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!
Science in action at Orchards Elementary!
Primary students explored light and shadows by designing and testing materials for shadow puppets. Intermediate students focused on light and vision, learning about the structure and function of the eye through cow eye dissections.
Hands-on learning helping students understand how we see the world around us!
Primary students explored light and shadows by designing and testing materials for shadow puppets. Intermediate students focused on light and vision, learning about the structure and function of the eye through cow eye dissections.
Hands-on learning helping students understand how we see the world around us!
Orchards 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.
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
📸 Emma, 5th grade at Orchards Elementary
“She is always a leader, honest and truthful. She has a lot of integrity; she chooses to do the right thing even when nobody is watching.”
– Linde Heckler, Principal, Orchards Elementary
“I enjoy being with my friends and learning things that will help me excel in my future.”
– Emma
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Kennedie Clare, Marissa Peterson
“She is always a leader, honest and truthful. She has a lot of integrity; she chooses to do the right thing even when nobody is watching.”
– Linde Heckler, Principal, Orchards Elementary
“I enjoy being with my friends and learning things that will help me excel in my future.”
– Emma
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Kennedie Clare, Marissa Peterson
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!
Tonight's the night. Put on your best pair of jeans and watch our amazing students sing the songs of the season.
Orchards Elementary third graders had the chance to learn braille today with the help of Cynda Hyndman and Gayle Worthington. It was an amazing hands-on look at another way people communicate, and such a powerful real-life learning experience for students. We are grateful that students in our district get opportunities like this!
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!
📸 Gage, 2nd grader at Orchards Elementary
“Gage is a hard worker and a super sweet boy. When things get hard, he perseveres through it.”
– Linde Heckler, Principal, Orchards Elementary
“I like writing and playing games in the morning in class.”
– Gage
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Abi White, Kennedie Clare, Marissa Peterson
“Gage is a hard worker and a super sweet boy. When things get hard, he perseveres through it.”
– Linde Heckler, Principal, Orchards Elementary
“I like writing and playing games in the morning in class.”
– Gage
Students Behind the Lens:
By: Abi White, Kennedie Clare, Marissa Peterson
We will see our students again on Monday, December 1st! Have a nice break!
Graphic by student Taylor Gossage
Graphic by student Taylor Gossage
70 families came through the doors at Orchards Elementary for STEM & Story Night. There were many activities for families to enjoy along with pizza and a book fair. 126 kids walked out with free books to take home. Thanks to the many volunteers and the PTA for all the support.
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!
