Now Hiring Substitute Teachers & Instructional Assistants!
Join the Lewiston School District and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
We're hosting a Substitute Orientation & Information Session to welcome new substitute teachers and instructional assistants and provide everything you need to get started. Attendance is strongly encouraged for all newly hired substitutes, and anyone interested in learning more is welcome to attend.
What: Substitute Orientation & Information Session
When: Tuesday, August 18 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Where: District Office/Central Services
Interested in becoming a substitute?
Visit www.lewistonschools.net to complete the online application. Once your application is submitted, our Substitute Coordinator will contact you with next steps.
Minimum Qualifications
Substitute Teacher: 32 college credits or a paraprofessional certificate*
Substitute Instructional Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive Pay
• Substitute Teacher: $135–$150 per day (based on education and/or certification)
• Substitute Instructional Assistant: $14.89–$16.61 per hour (depending on the assignment)
• Additional training and compensation are available for substitutes serving as Computer Tech and Library Assistant.
Have questions? Contact Human Resources:
208-748-3000
📧 kvellegas@lewistonschools.net
📧 subcaller@lewistonschools.net
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team!
Ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!
We are an equal opportunity employer/educational agency.
Join the Lewiston School District and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
We're hosting a Substitute Orientation & Information Session to welcome new substitute teachers and instructional assistants and provide everything you need to get started. Attendance is strongly encouraged for all newly hired substitutes, and anyone interested in learning more is welcome to attend.
What: Substitute Orientation & Information Session
When: Tuesday, August 18 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Where: District Office/Central Services
Interested in becoming a substitute?
Visit www.lewistonschools.net to complete the online application. Once your application is submitted, our Substitute Coordinator will contact you with next steps.
Minimum Qualifications
Substitute Teacher: 32 college credits or a paraprofessional certificate*
Substitute Instructional Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive Pay
• Substitute Teacher: $135–$150 per day (based on education and/or certification)
• Substitute Instructional Assistant: $14.89–$16.61 per hour (depending on the assignment)
• Additional training and compensation are available for substitutes serving as Computer Tech and Library Assistant.
Have questions? Contact Human Resources:
208-748-3000
📧 kvellegas@lewistonschools.net
📧 subcaller@lewistonschools.net
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team!
Ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!
We are an equal opportunity employer/educational agency.
Reminder as the start to the 2026-2027 school year approaches.
Idaho Public Schools are required by Idaho Code 33-1639 to observe a daily minute of silence.
This notice is to inform you that beginning July 1, 2026 all Lewiston School District schools will observe one minute of silence at or near the beginning of each school day.
During this minute, your student may sit quietly or engage in any silent activity that is consistent with school rules and District policy as long as it doesn’t distract or interfere with other students. Disruption of the minute of silence may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the District’s student behavior policy.
The District encourages parents and guardians to offer direction to their child on silent reflection or activity to engage in during the minute of silence.
School supply lists are available here!
https://www.lewistonschools.net/documents/parents-%26-patrons/school-supply-lists/753943
https://www.lewistonschools.net/documents/parents-%26-patrons/school-supply-lists/753943
Mark your calendars!
📣 We're hiring!
Join the Lewiston School District and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students. We have a variety of positions available and would love to have you on our team!
Learn more and apply: https://lewistonisdid.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Join the Lewiston School District and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students. We have a variety of positions available and would love to have you on our team!
Learn more and apply: https://lewistonisdid.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Idaho Public Schools are required by Idaho Code 33-1639 to observe a daily minute of silence.
This notice is to inform you that beginning July 1, 2026 all Lewiston School District schools will observe one minute of silence at or near the beginning of each school day.
During this minute, your student may sit quietly or engage in any silent activity that is consistent with school rules and District policy as long as it doesn’t distract or interfere with other students. Disruption of the minute of silence may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the District’s student behavior policy.
The District encourages parents and guardians to offer direction to their child on silent reflection or activity to engage in during the minute of silence.
This notice is to inform you that beginning July 1, 2026 all Lewiston School District schools will observe one minute of silence at or near the beginning of each school day.
During this minute, your student may sit quietly or engage in any silent activity that is consistent with school rules and District policy as long as it doesn’t distract or interfere with other students. Disruption of the minute of silence may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the District’s student behavior policy.
The District encourages parents and guardians to offer direction to their child on silent reflection or activity to engage in during the minute of silence.
📣 We're hiring!
Join the Lewiston School District and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students. We have a variety of positions available and would love to have you on our team!
Learn more and apply: https://lewistonisdid.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Join the Lewiston School District and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students. We have a variety of positions available and would love to have you on our team!
Learn more and apply: https://lewistonisdid.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
For families who like to get a jump on back-to-school shopping, suggested school supply lists are now available! 🎒📚
View your school's list here:
https://www.lewistonschools.net/documents/parents-%26-patrons/school-supply-lists/753943
View your school's list here:
https://www.lewistonschools.net/documents/parents-%26-patrons/school-supply-lists/753943
Mark your calendars!
🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Kids & Teens! ☀️
Lewiston School District's Summer Food Program returns June 8, providing free meals for all children ages 1–18. No applications, paperwork, income requirements, or school enrollment needed!
📍 Meal Sites:
• Jenifer Middle School (Breakfast & Lunch) | June 8–August 14
• Centennial Elementary (Lunch) | June 8–August 7
• Orchards Elementary (Lunch) | June 8–August 14
Meals must be eaten on site. Accompanying adults may purchase a meal.
🚫 No meal service Friday, July 3.
Help keep kids fueled for summer learning, play, and growth with healthy meals all summer long! ☀️🍎🥪
Lewiston School District's Summer Food Program returns June 8, providing free meals for all children ages 1–18. No applications, paperwork, income requirements, or school enrollment needed!
📍 Meal Sites:
• Jenifer Middle School (Breakfast & Lunch) | June 8–August 14
• Centennial Elementary (Lunch) | June 8–August 7
• Orchards Elementary (Lunch) | June 8–August 14
Meals must be eaten on site. Accompanying adults may purchase a meal.
🚫 No meal service Friday, July 3.
Help keep kids fueled for summer learning, play, and growth with healthy meals all summer long! ☀️🍎🥪
Lewiston summer food program starts June 8th.
Join us in congratulating Deedra Hastings, our Overall Educational Support Personnel of the Year!
The following are excerpts from nominations for Deedra:
“Deedra represents the best of Orchards. She is truly the glue that holds us together for more days than not.”
“Deedra’s patience with and love of kids is exceptional!!”
“Deedra is an amazing paraprofessional, who always has the best interest of the students in mind before anything.”
“She is an ECRI master demonstrating instructional skills that often reflect the level of a certified teacher.”
“She makes sure that ALL kids feel welcome and loved. It's a beautiful thing to see. The kids love her.”
Deedra serves as a Behavioral Interventionist at Orchards Elementary School and has been with the district since 2010.
Thank you, Deedra, for the difference you make every day!
The following are excerpts from nominations for Deedra:
“Deedra represents the best of Orchards. She is truly the glue that holds us together for more days than not.”
“Deedra’s patience with and love of kids is exceptional!!”
“Deedra is an amazing paraprofessional, who always has the best interest of the students in mind before anything.”
“She is an ECRI master demonstrating instructional skills that often reflect the level of a certified teacher.”
“She makes sure that ALL kids feel welcome and loved. It's a beautiful thing to see. The kids love her.”
Deedra serves as a Behavioral Interventionist at Orchards Elementary School and has been with the district since 2010.
Thank you, Deedra, for the difference you make every day!
Orchards PTA sponsored Color Fun Run this Friday!
Come check it out!
Community members are invited to tour Lewiston High School and the DeAtley Career Technical Center and learn more about the opportunities available to our students.
Community members are invited to tour Lewiston High School and the DeAtley Career Technical Center and learn more about the opportunities available to our students.
Mark your calendars for May 26th!
It's time for Orchards Annual Color Fun Run!
Come check it out!
Community members are invited to tour Lewiston High School and the DeAtley Career Technical Center and learn more about the opportunities available to our students.
Community members are invited to tour Lewiston High School and the DeAtley Career Technical Center and learn more about the opportunities available to our students.
Orchards Elementary students had the opportunity to present their STEM learning to the school board.
Primary students demonstrated how they model day and night patterns, a second grader explained how they are coding Sphero robots to navigate obstacles, and intermediate students even dissected a cow eye to showcase the structure and function of the eye.
Primary students demonstrated how they model day and night patterns, a second grader explained how they are coding Sphero robots to navigate obstacles, and intermediate students even dissected a cow eye to showcase the structure and function of the eye.
The Great Egg Race has begun!
Come check it out!
Community members are invited to tour Lewiston High School and the DeAtley Career Technical Center and learn more about the opportunities available to our students.
Community members are invited to tour Lewiston High School and the DeAtley Career Technical Center and learn more about the opportunities available to our students.
