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!
Reminder: No school for students on Monday, November 10th.
The Lewiston School District HUB is available to any family in the Lewiston School District.
Open drop-in hours are every Tuesday, from 1:00-5:00 pm
Other days by appointment.
Please call the HUB at 208-748-3762 for more information.
Additionally, here is a list of other food resources in our community.
Open drop-in hours are every Tuesday, from 1:00-5:00 pm
Other days by appointment.
Please call the HUB at 208-748-3762 for more information.
Additionally, here is a list of other food resources in our community.
LHS Spanish student Lilja shared a Spanish children’s book with Orchards Elementary third graders for their Language Around the World unit! 🌍📖
🌟 Hands-on science at Orchards Elementary! 🌟
Intermediate students have been exploring energy conversions by building pizza box solar ovens, creating wind turbines that light up LEDs, and experimenting with dry ice during a celebration activity.
Primary students are studying animal defenses with some new class pets, Madagascar hissing cockroaches! 🪳 The brave ones love holding them while learning how these insects stay safe in the wild.
Learning by doing makes science unforgettable at Orchards Elementary!
Intermediate students have been exploring energy conversions by building pizza box solar ovens, creating wind turbines that light up LEDs, and experimenting with dry ice during a celebration activity.
Primary students are studying animal defenses with some new class pets, Madagascar hissing cockroaches! 🪳 The brave ones love holding them while learning how these insects stay safe in the wild.
Learning by doing makes science unforgettable at Orchards Elementary!
