Lewistown Community Unit School District #97

Lewistown Athletic Announcements- -Junior High Boys Basketball for tonight is canceled -Junior High Volleyball tonight is rescheduled for 2/5. -High School Girls Basketball Tournament schedule changes- @Camp Point on Wednesday @6pm against Rushville. Thursday time and opponent TBA. Saturday time and opponent TBA.

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Lewistown schools will be closed today, January 9, 2024. It will be an e-Learning day for all students. Please reference the district’s e-Learning Plan at http://tinyurl.com/semcjzb8 for details regarding e-Learning expectations for students.

Girls Basketball Update- Tonight's girls basketball game against Liberty at the Lady Panther Classic in Camp Point will now start at 5pm.

High School Boys Basketball is in action against Havana tonight. If you can't be there to pack the gym you can watch the games from the following links. JV-http://tinyurl.com/ypv76uxf Varsity-http://tinyurl.com/5exv66m3

REPOST: 2005 30 passenger Chevy bus for sale via sealed bid Gas 6.0 liter engine Engine makes noise 215,000 miles Interested buyers can participate in the auction by submitting their offer in a sealed envelope in person to the Board Office, located at 15501 E Ave L, Lewistown, Illinois 61542. Envelopes should be clearly marked as "2005 30 passenger Chevy Bus BID" and should include the bidder's contact information. Bids will be accepted from Wednesday, January 3rd through Wednesday, February 21st. The winning bidder will be notified on Thursday, February 22nd. This bus can be viewed outside of the Bus Garage at 15205 N. State Highway 100, Lewistown, Illinois 61542. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Nick Christy - Transportation Director - nchristy@lewistown97.net -or- 309-267-4178

REPOST: 2002 GMC 72 passenger Bus for sale via sealed bid Gasoline 8.1 liter engine Runs but transmission slips in reverse Approximately 180,000 miles Interested buyers can participate in the auction by submitting their offer in a sealed envelope in person to the Board Office, located at 15501 E Ave L, Lewistown, Illinois 61542. Envelopes should be clearly marked as "2002 GMC 72 passenger Bus BID" and should include the bidder's contact information. Bids will be accepted from Wednesday, January 3rd through Wednesday, February 21st. The winning bidder will be notified on Thursday, February 22nd. This bus can be viewed outside of the Bus Garage at 15205 N. State Highway 100, Lewistown, Illinois 61542. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Nick Christy - Transportation Director - nchristy@lewistown97.net -or- 309-267-4178

REPOST: 1999 66 passenger Chevy Bus for sale via sealed bid Gasoline 454 engine Does not start Approximately 155,000k miles Interested buyers can participate in the auction by submitting their offer in a sealed envelope in person to the Board Office, located at 15501 E Ave L, Lewistown, Illinois 61542. Envelopes should be clearly marked as "1999 66 passenger Chevy Bus BID" and should include the bidder's contact information. Bids will be accepted from Wednesday, January 3rd through Wednesday, February 21st. The winning bidder will be notified on Thursday, February 22nd. This bus can be viewed outside of the Bus Garage at 15205 N. State Highway 100, Lewistown, Illinois 61542. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Nick Christy - Transportation Director - nchristy@lewistown97.net -or- 309-267-4178

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Boys basketball travels to Galva tonight, but you don't have to! Stream it here: http://tinyurl.com/6yms4bbh

SILENT AUCTION BAKE SALE!!!! The 2024 After Prom Committee is hosting a silent auction with baked goods made by our most famous, talented, local bakers during the High School Boys Basketball Game vs. Havana on Friday, January 5, 2024. Bid on all of your favorites! Don’t forget to check back OFTEN to make sure you are the highest bidder! Bidding ends at the start of the fourth quarter of the varsity game! If you miss the countdown, you won’t get in your final bid! Be prepared for a bidding WAR!!! **If you are able to make a baked good, please contact Amanda Cripe by text at (309)645-1762, email at acripe@lewistown97.net, or on Facebook Messenger. Thank you!**

This is a reminder that Lewistown CUSD 97 will have a early dismissal tomorrow, December 20th. All High School students and Central/Elementary walking and pick-up students will be dismissed at 1:45. The Central/Elementary buses will dismiss at 2pm. We will be back in session on Thursday, January 4th. Enjoy the holiday break!

We've got some games going on tonight and you can find the streaming links below! Girls Basketball hosts Stark County - JV: https://tinyurl.com/nhhzzm9n - Varsity: https://tinyurl.com/mrydzvkz Boys Basketball travels to United - JV: https://tinyurl.com/3ydxkhct - Varsity: https://tinyurl.com/53jat85u

Thursday night's JH boys basketball game has been moved from Central to the High School. Start time is still 5:30.

Boys basketball hosts Peoria Heights tonight and you can stream the games here! JV (6pm start): https://tinyurl.com/w45w58f5 Varsity (7:30 start): https://tinyurl.com/5fyrsvt4

Girls basketball hosts Havana tonight and you can stream the games here! JV (6pm start): https://tinyurl.com/29s7snc7 Varsity (7:30 start): https://tinyurl.com/mrx4hjss

NEW!!! LIVE STREAM: The IESA is excited to announce that Central Illinois Sports has the exclusive rights to live-stream each game at all of the 4 IESA Girls State Basketball State Tournaments. Live streaming from spectators is strictly prohibited. Please visit (centralillinoissports.com) to learn how to access the Live Broadcast and On Demand Replay. Here is a link to a short tutorial on how to subscribe. https://youtu.be/rIKNzMPfiH0?si=JCwmfQGgUHKeJDQA

Congratulations to the Lewistown 7th Grade Girls Basketball team on winning the Sectional and advancing to the state tournament! Congratulations to Elliot Reith for being awarded the Sectional 3 Outstanding Sportsmanship Pin! The girls will play in Riverton at 10am on Saturday against Nauvoo-Colusa.

Please don't forget that Friday, December 1st is an 11:30am dismissal for students.

Our 7th grade girls basketball team competes in the sectional championship game tonight in Brimfield. The game starts at 6:30 and you can stream it here: https://tinyurl.com/4d56sfc9

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