We loved starting Monday’s Board of Education meeting with a room full of our students!!
A large group of 3rd graders from Larned Elementary kicked things off by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you to our students and their teachers! 🇺🇸
Jadyn Crosby and Devora Bowersox from the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council helped introduce student recognitions, including top cup stackers competing in Friday’s tournament: Eli Ramsey, Ryan Ramsey, Sawyer Froetschner, and Maggie Keith. The board also recognized fall All-League athletes Mason Miller, David Colglazier, and Brooke Simmons. 🏆 #larnedpride
Huge thank you to Buddy Tabler for 10 years of service on the USD 495 Board of Education!
Monday marked Buddy’s final board meeting, closing out a decade of showing up for our students, staff, and families. He has always been willing to give his time and perspective to help move our district forward. We’re grateful for the care and commitment he’s shown to Larned schools and our community.
Thanks for everything, Buddy! #larnedpride
Monday marked Buddy’s final board meeting, closing out a decade of showing up for our students, staff, and families. He has always been willing to give his time and perspective to help move our district forward. We’re grateful for the care and commitment he’s shown to Larned schools and our community.
Thanks for everything, Buddy! #larnedpride
Help us get Jadyn Crosby some votes! https://ksvype.com/featured/vote-now-southwest-kansas-area-most-outstanding-girls-basketball-player-presented-by-shelter-insurance-poll-ends-12-23/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAOvQZ5jbGNrA69BgmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkU3dMv029Ui4sPIGDwQpd5bYChQ7yq-ysZWbQSLye3eCuSftWJGk_i784PA_aem_cuBAscZRLGJJpPgYQLTZBg
Now accepting applications for a Head High School Volleyball Coach for the 2026–27 school year!
Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5472842
You can learn more about this position and other openings at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5472842
You can learn more about this position and other openings at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
Bethany Steinlage was recognized at Monday's board meeting as Staff Member of the Month through the Orange Spot program. Bethany goes above and beyond her role at Larned High School, most recently leading a canned food drive that collected more than 2,000 items for the Food Bank and coordinating the Angel Tree for families in need.
Congratulations, Bethany! This is so well-deserved. #larnedpride
Reading is more fun when you share it. #kansaskidsread #larnedpride
In the Varsity Boys game tonight from St. John, the Indians play the Tigers close, but end up on the short end of the score. The final from St. John is 66-77. The Indians will be back in action on Friday as they travel to Kingman.
In Varsity Girls Basketball tonight at St. John, the Indians pick up the win over the Tigers and improve their record to 4-1.
We are now accepting applications for a Head High School Football Coach for the 2026–27 school year!
Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=5472772
You can learn more about this position and other openings at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=5472772
You can learn more about this position and other openings at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
The LHS Basketball teams will be back in action on Tuesday as they travel to St. John to take on the Tigers. The schedule of play will be as follows:
3:45 - C Boys (2 Qtrs)
followed by JV Girls (2 Qtrs)
followed by JV Boys (Full Game)
6:30 - Varsity Girls
followed by Varsity Boys
3:45 - C Boys (2 Qtrs)
followed by JV Girls (2 Qtrs)
followed by JV Boys (Full Game)
6:30 - Varsity Girls
followed by Varsity Boys
Spirit Week is here! LES students can join the fun all week long as we count down to winter break. #larnedpride #lesfamily
Picture books bring the joy every time.
Email photos to allisa.spain@usd495.com to be featured. #kansaskidsread #larnedpride
Email photos to allisa.spain@usd495.com to be featured. #kansaskidsread #larnedpride
Tonight, Monday, December 15, we will hold our regular monthly Board of Education meeting at 6:00 PM at the District Office. Check out the full agenda here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd495/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DP7T7T760969
Join us in person or catch up by reading the Board Brief later this week! #larnedpride
Join us in person or catch up by reading the Board Brief later this week! #larnedpride
Our 5th graders graduated from the D.A.R.E. Program on Friday!
They’ve spent the semester learning about healthy choices, peer pressure, and decision-making with Officer Sam Sullivan from the Larned Police Department. Three students were chosen to read their essays at the ceremony, and Tatum Stout, Kiri Clapham, and Paizlynn Denning did an awesome job in front of their friends & families! 🦁
Congratulations to all of our 5th grade students, we are so proud of all you have learned! #larnedpride #lesfamily
They’ve spent the semester learning about healthy choices, peer pressure, and decision-making with Officer Sam Sullivan from the Larned Police Department. Three students were chosen to read their essays at the ceremony, and Tatum Stout, Kiri Clapham, and Paizlynn Denning did an awesome job in front of their friends & families! 🦁
Congratulations to all of our 5th grade students, we are so proud of all you have learned! #larnedpride #lesfamily
Shawn keeps the name plaques coming, and they’re loved by all! #larnedpride
The Carr Auction and Real Estate crew welcomed the kids for Hi5 Friday at LES this Friday.
Thanks for always being such a fun and energetic group and for the delicious Karlee cookies for our staff! They are much appreciated. #larnedpride #bettertogether #lesfamily
100 wins. What an accomplishment! 💪🏼🧡
Congratulations, Cara! #larnedpride
So proud of our Lady Indians after a second-place finish at our home Keady Classic Tournament! 🏀🧡🖤
Big congrats to Lauren Sleder for being named to the All-Tournament Team and to Jadyn Crosby for winning the 3-point contest and being named Girls MVP. #larnedpride
Here are the final brackets from the 19th Annual Keady Classic. It was a great week of Basketball. See you all again next year for the 20th Annual!
In the final game of the 19th Annual Keady Classic, Holcomb brings home the Boys Championship over Hoisington by a score of 65-59. Thank you all for attending the 19th Annual Keady Classic. See you next year!
