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.
April 29 is the last day to pre-order your 2026 LHS yearbook.
They are $50 each with $5 extra for a custom name stamp. Bring payment to Mrs. Welker or order online at yearbookforever.com.
Only a limited number of extras will be ordered for purchase in the fall- first come, first served. Thank you.
Happy Administrative Professional's Day to our dedicated building, district, and transportation secretaries!
Last night was a great night on the track for the boys, every boy on the team got another Personal Best that competed!
100- Harrison 12.36
Tendick 12.57
200- Harrison 25.55
Haepp 27.03
400- Harrison 55.61 placing 4th
Haepp 57.45
800- Larson 2:07.37 placing 6th and making him 13th all time in school history
1600- Larson 4:45.82 placing 10th and moving him up to 6th all time in school history.
4X800- Kotewa, Dalpiaz, Leady, Larson 9:47.68 placed 7th
Shot put- Shelby 9.47m
Discus- Shelby 28.58
Peirce 23.99m
Beyond proud of the LVC Miner boys Track team!
Last night at the LVC Fresh/Soph Invite the boys team put in some amazing work and was able to bring home some medals!
Nick Tendick
PR in the 100m
PR in the long jump
5th place in 300MH
Anders Harrison
1st place 400m and a PR
PR 200m
PR long jump
Oliver Dalpiaz
PR in the 400m
Great job boys!!!
LVC HS Track had a very successful night at South Fulton last night. Checkout some of the outstanding results.
Great night on the track! Proud of the LVC boys track team and their hard work, it definitely paying off!
4x800 personal best: Larson, Kotewa, Dalpiaz, Leady 1st place
100 PR- Harrison 3rd, Haepp 5th
200 PR- Heath 4th, Kelch 5th
400 PR- Harrison 2nd, Kelch 5th
800 season best- Leady 1st
800- Dalpiaz 2nd
1600m- sb Larson 1st
Pr Kotewa 2nd
300 mh- PR Tendick 3rd
4x400 pr- Tendick, Dalpiaz, Haepp, Harrison 1st
Shot put PR - Peirce 4th
Long jump pr- Harrison 4th
4x800 personal best: Larson, Kotewa, Dalpiaz, Leady 1st place
100 PR- Harrison 3rd, Haepp 5th
200 PR- Heath 4th, Kelch 5th
400 PR- Harrison 2nd, Kelch 5th
800 season best- Leady 1st
800- Dalpiaz 2nd
1600m- sb Larson 1st
Pr Kotewa 2nd
300 mh- PR Tendick 3rd
4x400 pr- Tendick, Dalpiaz, Haepp, Harrison 1st
Shot put PR - Peirce 4th
Long jump pr- Harrison 4th
The National Honor Society inducted new members on March 25, 2026 in a ceremony conducted by current NHS members. Congratulations to everyone!
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.
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.
Parents of Lewistown students:
Please consider providing the district with your feedback by taking the survey found at the link provided. Survey data is included on the Illinois School Report Card. Your feedback helps drive our educational decision making, and allows us to provide the best possible education for our students. The survey is open until March 13th, 2026.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Please consider providing the district with your feedback by taking the survey found at the link provided. Survey data is included on the Illinois School Report Card. Your feedback helps drive our educational decision making, and allows us to provide the best possible education for our students. The survey is open until March 13th, 2026.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
In honor of School Board Recognition month, we would like to recognize board member Ryan Bull. Ryan is a 2006 graduate of Lewistown Community High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Illinois. Ryan has served on the Board since 2023. He lives in Liverpool with his wife Emily and their 3 children Peyton, Carter, and Cooper. Since graduating college Ryan has worked alongside his father operating the family farm. Ryan enjoyed a few years of volunteering as an assistant basketball coach at the High School under Brad Hatfill, and had a great experience as the 7th & 8th grade boys basketball coach for 2 years. In his free time Ryan enjoys being active with his kids, traveling with his wife, swimming at their lake, sports, and working on creative projects. 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 Lewistown CUSD #97 School Board President Dale Shaeffer who has served on the board since 2013. Dale is a 1985 graduate of Lewistown Community High School and works as Assistant Operations Manager at Fulton FS. He lives in rural Lewistown with his wife Lori. Dale’s two daughters, Courtney and Sydney, are both graduates of Lewistown High School and he has one grandson, Leo, who attends Lewistown Elementary. In his spare time Dale enjoys helping coach & referee volleyball, lazy days around the house, spending time with family, and he is a member of Temple Baptist Church. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students, staff, and community of Lewistown Schools.
Scott Shaeffer was elected to serve on the Lewistown Community Unit School District #97 Board of Education in April 2025. Scott is a 2007 graduate of Lewistown Community High School. He resides in rural Lewistown with his wife, Kacie, and their two children, Kredin and Klaudie. Scott is employed at Sister Creek Farms, where he has been farming for 17 years. He has been actively involved in youth athletics for several years, including serving as a coach for 5th and 6th grade boys’ basketball at Lewistown Elementary for three years. In addition, he has coached biddy basketball and currently coaches the 10U LVC travel baseball team. Scott also serves as a board member for the LVC JFL football program and is a member of Temple Baptist Church. He has participated in the St. Jude Lewistown to Peoria Run for five years. In his free time, Scott enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and practicing sports with his children. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students, staff, and community of Lewistown Schools.
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we are proud to recognize Mark Smith for his 11 years of dedicated service to our school board. Mark was a member of the 1993 State Champion Baseball team and is a 1994 graduate of Lewistown Community High School. He went on to become an All-American baseball player in junior college before transferring to Eastern Illinois University and earning his BS from Western Illinois University.
Mark lives in Lewistown with his wife, Dawn, and their daughters, Avery and Landry. He has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and currently serves as U.S. General Manager overseeing urology, oncology, and men’s health.
A committed community leader with deep local roots, Mark brings both professional expertise and passion for service to the board. In his free time, he enjoys time with his family, sporting events, and concerts. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students, staff, and community of Lewistown Schools.
Mark lives in Lewistown with his wife, Dawn, and their daughters, Avery and Landry. He has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and currently serves as U.S. General Manager overseeing urology, oncology, and men’s health.
A committed community leader with deep local roots, Mark brings both professional expertise and passion for service to the board. In his free time, he enjoys time with his family, sporting events, and concerts. 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 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.
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.