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Lyon School

1335 Waukegan Road
847-998-5045

All students have weekly experiences with Visual Art and Drama along with Music Education. First through Second graders have daily Physical Education, while Kindergarten has weekly Physical Education. The school is serviced by a full time Social Worker and a part time Psychologist. Students needing additional support services in academics, speech, or physical therapy are also serviced.

The Lyon Learning Center provides print and electronic materials for research as well as leisure enjoyment. The Computer Lab of 25 eMacs is networked with software for technology integration into the classroom curriculum. Thanks to the Lyon/PR PTA, a wireless network recently was installed so that students may utlize a computer cart of 25 Apple latpop iBooks throughout the building as well. Technology at Lyon School is integrated into the curriculum and aligned with the National Education Technology Standards for students. The Lyon School webpages is regularly used not only as a communication tool but also a portal for school and home curriculum connections.

Communication is kept current at Lyon School through our Lyon Life Newsletters sent home every other week. Teachers keep in regular communication with parents and families with classroom newsletters as well as teacher web pages.

Lyon School is a dynamic, child-centered learning community educating children. We pride ourselves with a dedicated staff that provides quality educational programs suited to meet the needs of each individual child in a supportive environment. Our belief is all children can achieve success if given the opportunities, materials, and support. Our mission is to enable students to appreciate themselves and others as responsible, independent, and collaborative learners within an academic environment that is both challenging and nurturing.


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