Lewistown CUSD 97 is proud to announce that the Varsity Girls Basketball Team received recognition as an All State Academic team. The girls earned 2nd Place in Division 6. Congratulations to the team! Keep up the hard work in the classroom and on the court!
Congratulations to the LVC JH Track teams on a great performance at their Sectional on Saturday. The 7th grade girls took second place n a very competitive 3A sectional meet. 9 athletes qualified for the state meet next weekend. We are proud of all our athletes this year! Go Miners!
State Qualifiers:
8th Grade
Gauge Kruzan-Long Jump
Kacie White-Discus
Grace Yaste-High Jump
7th Grade
Izzy Atchley-400, 4x400
Grace Bonney-800, 4x200
Carsyn Braun-Hurdles, 4x200, 4x400, Long Jump
Cora Connolly-4x400, High Jump
Aurora Orwig-4x200
Alivia Waughtel-4x200, 4x400
Please join us for a fun-filled Track & Field night on May 17th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Lewistown Elementary playground.
This event will be fun for the whole family with activities such as:
- sack races
- parachute
- around the world
- three-legged races
- obstacle course
- hot lava
Families can come anytime and choose which activities they would like to participate in. Drinks, snacks and a medal will be provided for all participants. Lace up your sneakers and come join the fun!
We can't wait to see everyone!
Congratultaions to the LVC HS Baseball team on winning the FM 95 Hometown Heroes of the week!! Go Miners!
https://www.fm95online.com/2023/05/11/lvc-baseball-team-wins-hometown-heroes-of-the-week/
Freehill headed to Blackhawk College
LHS Senior Meghanne Freehill recently signed her letter of intent to play basketball for the Lady Braves in the fall. Joining her at the event are parents Candice and Matt Freehill along with brother Brennan.
It has been a busy day at Central Elementary! 6th graders presented their Living Wax Museum. You can see Thomes Jefferson, Annie Oakley, and Sacagawea featured here. The HS FFA also provided Barnyard Days for our students. Mr. Braun enjoyed playing with the piglets.
Congratulations to Pierce Boyer!
Lewistown High School senior Pierce Boyer receives the Martin Tractor Service Tech Scholarship at a signing held Tuesday, May 9. Pierce will attend Spoon River College to pursue a degree in Diesel & Power Systems Technology.
Pictured: Front Row-Taylor Trone, Pierce Boyer, Jessica Trone. Back Row-Martin Tractor Inc. Regional Aftermarket Manager Don Taylor, Talent Acquisition Promoter Amy Nelson, Macomb Service Manager Luke Riley, Shandon Trone, Mike Trone.
The LVC Miners baseball team has been nominated as FM95 Hometown Heroes. Cast your vote at the following link: https://www.fm95online.com/hometown-heroes/
Weekly winners get a plaque and Hometown Heroes t-shirts for the entire team!
The Lewistown High School softball game against Beardstown scheduled for today has been canceled. Practice has also been canceled.
Several K-3 students recently attended the Courageous Smiles Track and Field day and had an amazing time!
Adalee Sours and JT Shubert were recognized today at the IPA Western Region Student Recognition Breakfast. They earned the honor by displaying great character and following the principles of our Indian Way.
Congratulation to LVC 7th and 8th grade girls track teams. Both teams are the 2023 Fulton County Champions! 8th grade boys placed 2nd, and Kacie White set a new 8th grade girls Fulton County discus record with a throw of 101'3"!
Elementary students should have brought home a Laps For Life packet Friday. Students who bring in $15 get a St. Jude tshirt! Please write their shirt size on the envelope. All proceeds go to the Lewistown to Peoria St. Jude Run to help families battling cancer. Money is due May 5
Just a reminder that today's Little Prairieland JH Track meet, originally scheduled to be held in Lewistown, will be hosted at Bushnell-Prairie City High School. The meet starts at 4pm. Thank you to B-PC for stepping up to host!
Tonight's softball game against Heights/Manual has been canceled. There will be practice after school until 5:00 pm tonight.
Promenade for Prom 2023 can be viewed LIVE at the link below. The stream will start at 5:00.
https://youtube.com/live/HPuCli72rzY
Recently our High School Foods class and FCCLA Club prepared and served a meal in Bryant for those impacted by the tornado. Photos from the event can ben seen here: https://tinyurl.com/2aat64es
We are currently planning on restarting our bus routes at 4:45pm. If you would like to pick up your student before that time you can get them at Lewistown High School.
Due to weather concerns we are rerouting buses 1 and 10 back to Lewistown High School. Once the weather clears we will transport students. If you would like to pick you student up they can be picked up at the high school.
The Lewistown Softball game at BPC has been canceled. There will not be practice today.