Registration for the 2024-25 school year will take place online using JMC beginning Monday, August 5. If you do not have internet access, school staff will be available to assist you in the

Elementary or Secondary Offices from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12.

We ask that families have their student(s) registered no later than Friday, August 16.

New Families to Central Lyon

All new families should plan to register in person on Monday, August 12. If you know of a new family in our district, please forward this newsletter to them or have them contact the elementary or secondary office to schedule a time to register that is more convenient.

Online Registration Instructions

1. From www.centrallyon.org, under Quicklinks, click on JMC Gradebook.
2. Click on Family.
3. Change the school year to 2024-25.
4. Log in with your username (your last name) and the password that you set up. If this is the first time logging in, your password is also your last name.
5. Click on the button labeled Register for 2024-25.
6. There will be a registration dashboard. Click each item to complete registration.
7. To see if you qualify for Free and Reduced meals, click on Meal Application section during registration.
8. All payments for fees are made in JMC. You may watch this short video to learn more about paying online https://youtu.be/appw1qmT_Oc. There is a flat fee of $3 per transaction under Tuition/Fees and Lunch. If you prefer, a check may be mailed to: Registration, Central Lyon CSD, 1010 S. Greene St., Rock Rapids, IA 51246

The first day of school is Friday, August 23, 2024. Please remember students may not enter the building before 7:45 a.m. and classes will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m.

School Start & Dismissal Times

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, school starts at 8:10 a.m. and is dismissed at 3:15 p.m. On Wednesdays, school starts at 8:10 a.m. and is dismissed at 2:15 p.m.

4-Year-Old Preschool

The first day of classes for 4-year-old preschool is Tuesday, September 3. The morning session runs from 8:15 to 11 a.m., and the afternoon session is from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch provide a strong foundation for learning at Central Lyon. We encourage all students to join us each morning for a healthy start to their day. Breakfast for all students will be FREE for the 2024-25 school year.

Breakfast

• TK-12 Student .................................... FREE
• Adult ................................................... $1.90
• Extra Milk/Juice ................................. 40¢

Lunch

• TK-6 Student ....................................... $2.40
• 7-12 Student ....................................... $2.50
• Adult ................................................... $4.85
• Student second entrée....................... $2.50
• Individual Milk .................................... 40¢
• A la carte ............................................. varies

Menus

A combined breakfast and lunch menu is available each month on our website, www.centrallyon.org. You'll find the Lunch Menu button on the homepage under QuickLinks.

Payments for 2024-25 fees will be made through JMC during the registration process. There will be a flat fee of $3 per transaction under Tuition/Fees and Lunch. If you prefer, a check may be mailed to: Registration, Central Lyon CSD, 1010 S. Greene St., Rock Rapids, IA 51246.

Textbook Fees Grades PS-6 ......................................... $40.00

Textbook Fees Grades 7-12 ......................................... $50.00

Driver's Education ......................................................... $275.00

Central Lyon buses students with both in-town shuttle and regular routes. Information on these routes may be found on our website under Parent Info > Transportation. If you have any questions concerning busing, please contact Lainn Menning at (712) 472-2664 x. 308 or via email at lmenning@centrallyon.org.

Athletic and Activity Passes for the 2024-25 school year will continue to cover admission to ALL EVENTS sponsored by Central Lyon, with the exception of state competitions.

Activity tickets are required for students in grades 7-12 who participate in co-curricular activities, and optional for other students. A student athletic and activity pass allows the student admission to all activities sponsored by Central Lyon, with the exception of state competitions.

Central Lyon also offers a family activity passes. The digital family pass will cover two parents and all children in grades TK-6 for a cost of $200. The family pass does not cover students in grades 7-12. This year we are partnering with Bound to provide digital activity passes. To purchase your family, adult, or senior citizen pass - go to www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centrallyonrockrapids/tickets.

Please note: Family Athletic & Activity Passes do not qualify for the free or reduced fee program.

Family Athletic & Activities Pass ................................. $200

Adult Athletic & Activities Pass ................................... $100

Senior Citizen (65+) Athletic & Activities Pass ........... $50

Student Athletic & Activities Pass ............................... $50

All Siouxland Conference athletics and activities will charge $7 for single admission, including district football.

Families and student-athletes in grades 7-12 should upload their Athletic Physical and Concussion Forms to Bound. This will allow students, families, coaches, and Central Lyon's athletic trainer to have 24/7 access to each student's medical history.

New families and 7th grade student-athletes can register on Bound by going to: www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centrallyonrockrapids and clicking on the Registration button.

All athletes and cheerleaders in grades 7-12 are required to submit an Athletic Physical as well as a Concussion form PRIOR to the first day of practice. Both forms are available on the school website, under Health & Wellness > Forms/Requirements.

The State of Iowa requires all students going to school in Iowa to have a Certificate of Immunization, a Provisional Certificate of Immunization, or a Certificate of Immunization Exemption at the beginning of the school year. Read on for specific requirements pertaining to grades and health conditions. All required forms can be found on Central Lyon’s website > Health & Wellness > Forms/Requirements.

Health Requirements for School

• Kindergarten — dental screening, vision screening, and the following immunizations: 5 doses of DTap, 4 doses of Polio, 2 doses of MMR, 3 doses of Hepatitis B, and 2 doses of Varicella, or a valid exemption certificate
• 3rd Grade — vision screening
• 7th Grade — the following immunizations: 1 dose Tdap and 1 dose Meningitis
• 9th Grade — dental Screening
• 12th Grade — the following immunizations: 2 doses of Meningitis

Requirements for Students with Chronic Health Conditions

• A Medication Authorization Form is required if your child will be taking medication at school.
• An Asthma Action Plan and the Medication Authorization Form are required for children with asthma.
• If your child will be carrying their inhaler with them throughout the school day, the Authorization to Carry Inhaler is also required.
• A Diet Modification Form is required for students with a food allergy that requires modification for school meals.
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan is for students with food allergies or other allergies that may cause an anaphylactic reaction.

• The Diabetes Medical Management Plan is required for students with diabetes.
• A Seizure Action Plan is required for students with epilepsy or other seizure disorder.

Again, these forms can be found on Central Lyon’s website > Health & Wellness > Forms/Requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Students will not be able to attend school without meeting the immunization requirements and will not be allowed to participate in any school-related activities.

Harassment and bullying of students and employees are against federal, state and local policy, and are not tolerated. The Central Lyon School Board is committed to provide all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The board policy (number 104) regarding anti-bulling/harassment may be reviewed on the website > District > Board of Education > Board Policy, or you may request a copy of this policy at the school’s office.

The Central Lyon website, www.centrallyon.org, contains a lot of information and resources.

The Health & Wellness section houses information related to health policies and requirements, along with required forms and requirements, such as:

• Health Registration Form
• Medication Authorization Form
• Athletic Physical and Concussion forms

The Parent Info section holds information related to:

• Annual Notices
• Handbooks
• Inclement Weather procedures
• School meals and their related programs
• Transportation routes

Be sure to visit our website www.centrallyon.org for more information such as student handbooks, school policies, activity calendars and more. Our social media accounts are also very active. "Like" us on Facebook and "Follow" us on Twitter!

Website: https://www.centrallyon.org/
Location: 1010 South Greene Street, Rock Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: 712-472-2664
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLlions
Twitter: @CentralLyon

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. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please Superintendent Brent Jorth, Central Lyon CSD, 1010 S. Greene St., Rock Rapids, IA 51246, (712) 472 2664, bjorth@centrallyon.org.