Recently, Central Lyon completed the process of testing the elementary and secondary buildings for radon. We are pleased to report that our test results came back below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) advised radon action level of 4.0 pCi/L. This means we now have peace of mind that our students, staff, and community are learning in spaces that are as safe as possible from radon.
What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Radon travels through the ground and may enter buildings through cracks and holes in the foundation. Every building and home can trap radon gas inside it, and prolonged exposure to elevated radon can increase the risk of lung cancer.
January is National Radon Action Month. If you would like to test your home, you can learn more by going to the US EPA website.
Results
Middle School (2nd floor classrooms)
Future Testing
The State of Iowa now requires all schools to test for radon every five years. Central Lyon will test again during the 2029-30 school year. Special thanks to Steve Breske, Todd Nath, and Bruce Eckenrod for their efforts administering testing at Central Lyon. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me directly by phone at 712-472-2664 or via email at bjorth@centrallyon.org.
The Central Lyon Community School District is selling the old bus barn, located at 607 South 2nd Avenue East, Rock Rapids.
Interested parties may contact superintendent Brent Jorth, or transportation director Lainn Menning, at 472-2664 or via email bjorth@centrallyon.org or lmenning@centrallyon.org.
Elementary students at Central Lyon are taught that our four core expectations are to Respect All, Offer Help, Accept Responsibility, and Reach Expectations (ROAR). Staff acknowledge students following those expectations by giving them “ROAR cards” to point out what they were doing well. The cards are collected in a tote by the office. The cards are counted and six ROAR cards are drawn to recognize students who have demonstrated our Central Lyon ROAR expectations during that month. These students are known as “Lion Kids of Character” and are awarded a certificate to thank them for demonstrating our core expectations. Congratulations to these Lion Kids of Character! Way to ROAR!
Congratulations to the December Kids of Character! Way to work hard and ROAR!
Here's a reminder of our student drop-off procedures. Below is a map to help illustrate those procedures.
Utilize Story Street from the North
• Each morning, families are asked to refrain from turning north on Story Street. This helps ease congestion and safety concerns for our students. Whether you are arriving from the east or west on 12th Avenue, please use Marshall Street to travel north. From 10th Avenue, families may enter Story Street heading south.
Drive & Drop
• Families are encouraged to utilize the Drive & Drop lane to the south of the Elementary/Middle School Office. Please pull forward as far as possible.
Drop Off Parking
• If you should need to accompany your student into the building, please use the parking spaces north of the Elementary/Middle School office.
Street Parking
• Finally, parking on the east of Story Street is reserved for residents.
Thank you for your help following these procedures and keeping our students safe during the morning drop off. If you have any questions about these practices, please do not hesitate to contact Superintendent Brent Jorth.
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