FROM DENMARK TO CENTRAL LYON Anna-Kirstine Varnum is enrolled as a junior at Central Lyon High School through a foreign exchange program. She has enjoyed participating in new experiences and is discovering “everyone is really nice”. (Photo/Submitted)Foreign exchange student immersed in school, communityAustin Thomas | Staff WriterA teen from Denmark is experiencing “Midwest nice” through a […]
Retractable American flag to be unveiled FridayAustin Thomas | Staff WriterThe stars and stripes hold history beyond years. From the original design that led troops and our country into battle for the vast freedoms we enjoy today, to the hopping space man who planted one foot firmly onto the surface of the moon, the American […]
MAKING NOISE IN THE NAME OF KINDNESSThe fourth grade Kindness Squad lined the sidewalk to greet students as they made their way to school Thursday, Oct. 7. The greeting is just one activity the students engage in to show kindness throughout the school. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Austin Thomas | Staff WriterA new program has been implemented in […]
KING AND QUEEN REIGNKaylee Davis and Cooper Spiess were crowned queen and king during coronation activities Wednesday, Sept. 22. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)One team and two individuals inducted into Central Lyon Hall of FameJessica Jensen | Managing EditorThose in the audience at coronation ceremonies for homecoming 2021 at Central Lyon Wednesday, Sept. 22 had to wait until […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorAnd just like that, it’s the start of another school year. Faculty and staff welcomed students back to Central Lyon on Tuesday, August 24 for the 2021-2022 school year and there were plenty of smiles and high fives – as well as a few tears – as students made their way […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorThe George-Little Rock school district welcomed four new teachers, middle school coach and middle school/high school secretary ahead of the 2021-2022 school year. Teachers and staff welcomed students for the new school year Monday, August 23. The new staff completed an introduction questionnaire; their replies follow. Erin Swenson will serve as the […]
SOME NOTICEABLE AND NOT-SO-NOTICEABLE CHANGES FOR START OF SCHOOL YEARSeveral trees were removed from the campus of the Central Lyon Community School District due to an emerald ash borer infestation. Inside the buildings, updates to lighting and SMARTboards in a number of classrooms were among the significant updates ahead of the 2021-2022 school year which […]
ACCELERATED READER AWARDSStudents who earned accelerated reader awards are pictured above from left to right. Fifth-grade winners were Elsa Metzger, first; Ryha Kelderman, second; Ayda Vander Zee, third. Sixth-grade winners were Nikolas Mulder, first; Karlie VanDerWeerd, second; Amber Langholdt, third. Seventh-grade winners were Berlyn DeWit, first; Faith Johannson, second; Liam Vander Zee, third. (Photo/Jessica Jensen)Jessica […]
Jessica Jensen | Managing EditorJuniors and seniors at Central Lyon and George-Little Rock High School, as well as their guests, made memories during their respective junior/senior proms this past weekend. Central Lyon’s theme was “Glow” while George-Little Rock enjoyed “Hollywood Boulevard”. Both proms included a dinner, dance and after-prom activities. LEFT: Ben Anderson escorts Whitney Waagmeester […]