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Principal's Message

Photo of Melissa Babanats, principal of Lewis Elementary School

Greetings Lewis Families! I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Principal of Roland H. Lewis Elementary School. As I enter my fourth year as the principal at Lewis Elementary, I am excited about the upcoming school year and continuing to ensure Lewis is a place for opportunity and where students want to be. Becoming a Panther at Lewis Elementary School has enlightened me to what a successful school is all about. Faculty and staff, community business and community leaders, families and parents, and dedicated volunteer groups come together with one goal in mind...to support the success of our students. Together we will build a successful future. We are the Proud Panthers!!!!

Melissa Babanats, Principal

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School Highlights

1-to-1 Devices

One-to-One Devices for our Panthers!

Every Lewis student has access to their own device! Our 1:1 technology initiative ensures that all Panthers can learn, explore, and create using digital tools that prepare them for the future.

Educator Awards

Excellence in Education Awards

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2024–2025 Lewis Elementary Winners! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate this year’s honorees: ✨ Teacher of the Year – Jessica Montoto ✨ Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year – Diana Quiles ✨ Instructional Support Person of the Year – Tasha Richards Each of these outstanding Panthers goes above and beyond every day to make a difference for our students, families, and school community. 💙🐾

Programs

At Lewis Elementary, our programs are designed to inspire, challenge, and support every Panther—helping students learn here and succeed anywhere.

Coming Fall 2026!

🌟 Coming Fall 2026! 🌟 Lewis Elementary is excited to announce a Montessori Program for Pre-K and Kindergarten students! 🎒✨

We’re looking for certified Montessori educators to help build this new program and make a lasting impact on our youngest learners. 💡🌱 📩 If you’re interested, contact Principal Melissa Babanats at Melissa.Babanats@hcps.net
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STEM at Lewis!

STEM is alive at Lewis! With hands-on lessons created through a Department of Defense partnership and the empowering Girls STEM Club supported by community partners, our Panthers explore rockets, drones, coding, and more—all while building creativity, confidence, and a love for innovation.