This Week in Photos: January 5 - 9, 2026
Lyons senior Kamryn Bonnell reached her 1,000th career point last Wednesday during the Lady Lions' game against North Rose-Wolcott, hitting the milestone on a layup and earning a special on-court celebration with her family, teammates, and fans.
Athletic Director Zac Young praised Bonnell's dedication and leadership, stating, "I'm very happy to see Kam's hard work and time put into basketball lead to this milestone. Outside of her accomplishments, she has always represented Lyons with a positive manner on and off the court and is a great role model for our younger athletes."
LCSD alumni Patrice Coney-Maxam and her husband, Darrel Maxam, owners of Maxam Hotels, visited our High School Leadership class to share their inspiring personal and professional journeys. They spoke with students about their path to success, the challenges and failures that shaped them, and what it truly means to be a successful entrepreneur. Their message of perseverance, drive, and determination encouraged students to pursue their goals with confidence. The Maxams also offered students the opportunity to learn and work with them at their newest location, the Finger Lakes Treehouse in Sodus, NY.
Our 8th-grade students sharpened their reading analysis skills during a tone scavenger hunt as part of their midterm review. Working with quotes from various books, they matched each passage to the tone word that best described the author’s attitude, a fun and engaging way to prepare for upcoming midterms.
Our Culinary Arts students provided breakfast at the Legislative Breakfast held at BOCES on Friday, where superintendents and elected officials gathered to advocate for public education in our region.
Mrs. DeNeef and several middle school students participated in Mathalon, an exciting academic competition held at BOCES. Students had the opportunity to play and compete in a variety of math games and tournaments alongside peers from neighboring school districts, strengthening their problem-solving skills while enjoying friendly competition.
Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Champlin, our Middle/High School Instructional Coaches, hosted their popular “Tool Time with Kim and Jen” sessions, providing teachers with fresh strategies and practical tools for creating engaging review games to support midterm preparation.
UPK–6th-grade students enjoyed a special performance from Lyons alumnus and accomplished musician Vaughn Faison last week. His interactive set had students singing along and fully engaged. During his visit, Vaughn, the son of our elementary art teacher, Ms. Linzy, also recently worked with Lyons Elementary chorus students on a song they will perform at our upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
With a few minutes before an assembly, students in Mrs. DeCracker’s class enjoyed a read-aloud from Double Fudge, continuing the story of Fudge, a character they’ve been following since September. The chapter sparked interest as students learned about his obsession with money and his family’s trip to Washington, D.C.
Students in Mrs. Davison’s 8th-grade art class reviewed the elements of one-point perspective, analyzed examples of abstract art and Fauvism through works like Starry Night and The Scream, and discussed how abstract color can transform recognizable images. They then worked on design sketches and explored oil pastel techniques for their upcoming projects.
Our Varsity Boys Basketball team took on undefeated Honeoye Falls this past weekend at FLCC and came away with an impressive 63-55 victory. The team showed great determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the game, celebrating a hard-earned win against a tough opponent. (Photo Credit: Conner Pullen).
