Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools

08/21/2026

🍎🍂 Apple Baskets ! 🍂🍎
Have you been wondering what is all in a Apple Basket when considering the LDNE One-Act Fundraiser? Apple Baskets are packed with 4-5 colorful fall plants to create a beautiful seasonal display!

✨ A mix of gorgeous fall colors
✨ 4–5 plants packed into one basket
✨ Perfect for porches, steps, patios & entryways
✨ Beautiful color to enjoy all season long!

Order Yours Here!! https://www.janetsjungle.com/lyons-ne---ldne-one-act.html

08/20/2026

25-26 Yearbooks for Sale!

08/19/2026

HS Fall Sports Media Day was today! Memory Mates order forms were handed out.
Middle School Sports Media pictures will be taken after school on Thursday (Volleyball) and Friday (Football) of this week.
Memory Mates order forms are due back by Friday, August 28th.

08/18/2026

THE COUGAR BLANKETS ARE BACK!

After how much everyone loved our Cougar blankets a couple years ago, we decided it was time to do them again with a brand-new design!

If you have our previous blanket you already know how amazing they are: huge, incredibly soft, and perfect for the couch, sporting events, or anywhere you want a little Cougar pride!

❤️ 60” x 80” — Queen Size
💛 Double-Sided Custom Design
🖤 Washable + Incredibly Soft
🐾 $75 each

🚨 ONLY 50 AVAILABLE! 🚨
Blankets are first come, first served and are not secured until payment has been received. Once all 50 are claimed, that’s it!

Proceeds help support the Lyons-Decatur Cougars Youth Sports Program and our local athletes. ❤️💛

👇 ORDER HERE:
https://www.spectatorsport.com/p/IfGYrxg-0KY-

We can’t wait to see these around our Cougar community! 🐾❤️💛

08/18/2026

Homecoming 2026

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Lockdown and Evacuation Drills: We would like our parents and families to know that on Wednesday, August 19th at approximately 1:00 p.m. our students and staff will be practicing a lockdown drill, followed by an evacuation drill to our reunification site, the Lyons Community Center on Main Street. The students will return to the school by 2:00 p.m. for our early dismissal. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 402-687-2363.

08/17/2026

🐾 GATORADE SCRIMMAGES ARE THIS FRIDAY! 🐾

This Friday, August 21st, come out and support your LDNE Cougars at our Gatorade Scrimmages! 💪🏈🏐🏃‍♂️

🥤 Entry: Please bring a Gatorade or sports drink!

🌭 Our LDNE Booster Club will be serving hotdogs in the gym and at the football field!

📅 Friday, August 21st

🏐 4:15 PM — Volleyball
📍 LDNE Gym

🏃 5:00 PM — Cross Country
📍 Track

🏈 5:15 PM — Football
📍 Football Field

Come out, support our Cougars, grab a hotdog, and kick off the 2026-27 athletic season! 🐾💪

LET’S GO COUGARS!

08/17/2026

Fall sports buttons form. JH and HS sports only!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs8NFPnVZSBN482cB30PHgp7cXL15CnKgqqHR9po5oxxmOxQ/viewform?usp=header

$7 per button. Money MUST be turned into the office by end of the day Friday Aug 21. Buttons will not be ordered if payment has not been received. Cash or check. No Venmo. Checks can be made out to LDNE Cheer. Questions? Contact Courtney at 402-870-1838. Please fill out a form for each student.

08/16/2026

Last day to get you fall sports Cougar gear!!!! Stores close at Midnight