Mr. Monahan and our elementary students put on an awesome winter concert!
You can watch the concert via our YouTube Channel; https://youtu.be/FlDdmLvfcI4?si=a79pR9WdRNpTCJHD
Enjoy!
UPDATE 7:11 AM - School is closed today, Friday, December 1. Stay safe, Cougar families!
Today, Friday, December 1, school will be on a two- hour delay. Buses will run on AM/PM snow routes. A Grab and Go “Breakfast after the Bell” will be provided for those that need to grab one.
November 30, 2023
Families,
Winter and inclement weather is rapidly approaching. Lyle School District considers the safety of our students and staff as our NUMBER 1 priority. Please read through the information below to make sure that you are up to date on the process and what you can expect when we need to delay or cancel due to unsafe conditions.
We have several ways that we communicate with families. The most important thing you can do to stay informed is make sure we have a current email and phone number for you. If you need to update it, call the school office at 509-365-2211 or email support@lyleschools.org. If you have never received a call from our auto-caller, please contact the office as soon as possible so we can make sure you are receiving calls, emails and text messages.
Here’s more info on our decision process and communications:
Weather-Related School Closures
When the weather outside is frightful... deciding whether to close school is not an easy task.
Snow may accumulate in one area and not in other areas. Lyle School District administration puts a great deal of effort and thought into determining whether to keep schools open, start late, or close schools due to inclement weather conditions.
Although a lot of factors come into play, our number one consideration is student safety.
We know, for example, that road conditions on High Prairie or Appleton can be much different than in the rest of the district. Parents always have the final say regarding whether it’s safe to send their children to school during inclement weather. All weather-related absences will be excused with notification to the school.
No News is Good News!
If you do not receive a call or email, and nothing has been announced on the local news, this means school is running on a regular schedule.
If we do make changes to our regular schedule, here are a few messages you may see, and what to expect:
School Closure - If school is closed, all out-of-district transportation, meetings, field trips, after-school activities, and athletics games/practices will be canceled for the day unless otherwise announced. All evening meetings/functions scheduled to take place in district facilities will also be canceled.
Two-Hour Delay - If there is a two-hour delayed start PreK-12 students that need breakfast can get a “grab and go” Breakfast after the Bell and lunches will be served at the normal time. If weather conditions worsen after we have called a two-hour delay, school may be cancelled for the day.
Snow Routes - There are times when we will announce that buses are on snow routes. In these circumstances, buses will meet parents and students at a more accessible location. You can find snow routes here.
Early Release - In extreme conditions, students may be released early. Because we know parents/guardians may not able to return home from work to meet their children, our district will only dismiss students early from school in extreme situations. We also will take several measures to ensure our younger students aren’t left without supervision, including keeping them here at school until the parent can pick them up. Parents should have a back-up plan in case this kind of situation arises.
Here are all the ways we share information about school delays or closures due to weather or other disaster situations, including earthquakes.
- Phone Alert - Parents will receive an automated phone call/text message to their designated primary phone number in the event of school closure, delay, or early dismissal. Calls are initiated before 6 a.m. when possible.
- Email - All parents/guardians with an email in Skyward will receive an email and/or a text message from the district via School Messenger, our email notification system.
- Facebook - Inclement weather notifications will be posted on the Lyle Schools Facebook page, @lyleschools.
- The district website, www.lyleschools.org, will also have a notice on the district website homepage.
- Media - Radio stations such as KACI - 103.9 FM/1300 AM, KMSW 92.7 FM and KIHR 98.3 FM/1340 AM and Portland television stations KATU - 2, KGW - 8, KOIN - 6 and KPTV - 12 will announce schedule changes by district name after 6 a.m. Schools will be operating on normal schedules if no announcement is made.
- Washington state schools and municipalities use a service called www.flashalert.net to report the school's status to news media and emergency providers, and parents can check school schedule status on this page as well. Look for Lyle School District under "View Local News" > Portland/Vancouver/Salem > Columbia Gorge Schools.
Have questions or concerns? Email us at support@lyleschools.org
Dr. Ann Varkados
Superintendent
Please join us as the Yakama Nation flag is raised in the gym at 5:15 PM.
Lyle Schools will have our Elementary Winter Concert (PreK-5th Grade) on Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 PM. Our Secondary Winter Concert (grades 6-12) will be held on Wednesday, December 20th at 6:30 PM. We hope everyone will join us in supporting our student musicians!
Family Night: October 19th – Our first family night of the school year will be held this Thursday, October 19th. For this family night, we are doing a Community Resource Fair. We will have PTO, PreK, Lyle Fire, WAGAP, Skyline Hospital, CGCC, Navy Recruiters, CRITFC, and more in attendance. We will have presentations at 5:30, then pizza at 6:15. You will get a raffle ticket for each presentation/booth you visit. You can then enter the drawing for prizes!
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Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2023 - Lyle School District is participating in this survey during the Fall of 2023. The survey will be given to students in Grades 6 through 12. The survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, sexual behaviors, abuse, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous. There are no codes or information used to match a survey to a student. For more information, please see the Q&A below.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next week!
School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Elementary parents/guardians have scheduled times with their students teacher.
Secondary student conferences will be held arena style in the secondary hallway. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to talk to all of their children's teachers. No appointment needed for secondary students. Teachers will be available at the following times:
- Wednesday, 10/4/2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- Thursday, 10/5/2023 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
If you have any questions, please call the student office at 509-365-2211.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
August 29, 2023
Families and Communities,
We are looking forward to the 2023-24 school year at Lyle School District. We are excited for our secondary staff and students to begin the year building relationships and learning schoolwide expectations at outdoor school. Meanwhile, our elementary students will begin the year on campus with fun and engaging first week of school activities.
Our district has a long history of building strong relationships with students, boosting their learning and academic success. Students are encouraged to participate in sports, band, art, and other school activities. Our community and staff strongly support our student performances and sporting events.
I encourage you to actively engage in your child’s education. Please participate in school events and check our social media (Facebook and Instagram) and website to keep apprised of school events and activities. Our PTO also is a great way to meet other parents and support school activities. We are appreciative of parents and community who attend school events and lend their personal support when needed. Your contributions are valued.
Please know that our teachers, administrators, board of directors, and staff are here to support you and your child. We care deeply about our students. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Wishing you and your family a happy and successful school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ann Varkados
Superintendent
Just a reminder to families that we will have new school hours for the 2023/2024 school year. School will start at 8:30 AM and be dismissed at 3:30 PM. Every Wednesday is late start, so school will start at 9:30 AM on Wednesday's.
Returning Students/Families - Please get those registration packets completed and returned to school as soon as possible.
New Student Enrollment starts on Monday, August 14, 2023.
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