A storied career in teaching

May 20, 2025 | Community, Front Page, News

SURROUNDED BY HER STUDENTS Jaci Van Veldhuizen sits surrounded by her 2024-2025 Central Lyon fourth-grade class, her final class she taught before her retirement at the end of the school year. Van Veldhuizen started teaching at Central Lyon in 1989, teaching kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade throughout her career. (Photo/Submitted) Central Lyon fourth-grade teacher […]

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A chapter closes, memories remain Amy Lyon | Staff Writer On May 18, 63 Central Lyon seniors officially became alumni at the commencement ceremony in the Central Lyon high school gym.This year’s program included performances of “Pirates of the Caribbean” by the high school band and “I’ll Be on My Way” by the choir. Auna […]

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