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Lewiston bus woes persist into new school year
New this year, the school district is staggering the start times for elementary schools to transport more students using fewer buses and reduce transportation disruptions.
Lewiston schools to start new cellphone, recording restrictions Wednesday
School Committee members additionally voted to reallocate unspent funds from open staff positions to help students reenter the school system and expand the Store Next Door.
Lewiston School Committee to vote on revised cellphone, recording policy
One educator said prohibiting cellphones would “support a better learning environment.” Another said it would be a “nightmare.”
Nonprofits to host back to school event at Lewiston park
Free school supplies, shoes, haircuts, vaccines, food offered Wednesday in Kennedy Park.
Lewiston School Committee approves first read on cellphone, recording restrictions
Student phones could be searched if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of rules or code of conduct.
‘Never give up’: Lewiston graduates 20 more students in summer ceremony
School disruptions caused by COVID-19 and personal issues beyond their control kept some students from graduating with other classmates in June.
Photos: Lewiston schools scout applicants at job fair
Staff shortages in Lewiston prompt Friday’s job fair at the Green Ladle.
As the school year approaches, many teaching positions remain vacant
Some school systems are facing little hope of filling some of the most critical positions.
‘A fresh start’: Longley School beautification day sees strong turnout; some students responsible for vandalism help
More than 70 community members volunteered their time Thursday at Gov. James B. Longley School in an effort to make the school better than it was before a serious vandalism incident last month.