LEWISTON — Shawn Chabot, who was the Lewiston High School principal last year, is assistant superintendent, replacing Tom Jarvis who retired. Chabot said it was a tough decision to leave the high school, a job he enjoyed, but he wanted a new challenge. “I’ve been in school buildings for 23 years,” he said. “I’m looking forward […]
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Lewiston High: New alternative ed teacher approved
LEWISTON — After being told that students who need alternative education at the high school are being turned away because there’s no room, the Lewiston School Committee voted Monday to reclassify a new teacher’s position from art to alternative education. The recently approved school budget had money for an additional art teacher. “My request is […]
Lewiston High students: Shawn Chabot made things better
During lunch Tuesday, Lewiston High School students listen as junior Samantha Kivus, left, talks about how Principal Shawn Chabot is respected and liked by students. From left are Kivus, Kajha Gagnon, Gabrielle Wilson and Mya Letourneau. LEWISTON — Shawn Chabot was the talk of the cafeteria Tuesday at Lewiston High School. “I’m so sad right […]
Lewiston High adds Chinese after it can’t find 2nd French teacher
LEWISTON — The School Committee has agreed to add Chinese language classes at the high school because no replacement could be found for one of two French teachers. The school also will offer Arabic for the first time. That program is paid for through a grant. This means the high school will offer five foreign […]
Lewiston schools announce 8 early-release days
LEWISTON — On eight Wednesdays next school year, Lewiston public school students will be released two hours early. The dates are Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Jan. 11, Feb. 15, March 8, April 12 and May 17. On those days, elementary schools will be released at 1 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. The middle […]
Lewiston graduates say thank you, goodbye
Principal Shawn Chabot reported that 82 percent of the graduating class is enrolled in a degree program, four percent will serve in the military, and 32 are going to work or pursue personal dreams. Speeches during the ceremony reflected the diverse men and women in blue and white caps and gowns. While many grew up […]