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Central Lyon CSD

Elementary (PS-6)

American Sign Language

This week one of our Reading stories was called "The William Hoy Story" by Nancy Churnin. It was a biography about a deaf boy who changed how the game of baseball was played. We learned that he used sign . . .

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Deputy Minor Visits 2nd Grade

Today we invited Deputy Minor into our classrooms to talk with all of our 2nd graders and share more about his job as our School Resource Officer. Having been in the community for many years, Deputy Minor recognized a lot of . . .

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Happy 2nd Day of 2nd Grade

On the 1st day of 2nd grade  we listened to a book called "One Word for Kids...A Great Way to Have Your Best Year Ever" by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page.   This book encouraged . . .

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Our 2nd Grade Family

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Stars...I wished for you and here you are! I am pleased to introduce the newest members of my 2nd grade family. We had a wonderful first day together! Please click through the photos to meet all . . .

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2nd Grade Open House

Thursday was the start of the 2026-2027 school year, representing another year of new beginnings for our 2nd grade team.  I had the privilege of meeting all 18 of my new students and their . . .

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About Me

I graduated from Galva-Holstein High School in 1991 and from Buena Vista University in 1995. I started teaching at Central Lyon in 1995. I taught 1st Grade for 4 years, Kindergarten for 16 years, and have been teaching 2nd Grade . . .

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The Central Lyon Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study: Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Industrial Arts Education and Vocation Agriculture Education. It is the policy of the Central Lyon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. Inquiries or grievances may be directed to the Superintendent, Central Lyon CSD, 1010 S. Greene St., Rock Rapids, IA 51246, (712) 472-2664, superintendent@centrallyon.org. Please see District Board Policies for additional information on grievance procedures.