According to research, those who eat breakfast feel more alert and are all around healthier. Eating breakfast regularly reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

By serving breakfast in school, the parents know that their children are getting a healthy meal before starting their day. In the modern working world there are many homes where both parents are in the work force.

Breakfast may be skipped or people might go to fast food places before they drop their children off at school. For the older children there are times when they are rushing to an activity in the morning before school. With this in mind, it eases parents’ minds to know that their children can grab breakfast at the start of school day to start the day off right.

Central Lyon serves a healthy breakfast for the children from 7:45 am to 8:10 am in the elementary, middle school, and high school. High school students have different options including grab-and-go items. Each day there is something different to try, and the lunch menu is posted on the Central Lyon website: www.centrallyon.org under lunch menu. KIWA and KQAD radio stations also announce it and you can also find it in the Lyon County Reporter or the Doon Press.

Central Lyon recommends that parents encourage their children to eat a healthy breakfast daily, whether it is at home or at school.

The date for the Iowa School Board Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  There will be three At-Large offices on the ballot this year.

The filing period for candidates begins August 26th and the filing deadline is September 19th.  
Nomination packets can be picked up at the Central Office during normal business hours.  

You can find additional resources and sign up for emails at https://www.ia-sb.org/Main/School_Board_Elections/Main/Become_a_Board_Member/School_Board_Elections.aspx?hkey=e66857f5-d221-4789-9211-e8542b2ac917

For more information about absentee voting, contact the Lyon County Auditor's Office at (712) 472-3713.

Issue 35 Summer 2019

As families prepare for the return of school, we would like to direct you to a few helpful links.The first day of school is Friday, August 23, 2019, with a full year calendar available by clicking here or a quick link in the right column of our school website.  Click here to view and print a PDF of the school supply list, with a summary appearing below. Check the Parent Info and District tabs on our school website for continuing updates and to view the upcoming summer newsletter. 

Children need healthy meals to learn and Central Lyon CSD offers healthy meals every school day.  If you believe you qualify, please use these instructions to help you fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals/milk.  You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Central Lyon CSD. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals. Completed applications should be mailed or returned to Marla Freese, Central Lyon CSD, 1010 S. Greene St., Rock Rapids, IA  51246.  If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact Marla Freese at 712-472-2664 option 3 or e-mail mafreese@centrallyon.org.

Please check the below information to help you determine whether you might qualify for free or reduced meals.

Application page 1 | espanol
Application page 2 | espanol
Application page 3 | espanol
Parent Letter | Carta de información
Instructions | Instrucciones

WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?

• All children in households receiving benefits from Food Assistance, the Family Investment Program (FIP) or a few specific Medicaid programs are eligible for free or reduced price meals.
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
• Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is at or below the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines found in parent letter.  (Requires submitting an Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals/Milk.)

The middle school awards program was held Friday, May 31, the last day of school.

May term is a collection of high school classes that are offered during the last four weeks of the school year. High school students have a chance to explore new areas and give back to the community through service learning. Middle School students get to experience new exploratory classes and special field trips. 

CL Broadcasting was a new May Term class in 2019, which highlighed the best of Central Lyon. The students produced two video broadcasts and six podcasts. We hope you enjoy our first broadcasting efforts!

The first podcast guest was Superintendent Dave Ackerman.

The second podcast highlighted CL activities and the next guest for podcast #3 will be teacher Bill Allen.

The USDA Food and Nutrition Services has nutritious free meals available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation during the summer while school is out of session.  Go to the following website for details and locations near you:  www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

To find free summer meals near you.

Para encontrar comidas de verano gratis en su comunidad.