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2009 Archive
New LHS Traffic Pattern
December 31, 2009
A new traffic pattern will go into effect at Lewiston High School starting Monday, January 4. In an effort to relieve congestion and ensure student safety, the student drop-off area at the high school has been separated into its own traffic lane.Click here to view a diagram of the updated LHS traffic pattern.
H1N1 Booster Vaccine Clinics Postponed
December 1, 2009
The H1N1 booster shot clinics scheduled for next week have been postponed. Due to a shortage of the vaccine, a batch of booster shots will not be sent to us until all high risk individuals on waiting lists have been given the vaccine. The booster clinics will be formally rescheduled as soon as possible, most likely at the beginning of next year.
H1N1 Vaccine Still Available
November 19, 2009
A very limited supply of H1N1 vaccine is available at your child's school. Please contact the school nurse at your child's school for more information, or if you would wish to have your child immunized, before December 18, 2009.Click on the links below to download parental consent forms.
Farwell | Geiger | Longley | Martel | McMahon | Montello | LMS | LHS
H1N1 Vaccine Available for All Students
October 20, 2009
Lewiston Public Schools will be offering H1N1 immunization clinics in all schools for all students. The clinics will be held between October 26 and November 4, 2009, during the normal school day. Parents are welcome to attend this clinic with their child, but the adult vaccine will not be available.Click on the links below for more information.
H1N1 Flu Shot
H1N1 Nasal Spray
Permission Slip - English
Permission Slip - Somali
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Alert
September 23, 2009
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has requested schools share some important guidance regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). EEE is a very serious viral infection transmitted to people from the bite of an infected mosquito. In recent weeks the virus has killed horses in several nearby counties. These incidents mean infected mosquitoes posing a risk to people are present in the area.Click here for more information about the virus and tips on how to minimize your risk of exposure.
Voters Approve Budget Amendments
September 16, 2009
Lewiston voters have approved amendments to the Lewiston School Department's budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The amendments fix a technical error that would have caused the city to lose approximately $3,000,000 in state subsidy.
Budget Amendment Referendum
September 4, 2009
A Budget Validation Referendum will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at the Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center on Birch St. Voters will be asked if they favor approving amendments to the Lewiston School Department's budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Due to a technical error, the city is in jeopardy of losing approximately $3,000,000 in state subsidy for 2009-10. The amendments will fix this error and ensure the city meets all state requirements statutes necessary to receive the subsidy.Click here to view a detailed explanation of the need for the correction, the proposed amendments, and the wording of the referendum question.
Flu Vaccine Available for All Students
September 3, 2009
The Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is now recommending all children receive vaccination against seasonal influenza. In light of this new influenza recommendation the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Immunization Program (MIP) are offering influenza immunization clinics in your child’s school for all school aged children who are students. Dates for these clinics are September 21-28, 2009, and they will be held during the normal school day. Parents are welcome to attend this clinic with their child, but the adult vaccine will not be available on that day.Click on the links below for more information.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Influenza Vaccine Information English | af Soomaali | Español
Flu Shot Permission Slip English | af Soomaali
Pre-K Registration and Lottery
May 26, 2009
Lewiston's Pre-K program has been expanded to include classrooms at Farwell, Geiger, Longley, and Montello elementary schools, each of which is split into two half-day sessions of 14 children. Due to the limited number of slots, Lewiston Public Schools is unable to accommodate all of the children whose parents have expressed interest in the program.In order to determine which students will be admitted to the program, a Pre-K lottery will be held on Wednesday, June 10 at the Dingley Building. Parents who wish to register for the lottery or who have any questions should call (207)795-4105 or email Pat Kordalski at pkordalski@lewistonpublicschools.org or Jeanie Giroux at jgiroux@lewistonpublicschools.org.
Click here for more information.
Swine Flu Update
May 7, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adjusted its recommended course of action for K-12 schools responding to an H1N1 virus infection. The CDC is no longer recommending school closure, instead focusing on early identification of ill students and staff as a means to keep the virus from spreading.Click here to view the updated Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus for K-12 Schools and Childcare Facilities.
Voters Approve 2009-10 Budget
May 6, 2009
Lewiston voters have approved $49.6 million in education spending following yesterday's 2009-10 budget validation referendum. Voters approved the budget by a 351-73 margin.
Free Medicine Disposal Day
May 4, 2009
Got unwanted medications? Get rid of them safely at Free Medicine Disposal Day, which will be held this Saturday, May 9th from 9 AM to 11:30 AM at Lewiston High School. Help prevent drug abuse, protect the elderly from drug theft, and protect the environment by properly disposing of your unwanted or expired medicines.Bring your unwanted or expired prescriptions, vitamins, veterinary medicine, homeopathic treatments, and over the counter medicine.
Click here to view the event flyer (PDF file).
Message to Parents Regarding Swine Flu
April 30, 2009
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed several cases of swine flu in the state of Maine. Lewiston Superintendent of Schools Leon Levesque has issued a letter to parents regarding swine flu. Click here to view the Superintendent's letter (PDF file).For more information, visit the web sites listed below.
City of Lewiston | Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PandemicFlu.gov
Maine Department of Education
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
2009-10 LPS Budget Validation Referendum
April 29, 2009
Public law requires that Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) school budgets be approved by the School Committee, in specific warrant articles by the City Council (the school region's legislative body), and by a "yes" vote on the total budget by a budget validation referendum.Lewiston's budget validation referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center at 145 Birch St from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Click here to view the complete budget (PDF file).
Request for Proposal: Safe Schools/Healthy Students
April 22, 2009
Lewiston Public Schools, in collaboration with the Auburn School Department, is seeking proposals for contracted services.Consultation services are needed to conduct an independent professional school safety/security assessment in the Lewiston and Auburn school districts to identify strengths and areas needing improvement at the building and district levels. Click here for more detailed information.
To request proposal package and instructions, contact Karen Ouellette, Administrative Secretary, Lewiston Public Schools at 207-795-4100 ext. 261 or email: karouellette@lewistonpublicschools.org.
School Committee Approves 2009-10 Budget
April 16, 2009
The Lewiston School Committee has approved the proposed Lewiston Public Schools budget for the 2009-10 school year. The budget will be presented to the Lewiston City Council at its meeting tonight. Click here to view the complete budget (PDF file).
2009-10 Kindergarten Registration
March 30, 2009
The Lewiston Public Schools Curriculum office has released the Kindergarten Registration and Screening schedule for the 2009-10 schoolyear. Registration will be held for one day at each elementary school during the first week of May. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by October 15, 2009, and must be registered in the school district in which they reside. Click here for the complete registration schedule.
Lewiston Public Schools Releases 2009-10 Calendar
March 25, 2009
Lewiston Public Schools has released its calendar for the 2009-10 schoolyear, approved by the School Committee at their meeting on March 23. The calendar allows for 175 school days, beginning with the first day of school for students on Wednesday, August 26. Click here to view the entire calendar (PDF file).
Training Series for Parents of Children with Autism
March 24, 2009
The Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center is pleased to announce a six session training series for parents of children (approximate ages 8 to 11) with autism spectrum behaviors. Parents will be provided with tools to define behaviors, target the most important behaviors and then practice the interventions between sessions, with the goal of reducing stress and gaining a sense of empowerment. The training series is free and will be held from 5 to 7 PM at the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council in Augusta. Click here for more information.
Scam Alert
March 12, 2009
The Finance Authority of Maine has alerted high school guidance counselors of a potential scam targeting students and their families. Parents in the area have received suspicious phone calls from a company offering SAT and ACT test preparation materials. Parents say the callers have referenced their student's name and school, and have been told that their student either signed up for the program or have been enrolled in the program by the school. Please be aware that Lewiston High School's guidance office does not enroll students in an any paid test preparation program. If you receive a similar phone call, please be cautious about sharing your personal and financial information.
Lewiston 21st Century Grant Survey
March 11, 2009
Lewiston Public Schools is partnering with LA Arts to apply for a grant to support an after school program. The activities would be aimed at students at the middle and high schools. This program would include time to complete homework, tutoring, and a variety of fun activities, including visual and performing arts enrichment programs. We hope to offer programs year round. This is still in the early stages, but your ideas are important to us as we design the program. Please help us plan the program by completing one of the surveys liked below.Parent and Guardian Survey
Student Survey
Request for Proposal: Safe Schools/Healthy Students
March 10, 2009
Lewiston Public Schools, in collaboration with the Auburn School Department, is seeking proposals for contracted services.Early childhood services are needed to implement the Healthy Families America and Nurturing Parenting Program. Substance abuse services are needed to deliver the Families in Action program to middle school students, ages 11-14 and their families and to implement substance abuse prevention services. Click here for more detailed information.
Eligibility: This request for contracted services is open to nonprofit organizations and profit-making organizations willing to waive profits and fees.
Deadline: Letters of Intent must be received by April 2, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
All proposals must be received by April 9, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Letters of Intent and Proposals cannot be hand delivered or faxed.
Contact Information: To request proposal package and instructions, contact Karen Ouellette, Administrative Secretary, Lewiston Public Schools at 207-795-4100 ext. 261 or email: karouellette@lewistonpublicschools.org.
Request for Proposal: Safe Schools/Healthy Students
February 17, 2009
Lewiston Public Schools, in collaboration with the Auburn School Department, is seeking proposals for contracted services.A contracted service provider is needed to deliver mental health services to increase the identification, referral and coordination of services for middle and high school youth. Click here for more detailed information.
Eligibility: This request for contracted services is open to nonprofit organizations and profit-making organizations willing to waive profits and fees.
Deadline: Letters of Intent must be received by March 9, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
All proposals must be received by March 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Letters of Intent and Proposals cannot be hand delivered or faxed.
Contact Information: To request proposal package and instructions, contact Karen Ouellette, Administrative Secretary, Lewiston Public Schools at 207-795-4100 ext. 261 or email: karouellette@lewistonpublicschools.org.
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