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.
Students in Focus
📸 Leo, 2nd Grade at McSorley Elementary School
“Leo is always wearing a big smile; he brings joy to everyone around him. He loves learning new things, playing with his friends, and can talk about Minecraft all day long!”
– His 2nd Grade Teacher, McSorley Elementary
“I like gym and playing with my friends at gym.”
– Leo
Students Behind the Lens:
Marissa Peterson, Abi White, and Kennedie Clare
📸 Leo, 2nd Grade at McSorley Elementary School
“Leo is always wearing a big smile; he brings joy to everyone around him. He loves learning new things, playing with his friends, and can talk about Minecraft all day long!”
– His 2nd Grade Teacher, McSorley Elementary
“I like gym and playing with my friends at gym.”
– Leo
Students Behind the Lens:
Marissa Peterson, Abi White, and Kennedie Clare
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!
SCHWEITZER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Hi there!
On behalf of the Schweitzer Boys & Girls Club, we would love to invite you and your family to join us for Family Night this Wednesday, January 28th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM.
This free, come-and-go evening is a chance for families to explore our Club, meet our staff, see our program spaces, and enjoy fun activities together. We will have basketball in the gym, arts and crafts, games, STEM activities, snacks, prizes, and more.
If you've ever been curious about the Boys & Girls Club or are interested in a membership, staff will also be available to help with on-site registration questions.
We would love to see our current Club families, new families, teachers, and community members come experience what makes the Schweitzer Club such a special place for youth in our valley.
The flyer is attached with full details.
RSVP is encouraged to help us plan for snacks and activities:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-night-schweitzer-boys-girls-club-tickets-1981600504452
We hope to see you there!
Haley Jacobson
Schweitzer Clubhouse & Challengers Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley
(208) 790-7828 ext. 203
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.
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
Students in Focus 📸
📸 Dorian, 2nd grader at McSorley Elementary
“Dorian is very well behaved and a very hard worker. He has been showing tons of growth. He shows all of our character traits.”
– Haley Grossman, 4th Grade Teacher, McSorley Elementary
“I like doing math.”
– Dorian
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Marissa Peterson, Abi White, and Kennedie Clare
📸 Dorian, 2nd grader at McSorley Elementary
“Dorian is very well behaved and a very hard worker. He has been showing tons of growth. He shows all of our character traits.”
– Haley Grossman, 4th Grade Teacher, McSorley Elementary
“I like doing math.”
– Dorian
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Marissa Peterson, Abi White, and Kennedie Clare
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!
Students in Focus
📸 Hudsyn, 2nd Grade at McSorley Elementary
“Hudsyn’s kindness shines every day! She’s always looking for ways to help her classmates and make sure everyone feels included and supported.”
– Mrs. Taylor, 2nd Grade Teacher
“I really enjoy recess and playing with my friends.”
– Hudsyn
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Kennedie Clare, Abi White, Marissa Peterson
📸 Hudsyn, 2nd Grade at McSorley Elementary
“Hudsyn’s kindness shines every day! She’s always looking for ways to help her classmates and make sure everyone feels included and supported.”
– Mrs. Taylor, 2nd Grade Teacher
“I really enjoy recess and playing with my friends.”
– Hudsyn
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Kennedie Clare, Abi White, Marissa Peterson
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!
We will see our students again on Monday, December 1st! Have a nice break!
Graphic by student Taylor Gossage
Graphic by student Taylor Gossage
McSorley Elementary's “Under the Sea” Book Fair was a huge success!
The school’s PTA worked hard to bring this event to life, and families enjoyed a fun night. It’s always great to see our school communities come together! 🌊📚
The school’s PTA worked hard to bring this event to life, and families enjoyed a fun night. It’s always great to see our school communities come together! 🌊📚
Educational Support Professionals Day
Today we celebrate the incredible people who keep our schools running smoothly every day. From secretaries and instructional assistants to custodians, bus drivers, food service teams, tech staff, and so many others, your work supports every student, every classroom, and every building.
“I am thankful for our ESP staff every day! Because of their dedication to our students and district we can live out our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!”
-Tim Sperber, Superintendent
Thank you for the care, patience, and commitment you bring to our schools. We appreciate you!
Today we celebrate the incredible people who keep our schools running smoothly every day. From secretaries and instructional assistants to custodians, bus drivers, food service teams, tech staff, and so many others, your work supports every student, every classroom, and every building.
“I am thankful for our ESP staff every day! Because of their dedication to our students and district we can live out our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!”
-Tim Sperber, Superintendent
Thank you for the care, patience, and commitment you bring to our schools. We appreciate you!
Reminder: No school for students on Monday, November 10th.
