Mrs. Acree’s second grade class at McSorley Elementary enjoying a relaxing sound bath!
Congratulations to Jackson Flerchinger for winning first place and Amirah Porter for winning second place in the Sacajawea Middle School Spring Chess Tournament! These students will be invited to compete in the National Scholastic Chess Competition in Spokane this December.
Congratulations to Tammany High School's class of 2025!
The Idaho Association of Elementary School Principals (IAESP) is proud to announce Amy Arlint, Principal of Whitman Elementary School in Lewiston, Idaho, as the 2025 Idaho Gem Award recipient. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding leadership and meaningful contributions by elementary school administrators during their first two years in the role—those who demonstrate exceptional initiative, vision, and effectiveness well beyond what is typically expected of a new administrator.
Arlint, in her second year as principal at Whitman Elementary, exemplifies the spirit and intent of the Idaho Gem Award. From her first day in the position, she has gone above and beyond to create a collaborative and student-centered school culture, fostering academic excellence through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.
“Under Amy's leadership, Whitman Elementary has experienced notable improvements in student achievement,” said Lisa Fenter, Lewiston School District Curriculum Director. “She combines clarity of expectations with unwavering support for her staff, meeting them where they are while holding them to high standards. This balance has not only strengthened instructional practices but has also built trust and commitment among her team.”
Arlint’s leadership is built on a rich foundation of classroom experience. Prior to becoming a principal, she served as a fourth-grade teacher at McGhee Elementary in Lewiston, where she skillfully met the needs of diverse learners and supported inclusive education through Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation. From 2012 to 2022, she was a special education, first, and third-grade teacher at Whitman Elementary, where she played a critical role in supporting students with a wide range of learning needs.
The District congratulates Amy Arlint on this well-deserved honor and for setting a powerful example of leadership in her early years as a school administrator.
Whitman Elementary gifted and talented students were tasked to complete an end of the year project—Adilena Frei and Avery Rader wanted to give back to their school by planning a soccer clinic. The girls worked together to write a proposal to Mrs. Arlint, communicated with teachers, planned and ran the clinic.
First grade students at Whitman rotated through four stations facilitated by Adilena and Avery, along with other GT student volunteers. The stations varied from learning soccer positions, scrimmaging one another, learning soccer fundamentals and playing games.
Go check out the Creative Carnival at Sacajawea Middle School!
Orchards Elementary 4th graders had a unit this quarter that focused on the structure and function of insect anatomy. They wrapped up with a grasshopper dissection!
Camelot Elementary is proud to honor Mary Uhling (26 years) and Babs Mill (32 years)—all at Camelot! Thank you, Mary and Babs, for your years of service and best wishes in your retirement!
Internet and phone services have returned to all Lewiston Schools. Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve the disruption to service.
Update from the LHS Garden Club! All of the garden boxes have plants growing in them that were started from seed. Great job Bengal gardeners!
Jenifer and Sacajawea Middle School teams had a fierce competition in the Battle of the Books! Students worked together to read several books and then competed in a trivia style game.
The winners were....
Runner up:
Jenifer Book Buddies
Champions:
Brainy Brave Bookworms
At Jenifer Middle School, 7th Grade won the Burro Buck Challenge reward party, and got to have a BBQ Day at the park. The students and staff had a great time with plenty of activities such as beach volleyball, wiffle ball, cornhole, basketball, kickball, crafts, card games, and frisbee!
Congratulations to these McSorley Elementary monthly character trait award winners. This month was the trait of spirit!
Reminder: No school on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
Congratulations to Tasha Carper – Overall ESP (educational support personnel) of the Year Award Winner
The following are excerpts from the nominations received for Tasha:
-Tasha is an amazing person to get this award. Even if I didn’t believe in myself, she helped me to believe in myself; this is a very understanding, encouraging, witty, outgoing, super hero.
-Her dedication, professionalism and positive attitude sets a standard of excellence within our school community and makes her an outstanding candidate for this recognition.
-Her expertise is invaluable, especially when working with students who have social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
-Tasha is creative and inventive and thinks outside the box.
-She is the first intervention aide to be part of the PBIS team in the Lewiston School District.
-Her impact on the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of the students is profound.
-Many of the students look forward to working with her and often request to join her groups.
Tasha is currently employed as an Intervention Tutor at Centennial Elementary School. She has been employed with the District since September 19, 2005.
Join us for the 16th Annual Golf for FUNds Tournament! All funds raised go back to support programs and projects in the Lewiston School District!
Centennial Elementary was excited to meet future Rams at Kindergarten Connection!
The 31st Annual 4th grade Rendezvous was in full swing on May 8th, taking over the Nez Perce County Fair Building.
Over 420 4th graders were able to enjoy hands-on activities related to Idaho History.
Jenifer and Sacajawea middle schools sent the students of Mrs. Gregg and Mrs. DuChemin's 8th grade enrichment classes to be presenters at the event. These students researched a variety of topics related to Idaho History, and provided hands-on stations for 4th graders that included rope making, Nez Perce and pioneer children's games, petroglyph writing, canoe carving, butter making, the 5 Tribes of Idaho, and telling stories about how the trading posts were established and ran back in the 1800s.
LHS students in Outdoor Recreation class went climbing at Granite Rock!
Say "hello" to Messaging in the Lewiston ISD #1 app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream on Friday May 23rd.
Not all classes will be available as we end the school year. There will be school Rooms periodically sending messages throughout the summer. We look forward to full implementation starting in August 2025.
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