The Lewistown HS GBB team takes on Canton tonight with the JV starting at 6:00pm. There are a variety of things going on at the game. Tonight is Teacher Appreciation Night. Varsity girls and their teachers will be introduced between games. The team is still collecting donations for the Crisis Center. There will be a table to drop off items at the entrance. The book Illustrious featuring Lewistown and Canton will be for sale as well. Only $30 while supplies last. We only have 20 copies left.
In honor of School Board Recognition month, we would like to recognize Lewistown School Board Secretary Scott Cripe who has served on the board for 13 years. Scott is a graduate of Astoria High School and Western Illinois University. Scott lives in rural Lewistown with his wife Amanda. His three children, Lydia, Charlie, and Adah all graduated from Lewistown Community High School. Involved in the agriculture industry his whole life, Scott works as a Market Advisor for Western Grain Marketing. Scott enjoys hunting & fishing in his spare time and is a die-hard fan of the St Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears and the Fighting Illini. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students, staff, and community of Lewistown Schools.
In honor of School Board Recognition month, we would like to recognize board member Josh Miller who has served on the board since April of 2025. Josh is a 1996 graduate of Lewistown Community High School. He lives in rural Lewistown with his wife Candi and their son Zack. Josh is employed as the Director of Field Operations at Aupperle Construction in Morton, Illinois. Josh has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry directing on site operations, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high quality standards. In his free time, Josh enjoys hunting and assists his wife with 4-H activities for the Busy Bee Club. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students, staff, and community of Lewistown Schools.
The HS GBB team got a 42-33 win over Illini West last night. The girls are now 12-10 on the year. Stats follow-
Carsyn Braun 9pt 6rb 3ast
Vanessa Yurkovich 7pt2rb 1ast
Grace Bonney 7pt 4rb 2ast 3st
Addison Roddis 7pt 6rb 1ast
Joley McLaughlin 7pt 6rb 1ast 1st
Sam Bonney 5pt 2rb 3ast 4st
Jade Belless 6rb 1st
Carsyn Braun 9pt 6rb 3ast
Vanessa Yurkovich 7pt2rb 1ast
Grace Bonney 7pt 4rb 2ast 3st
Addison Roddis 7pt 6rb 1ast
Joley McLaughlin 7pt 6rb 1ast 1st
Sam Bonney 5pt 2rb 3ast 4st
Jade Belless 6rb 1st
The JH VB teams played in Rushville last night. The 7th lost in 3 sets while the 8th lost in 2. 7th grade is currently 5-2. The 8th grade is currently 4-4. Stats follow-
7th-
Kills- Nicole Ross 5, Addie Butler 4
Digs- Butler 6, Ross 5
Aces- Hadley Shelby 3
Assists- Lynlee Miller 6, Shelby 4
Blocks- Hope Tarvin, Ross, Miller- 1
Service Points- Butler 10, Brooklyn Nebergall 4
8th-
Kills Graceland Flaharty 3, Makayla Keime 3
Digs- Keime 5, Jenna Miller 3
Ace- Jianna Porter 2
Assists- Shelby 5, Porter 2
Service Points- Keime 7, Porter 4
7th-
Kills- Nicole Ross 5, Addie Butler 4
Digs- Butler 6, Ross 5
Aces- Hadley Shelby 3
Assists- Lynlee Miller 6, Shelby 4
Blocks- Hope Tarvin, Ross, Miller- 1
Service Points- Butler 10, Brooklyn Nebergall 4
8th-
Kills Graceland Flaharty 3, Makayla Keime 3
Digs- Keime 5, Jenna Miller 3
Ace- Jianna Porter 2
Assists- Shelby 5, Porter 2
Service Points- Keime 7, Porter 4
In honor of School Board Recognition month, we would like to recognize the dedicated individuals who tirelessly serve our community as board members. Elaine Stone is Vice President of the Lewistown CUSD #97 Board of Education and has served on the board for 9 years. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, and a native of Litchfield, IL Elaine has lived in Lewistown since 1992. She is married to Jeff Stone, a parent of Justin (Cassie) and Tysin Stone, and grandparent to Cameron and Regan Stone. Elaine is the Executive Director of the Fulton County Farm Bureau. She currently serves the community as secretary of the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development, and secretary of the Fulton County 911 Board. Elaine serves as Trustee for the Fulton County Housing Authority and is a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church. In her spare time Elaine enjoys camping and horseback riding. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students, staff, and community of Lewistown Schools.
This is a reminder that Lewistown Schools will dismiss early on Friday, January 30th 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 played Brimfield on Thursday night. They came away with a 56-23 victory which pushed their record to 11-10 overall and 3-0 in the Prairieland North Conference. The team is back in action tonight against Illini West in Lewistown. Stats from Brimfield follow-
Carsyn Braun 26pt 3rb 2ast 3st
Grace Bonney 7pt 3rb 2ast 3st
Joley McLaughlin 5pt 10rb 4st
Addison Roddis 5pt 6rb 3ast 2st
Ireland Lowrance 4pt 3rb 1ast
Jade Belless 3pt 3rb 1st
Sam Bonney 2pt 2ast 2st
Vanessa Yurkovich 2pt 2rb 1st
Cora Connolly 1rb
Faith Tarvin 3rb 1ast
Carsyn Braun 26pt 3rb 2ast 3st
Grace Bonney 7pt 3rb 2ast 3st
Joley McLaughlin 5pt 10rb 4st
Addison Roddis 5pt 6rb 3ast 2st
Ireland Lowrance 4pt 3rb 1ast
Jade Belless 3pt 3rb 1st
Sam Bonney 2pt 2ast 2st
Vanessa Yurkovich 2pt 2rb 1st
Cora Connolly 1rb
Faith Tarvin 3rb 1ast
Due to extreme cold temperatures in the morning and the possibility of blowing snow on some of our secondary roads, Lewistown schools will have an e-Learning day Monday, January 26th. The details of the district’s e-Learning Plan can be found at http://tinyurl.com/semcjzb8. Please monitor district communications for further updates.
Follow the links below to see information on some exciting employment opportunities with Lewistown schools and the LVC co-op.
LVC Assistant HS Football - https://aptg.co/fqFLdr
JH-HS PE Teacher - https://aptg.co/BCKNcZ
JH Girls Basketball Coach - https://aptg.co/H4xptm
Custodian (2nd Shift) - https://aptg.co/tj1SR-
LVC Assistant HS Football - https://aptg.co/fqFLdr
JH-HS PE Teacher - https://aptg.co/BCKNcZ
JH Girls Basketball Coach - https://aptg.co/H4xptm
Custodian (2nd Shift) - https://aptg.co/tj1SR-
Athletic Schedule Updates-
Tonight's high school boys basketball game at Brimfield is postponed until Saturday, January 31 at 4:00pm in Brimfield.
Tomorrow's high school girls varsity game with Galva is canceled. The JV girls basketball game with PORTA is still on for 10:00am.
Tonight's high school boys basketball game at Brimfield is postponed until Saturday, January 31 at 4:00pm in Brimfield.
Tomorrow's high school girls varsity game with Galva is canceled. The JV girls basketball game with PORTA is still on for 10:00am.
Due to extreme cold temperatures tomorrow, Lewistown Schools will have an e-Learning day on Friday, January 23rd. The details of the district’s e-Learning Plan can be found at http://tinyurl.com/semcjzb8. Please monitor district communications for further updates.
The HS GBB team will be collecting goods and donations for the Fulton-Mason Crisis Center again this year. Please see the attachments for more information.
Reminder- The Spirit Clinic will be held at the elementary gym today.
Weekly Update-
Our JH VB teams are off to a great start this year. The 7th grade is 4-0 while the 8th grade is 3-1. Stats from there last two games are attached.
The 5th grade VB team took home 3rd place at the St. Paul Tournament last weekend. Their photo is attached. The 6th grade plays at St. Paul this weekend.
The HS GBB team fell to #2 ranked Brown County last night. Their stats are attached as well.
Our JH VB teams are off to a great start this year. The 7th grade is 4-0 while the 8th grade is 3-1. Stats from there last two games are attached.
The 5th grade VB team took home 3rd place at the St. Paul Tournament last weekend. Their photo is attached. The 6th grade plays at St. Paul this weekend.
The HS GBB team fell to #2 ranked Brown County last night. Their stats are attached as well.
On Friday, January 30, we invite our school community to wear camo in honor of our custodian, Dave.
Dave was an avid hunter who loved sharing his passion with our students. From telling hunting stories to kids, to always being willing to teach duck call classes during our annual Central Academy.
To celebrate his life, we encourage students and staff to wear camo and, if you have them, bring along game calls as a special tribute.
We will also hold a special assembly honoring Dave during the Central School Powwow on January 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Students with disabilities from three through twenty-one years of age who reside in this area generate federal support for special education programs. In order to receive these funds, federal and state regulations require that an annual needs assessment be completed.
Please answer the questions in the survey below to the best of your knowledge. This information will assist the district in planning for special education and related needs for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Please answer the questions in the survey below to the best of your knowledge. This information will assist the district in planning for special education and related needs for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PNGDSWC
There was a lot of action on the hardwood last night. The 5th grade boys team won their game over Kickapoo St. Mary's. The 7th grade boys beat Havana while the 8th grade boys lost to Havana. The HS GBB team traveled to Mendon where they took a 43-38 loss. HS GBB stats follow-
Joley McLaughlin 12pt 7rb 1ast
Carsyn Braun 10pt 3rb 1ast 2st
Sam Bonney 9pt 1rb 3ast 2st
Vanessa Yurkovich 3pt
Lexi Parker 2pt 1rb 1st
Addison Roddis 2pt 3rb 1ast 2st
Mylie Sours 1ast 1st
Grace Bonney 4rb 3ast 1st
Joley McLaughlin 12pt 7rb 1ast
Carsyn Braun 10pt 3rb 1ast 2st
Sam Bonney 9pt 1rb 3ast 2st
Vanessa Yurkovich 3pt
Lexi Parker 2pt 1rb 1st
Addison Roddis 2pt 3rb 1ast 2st
Mylie Sours 1ast 1st
Grace Bonney 4rb 3ast 1st
Central School Spelling Bee Info
The book Illustrious: The Best High School Gyms in Illinois will be on sale at tonight's Lewistown vs Havana boys basketball game. This book includes our amazing gym along with other local gyms. Get your author autographed copy for $30!
