Yearly Archives: 2016

Hawk boys secure second at PC, home meets

Hawk boys secure second at PC, home meets
After not competing since Mar. 31, the L-S boys were anxious to see some competition at Pella Christian on Tuesday, Apr. 12. The Hawks had strong performances against larger schools and finished the night in second with 129 points behind Pella High’s 158. “The weather finally cooperated, and we ran really well,” said L-S Boys Coach...
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L-S Board approves contracts, resignations, new bus lease, graduate list

President Tim Dunsbergen called to order the regular meeting of the Lynnville-Sully School Board Apr. 18 after a public hearing. Guests included Beth Steenhoek, Jill Philby, Sara Rowe, Faye Brand, and Rita Maston. Board member Steph Young joined the meeting later in the evening. The agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of the Mar....
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Heart of Worship retreat draws biggest crowd yet

Heart of Worship retreat draws biggest crowd yet
In this hectic world, it’s no secret women often bear the burden of a lot of stress. They wear many hats as working wives, mothers, and grandmothers. That’s why the Women’s Spring Retreat at Lynnville Heart of Worship this past Saturday was designed to encourage women in all stages of life. The event was a...
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Pastor’s Pen: Cast Your Burdens

By Jerry Morningstar, Sully Community Church pastor Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be greatly shaken.” Many of you have been to the Omaha zoo. It’s a fairly large zoo and covers quite a bit of land. However, there is a ski...
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Field trip fun includes The Electricity Tour, Teen Challenge

Field trip fun includes The Electricity Tour, Teen Challenge
SCS third through sixth graders returned to school charged up from a day of learning and fun after a field trip to Des Moines on Tuesday, Apr. 12. First, the students attended the Doktor Kaboom Live Wire! The Electricity Tour presentation at the Civic Center in Des Moines. Doktor Kaboom, whose real name is David Epley, is...
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Fourth graders explore at Living History Farms

Fourth graders explore at Living History Farms
L-S fourth graders enjoyed a picture-perfect day to step back in time at Living History Farms on Wednesday, Apr. 13. The students were able to touch, play, and engage at two of the three working farm sites – Jessica Winegar’s 4B class visited the 1850 Pioneer Farm, and Denise Brillhart’s 4A class went to the...
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Nearly 300 special guests attend 2016 Grandparents Day

Nearly 300 special guests attend 2016 Grandparents Day
Tuesday, Apr. 12, was a special day filled with extra hugs, encouragement, and pride for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. For weeks, elementary students, teachers, administration, and support staff organized and planned special activities for the guests of honor. All of the hard work paid and planning paid off as a lot of...
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