
Just a reminder that due to having a snow day in January, Friday, May 3rd is now a regular day of student attendance for Lewistown Schools.

Please follow the link for information about an employment opportunity with Lewistown CUSD 97
https://5il.co/2jizz

This is a reminder that Lewistown Schools will dismiss early tomorrow, April 19th for school improvement planning. All High School students and Central/Elementary walking and pick-up students will be dismissed at 11:15am. The Central/Elementary buses will dismiss at 11:30am.

The 2nd & 3rd grade Spring Program, Cookies! The Musical, will be Thursday, April 11 @ 6:30pm in Lewistown Central Elementary Gym. You won't want to miss it!


Bring your kiddos out to pre-register for Kindergarten!!


Update from HR Imaging regarding Spring Pictures:
Due to some technical issues, some parents weren’t able to order their child’s spring portraits online. As a result, they have decided to send home proofs to allow all parents to have the opportunity to order portraits. If you already ordered portraits, your child will not receive a proof.
**All orders for spring portraits are due by Friday, April 26th**

COIN WARS have started for Central Elementary students! The class with the highest amount will win an ice cream party! Your small change can make a big difference.


Don't forget to come sign up for Special Olympics! If you are unsure what qualifications are needed please reach out! We are starting with ages 8 and up.


Another successful Read Across America Dr. Seuss Day! 1 balloon = 1 book read. Can you find Mr. McLaughlin?


Join us on April 19 for a fun night of comedy and basketball. Lewistown and Cuba schools are hosting former Harlem Globetrotter, Melvin Adams! Located at Cuba High School. Dinner will be provided at 6:00pm with the program to follow. Please RSVP by April 12. RSVP notes coming home soon or you may call 309-547-2240. All Ages Welcome!


Congratulations to the 7th Grade Lady Indians on winning the Regional Championship! They defeated Brown County in 3 sets. They will play in sectionals at Carthage on Monday, March 4th at 6:30.


Congratulations to the 2024 Lewistown Central Elementary Spelling Bee Champion CJ Custer and Runner-Up Leslie Keime. These two, along with 21 4th-6th graders, spelled their way through 14 rounds before CJ was declared the champion by correctly spelling "possible." The competition was fierce, and everyone did an amazing job!


The annual Lewistown Central Elementary Talent is coming up soon on Saturday, March 16. Notes have gone home and the deadline for signing up was on Friday. Due to the small number of entries, I have extended the deadline to Wednesday, February 28. Please turn in your papers or sign up on the sheet by the music room door. Questions? Please contact Mrs. Reed, the music teacher. Thanks!



Lewistown CUSD #97 is looking for a full time substitute bus driver to begin immediately. Guaranteed 4 hours per day. Starting pay of $22/hr. School bus CDL is required for this position. If you have questions or would like to apply, please contact Nick Christy, Transportation Director at (309)267-4178 or nchristy@lewistown97.net

Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Indians Volleyball team! They are the 2024 Fulton County Champions! ♥️🏐


It is time for our annual 5Essentials Survey. Parents, we'd love to know what you think! Please take the annual 5 Essentials Survey for us at the following link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

Congratulations to the Lewistown 8th Grade Girls Volleyball team! They are the 2024 Fulton County Champions!


Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Just a friendly reminder, if you are sending your student flowers or candy, please send it to their home. We do not accept deliveries for students at school. Candies, flowers, and balloons can cause disruptions to the educational day and on buses.

Lewistown preschool screening will take place on March 14 and 15. Please call Michelle to schedule your child's appointment.


Please follow the link to see a posting for an available teaching position.
https://5il.co/2e6w2