Notice - Open School Board Director Seats 2 & 4

The Lyle School District is announcing an exciting opportunity for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our school board as a director. These positions are vital to shaping the educational landscape of our community and ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education possible.

Responsibilities

As a school board director, you will:

• Collaborate with fellow board members to set the strategic direction of the district.
• Help develop and approve policies that govern the district's operations.
• Approve the district's annual operating budget.
• Oversee the district's budget and ensure financial responsibility.
• Place levies and bonds before district voters.
• Monitor and evaluate the superintendent’s performance.
• Ratify contracts negotiated with the local bargaining units.
• Represent the interests of the community, students, and parents.
• Attend regular monthly meetings and participate in committee work as needed.

Qualifications: Candidates must:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a registered voter in Washington State.
• Reside within the boundaries of the representative District that they are running to represent. Seat #4 is an “at large” seat, which means the candidate can reside anywhere within the Lyle School District boundaries.

How to Run

Candidate filing week is May 5-9, 2025.

• In Person Filing: In person filing opens at 8:00 AM on May 5^th and closes at 5:00 PM on May 9^th. Klickitat County Auditor, 205 S Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620.
• Online Candidate Filing: Online filing opens at 8:00 AM on May 5^th and closes at 5:00 PM on May 9^th at https://voter.votewa.gov/candidatefiling/candidatelogin.aspx.
• Mail In Filing: Declarations may be accepted by mail beginning on April 21^st. They will be processed during filing week. All mail in filings must be received in the auditor’s office by 5:00 PM May 9^th. Send declarations to Klickitat County Auditor, 205 S Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620.

Board Terms and Time Commitments

School board members are elected to four-year terms.

Regular School Board meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Work study sessions are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We do not hold work sessions in July, August, November, or December.

The duties of a School Board member involve preparation, participation, and attendance at meetings and other functions, such as community meetings and graduation exercises. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact a member of the current Board of Directors to ask what the experience is like and what is involved.

For more information on school boards, visit the Washington State School Directors' Association website.

Related information

• About the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA)
• WSSDA's webpage "Serving on Your Local School Board"
• WSSDA's Handbook "Serving on Your Local School Board: A Foundation for Success"
• WSSDA - For New School Directors
• WSSDA Onboard

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on our schools and the future of our community's children. We encourage all interested individuals to apply and look forward to welcoming a new member to our team. If you have any questions, please contact the Klickitat County Auditor’s Office at 509-773-4001.

Join us for this fun event hosted by the Lyle ASB and REACH Program!

Interested in helping at the carnival? Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054EA9AF28A4FD0-56100962-spring#/

Purchase tickets in advance at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lyleschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzEwMw==

Families,

Throughout the year, we have experienced an increase in issues revolving around backpacks. We have made the decision that backpacks are no longer allowed in grades 6-12 classrooms, in the halls, in the lunchroom, or in the bathrooms. This decision is not made lightly and is in the interest of student safety and, enforcing the No Cell Phone policy. Accommodations will be made for students that may need a small bag or purse to take with them to the restroom as the occasion warrants.

A few things that you could help with:

• If your student does not need a backpack, they are welcome to leave it at home, students do not have large text books that they need to take home or carry around.
• Reinforcing the expectation to keep phones locked in lockers or in a Yondr pouch-we are having great results with classroom engagement without the cellphones being a distraction.
• Binders are completely acceptable. Your student may want to carry a binder with their classwork. If your student needs a binder but you cannot afford one, please call us and let us know
• Locks-some students are hesitant to use their locker because they cannot figure out the lock. If this is the case with your student, we are happy to work with them or send home a lock for them to practice with-Please let the office know.

As always, we appreciate your continued collaboration as we continue working to provide an environment where every student can learn successfully.

Thank You, 

Lori Smith

Principal

Due to inclement weather, Lyle Schools will be closed Friday, February 14th. The high school boys basketball game/senior night will be moved to Saturday,  February 15th at 3:30.

Please remember that Monday, February 17th is a holiday. 

If you ordered a Valentine Bear, it will be delivered Tuesday. 

Have a great four day weekend!

Good Morning Families, 

Due to the forecast for incoming weather for later today, Lyle Schools will be on our early release schedule.  School will dismiss today at 12:30. Buses will be coming home 3 hours earlier than on a normal day. Please know, that should you decide to keep your kids home, all absences will be excused. Please call the office with any questions or to excuse your students.

Thank you, and have a great day.

Good Morning! Today, 02/07/2025, Lyle Schools will be on a 2 hour delay. All buses will run on snow routes. Please click on the snow routes icon on our homepage for up-to-date snow route information.

Good Morning! Today, 02/06/2025, Lyle Schools will be on a 2 hour delay. All buses will run on snow routes. Please click on the snow routes icon on our homepage for up-to-date snow route information.

Good Morning,! Today, 02/03/2025, Lyle Schools will be on a 2 hour delay. All buses will run on snow routes. Please click on the snow routes icon on our homepage for up-to-date snow route information.

Due to the number of student illnesses in our elementary school, we have postponed the Winter Concert that was scheduled for Wednesday, 12/11/2024.

The new date is  Wednesday, December 18^th at 6:30 PM. This includes K – 5^th Grade.

PreK will reschedule their performance in January.