
Happy National School Counseling Week!
Thank you to our school counselors for the care, guidance, and steady support you give students every single day. Your work makes a real difference in our schools, and we are so grateful for you.
Thank you to our school counselors for the care, guidance, and steady support you give students every single day. Your work makes a real difference in our schools, and we are so grateful for you.

McGhee Elementary kicked off their PTA Penny War, and they're off to a great start!
Pennies count as positive points, while silver coins and dollar bills count as negative points. The competition is on to see which class comes out on top at the end of the week!
Pennies count as positive points, while silver coins and dollar bills count as negative points. The competition is on to see which class comes out on top at the end of the week!




Reminder, tomorrow is an early release day for students. Staff will use this time for professional learning focused on ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!

McGhee Elementary School has accepted Silverwood’s reading challenge. Once again, Silverwood is offering a free ticket to their theme park for any student in pre-K to 6th grade who reads 10 hours by March 27th. Information will be coming to you soon or check out their website. https://swread2ride.com

Nominations are now open for the 2025-2026 Educational Support Personnel (ESP) of the Year Award!
Don’t miss your chance to nominate that exceptional employee who provides critical support to our educational services and recognize them for their outstanding performance! Educational Support Personnel are vital to the ultimate success of student learning. That person may be the food service worker who serves food with a smile, the custodian who works tirelessly to ensure a clean and safe working environment, the maintenance worker who goes above and beyond to expertly maintain our facilities and grounds; the instructional assistant who helps kids get excited about learning and to see their potential; or the administrative support staff who has a positive outlook and rapport with students and staff. All of our support staff serve to support our students in achieving their potential.
Fellow staff members, school district employees, parents, students and the general public are encouraged to complete and return a nomination form for this year’s ESP of the Year award winner! Hard copy nomination forms are available on the district website, at each school and at the Central Services Office (3317 12th Street), or complete the online form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1lJBw1JTddLFWoLG3pd7a8Hj9zVVgpei0g8WjDKW_J0Lajg/viewform
Don’t miss your chance to nominate that exceptional employee who provides critical support to our educational services and recognize them for their outstanding performance! Educational Support Personnel are vital to the ultimate success of student learning. That person may be the food service worker who serves food with a smile, the custodian who works tirelessly to ensure a clean and safe working environment, the maintenance worker who goes above and beyond to expertly maintain our facilities and grounds; the instructional assistant who helps kids get excited about learning and to see their potential; or the administrative support staff who has a positive outlook and rapport with students and staff. All of our support staff serve to support our students in achieving their potential.
Fellow staff members, school district employees, parents, students and the general public are encouraged to complete and return a nomination form for this year’s ESP of the Year award winner! Hard copy nomination forms are available on the district website, at each school and at the Central Services Office (3317 12th Street), or complete the online form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1lJBw1JTddLFWoLG3pd7a8Hj9zVVgpei0g8WjDKW_J0Lajg/viewform

Reminder, no school school on Friday, January 16th and Monday, January 19th.

Save the date!

Nominations for the 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year are open!
More information can be found at:
https://www.lewistonschools.net/page/teacher-of-the-year-award
Nominate a teacher using the online form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1FIhpIsvo1wWjCksbZCgp4RbzC-L7Pgx1DRmoO1d6cg-kBg/viewform

McGhee Elementary students brought the holiday spirit to life by dressing teachers as snowmen and singing holiday songs alongside Courage the Mountain Lion and the Gingerbread Man, who was finally caught by Courage! A fun and festive way to celebrate the season together.










Enjoy your winter break!

The HUB will be closed for the holiday break.

Please be advised that all after-school activities for the Lewiston School District are cancelled today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This includes athletics, clubs, and any other school-sponsored programs scheduled after the regular school day.

Due to the weather conditions, the Lewiston School District is closed for today, Wednesday, December 17th.

Due to current weather conditions, all schools in the Lewiston School District will be on a two-hour late start schedule. Busses will run their scheduled routes and pick up two hours later than normal pick-up times. No breakfast will be served.
Normal Hill Campus Morning Preschool and Morning Transitional Kindergarten is canceled.

Let's fill the bus!

Don't forget our PTA meeting tomorrow at 6pm in the library.

Reminder, tomorrow is an early release day for students. Staff will use this time for professional learning focused on ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!

McGhee Elementary fifth-graders wrapped up their study of Native American cultures and regions by sharing their research and insights with students from other grades. Such a great way to learn from each other!










We will see our students again on Monday, December 1st! Have a nice break!
Graphic by student Taylor Gossage
Graphic by student Taylor Gossage

