
We had another great week at Lyman Elementary! Our PBIS ticket winners got to ride in an armored vehicle today. Huge thank you to Sheriff Manger for taking the kids!! Mrs. Schindler's fifth grade science class practiced measuring liquids for future labs. And, of course, congratulations to our students of the week!!! #raiderpride











Hope you are all having a great week! Few bits of information we wanted to get out. EVENTS - is the absolute best way to keep up-to-date on activities in the district. It is on the top ribbon of the website (www.lyman.k12.sd.us) or in the Lyman App. Filter the schedule by the activity you are searching for or look at them all at one. EVENTS is always updated when times and dates change. Want a printable copy of the activities? All the fall ones can be found here: https://5il.co/2v748. Lyman non-activty specific apparel has been a request. Find those apparel options here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/MXUfP9Wdnx It's open for 18 more days. As always, if we can assist, please reach out to the district! Have a great day.

REMINDER! Just a quick reminder! There will be no middle school volleyball practice today after school due to the power in the building being shut down for construction purposes. Thanks for your flexibility! Have a great rest of your week!

We had an outstanding first week of school at Lyman Elementary full of fun assemblies, activities in the classrooms, and some lucky PBIS ticket winners squirting Mrs. Smith with water! It's going to be a fabulous year!!! Congratulations to our first students of the week!









GAME DAY! Tonight our Lyman Raider Football team opens up the 2024 season vs. the Dupree Tigers in Presho. Game time is 7:00 PM CST. Gates will open at 5:00 PM CST as our Little Raiders Football Program is sponsoring a tailgate at the football complex. Come join us for awesome food and a great night of football! Go Raiders!

Sorry - wrong link for apparel store. Here is the correct one?
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/MXUfP9Wdnx

Lyman Gear Shop! Many have asked so we wanted to provide you the opportunity to purchase Lyman Raiders gear that is NOT sport specific. Click the link below, it is open for 3 weeks. Usual turnaround time is another 3 weeks to be mindful that this apparel will not arrive until mid-October. Go Raiders!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/MXUfP9Wdnx

Lyman HS Lunch Change:
Chicken Drum Sticks for Lyman High School instead of Chicken Strips.
Thank you!
https://www.lyman.k12.sd.us/dining?filter=17164

JOB. OPENING:
The Lyman School District is looking for an ASSISTANT COOK for the kitchen at Lyman Elementary in Kennebec. If you would enjoy the opportunity to work as a team in our district, we would like to talk with you. The ASSISTANT COOK ensures the kitchen is orderly and assists to prepare and arrange food. Their duties include cleaning the kitchen area, washing dishes and utensils and helping to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently.
*Salaried position with Full Benefit Package
Please contact Chris Long (Chris.Long@k12.sd.us) or 605-895-2579.
The Lyman School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or disability.

ANNOUNCEMENT! All 6-12th grade boys and girls interested in going out for Cross Country, there will be a meeting tomorrow immediately after school in the Commons area. Please bring a water bottle, practice clothes, and running shoes as we will have our first practice tomorrow following our meeting. See you tomorrow!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Anyone interested in playing middle school football that has not already contacted Coach Kieffer of Coach Moore, please sign up in Coach Lex Moore's room tomorrow throughout the day. Be prepared to sign out your equipment on Wednesday and start practice this week. Make sure everyone that is going out for any fall sport has their physical and parent consent forms completed and signed! Thank you and Go Raider!

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!