Grangeville Middle School Wins Scratch for Schools Event

Idaho school scratches 200 tickets in 5 minutes to take top prize

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Grangeville Middle School recorded the fastest time in the five-minute scratching round at the Idaho Lottery's Scratch for Schools event held at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, successfully scratching all 200 tickets during the competition. Highland High School in Craigmont was the overall top prize winner, taking home $774. In total, 51 schools participated in the Lewiston-area competition, with educators and school staff members racing to scratch tickets in a fast-paced fundraiser benefiting their schools.

Why it matters

The Scratch for Schools program organized by the Idaho Lottery raises funds for school programs and classroom needs across the state, providing important resources for local education. The competitive scratching event in Lewiston showcased the enthusiasm and dedication of Idaho's educators in supporting their students and schools.

The details

At the Lewiston competition, schools raced to scratch as many of the 200 lottery tickets as possible within a five-minute time frame. Grangeville Middle School emerged victorious, scratching all 200 tickets the fastest. Highland High School in Craigmont was awarded the overall top prize of $774. In total, the event raised $16,881 in prize money that will be distributed to the participating schools.

  • The Scratch for Schools event was held on Tuesday at the Lewis-Clark State College campus in Lewiston.
  • Grangeville Middle School recorded the fastest time in the five-minute scratching round.

The players

Grangeville Middle School

The middle school that recorded the fastest time in the five-minute scratching round, successfully scratching all 200 tickets.

Highland High School

The school that was the overall top prize winner, taking home $774.

Idaho Lottery

The organizer of the Scratch for Schools event, which raises funds for school programs and classroom needs across the state.

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The takeaway

The Scratch for Schools event in Lewiston showcased the enthusiasm and dedication of Idaho's educators in supporting their students and schools, with Grangeville Middle School emerging as the fastest scratching team. The program organized by the Idaho Lottery provides important resources for local education, highlighting the community's commitment to supporting its schools.