ON NOVEMBER 3RD, VOTE YES FOR ELWOOD STUDENTS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY!
Your YES vote will provide stable, locally controlled funding to maintain the teachers, transportation, educational opportunities, and student services our kids deserve and our community depends on.

What Your YES Vote Supports
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Reliable student transportation and bus service
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Strong classroom instruction and student support
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Existing educational and career programs
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Transportation for athletics, clubs, and field trips
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Opportunities through the Hinds Career Center, including healthcare, welding, construction trades, criminal justice, accounting, and work-based learning
What Happens If The Referendum Is Not Approved?
The district will have to make budget cuts. Those cuts could mean:
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Fewer bus routes and reduced transportation
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Fewer teachers and staff
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Larger class sizes
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Reduced career, athletic, and co-curricular programs
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Fewer educational opportunities for students
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Lost state funding if students transfer to neighboring districts
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Job losses and negative effects on local businesses and the Elwood community
What Will It Cost?
The proposed rate is $0.49 per $100 of assessed value - not market value.
For the typical Elwood homeowner, the estimated cost is approximately$15 per month. Because every property is different, please click on the button below to use the district’s online calculator to find your individual estimate.
Get the Facts
Get the facts about the school referendum before Election Day on November 3.
Our referendum guide brings together the information you need in plain language, including what the vote is about, where referendum funding would come from, how it would be used, and what it would cost property owners. A helpful “Words to Know” section explains terms such as levy, tax cap, and referendum, along with Senate Enrolled Act 1, or SEA 1, so you can better understand school funding and the wording on your ballot. The guide also explores state property tax caps and the district’s finances: how our schools receive money, where funds have gone, how they are being spent, and how the district is managing its financial responsibilities. You’ll learn about the opportunities our schools provide for students, the ways they strengthen our community and prepare young people for the future, and what could happen if the referendum does not receive community support. We want every voter to have access to clear, useful information and feel welcome to ask questions. Click the image below to download the referendum guide, explore what this vote means for you and your community, and remember to vote on November 3.
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