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Orders for Singing Valentines due Feb. 10The Lewiston High School Vocal Music Department is selling Singing Valentines t...
02/09/2026

Orders for Singing Valentines due Feb. 10

The Lewiston High School Vocal Music Department is selling Singing Valentines to be delivered on Friday, Feb. 13. Prices vary from $10.00 for Valentines at Lewiston Schools, and $20.00 for Valentines in Clarkston or Downtown Lewiston. Students may purchase a Singing Valentine by filling out one of the pink forms posted around the school. Singing Valentines include a personalized message, a rose, and, of course, a song....

The Lewiston High School Vocal Music Department is selling Singing Valentines to be delivered on Friday, Feb. 13. Prices vary from $10.00 for Valentines at Lewiston Schools, and $20.00 for Valentin…

“Sketch” outlines adventureDirector Seth Worley released the comedy, adventure and fantasy movie, Sketch, on Aug. 6 and ...
12/18/2025

“Sketch” outlines adventure

Director Seth Worley released the comedy, adventure and fantasy movie, Sketch, on Aug. 6 and it has made $8 million worldwide. This movie is rated PG by the MPAA, or the Motion Picture Association of America. It is rated PG because of, according to IDMb.com, “scary action, some violence, thematic elements, language and rude humor.” Amber Wyatt (played by Bianca Belle), a 10-year-old-girl, sketches in a sketchbook to let her anger out in the comfort of her own home (for the most part)....

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Director Seth Worley released the comedy, adventure and fantasy movie, Sketch, on Aug. 6 and it has made $8 million worldwide. This movie is rated PG by the MPAA, or the Motion Picture Association …

Women’s sports have been a subject of public discrimination for years, and one of the best examples of this comes from t...
09/18/2025

Women’s sports have been a subject of public discrimination for years, and one of the best examples of this comes from the WNBA. Ever since the Women’s National Basketball Association was established in 1996, many viewers have claimed that the games weren’t entertaining, athletic, or interesting, especially in contrast to the popular Men’s NBA. Since 2008, no WNBA game has averaged more than 1 million viewers....

Women’s sports have been a subject of public discrimination for years, and one of the best examples of this comes from the WNBA. Ever since the Women’s National Basketball Association was establish…

After five years as an Assistant Principal at Lewiston High School, Jolyn Hobson is moving on. She will lead Heights Ele...
06/01/2025

After five years as an Assistant Principal at Lewiston High School, Jolyn Hobson is moving on. She will lead Heights Elementary School in Clarkston, Washington as their new Principal. She said she is excited to embark on a new chapter. Although she will miss everyone at Lewiston High School, Hobson said she’s looking forward to this new opportunity. She feels comforted that she’ll still live in Lewiston, allowing her to see familiar faces around town....

After five years as an Assistant Principal at Lewiston High School, Jolyn Hobson is moving on. She will lead Heights Elementary School in Clarkston, Washington as their new Principal. She said she …

The halls of Lewiston High School will soon see a change as Principal Kevin Driskill announces their retirement at the e...
06/01/2025

The halls of Lewiston High School will soon see a change as Principal Kevin Driskill announces their retirement at the end of this school year. Looking back at his leadership positions, along with his teaching experience of 19 years, he said he has always wanted to lead and help instructors in any capacity he could. Driskill taught and coached for 19 years at Kendrick High School....

The halls of Lewiston High School will soon see a change as Principal Kevin Driskill announces their retirement at the end of this school year. Looking back at his leadership positions, along with …

For many years, Tom Leachman has been a prominent and respected educator in the Lewiston School District and Lewiston Hi...
06/01/2025

For many years, Tom Leachman has been a prominent and respected educator in the Lewiston School District and Lewiston High School. He began his journey in education as a substitute teacher, eventually earning a full-time position at Sacajawea Middle School. There, he taught 7th-grade life science for 14 years and served as the football and track coach, making a lasting impact both in the classroom and on the field....

For many years, Tom Leachman has been a prominent and respected educator in the Lewiston School District and Lewiston High School. He began his journey in education as a substitute teacher, eventua…

Debbie Wassmuth is retiring from her teaching position at LHS after 21 years. She has taught numerous classes pertaining...
06/01/2025

Debbie Wassmuth is retiring from her teaching position at LHS after 21 years. She has taught numerous classes pertaining to the medical field, such as Health Occupations, Medical Terminology, and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Wassmuth expressed her gratitude for the job and said she has big plans for her retirement. “I want to grow my garden big all around my house, spend more time with family and friends, and maybe even write a book,” said Wassmuth....

Debbie Wassmuth is retiring from her teaching position at LHS after 21 years. She has taught numerous classes pertaining to the medical field, such as Health Occupations, Medical Terminology, and C…

Matt Pancheri is stepping down from his head football coach position at LHS after serving here for eight years. He plans...
06/01/2025

Matt Pancheri is stepping down from his head football coach position at LHS after serving here for eight years. He plans on moving to Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho, and taking a coaching position there. Pancheri will be replaced by Zane Hobart, the previous head coach at Kendrick High School. Pancheri shared great optimism regarding Hobart. “Zane Hobart will be a great coach for the Bengals....

Matt Pancheri is stepping down from his head football coach position at LHS after serving here for eight years. He plans on moving to Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho, and taking a coaching po…

Many have heard the old adage, “You are what you eat.” This phrase comes from Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who wrote, “Tell...
06/01/2025

Many have heard the old adage, “You are what you eat.” This phrase comes from Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who wrote, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” While humans have more depth than simply the substances they consume, those substances affect almost every process in the human body, including the brain, gut, heart, muscles, and even skin....

Many have heard the old adage, “You are what you eat.” This phrase comes from Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who wrote, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” While humans have more d…

The Lewiston High School SPED department hosted a Next Steps Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 30, from 3-6 p.m. The fai...
06/01/2025

The Lewiston High School SPED department hosted a Next Steps Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 30, from 3-6 p.m. The fair was open to all students seeking reassurance about life after high school. There were numerous resources, such as local support agencies and non-profit organizations, to help students with and without disabilities understand their importance in their future careers and journey through college....

The Lewiston High School SPED department hosted a Next Steps Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 30, from 3-6 p.m. The fair was open to all students seeking reassurance about life after high school. …

(SOLD OUT!) Parents: Get a Senior Shout-out Ad for your 2025 Grad
05/21/2025

(SOLD OUT!) Parents: Get a Senior Shout-out Ad for your 2025 Grad

Family and friends of LHS seniors: To recognize your 2025 graduates, The Bengal’s Purr will print Senior Shout-Out ads in the June 1 graduation issue. Senior Shout-Out ads make great keepsakes and …

UPDATE, 10:46 a.m., Sunday, May 18 -- At this point we are moving into overflow space for Shout-out ads. We can still ta...
05/18/2025

UPDATE, 10:46 a.m., Sunday, May 18 -- At this point we are moving into overflow space for Shout-out ads. We can still take new ad reservations, but for any orders received after this time, the price is now $40.00 to cover the extra printing costs. Thanks for understanding, and thanks for supporting LHS students at The Bengal's Purr!

Parents: Get a Senior Shout-out Ad for your 2025 Grad

Family and friends of LHS seniors: To recognize your 2025 graduates, The Bengal’s Purr will print Senior Shout-Out ads in the June 1 graduation issue. Senior Shout-Out ads make great keepsakes and …

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