343/epcusd401org/fkolvdcr5alu05nuz24x/Untitleddesign14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789590343/epcusd401org/fkolvdcr5alu05nuz24x/Untitleddesign14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789590343/epcusd401org/fkolvdcr5alu05nuz24x/Untitleddesign14.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1789590343/epcusd401org/fkolvdcr5alu05nuz24x/Untitleddesign14.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1789590343/epcusd401org/fkolvdcr5alu05nuz24x/Untitleddesign14.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1789590343/epcusd401org/fkolvdcr5alu05nuz24x/Untitleddesign14.jpg","width":2200}])
![First Day Fun at District 401]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787662977/epcusd401org/wcvkopukngl7zmwyonho/05_JM_FirstDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787662977/epcusd401org/wcvkopukngl7zmwyonho/05_JM_FirstDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787662977/epcusd401org/wcvkopukngl7zmwyonho/05_JM_FirstDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787662977/epcusd401org/wcvkopukngl7zmwyonho/05_JM_FirstDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787662977/epcusd401org/wcvkopukngl7zmwyonho/05_JM_FirstDay.jpg","width":1600}])
![Elmwood Elementary staff poses at photo booth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787160631/epcusd401org/f7hy8lkrakbt2ihftx6n/INSTITUTEDAY2026PHOTO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787160631/epcusd401org/f7hy8lkrakbt2ihftx6n/INSTITUTEDAY2026PHOTO.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787160631/epcusd401org/f7hy8lkrakbt2ihftx6n/INSTITUTEDAY2026PHOTO.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787160631/epcusd401org/f7hy8lkrakbt2ihftx6n/INSTITUTEDAY2026PHOTO.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787160631/epcusd401org/f7hy8lkrakbt2ihftx6n/INSTITUTEDAY2026PHOTO.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787160631/epcusd401org/f7hy8lkrakbt2ihftx6n/INSTITUTEDAY2026PHOTO.jpg","width":2200}])
Testimonials
![Vincent Fiore]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786635778/epcusd401org/awn5dmcvsdla8lvvbjar/12.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786635778/epcusd401org/awn5dmcvsdla8lvvbjar/12.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786635778/epcusd401org/awn5dmcvsdla8lvvbjar/12.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786635778/epcusd401org/awn5dmcvsdla8lvvbjar/12.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786635778/epcusd401org/awn5dmcvsdla8lvvbjar/12.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786635778/epcusd401org/awn5dmcvsdla8lvvbjar/12.jpg","width":1625}])
Vincent Fiore
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
The best part of my job is coming to school each day and gaining more knowledge about my craft from my students and colleagues. Each year comes with more wisdom and growth both for myself, and my students, which is most rewarding.
![Megan Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786635591/epcusd401org/xqi0paalskh6n7mewroc/11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786635591/epcusd401org/xqi0paalskh6n7mewroc/11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786635591/epcusd401org/xqi0paalskh6n7mewroc/11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786635591/epcusd401org/xqi0paalskh6n7mewroc/11.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786635591/epcusd401org/xqi0paalskh6n7mewroc/11.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786635591/epcusd401org/xqi0paalskh6n7mewroc/11.jpg","width":1625}])
Megan Johnson
MATH INTERVENTIONIST
I love how our John Mills School values a growth mindset mentality. Teaching students that their abilities can grow with effort, patience, and support is a culture that we work hard to achieve.
![Lauren Schiltz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786635421/epcusd401org/zewekvfnp98hlyhyctzj/10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786635421/epcusd401org/zewekvfnp98hlyhyctzj/10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786635421/epcusd401org/zewekvfnp98hlyhyctzj/10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786635421/epcusd401org/zewekvfnp98hlyhyctzj/10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786635421/epcusd401org/zewekvfnp98hlyhyctzj/10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786635421/epcusd401org/zewekvfnp98hlyhyctzj/10.jpg","width":1625}])
Lauren Schiltz
3RD GRADE TEACHER
I love working at John Mills because of the relationships I have built with the students and staff. Getting to know my students and forming lasting connections is the most rewarding part of my job. John Mills is a community I love being a part of!
At a Glance
FAST FACTS
690
students enrolled
1929
year school was established
90+
staff members