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Lewiston High moves toward Latin honors on transcripts; committee discusses immediate implementation

Lewiston School Committee · February 3, 2026
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Summary

A proposal to add Latin honors (cum laude/magna/summa) at Lewiston High was presented; a preliminary run showed roughly 29% of the class would qualify. The administration said honors could be noted on transcripts and graduation this year if the committee supports it.

Lewiston High School presented a proposal to institute Latin honors — cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude — that would recognize cumulative GPA thresholds across a student’s high-school career.

Principal Radke said department and faculty feedback was strongly positive and that a quick calculation after the first quarter suggested about 29% of the senior class would meet the proposed cutoffs: roughly five students summa cum laude, 27 magna cum laude and about 80 cum laude. The proposal is intended to complement existing quarterly honor roll and the National Honor Society rather than replace them.

Committee members discussed whether to apply the designation this graduation and whether the district should adopt the practice administratively or formalize it in policy. The administration said it could note honors on transcripts and graduation programs this year if the committee approves, and that further refinement (pins, cords or other recognition) could follow.

No formal motion was taken; members generally expressed support and asked for public review material. The superintendent said the administration could either apply the practice for the current graduating class or bring a policy-subcommittee discussion forward for further vetting.