Educational Support Personnel of the Year
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! Nomination forms are available below, at each school and at the Central Services Office (3317 12th Street).
You can submit your nomination in one of the following ways:
Google Form: https://forms.gle/FFzXcKDoxRztuarm9
Hard Copy: Complete the attached Word document and return to Central Services
Email: Send your nomination directly to kvellegas@lewistonschools.net
Questions may be directed to ESP Award Committee c/o Kathy Vellegas at (208) 748-3042.Timeline
January 20, 2026 NOMINATIONS OPEN: Forms available at Central Services, within each school, on the District’s website or online.
March 13, 2026 NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Forms must be returned to Central Services by 4:30 PM.
April 8, 2026 SELECTIONS MADE: A review committee selects the Lewiston Educational Support Personnel of the Year for 2025-2026.
April/May 2026 SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED: Selections are announced within buildings and at the Board of Directors’ meeting.
Donors
List of donors coming soon. If you would like to support the ESP of the Year, please reach out to Kathy Vellegas, Human Resources Supervisor by emailing Kathy Vellegas