🌟 Now Hiring! 🌟
Title 1/Literacy Instructional Assistant
💵 Pay: $16.54 – $18.53 DOE
📘 Requirement: 32 college credits or Para-Professional Test (HR can help — test costs $55)
👩🏫 Role: Support reading & literacy, work with students who need extra help, and make a daily impact!
✨ Love working with kids? Want to make a difference?
👉 Apply here: https://www.lewistonschools.net/page/employment
📞 Questions? Contact Human Resources — we’ll help you through the process! (208) 748-3000
➡️ Ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students
EOE
Title 1/Literacy Instructional Assistant
💵 Pay: $16.54 – $18.53 DOE
📘 Requirement: 32 college credits or Para-Professional Test (HR can help — test costs $55)
👩🏫 Role: Support reading & literacy, work with students who need extra help, and make a daily impact!
✨ Love working with kids? Want to make a difference?
👉 Apply here: https://www.lewistonschools.net/page/employment
📞 Questions? Contact Human Resources — we’ll help you through the process! (208) 748-3000
➡️ Ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students
EOE
✨Students behind the lens, students in focus ✨
Meet Kayden Arrasmith from Whitman Elementary! Kayden shared, “My favorite thing about school is that everyone tries their best.”
📸 Students Behind the Lens: Abi White & Marissa Peterson
Meet Kayden Arrasmith from Whitman Elementary! Kayden shared, “My favorite thing about school is that everyone tries their best.”
📸 Students Behind the Lens: Abi White & Marissa Peterson
Centennial Elementary, Jenifer Middle School, and L.I.F.E. (Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education) each received grants from the Nez Perce Tribe Local Education Fund.
Centennial’s grant will bring new instruments to the elementary music program.
Jenifer’s grant will support the “Where Everybody Belongs” (WEB) program, helping 6th graders feel connected and supported.
L.I.F.E.’s grant will support the 4th grade Hells Canyon River Trip.
We are very grateful for this support that invests in our students’ success!
Centennial’s grant will bring new instruments to the elementary music program.
Jenifer’s grant will support the “Where Everybody Belongs” (WEB) program, helping 6th graders feel connected and supported.
L.I.F.E.’s grant will support the 4th grade Hells Canyon River Trip.
We are very grateful for this support that invests in our students’ success!
Students Behind the Lens: Students in Focus
Meet Kayleigh Clements, a 12th grader at Tammany High School! Kayleigh shared, “I enjoy how the teachers are so inviting, and I also like making jokes!"
📸 By: Kennedie Clare & Marissa Peterson
Meet Kayleigh Clements, a 12th grader at Tammany High School! Kayleigh shared, “I enjoy how the teachers are so inviting, and I also like making jokes!"
📸 By: Kennedie Clare & Marissa Peterson
Students Behind the Lens: Students in Focus
Meet Max Hight, a 4th grader at Orchards Elementary! 🌟
📸 Students behind the lens: Sydney Crea & Bri Frederick
Meet Max Hight, a 4th grader at Orchards Elementary! 🌟
📸 Students behind the lens: Sydney Crea & Bri Frederick
8th grade Young Living students at Jenifer Middle School kicked off their year by learning how to make colored sugars. They paired that with some amazing food art that showed off their knife skills from 6th and 7th grade. Check out these amazing works of art! The 8th grade teacher teams and admin voted on their favorites. Superintendent Sperber also chose his favorite!
PC: Jenifer Middle School
PC: Jenifer Middle School
Celebrating leadership in Lewiston!
At the IASA (Idaho Association of School Administrators) conference, Idaho’s Superintendent of the Year Lance Hansen, Idaho National Distinguished Principal of the Year Jennifer Gomez, and Gem Principal of the Year Amy Arlint were honored. Most of our Lewiston School District admin team was able to join for a great experience of learning and connection!
At the IASA (Idaho Association of School Administrators) conference, Idaho’s Superintendent of the Year Lance Hansen, Idaho National Distinguished Principal of the Year Jennifer Gomez, and Gem Principal of the Year Amy Arlint were honored. Most of our Lewiston School District admin team was able to join for a great experience of learning and connection!
Students Behind the Lens: Staff in Focus ✨
Sara OKelley, a secretary at Lewiston High School, loves the positive environment there: “Everyone is really great, and once a Bengal, always a Bengal. I went here as a kid and graduated in 2005.” 💛💜
Students Behind the Lens: Emery McKarcher & Laura Schwartz
Sara OKelley, a secretary at Lewiston High School, loves the positive environment there: “Everyone is really great, and once a Bengal, always a Bengal. I went here as a kid and graduated in 2005.” 💛💜
Students Behind the Lens: Emery McKarcher & Laura Schwartz
Reminder: No school tomorrow, Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We can’t wait to welcome our students back on Tuesday!
We would like to take a moment to thank our District Crisis Team. 💜 Thank you for showing up when our district community needs it most. We are grateful for your care and support.
Graphic by student designer Evelyn Mellinger
Graphic by student designer Evelyn Mellinger
✨ Students Behind the Lens, Students in Focus ✨
Meet Eloise Brown-Hayes from Camelot Elementary! When asked about her favorite things, Eloise shared, “I really like reading at school and my favorite things to do outside of school are my sports and acting. My favorite sport is probably volleyball.”
This spotlight was captured by student photographer Kaylee Cargill—one of our talented digital media students helping tell the stories of the people who make up the Lewiston School District.
Meet Eloise Brown-Hayes from Camelot Elementary! When asked about her favorite things, Eloise shared, “I really like reading at school and my favorite things to do outside of school are my sports and acting. My favorite sport is probably volleyball.”
This spotlight was captured by student photographer Kaylee Cargill—one of our talented digital media students helping tell the stories of the people who make up the Lewiston School District.
Next up in our "Students Behind the Lens, Students in Focus" series, we're spotlighting Anna Wells from Sacajawea Middle School!
📸 Student behind the lens: Kaylee Cargill
📸 Student behind the lens: Kaylee Cargill
This August, teachers from across the Lewiston School District chose to take part in training called the 15-Day Challenge. The training focused on the PLC (Professional Learning Community) process—helping teachers design strong lessons, check for understanding, and work together to support every student.
We’re proud of our teachers for giving their time to keep growing and for supporting our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!
We’re proud of our teachers for giving their time to keep growing and for supporting our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!
Shoutout to Kate Metz, science teacher at Tammany High School! This summer, Kate participated in the Idaho STEM Action Center’s Educator Externship Program, which connects teachers with real-world STEM experiences in Idaho industries. The program helps educators gain hands-on career knowledge they can bring back to their classrooms.
Kate partnered with NCCE (Northwest Council for Computer Education), a nonprofit that supports teachers with digital tools, training, and technology integration.
Kate shared: “Everyone had the same goal. Helping educators learn! I have learned so much from my work, not only about NCCE, but all the amazing resources out there (free!) that I had no idea about.”
Because of experiences like Kate’s, students will get to enjoy even more engaging, hands-on science learning this year.
Kate partnered with NCCE (Northwest Council for Computer Education), a nonprofit that supports teachers with digital tools, training, and technology integration.
Kate shared: “Everyone had the same goal. Helping educators learn! I have learned so much from my work, not only about NCCE, but all the amazing resources out there (free!) that I had no idea about.”
Because of experiences like Kate’s, students will get to enjoy even more engaging, hands-on science learning this year.
Don’t tell him we posted this… but we want to give Superintendent Sperber a shoutout! Transportation was short-staffed this morning, so he jumped right in to help answer phones and the radio. That’s teamwork at its best!
📣 Coaching Opportunity – Jenifer Middle School
We’re looking for an Assistant Volleyball Coach (No-Cut Program) to join the team at Jenifer Middle School!
Position Details:
🏐 Start Date: Immediately
🩹 Requirements: CPR/First Aid card and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification
(These may be attained within an agreed-upon timeline with the Athletic Director.)
🌐 Apply online: https://www.lewistonschools.net/page/employment
Our Commitment:
As a district, we believe in "Ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students"—on the court and in the classroom.
📞 Questions? Contact Human Resources at (208) 748-3000 or humanresources@lewistonschools.net.
Next up for Students Behind the Lens, Students in Focus: Lewiston High School's Michael Nattell
When asked what his favorite part of LHS is, he said seeing his friends and teachers every day and playing sports.
Student behind the lens: Savannah Gonzales
When asked what his favorite part of LHS is, he said seeing his friends and teachers every day and playing sports.
Student behind the lens: Savannah Gonzales
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Overall Teacher of the Year,
Liz Rudolph
2nd Grade Teacher • Camelot Elementary
Every once in a while, a teacher comes along who changes everything.
A teacher who turns “I don’t like school” into “I can’t wait for tomorrow.”
A teacher who sees every child—their strengths, their struggles, their spark—
and lifts them higher than they ever dreamed they could go.
She makes lessons feel like adventures.
She makes her classroom a place where curiosity runs wild and everyone belongs.
One student said it best:
“She helped me love school… and love learning.”
This teacher inspires.
She supports.
She shows up—every single day—for her students, her colleagues, her community.
Lewiston School District’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Liz Rudolph
2nd Grade Teacher • Camelot Elementary
Every once in a while, a teacher comes along who changes everything.
A teacher who turns “I don’t like school” into “I can’t wait for tomorrow.”
A teacher who sees every child—their strengths, their struggles, their spark—
and lifts them higher than they ever dreamed they could go.
She makes lessons feel like adventures.
She makes her classroom a place where curiosity runs wild and everyone belongs.
One student said it best:
“She helped me love school… and love learning.”
This teacher inspires.
She supports.
She shows up—every single day—for her students, her colleagues, her community.
Lewiston School District’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
We’re Hiring! Join Our Nutrition Team!
Orchards Elementary and McGhee Elementary are looking for dedicated, caring individuals to help nourish young minds and bodies!
Lead Cook – Orchards Elementary
Take the lead in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students. Perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, working with a team in a fun, supportive school environment. Great hours, amazing coworkers, and the chance to make a difference in children’s lives every day!
Assistant Lead Cook – McGhee Elementary
Support the kitchen team and help keep things running smoothly. A perfect role for someone who loves cooking, teamwork, and making kids smile!
Why Join Us?
✔️ Family-friendly schedule (no nights or weekends!)
✔️ Paid holidays & benefits
✔️ A chance to positively impact your community
Apply today and support us in our mission to ensure high levels of learning for ALL students!
www.lewistonschools.net/employment
Don’t wait – positions open until filled! EOE
Introducing a new recurring series—by students, for students, with students! Each week, we’ll feature students and staff in posts called “Students Behind the Lens, Students in Focus” and “Students Behind the Lens, Staff in Focus.” Principals from across the district will select someone to spotlight, and our digital media students will handle the photography, interviews, and graphic design to celebrate them.
First up: McGhee Elementary’s Hayden Whitlock! When asked about his favorite part of school, Hayden said, “I am excited for PE, and I really want to learn math. Plus, I’ll probably get to do some hard stuff this year.”
Students behind the lens: Kennedie Clare & Marissa Peterson
First up: McGhee Elementary’s Hayden Whitlock! When asked about his favorite part of school, Hayden said, “I am excited for PE, and I really want to learn math. Plus, I’ll probably get to do some hard stuff this year.”
Students behind the lens: Kennedie Clare & Marissa Peterson
