Due to the impending winter weather starting this afternoon and the condition of some of our secondary roads, Lewistown Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, December 1, 2025. All after school practices and activities have been cancelled.
This is a reminder that Lewistown Schools will dismiss early on Friday, December 5th for school improvement planning and staff training. All high school students and early bus riders will dismiss at 11:15am, Central/Elementary walking and pick-up students will be dismissed at 11:20am, and the Central/Elementary buses will dismiss at 11:30am.
The HS GBB team moved to 4-0 on the season and 2-0 in the Prairieland North on Wednesday in their 53-19 win over Peoria Heights. Stats follow-
Joley McLaughlin 18pt 10rb 10ast 8st
Carsyn Braun 10pt 3rb 4ast 3st
Mylie Sours 8pt 3rb 1ast 1st
Sam Bonney 6pt 3rb 4ast 3st
Lexi Parker 3pt 3rb 2ast 2st
Addison Roddis 3pt 2rb 1st
Grace Bonney 2pt 1rb 1ast 1st
Jade Belless 2pt 8rb 2st
Cora Connolly 1pt 2rb 1st
Faith Tarvin 4rb
Joley McLaughlin 18pt 10rb 10ast 8st
Carsyn Braun 10pt 3rb 4ast 3st
Mylie Sours 8pt 3rb 1ast 1st
Sam Bonney 6pt 3rb 4ast 3st
Lexi Parker 3pt 3rb 2ast 2st
Addison Roddis 3pt 2rb 1st
Grace Bonney 2pt 1rb 1ast 1st
Jade Belless 2pt 8rb 2st
Cora Connolly 1pt 2rb 1st
Faith Tarvin 4rb
Due to the forecasted snow storms tomorrow, all basketball events are canceled.
The Varsity Boys County Tournament will be made up on Wednesday, December 3rd. The games will be played at 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30pm in the Lewistown High School gym.
The Varsity Boys County Tournament will be made up on Wednesday, December 3rd. The games will be played at 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30pm in the Lewistown High School gym.
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December breakfast and lunch menu
Elementary School Star Students were recognized at the Indian Way Assembly on Friday, November 21st for their outstanding behavior and thankfulness. We recognized Mrs. Cripe as our outstanding Star Staff member for the month of November. Pictured left to right: Jamari Craft, James Wade, Coltin Armstrong, Mrs. Cripe, Journee McDaniel, Peyton Bull, Sadie Hibbs, and Knox Postin. Congratulations to these students!
On Friday, November 21st, we recognized our November Star Students at Central School for their outstanding behavior, positive attitude, and gratitude! These students have gone above and beyond to show respect, responsibility, and kindness each day. We also honored our amazing staff member, Amanda Cripe, for her kindness and generosity toward our school and community. Congratulations to all!
Pictured left to right: Walter Clouse, Hadlee Pasley, Fiona Sims, Amanda Cripe, Hailey Kelly, Hayden Kearney, and Jace Adams
This is a reminder that Lewistown CUSD 97 will have a early dismissal tomorrow, November 25th. All High School students and Central/Elementary walking and pick-up students will be dismissed at 1:45. The Central/Elementary buses will dismiss at 2pm. We will be back in session on Monday, December 1st. Enjoy the holiday break!
The HS BBB Fulton County Tournament starts tonight in Lewistown. Here is the schedule for the week.
The HS GBB Team beat North Fulton 42-28 on Saturday to win the Fulton County Tournament. This was their second consecutive County Championship and 6th in the last 7 years. Joley McLaughlin and Carsyn Braun were selected to the All-Tournament Team. The win was extra special as it was Coach Beebe's 300th career win! Stats for the game were-
Lexi Parker 15pt 5rb 2ast 3st
Joley McLaughlin 11pt 6rb 3ast 3st
Mylie Sours 6pt 4rb 1ast 2st
Sam Bonney 5pt 1rb 2st
Carsyn Braun 3pt 5rb 3ast 7st
Grace Bonney 2pt 2rb 1ast
Addison Roddis 1rb 1st
Vanessa Yurkovich 1rb
Cora Connolly 1rb
On Thursday, November 20, Lewistown Central 4th Graders played ukuleles at the Fall Bucket Drumming & Ukulele Concert. This was the premier performance of the ukuleles at the school. They were given to the school last April by the Jack Simmons Music Memorial. Thank you, Simmons family for this wonderful donation!! Thank you for supporting music in our school!
The HS GBB team beat South Fulton last night in the Fulton County Tournament to run their record to 2-0. The girls will play North Fulton at 7:30pm tomorrow in Lewistown for the County Championship. Stats for last night were-
Joley McLaughlin 16pt, 7rb, 3ast, 8st
Carsyn Braun 8pt, 4rb, 3ast, 3st
Addison Roddis 8pt, 2rb, 2st
Grace Bonney 6pt, 3rb, 2ast, 1st
Mylie Sours 5pt, 4rb, 2ast, 1st
Lexi Parker 3pt, 1rb, 1 ast, 5st
Sam Bonney 2pt, 1rb, 2ast, 3st
Vanessa Yurkovich 2rb
Jade Belless 1ast
Cora Connolly 1rb
Joley McLaughlin 16pt, 7rb, 3ast, 8st
Carsyn Braun 8pt, 4rb, 3ast, 3st
Addison Roddis 8pt, 2rb, 2st
Grace Bonney 6pt, 3rb, 2ast, 1st
Mylie Sours 5pt, 4rb, 2ast, 1st
Lexi Parker 3pt, 1rb, 1 ast, 5st
Sam Bonney 2pt, 1rb, 2ast, 3st
Vanessa Yurkovich 2rb
Jade Belless 1ast
Cora Connolly 1rb
This morning, Lewistown Central Elementary School was placed in a “soft lockdown” status, meaning no one was allowed to enter or exit the building and students were kept in their classrooms. This measure was taken out of an abundance of caution after we received information that a note was found that indicated a possible threat of violence. Local law enforcement was contacted and responded immediately and investigated the situation. The soft lockdown status has now been lifted, and there is no threat to students or staff.
We appreciate the quick response of our local police and the cooperation of our students and staff in following safety procedures. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
We appreciate the quick response of our local police and the cooperation of our students and staff in following safety procedures. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Thank you to Nick and Amy Christy who presented a donation of $5000 to Lewistown FFA on behalf of the Lewistown Truck and Tractor Pull. Your support of these students and this program is greatly appreciated!
The HS GBB team opened the Fulton County Tournament with a 49-10 win over Farmington. Stats for the game include-
Carsyn Braun 11pt 3rb 2ast 5st
Joley McLaughlin 9pt 10rb 7ast 3st
Sam Bonney 8pt 2ast 5st
Vanessa Yurkovich 6pt 1ast 1st
Addison Roddis 4pt 2rb 1ast 3st
Hannah Tindall 3pt
Cora Connolly 3pt
Mylie Sours 2pt 1rb 1ast 2st
Ireland Lowrance 2pt
Lexi Parker 1pt 2rb 1ast 3st
Grace Bonney 1rb 1ast
Faith Tarvin 1rb
Jade Belless 1st
Carsyn Braun 11pt 3rb 2ast 5st
Joley McLaughlin 9pt 10rb 7ast 3st
Sam Bonney 8pt 2ast 5st
Vanessa Yurkovich 6pt 1ast 1st
Addison Roddis 4pt 2rb 1ast 3st
Hannah Tindall 3pt
Cora Connolly 3pt
Mylie Sours 2pt 1rb 1ast 2st
Ireland Lowrance 2pt
Lexi Parker 1pt 2rb 1ast 3st
Grace Bonney 1rb 1ast
Faith Tarvin 1rb
Jade Belless 1st
IHSA sponsored a Student Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria yesterday. Our students enjoyed guest speakers on how to expand their leadership skills. Lewistown students were nominated by coaches and voted on by their teachers. Students attending the conference were Elliot Reith, Joley McLaughlin, Carsyn Braun, Addison Roddis, Carter Sours, Declan Kotewa, Oliver Dalpiaz, and Campbell Johnson,
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5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball will have their first practice on Wednesday, November 19 at Central School from 5:30-7:00pm. There will be a parent information meeting to follow.
Members of the Lewistown High School Mentoring class attended the Future Teacher Conference at Illinois State University on Friday, November 7th. This conference is offered to high school students who are considering a career in education. Approximately 1,600 students from across the state participated in this remarkable event.
