Lewistown Community Unit School District #97

The March Elementary Star Students were recognized on Friday, March 27th. These students have consistently demonstrated self-control throughout the month of March. We also recognized staff member, Kirsten Larson, for her kindness and unwavering dedication to both students and colleagues. Congratulations to all who were recognized! Pictured left to right: Breann Duncan, Cameron Voitkovsky, Duncan Holmes, Kirsten Larson, Simon Davison, Wyatt Orwig, Axl Taylor, Harrison McCarthy, and Avery Massey.

Central School was pleased to honor our March Star Students on Friday, March 27th, in recognition of their exemplary behavior and commitment to a respectful school community. These students have consistently demonstrated self-control throughout the month of March. We also recognized staff member, Kirsten Larson, for her kindness and unwavering dedication to both students and colleagues. Congratulations to all who were recognized!

Pictured left to right: Opal Sheets, Jaxson Hibbs, Ahna Davison, Kirsten Larson, Austin Robinson, Bryan Nelson, Megan Messer

Welcome Sr. Carter Sours to the 1,000lb Club and So. Ella Spratt to the 600lb Club. Carter reached his mark with a 240lb bench, 385lb squat, and 375lb deadlift. Ella put up 105lb bench, 235lb squat, and 265lb dead lift.

Congratulations to Lexi Parker for signing her LOI to run Cross Country and Track at Heartland! Way to go Lexi! We are proud of you.

Fulton County 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Club is a fun, hands-on program for youth ages 8–18 that focuses on gardening, environmental science, and learning by doing.

Birth to Five Parent Cafe Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HmJ5r5fNa/

Big shout out to 4th grader, Braxton Smith, for representing Lewistown Central Elementary at the Peoria Regional Spelling Bee today!

The annual Lewistown Central Elementary Talent Show Fundraiser was held on Saturday, March 21. There was a K-3rd grade show and a 4th-6th grade show. All the students did a wonderful job and we raised over $1,300 for our elementary music program! Thank you so much for your support!!

Winners of Talent Show 2026
K-3 Show:
1st - Holland Shelby, Klaudie Shaeffer, Peyton Bull
2nd - Remi Johnson
3rd - Gabriel Motsinger
People’s Choice - Gabriel Motsinger
Fan Favorite - Holland Shelby, Klaudie Shaeffer, Peyton Bull

4-6 Show:
1st - Knox Braun, Bradley Monroe, Wesley Voitkovsky, Braxton Smith, Liam Duncan, Kredin Shaeffer
1st - Fiona Sims
2nd - Kenton Smith
3rd - Sydney Barnes
People’s Choice - Knox Braun, Bradley Monroe, Wesley Voitkovsky, Braxton Smith, Liam Duncan, Kredin Shaeffer
Fan Favorite - Fiona Sims

Congratulations to Brandi Johnson for signing with the Painters District Council No. 30 North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute. Way to go and good luck!

LVC Softball is off to a nice start at 2-1 while the JV Baseball team gets their season started.

LVC Miner Baseball updates!

Please come out and support our students and the Elementary music & band program.

Yesterday, Carter Sours and Joley McLaughlin braved the weather to make it to East Peoria for the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Conference to be presented with their IADA All State medals. Congratulations to both of you.

Due to the blowing and drifting snow causing low visibility this morning, Lewistown Schools will have an e-Learning Day today, Monday, March 16, 2026.

Final performance happens today at 3 o'clock! Come see the results of their hard work and enjoy Mamma Mia!

Come out this weekend to the high school and see what our students have been working on! Enjoy the music of ABBA and watch the students sing their hearts out! Concessions will be available at intermission.

Spring Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11 for Pre-K-6th grade students.

Due to the increased threat of severe storms and the potential for tornados at our normal dismissal time, Lewistown Schools will dismiss early at 2pm today, March 10, 2026. All afternoon activities and practices are cancelled today.

This is a reminder that Lewistown Schools will dismiss early on Friday, March 13th 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.