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

Reminder: LHS V-Volleyball TRI on Tuesday, Sept 14 starting at 5:00 PM

LHS Varsity Football WHERE: Nickerson WHEN: Friday, Sept 17 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Nickerson High School 305 South Nickerson Street Admission: $5.00 Adults $4.00 K-12 Children CKL passes accepted Live streaming- nfhs website- subscription required

LHS Weekly Schedule Sept 13-18, 2021

LHS JV Tennis Invitational WHERE: Lyons WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 21 TIME: 3:00 pm TEAMS: Great Bend, Haven, Larned, and Lyons.

LHS Tennis TRI WHERE: Lyons WHEN: Monday, Sept 20 TEAMS: Hillsboro, Nickerson, Lyons TIME: 3:00 PM

LHS JV Football vs Nickerson WHERE: Lyons WHEN: Monday, Sept 20 TIME: 6:00 PM

COVID testing just got a lot faster at Lyons schools. We will begin using the BinaxNow antigen test. This is the same rapid results test that is available over the counter and is safe enough to be performed at home. All students who will be tested will need to have a new release form signed by parents before their first test since this is a different procedure than the saliva test that we have been using. Go to https://vimeo.com/478924669 to watch a short video.

​Lyons Schools are transitioning to the Antigen Testing Platform (this is the rapid 15 min test) for COVID Testing. This requires a new permission slip. Testing will resume Monday morning at Central School starting at 8:00 AM, this form must be filled out and turned in prior to testng. Testing is only for those identified as close contact in school. This test ensures those testing negative can return to school and activities

LHS JV Tennis Make-up WHERE: Ellsworth WHEN: Monday, Sept 27 TIME: 3:00 PM TEAMS: Ellsworth, Abilene, Lyons, and Sterling

LMS Volleyball WHERE: Haven WHEN: Monday, Sept 13 Court/Field Location: Volleyball Haven High School Gym Located at 400 E. 5th Covid Guidelines: At this time the only guideline Haven USD 312 has is: Face coverings are recommended, with the final decision to be made by families and employees. Please be respectful of the personal choices of others. Game Times: Volleyball 4:30 pm 7th / 8th / 2 C-Team Games played simultaneously

LMS Football and Volleyball WHERE: Lyons WHEN: Thursday, Sept 16 The order of play will be as follows: Volleyball: 4:30 pm 7 th Grade; followed by 8 th Grade; followed by 2 C games (2 courts) They will play in the Middle School Gym Football: 5:00 pm 8 th grade (We hope to be able to play a 5 th quarter)

LHS V-Football against Pratt on Friday, Sept 10 has been cancelled. LHS JV-Football at Pratt on Monday, Sept 13 has also been cancelled.

Central School REMINDER! Picture day is Monday, September 13th.

El Departamento de Educación del Estado de Kansas (KSDE) y el Comisionado de Educación de Kansas, el Dr. Randy Watson, están ofreciendo a los padres, educadores y miembros de la comunidad una nueva forma de mantenerse conectados a las últimas noticias sobre educación pre-K-12 a través del “Insight Podcast”. El Dr. Watson es el anfitrión de estos podcasts mensuales de 20 a 30 minutos que ofrecen los aspectos más destacados de las reuniones de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Kansas y tratan las noticias actuales sobre educación. Este nuevo podcast permite a los habitantes de Kansas acceder a noticias sobre educación cuando les resulte conveniente. Es una manera fácil para que los padres se mantengan al tanto de las últimas noticias sobre educación en el estado, y es una excelente manera para que los educadores escuchen directamente del Dr. Watson. El podcast de septiembre, "Bienvenido de nuevo a la escuela", está repleto de noticias y curiosidades e incluso presenta a educadores de algunos de sus distritos respondiendo a la pregunta: "¿Qué aprendió de la educación durante la pandemia? ¿Cómo le ayudará esto en salón de clases?" Acceda a “Insight Podcast” visitando https://anchor.fm/ksdeinsight

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson are offering parents, educators, and community members a new way to stay connected to the latest pre-K-12 education news through the “Insight Podcast.” Dr. Watson is the host of these 20- to 30-minute monthly podcasts that offer highlights from Kansas State Board of Education meetings and address current education news. This new podcast enables Kansans to access education news when it’s convenient for them. It’s an easy way for parents to stay on top of the latest education news in the state, and it’s a great way for educators to hear directly from Dr. Watson. September’s podcast, “Welcome Back to School,” is chock-full of news and tidbits and even features educators from some of your districts answering the question, “What did you learn from educating during the pandemic, and how will that help you in the classroom?” Access “Insight Podcast” by visiting https://anchor.fm/ksdeinsight.

LHS/LMS Cross Country WHERE: ST. JOHN INVITATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 2021 TIME: 4:00 p.m. Course Distance: 7th Grade (1 Mile), 8th Grade (2 Miles), High School (5K) Invited Schools: Andale, Burrton, Central Christian, Central Plains, Cunningham, Ellinwood, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Haven, Hodgeman County, Hoisington MS, Ingalls, Kiowa County, Larned, Lyons, Macksville, Minneola, Nickerson. Otis-Bison, Pratt-Liberty MS, Pretty Prairie, Reno Valley MS, Spearville, Stafford, Sterling, South Barber, St. John Schedule of Events: 3:30 Coaches Meeting (Finish Line/Chute Area)  4:00 Rolling Schedule 7th Grade Girls and Boys (combined)      8th Grade Girls and Boys (combined)      JV Girls and Boys (combined)      Varsity Girls       Varsity Boys  ****No medal ceremony this year.  Medals and results will be given to coaches at the end of the meet. Location: The meet will be held at the Stafford County Country Club Golf Course. From the Highway 50/281 Junction: Go east 2 miles on Highway 50. Turn right on SE 20th Ave. (dirt road before the rest area). Go 1.5 miles and the course will be on your right. From Stafford: Go 6 miles west on Highway 50. Turn left on SE 20th Ave. (dirt road after the rest area). Go 1.5 miles and the course will be on your right.

LHS Volleyball Tri WHERE: Lyons WHEN: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 TIME: 5:00 PM TEAMS: Lyons, Hillsboro and Smoky Valley High School Gym North Court - Varsity 5:00 - Lyons vs Hillsboro 6:00 - Hillsboro vs Smoky Valley 7:00 - Lyons vs Smoky Valley High School South Court - JV 5:00 - Lyons vs Hillsboro 6:00 - Hillsboro vs Smoky Valley 7:00 - Lyons vs Smoky Valley LMS gym - C-team 5:00 - Lyons vs Hillsboro 6:00 - Hillsboro vs Smoky Valley 7:00 - Lyons vs Smoky Valley

LHS JV Volleyball tournament scheduled for Saturday, Sept 11, has been postponed.

LHS V-Volleyball Tri at Lyons on Thursday, Sept 9 has been postponed.

Due to the rapid increase in the number of students and staff that have tested positive for COVID over the weekend and following USD 405 Board of Education guidelines, it will be necessary for all LHS and LMS students and staff to begin wearing facemasks in school beginning tomorrow. Masks will be mandatory starting tomorrow until at least the end of next week (Friday, September 17). Depending on the number of COVID cases at the end of next week, required masking may be extended. Announcements will be made later to keep everyone informed. Debido al rápido incremento en el número de casos positivos de COVID en nuestros estudiantes y personal sobre el fin de semana y siguiendo la guía del Comité de Educación, será necesario que todos los estudiantes y personal de LHS y LMS comienzen a utilizar máscara mañana. Las máscaras serán mandatorias comenzando mañana hasta por lo menos el fin de la próxima semana (viernes 17 de septiembre). Dependiendo del número de casos de COVID al final de la próxima semana, el requerimiento de máscaras podrá ser extendido. Anuncios serán publicados después para mantener a todos informados.