Fort Larned USD 495

Our 2nd grade authors have been busy showcasing all their hard work to their families! 📚 #lesfamily #larnedpride #bettertogether

This morning, our seniors opened their gifts from the 2024 Adopt-A-Senior program after graduation practice and the LES walk-through! 🎁 Thanks to Farmer's Bank & Trust for the cake and punch, and a HUGE thank you to all our generous community members who adopted a 2024 senior. 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether

🏆 Cara Herbert wins the Regional 100m hurdles title and breaks the school record with a time of 15.33! #larnedpride

No one counts down the last few days like a retiree! 🥳 Let's show some love to these USD 495 staff members and wish them well in their retirement. Our halls won't be the same without them! #larnedpride Although Crystal Schmidt officially retired from teaching back in June of 2015, she returned that August as an aide, and will be leaving the district after spending 45 years dedicated to education - and that's worth celebrating!

Mrs. Fitzpatrick's LHS Forensic Science class had their final presentations yesterday! 🕵️‍♀️🔍 Our students showcased months of hard work, making a compelling argument about sending their suspect(s) to trial. A big shoutout to our jury, made up of nine community members and one LHS senior, for their time and valuable input! 👏 #larnedpride #besttribeever #bettertogether

🎣 Our fifth graders had a reel-y great time fishing yesterday! Thanks to all of our guests for helping make the day extra special! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

🏃‍♂️🏀 Attention MS & HS athletes and parents! Be sure to check out all of the athletic opportunities we're offering this summer! Find all the details you need on our website and start planning your summer sports schedule today: https://www.usd495.com/page/summer-2024-athletic-opportunities 📅 Mark your calendars too! Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Family Medicine is offering FREE sports physicals for students on Tuesday, May 21 from 3:30 - 7:00 PM at Larned High School. Don't miss this chance to get ready for the upcoming sports season! #larnedpride

🎓 Today was the last day of traditional school for our seniors, and they made it truly memorable. During their final seminar, many chose to present "Indian Difference Maker" awards to the teachers who shaped their educational journey—not just at LHS, but also at their middle and elementary schools. This gesture speaks volumes about the lasting impact our educators have on their students. #larnedpride

🎙️🎓✨ Tune into the heartbeat of USD 495 with our "Super Chat" podcast! Dive deep into the district as we explore engaging stories and updates directly from our students and staff. Stay connected, get inspired, and share in the #LarnedPride! This episode features Jami Dryden, our KSDE Horizon Award winner, as she discusses her unique journey into education and what makes her 3rd grade classroom a special place. 📺 Watch now only on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmMhxpBMTQo?feature=shared

Amazing things happening at LES! #goodnewscallhome

May has been full of excitement at LES! From Ag Day and Glow Day to KinderU and field trips, we've had a busy month. We also celebrated with a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Erway! It’s been the best time of learning and celebrating milestones. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

🎨 One last family night at LES with our 5th graders! Together with their families, they decorated personalized yard signs that will proudly be displayed in front of our school until the last day. Such a fun way to celebrate their journey at LES! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

The Board Brief from the May 13th Board of Education meeting is now available to view by visiting https://5il.co/2lkuf #larnedpride

🎨🌟 Tonight’s the night! Join us at LES from 5:15-6:15 PM for our “Sign Up, Move Up!” event. All 5th-grade families are invited to help decorate personalized yard signs to celebrate our students' move to middle school. We’ll provide the paint, but feel free to bring any special additions—photos, stickers, and more—to make your sign unique. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

🥎⚾ Big day for Larned! Our softball and baseball teams are heading to Regionals today in McPherson! Help us wish them both luck, and catch the live action of the baseball game by tuning into 106.9 FM. #larnedpride

Don't miss out on ordering your LES yearbook! Sales end Friday. #larnedpride #lesfamily

We will hold our monthly Board Meeting tonight, Monday,  May 13th at the District Office at 6:00 PM. If you can't make it, catch the Board Brief that will be released tomorrow. #larnedpride

LES has purchased yard signs that we will place in the grass near the drop off line to recognize our 5th grade students as they move up to middle school! We invite all of our 5th grade families to come help their child decorate their sign on May 14th from 5:15-6:15 PM in our cafeteria! We have plenty of paint, but feel free to bring any extras you may want to add - pictures, etc. The signs are 19"x14". #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

Do you have a child in 3rd to 8th grade attending our summer football camp? If so, please click the link below and fill out the form to choose their camp t-shirt size. Thank you! #larnedpride Order here: https://forms.gle/ADvX3QwpLmmQVmQg6

Check out who's still putting in the hard work to keep all his favorite people smiling! 😊🧡 #larnedpride