The MS lunchtime game today was snow shoveling. Students transported snowballs(cotton balls) into a bowl. We had two winners today! Congrats to Jackson Neuenfelt & Liam Knoch!
Thank you to PowerUp Books for providing high quality literature and activities to our students! Students were able to shop for the title that spoke to them.
2nd grade enjoyed decorating Gingerbread cookies during Gingerbread week 💕
📢 Now Accepting Applications 📢
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools is accepting applications for the following leadership positions:
• Lewiston Elementary Principal (PK–5)
• Johannesburg Elementary–Middle School Principal (PK–8)
We are seeking collaborative, student-centered leaders who value relationships, growth, and community. Experience in special education and/or early childhood is a plus.
🗓 Application Deadline: January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📧 Apply by emailing materials to applications@jlas.org
Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.
📄 See attached posting for full details.
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools is accepting applications for the following leadership positions:
• Lewiston Elementary Principal (PK–5)
• Johannesburg Elementary–Middle School Principal (PK–8)
We are seeking collaborative, student-centered leaders who value relationships, growth, and community. Experience in special education and/or early childhood is a plus.
🗓 Application Deadline: January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📧 Apply by emailing materials to applications@jlas.org
Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.
📄 See attached posting for full details.
💬 Peer pressure. Friendships. Growing up.
These are big topics—and ones our kids face every day.
We encourage parents to take a few minutes to read this helpful article:
🧭 Equipping Your Child: Navigating Peer Pressure and Cultivating Healthy Relationships
It offers practical, age-appropriate strategies to:
✔️ Help children handle peer pressure with confidence
✔️ Build healthy, respectful friendships
✔️ Strengthen communication between parents and kids
✔️ Support social-emotional growth at home and school
A quick read that can spark meaningful conversations with your child—and help equip them with skills that last a lifetime. 💛
📖 Read the article here: https://parentguidance.org/newsletter/january-2026-equipping-your-child-healthy-choices/?utm_campaign=14929935-Parent%20Guidance%20Monthly%20Email%20-%20Combo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--NRAWmuEWfm0VGyh30GdaQvMdhcYGENFw-5KTe_8yXhivXi5anFdJvYXwaZv1RWGk97pmQd5Kk4g-LpmFZZyVRMQdXYA&_hsmi=394746297&utm_content=394746297&utm_source=hs_email
These are big topics—and ones our kids face every day.
We encourage parents to take a few minutes to read this helpful article:
🧭 Equipping Your Child: Navigating Peer Pressure and Cultivating Healthy Relationships
It offers practical, age-appropriate strategies to:
✔️ Help children handle peer pressure with confidence
✔️ Build healthy, respectful friendships
✔️ Strengthen communication between parents and kids
✔️ Support social-emotional growth at home and school
A quick read that can spark meaningful conversations with your child—and help equip them with skills that last a lifetime. 💛
📖 Read the article here: https://parentguidance.org/newsletter/january-2026-equipping-your-child-healthy-choices/?utm_campaign=14929935-Parent%20Guidance%20Monthly%20Email%20-%20Combo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--NRAWmuEWfm0VGyh30GdaQvMdhcYGENFw-5KTe_8yXhivXi5anFdJvYXwaZv1RWGk97pmQd5Kk4g-LpmFZZyVRMQdXYA&_hsmi=394746297&utm_content=394746297&utm_source=hs_email
MS Christmas lunchtime FUN was building a Christmas tree out of marshmallows while transporting them with a spatula. Today's proud winner is Cody Wawrzyniak!! Nicely done Cody!
We still have a few openings for Friday’s Cardinal Club!
Please stop by the Lewiston Elementary office to fill out an enrollment form if you’d like your child to join us. Once the enrollment form is completed and turned in, your child may attend either full-time or occasionally
🎄 Reminder for Lewiston Elementary Families 🎄
We are looking forward to celebrating the season together at the Lewiston Elementary Christmas Program!
📅 Wednesday, December 17
⏰ Program begins at 6:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:15 PM
See you Wednesday!
We are looking forward to celebrating the season together at the Lewiston Elementary Christmas Program!
📅 Wednesday, December 17
⏰ Program begins at 6:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:15 PM
See you Wednesday!
Gingerbread week has started in First Grade. Working as a team to create a Gingerbread Man trap.
Thanks to all who came out for the Johannesburg K-5 Christmas program tonight. Happy Holidays to all of our community.
MS Christmas Fun!! Mr. Serba is providing fun games & prizes during MS lunch all week long. Today's winner of the Oven Mitt challenge was Cashton Dittenber!!
Join us for our Christmas Program tomorrow.
School of Choice Applications for Second Semester will be available at www.jlas.org January 1-14, 2026.
Lewiston's 2nd graders enjoyed some art thanks to Montmorency County Public Libraries Fine Arts Program and Ms.Haas.
Thank you Meemic and The Drzewiecki Agency for supporting our staff and students!
Come join us for some fun!
Our 8th grade students brought holiday cheer to the residents of MediLodge and the Brook in Gaylord by singing carols and helping to decorate Christmas trees.
Lewiston Cardinal Club is open
❄️⛄ Do You Want to Build a Snowman… in PE?! ⛄❄️
Our students had an absolute BLAST today during our “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” relay! Teams worked together to build the coolest snowmen around.
This relay wasn’t just fun; it strengthened teamwork, communication, coordination, and perseverance. Watching students cheer each other on and celebrate their creations was the true highlight!
PE is such a magical place this time of year, and our kids are showing us just how much joy and energy they bring to every challenge. Way to go, Cardinals! ❤️❄️
Our students had an absolute BLAST today during our “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” relay! Teams worked together to build the coolest snowmen around.
This relay wasn’t just fun; it strengthened teamwork, communication, coordination, and perseverance. Watching students cheer each other on and celebrate their creations was the true highlight!
PE is such a magical place this time of year, and our kids are showing us just how much joy and energy they bring to every challenge. Way to go, Cardinals! ❤️❄️
Just around the corner!!! #schoolChristmasprogram
