Lewistown Community Unit School District #97

Check out the post from the LVC Miners Baseball page on their successful Senior Night game.

2 days ago, Joey McLaughlin

🏀 Basketball Camp signups for girls and boys ends next week if you'd like a shirt for your kiddo. 🏀

3 days ago, Kaele Smith

Take the time to vote for our LVC Miners Girls Track Team! They are having an amazing season and have been nominated for FM95 Hometown Heroes!

https://www.fm95online.com/vip_contest/hometown-heroes-voting-week-of-may-11-2026/

4 days ago, Monica Braun

The LVC girls track team had a good showing at the 2026 Prairieland Track Meet on Friday, May 8th at Farmington. They finished in 3rd place behind 1st place Macomb & 2nd place Elmwood/Brimfield. The girls had quite a few all conference medalists and several personal & season best performances. LVC also had Anders Harrison receive All Conference honors on the boys side. Way to go Miners!

All Conference Honors--2nd Place Medalists:

-Carsyn Braun PB Triple Jump 10.18m (33’4.75)
-Grace Bonney PB 800m 2:38.88
-Carsyn Braun SB 400m 1:00.99
-Grace Tarvin Discus 28.08m (92’1)
-Adalee Sours PB Shot Put 9.49m (31’1.75)
-4x800m Relay PB 11:36.95 Grace Tarvin, Haley Atchley, Anna Larson, Alexis Parker

All Conference Honors--3rd Place Medalists:

-Cora Connolly 300mLH 51.94
-4x100m Relay 54.30 Aniyah Best, Grace Bonney, Grace Yaste, Carsyn Braun
-4x200m Relay PB 1:56.08 Aniyah Best, Alexis Cohagan, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich
-4x400m Relay PB 4:18.45 Alexis Cohagan, Grace Bonney, Cora Connolly, Carsyn Braun
-Anders Harrison 400m PB 54.75

4 days ago, Monica Braun

Keep your students reading this summer by signing up for the summer reading program at the Lewistown Carnegie Public Library!

8 days ago, Stefanie Rogers

A big thank you to all of our teachers!!! HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

9 days ago, Kaele Smith

Kindergarten has really enjoyed the tot time at Dickson Mounds this year! Today they learned about archeology and the layers of the soil!

9 days ago, Courtney Jones

The LVC Girls Track team came away with another first place finish at the Tiger Relays in Beardstown on Monday, May 4th. There were several first and second place medalists as well as many personal bests. Way to go girls!

Team Scores:

LVC-109
S Fulton-74
Camp Point-58
Illini Bluffs-52
Beardstown-37
Springfield Lutheran-36
Havana-25
Greenview-23
Waverly-21
Mendon Unity-18
Pleasant Hill-13
Illini West-6

1st Place Medalists

-High Jump 1st Cora Connolly PB (5’1) & Grace Yaste (4’10)

-Pole Vault 1st Vanessa Yurkovich (7’4.25) & Sam Bonney (6’9.75)

-FS Mile Medley 1st 4:57.3--Sam Bonney, Bailey Bradshaw, Anna Larson, Molly Beyers

2nd Place Medalists

-Shot Put 2nd Adalee Sours PB (30’ 3.75) Ahnna Richardson (30’ 0.25)

-Discus 2nd Grace Tarvin (89’8) & Ahnna Richardson (79’8)

-Triple Jump 2nd Carsyn Braun PB (33’4.5) & Grace Yaste (31’8.75)

-FS Sprint Medley 2nd 2:03.6--Aniyah Best, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich, Bailee Bradshaw

-3200m Relay 2nd 11:36.9--Grace Tarvin, Haley Atchley, Anna Larson, Alexis Parker

-Distance Medley Relay 2nd 11:20.0--Anna Larson, Sam Bonney, Alexis Cohagan, Molly Beyers

-400m Relay 2nd 54.2--Aniyah Best, Grace Bonney, Grace Yaste, Carsyn Braun

-1600m Relay 2nd PB 4:19.9--Alexis Cohagan, Cora Connolly, Grace Bonney, Carsyn Braun

3rd Place Ribbons

-Long Jump 3rd Alexis Cohagan PB (14’5) & Bailee Bradshaw PB (14’3.75)

-800m Relay 3rd PB 1:56.5--Aniyah Best, Cora Connolly, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich

10 days ago, Monica Braun

The LVC boys track team had more personal bests and some outstanding placings at the Tiger Relays in Beardstown on Monday, May 4th!

In the Sprint Medley Relay the guys placed 1st: Elliot(200), Nick(200), Oliver(400), and Liam(800) 3:37.9.

In the Distance Medley Relay they placed 4th: Anders(100), Elliot(100), Liam(800), Declan(1600) 9:25.4.

The long jump had Personal bests and placed 6th: Declan and Nick total jumps of 9.76m.

Congrats boys!

10 days ago, Monica Braun

Today is National School Nurse Appreciation Day!! We celebrate Nurse Angie today! She is the BEST and we are so lucky to have her!!!

10 days ago, Kaele Smith

We are now ready to plant new flowers in the Jan Braun memorial garden. Central Elementary would love donations of full sun or part shade perennials to add to the garden. Thank you to those that donated last year!

11 days ago, Kaele Smith

WEAR BLUE TOMORROW to show support for Sophie!!

12 days ago, Kaele Smith

The HS LVC Track teams battle the chilly temps at the Roger Washburn Relays in Eureka on Friday night. We had many athletes place in events and run season/personal bests. Results follow-

Boys-
200- Elliot Haepp SB
400- Anders Harrison PR
800- Liam Larson PR and Placed 4th making him 10th all time in school history!
Declan Kotewa SB
1600- Liam Larson PR
Declan Kotewa PR
300H- Nick Tendick PR
Long Jump- Nick Tendick PR
Declan Kotewa PR

Girls-
Medalists
-Grace Yaste SB High Jump 3rd Place 5’0/1.52m
-Grace Yaste SB Triple Jump 4th Place 32’8.25/9.96m
-Carsyn Braun 400m 5th Place 1:01.93
-Ahnna Richards Shot Put 6th Place 28’3/8.61m
-Vanessa Yurkovich PB Pole Vault 6th Place 7’9/2.36m
-FS 4x100 Relay PB 6th Place 56.18 Sam Bonney, Bailee Bradshaw, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich
-Varsity 4x400 Relay 6th Place 4:33.75 Alexis Cohagan, Grace Bonney, Martina Rodriguez, Carsyn Braun
-Varsity 4x800 Relay PB 6th Place 11:51.38 Grace Tarvin, Haley Atchley, Anna Larson, Alexis Parker

Personal & Season Bests
-Aniyah Best PB 200m 29.30
-Sam Bonney PB 400m 1:11.89
-Molly Beyers PB 3200m 12:36.79 (27s PB!)
-Layne Stout PB 3200m 13:44.61 (27s PB!)
-Anna Larson PB 1600m 6:26.73 (10s PB!)
-Alexis Parker SB 800m 2:49.36
-Grace Yaste SB 300mLH 52.03
-Grace Tarvin SB Discus 93’6/28.51
-Varsity 4x100 PB 53.85 Alexis Cohagan, Grace Bonney, Grace Yaste, Carsyn Braun
-Varsity 4x200 PB 1:56.77 Aniyah Best, Alexis Cohagan, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich

12 days ago, Joey McLaughlin

Lewistown Elementary announced our April Star Students on Friday, April 24th, in recognition of their responsible behavior and contribution to school community. These students demonstrated dependable behavior throughout the month of April. We also recognized staff member, Faith Demler, for setting an incredible example of responsibility and professionalism for both students and colleagues. Congratulations to all who were recognized! Pictured left to right: Kelsey Henzler, Atti Crosetto, Camden Hatfill, Miss Faith Delmer, Maddon Row, Emmalynn Allen, Adelina Shubert, and Lane Peitzmeier

16 days ago, Sloan Miller

The LVC HS Girls Track team is the Fulton County Champion! That makes a clean sweep across the County Series for the girls. Lewistown and North Fulton played for the championship in volleyball and basketball, now they combine to win the track championship. Congrats, girls! The following are the lists of top finishers and personal bests from the meet.

County Champions
-Grace Tarvin 1st Discus 24.98m
-Carsyn Braun 1st Triple Jump 9.70m
-Carsyn Braun 1st 400m 1:03.21
-FS 4x100 Relay PB 1st 56.50 Grace Bonney, Sam Bonney, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich
-4x800 Relay PB 1st 11:30.08 Alexis Parker, Haley Atchley, Grace Tarvin, Grace Bonney

2nd-3rd Place Medalists
-Grace Yaste 2nd Triple Jump 9.70m
-Adalee Sours PB 2nd Shot Put 9.17m
-Cora Connolly 2nd (tie)High Jump 1.47m
-Grace Yaste 2nd (tie) High Jump 1.47m
-Grace Bonney PB 2nd 800m 2:39.30
-Cora Connolly PB 2nd 300mLH 51.48
-4x200 Relay PB 2nd 1:57.50 Aniyah Best, Lexi Cohagan, Martina Rodriguez, Vanessa Yurkovich
-4x400 Relay PB 2nd 4:25.24 Alexis Cohagan, Cora Connolly, Martina Rodriguez, Carsyn Braun
-Varsity 4x100 Relay 3rd 55.25 Aniyah Best, Cora Connolly, Alexis Cohagan, Carsyn Braun

Personal Bests
Aniyah Best PB 100m 13.93
Bailee Bradshaw PB 100m 14.53 & 200m 30.00
Elliot Reith PB 200m 31.46
Sam Bonney PB 400m 1:12.61
Anna Larson PB 4th 1600m 6:36.77
Molly Beyers PB 4th 3200m 13:03.07
Layne Stout PB 6th 3200m 14:11.67

16 days ago, Joey McLaughlin

Due to a gas leak near East Euclid and Broadway in Lewistown, police have shut down the streets in that area and have asked some residents to evacuate. Bus drop off for students who live in that area may be delayed or altered. We will not drop off students in the areas affected. Please contact your student's school to get in contact with transportation changes.

17 days ago, Lewistown CUSD #97

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18 days ago, Courtney Jones

Please see the attached information if you have a student participating in prom and after prom events.

19 days ago, Courtney Jones

Athletic Updates for 4-27

JH Track @ Rushville postponed to 4-29 @ 1:30pm- No Practice
HS Track @ Farmington postponed to 4-29 @ 4:00pm- No practice
Varsity Baseball @ Peoria Heights postponed to 4-29 @ 4:00pm- No practice
JV Softball @ Farmington Canceled- No Practice
JV Baseball @ United- Canceled- No Practice.

19 days ago, Joey McLaughlin

Lewistown Central School was pleased to announce our April Star Students on Friday, April 24th, in recognition of their responsible behavior and contribution to school community. These students demonstrated dependable behavior throughout the month of April. We also recognized staff member, Faith Demler, for setting an incredible example of responsibility and professionalism for both students and colleagues. Congratulations to all who were recognized!

Pictured left to right: Keegan Boo, Braxton Smith, Jaxon Shockency, Faith Demler, Jolene Reith, Regan Postin

19 days ago, Monica Braun