
ANNOUNCEMENT! Middle School Volleyball will have a meeting on Wednesday August 21st immediately after school in Mrs. Wagner's room for all middle school girls interested in playing middle school volleyball. Please bring your gym clothes on Wednesday in case we are able to practice or have open gym. Thank you!

BACK TO SCHOOL ! Welcome back students! Just a couple quick reminders for tomorrow. ALL STUDENTS who drive to school will need to park in the East parking lot just east of the Lyman Gardens. The main parking lot will be reserved for staff and bus parking. Also, all 9-12th grade high school students will meet in the Raider gym to start school for a quick assembly. Middle school students will report to their middle school homeroom teachers. If you were unable to attend the open house or if you were unable to get your schedule, we will have them at the assembly in the morning! Looking forward to a great first day of school. Go Raiders!

WELCOME BACK RAIDERS! First day of school is tomorrow, August 20th and we are excited to see you all.
Just few things to help you prepare for the 1st day of the 2024-25 school year.
Here's the lunch menu for August: https://www.lyman.k12.sd.us/dining?filter=17164
What time does the bus leave and get home? Here's that info: https://www.lyman.k12.sd.us/page/bus-transportation-times
Wondering when school events are happening? Here is a link for all the EVENTS continuously updated: https://www.lyman.k12.sd.us/events


The activity bus will arrive in Kennebec today at 2:20pm; Aug. 16 at 3:20pm; Aug 17 at 8:20am and Aug 19 at 3:20pm.

Hello Lyman School District Parents:
Just a reminder that the Free and Reduced Lunch Applications can be found on the TOP BANNER of the school website or click on the links below. A reminder that BREAKFASTS ARE FREE in the District. Here is the application: https://5il.co/2rsjh and here is some FAQ's about the program: https://5il.co/2rsk9 Please contact us with questions, we want to assist you in any way we can. #LymanRaiders

This hard-working group has battled construction projects, AC problems, rainstorms, and more to get the building and grounds at Lyman MS/HS ready for the return of students. Thanks Jen and crew for all your hard work and dedication! #LymanRaiders


NEW Lyman 2024-25 Class Offerings UPDATE: Please click the link with information about our new staff members at LHS and Updated Class offerings for 2024-25 school year. https://5il.co/2t2nx


The Raider Gym at Lyman High School will be CLOSED from August 7 through August 11 for floor refinishing/waxing. Thank you.

Greetings Lyman Families!
As we approach the new school year, please contact the offices if you plan to enroll a new student. If you are enrolling a PRESCHOOL or KINDERGARTEN student, we have additional information to mail out.
Middle/High School: 605-895-2579
Elementary: 605-869-2213
Thanks! We are looking forward to another great year!

ANNOUNCEMENTS! Our coaches meeting is going to be pushed to 7 pm due to the storm coming in. New tone! 7 pm at the Jet

FYI! The PAC meeting is for all Middle School and High School fall athletes and their parents! Have a great rest of your Friday!

Happy Friday! There will be a Parent-Athlete-Coach meeting (PAC) on August 4th at 7 pm in the Lyman Gardens. Athletes participating in a fall sport and their parents are required to attend. Have a great Alumni weekend!

Summer school begins on Monday, July 29th until Friday, August 9th starting at 8:30 AM and concluding at 11:30 AM. *If you have not already been contacted, your child does not need to attend.
Bus pickups will be available from Lower Brule, with pickups at 7:45 AM from both the gas station (uphill) and the community center (down below). In Reliance, pickup will be at 8:10 AM at the bus stop, and in Presho, pickup will be at the high school at 8:15 AM.
Students will be provided with breakfast and a light lunch during their time at summer school. We are looking forward to working with your child over these two weeks!

We have some of the best building and grounds crew around! Thank you for all the work you are putting in to have our facilities at Lyman Elementary in Kennebec ready and waiting for our students and staff in August!


Lyman Open House Coming Up! #LymanRaiders


Fall Sports: You need a physical EVERY YEAR. Please get that done before your start practice!

Info: The Raider Gym will be closed and unavailable Wednesday, June 26-Monday, July 7. The Lyman Gardens will be closed and unavailable from Friday, June 28-Sunday, July 7. The Lyman Gardens entrance is closed also from June 26-July 7. All gyms open again on July 8.

ANNOUNCEMENT!
Lyman is hosting a basketball camp in Presho on June 20th and 21st featuring
Ambush Basketball with Josh Mueller
1-4 grades 9:00 am - 10:15 am
5-8 grades 10:15 am - 12:00 noon
Camp is Free
Register @:
Cooper.garnos@k12.sd.us
Name and Grade
Please contact Cooper Garnos with any questions! Go Raiders!

Congratulations to Lyman Staff Member and JAG Coordinator Chad Johnson. He has been named the 2024 American Legion National Educator of the Year!
Since 1980, the National Educator Award is given by the American Legion Committee on Youth Education to individuals or organizations that have help play a significant role in shaping the lives of students in during their teaching career or program that has helped shaped the lives of the students involved or advance the field of education overall. A document of past recipients is attached to this email. Individuals that are recipients of the National Education Award are recognized at the American Legion National Convention. This year’s National Convention will be at New Orleans, Louisianan from August 24-29, 2024. A press release will also be coming regarding this award!
Past recipients of the Award include: Tom Brokaw; Barbara Bush; Laura Bush just to name a few.
Congrats again Mr. Johnson!

Annual Title 1 Parent Input Meeting:
Review school wide plans and policies
Wednesday, June 26th 5:00
Kennebec Music Room
Hope to see you there!