Community Scene: Elm School Spring Fundraiser
Photos by 726 Visuals
On the evening of March 11, parents and teachers from Elm Elementary gathered at The Elm in La Grange for their annual spring fundraiser.
It was a night to remember with dueling pianos by Howl2Go and a live auction featuring school parent John Rante.
Elm Principal Sara Olson and District 181 Superintendent Dr. Hector Garcia welcomed all guests and thanked the parents for their support and PTO for their hard work. The event raised over $65,000 for the school library and playground. ■
![Aili Flannery’s award-winning sculpture, “Process,” was made of copper, string, copper wire, glass beads, glass, rust-stained fabric, lace, turmeric sun-printed paper, and thread. It represents “the timeline of having depression to the process of healing,” Flannery explained, and the theme is rooted in her own experiences. “‘Start’ shows up again at the end [of the piece], because I was ready to start healing and to continue living.”](https://dupagemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26-1-DG-Scholastic-Art-Writing-Awards.jpg "26-1 DG Scholastic Art & Writing Awards")
