Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year, Lewis and Clark students and families! We are the Explorers! We are a community! We are a family! Together, we are a team!

My family and I are thrilled to become members of the Lewis and Clark and Great Falls Public School families. I look forward to welcoming our students with love, support, smiles, and high fives. 

As I enter my 27th year in education, I go to school every day, reflecting on why I chose this profession so many years ago. It wasn’t because my mom was a teacher or because she thought I would be a good teacher. It is because of the students and families. The students are why I started my career and return each day. Developing relationships with our staff, students, and families and working together to increase each child’s success is why I jump out of bed every morning to go to work. It is why I am an educator. As educators, we know the more robust our collaboration with students, families, and the community, the more successful our students will be. We want and need to be a collaborative team with you. We all want what is best for our students, and communication is critical.

The 2026-2027 school year will be full of beautiful memories, teamwork, and the continuation of the incredible legacy of Lewis and Clark Elementary. 

In partnership, 

Katy Kennedy

Principal