Lyons USD 405 - Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenges

LHS Softball Parent Meeting Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:30 pm at Salty Archer Field.

Congratulations to Amber Pflughoeft, math teacher at Lyons High School, for being nominated as KansasTeacher of the Year.

Kansas High School Graduation Task Force Input We need your feedback. At the June 2021 Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Commissioner of Education Randy Watson announced the establishment of a Graduation Requirements Task Force, which include members of the State Board of Education, business leaders, curriculum directors, high school principals, counselors, teachers, KSHSAA, local boards of education and superintendents, charged with examining graduation requirements in Kansas from at least three different lenses: Additional courses or deletion of courses required for graduation (if any). Examination of competencies and multiple ways to show mastery of skills which allow students to move at their own pace and time. Examination of any additional requirements in addition to the high school diploma (value-added assets such as industry recognized certificate, college credits, etc.) Today, we’re asking for your feedback to help guide the work of this group. Please use the QR code provided below and included in the attached document to complete a short survey regarding your thoughts on Kansas’ high school graduation requirements. The deadline to submit feedback is April 15.

LHS Mens Tennis WHERE: Ellsworth WHEN: Thursday, March 31 TIME: 3:00 PM TEAMS: Ellsworth, Cimarron, Colby, Goodland, Hoisington, Lyons, Scott Community, Trego-Wakeeney LOCATION: #1 Singles & Doubles - NEW EHS Courts #2 Singles & Doubles - Krizek Park Courts

LMS Tennis WHERE: Ellinwood WHEN: Thursday, March 31 TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Ellinwood Tennis Courts (North of Ellinwood Grade School), 310 E. 6 th , Ellinwood, KS 67526 TEAMS: Ellinwood, Hutch-Trinity, Lyons, and Smoky Valley

LHS Baseball Bay Boys Wanted:

​Tonight’s meeting for 8th grade promotion is being moved to March 30th at 6:30pm.The students have picked the “glow in the dark theme” for the party.In the meantime, be brainstorming ideas for the groups you signed up for.Also remember to email Bridget pictures of your student to bstarbuck@usd405.com. The students have also chosen their t-shirt design and we will get them to sign and get their sizes soon.See you next week! La reunión de esta noche para la promoción de octavo grado se trasladará al 30 de marzo a las 6:30pm. Los estudiantes han elegido el tema “brilla en la oscuridad" para la fiesta. Mientras tanto, haga una lista de ideas para los grupos en los que se inscribió. También recuerde enviar por correo electrónico fotosdesus estudiantes a bstarbuck@usd405.com (bridget). Los estudiantes también han elegido el diseño de su camiseta y pronto haremos que firmen y obtengan sus tallas. ¡Los veo la próxima semana!

LHS JV Mens Tennis WHERE: Pratt WHEN: Tuesday, March 29 LOCATION: Walter Blake Tennis Complex in Graves Park, Third Street and Rochester TIME: 3:00 PM TEAMS: Chaparral, Conway Springs, Dodge City, Haven, Kingman, Lyons, Sterling and Pratt.

LHS Softball Double Header WHERE: Hoisington WHEN: Tuesday, March 29 TIME: 4:00 LOCATION: Logan Field at Bicentennial Park on corner of Monroe and 6th

Congratulations to Dawson Stover, Cade Crawford and Cailyn Belote for being named to the HM CKL BB Team.

COME SEE!! Open to the public! Ballet Folklorico de Topeka Dancers WHEN: March 25 WHERE: LHS Auditorium TIME: 1:00-2:00 PM INFORMATION LIKE: https://www.facebook.com/200thSantafetrailKansas/

LHS Drama Department Presents:

LHS JV Boys Tennis WHERE: Pratt High School WHEN: Tuesday, March 29 TIME: 3:00 PM LOCATION: Walter Blake Tennis Complex in Graves Park, Third Street and Rochester TEAMS: Chaparral, Conway Springs, Dodge City, Great Bend, Haven, Kingman, Lyons, Sterling and Pratt

LHS Juniors and Seniors After Prom Information

LHS Weekly Schedule - March 21-26 Monday – March 21, 2022 Breakfast: Fruit/Juice, Cereal, Yogurt, and Milk Lunch – Crispito, Corn, Refried Beans, Pineapple & Milk Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Breakfast: Fruit/Juice, Pancake & Sausage, and Milk Lunch: Tator Tot Casserole, Romaine Salad, Steamed Carrots, Sliced Pears, Roll & Milk 1) JV Baseball at Ellinwood – 4 pm 2) Student-Led Conferences – 4:45 to 8 pm Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Breakfast: Fruit/Juice, Pizza, and Milk Lunch – Hamburger/Bun, Lettuce/Pickle, Wedge Fries, Green Beans, Fruit & Milk. 3) Dustin Galyon Assembly – 10-10:30 am Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Breakfast: Fruit/Juice, French Toast and Milk Lunch – Sub Sandwich, Lettuce/Cheese/Tomato, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Cookie & Milk 4) Student-Led Conferences – 4:45 to 8 pm Friday, March 25, 2022 – Breakfast: Fruit/Juice, Cereal, Pop Tart, and Milk Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Roll & Milk 5) Ballet Folklorico de Topeka featuring Mexican Dancers - Student Assembly – 1 pm 6) Spring Play “Spy School” by Don Zolidis, Curtain Time – 7 pm Tickets: Adults: $7 K-12 Students $5 Saturday, March 26, 2022 6) Spring Play “Spy School” by Don Zolidis, Curtain Time – 7 pm Tickets: Adults: $7 K-12 Students $5

The State Board of Education is seeking your input concerning Kansas high school graduation requirements. Please complete their survey.

March 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. Damaging flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. Floods can occur within minutes or over a long period, and may last days, weeks, or longer. Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. Flash floods are the most dangerous kind of floods, because they combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed. Flash floods occur when heavy rainfall exceeds the ability of the ground to absorb it. They also occur when water fills normally dry creeks or streams or enough water accumulates for streams to overtop their banks, causing rapid rises of water in a short amount of time. They can happen within minutes of the causative rainfall, limiting the time available to warn and protect the public.

KARLA BAUER returns to her hometown to perform with Lyons High students The SHINE On! Outreach Community Concert will be held at the Lyons High School auditorium on April 2, 2022 from 7-8pm. The following day, April 3rd 2022, First Baptist Church will host Bauer and her jazz ensemble for a concert from 10-11am. Both events are free to the public. Bauer grew up in Lyons and is returning to the Lyons High School auditorium where she sang in public for the very first time at the age of twelve for a local talent contest. She will return to this same stage to perform songs from her fifth studio album, “My King is Coming.” The Lyons sixth graders and Lionaires will be performing on stage some swinging tunes with Bauer and her Kansas City jazz quartet for a grand concert finale.

The 1960 A-B State Champion Lyons High School Boys Tennis Team will be inducted into the Lyons Schools Hall of Fame on April 7. The team will be recognized at 12:30, prior to the start of the home tennis tournament at the LHS tennis courts. The team included Roger Caldwell, Bill Palmer, Wayne Fraser, John Jones, Nathan Granger, and Byron Welch. Several members plan to be in attendance. The team was coached by Art Baldwin. After a short ceremony at the tennis courts, guests will be invited to join the team in the LHS main hallway for the Hall of Fame unveiling and then in the cafeteria for a reception. The Hall of Fame, sponsored by the USD 405 Education Endowment Association, is a 75” interactive touchscreen display with photos and biographical information on inductees. The Hall of Fame can also be viewed online at https://lyons.touchpros.com/Home9.aspx. Photo Back Row L:R Nathan Granger, Bob Moody, Roger Caldwell, Bill Palmer. Front Row L:R Wayne Fraser, John Jones, Byron Welch, Wayne Bell.

March 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Tornado season usually refers to the time of year the U.S. sees the most tornadoes. The peak “tornado season” for the southern Plains including Kansas is from May into early June. But, remember, tornadoes can happen at any time of year. Tornadoes can also happen at any time of day or night, but most tornadoes occur between 4–9 p.m.