In honor of Dolly Parton and her love for literacy through the work of the Imagination Library, we are looking for gently used books that we can give back to our LES students, birth to 5th grade. Feel free to drop off at any school building by 9/24. We appreciate you supporting our learners.
#larnedpride #dreambigreadmoreshareabook #dollyday925
27 minutes ago, Catrina McGurk
bookdrive
Larned High School girls tennis plays in Scott City today, beginning at 9 a.m. Goodluck ladies! #larnedpride

The JV Football game against Halstead has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
about 2 hours ago, Drew Smith
Tennis event poster with "Tennis Match Day" text. Tennis rackets and a ball on a court. Date, time, and location details below.
Final from Friday night vs. Halstead.
2 days ago, Brian Deterding
Final Score
Preschool students did fun Homecoming activities and made Larned Indian pendants and Rice Krispy treats to help them cheer on their fellow Larned Indians! #larnedpride #lesfamily
3 days ago, Drew Smith
Group of children in orange shirts holding orange flags, standing in a line in a room.
Preschool children seated around a table, each holding a plate, in a classroom with storage boxes.
Children in orange shirts sit around a table eating. A woman stands behind the table in a kitchen.
Larned Middle School 8th grade students had the opportunity to take their science learning outdoors during a hands-on field experience in Rush County. Students explored a local property owned by a former park ranger and longtime advocate for conservation, where they learned to identify native plants and gained a firsthand look at the importance of protecting and managing Kansas’ natural resources.

Working alongside the landowner and staff from the Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), students used observation skills to identify native plants and learn about the role these species play in supporting healthy ecosystems. Knowledge and experiences were shared about managing the land and the conservation efforts taking place on the property. The experience allowed students to see how the concepts they study in the classroom connect to real-world conservation work happening right here in Kansas. #larnedpride
3 days ago, Drew Smith
A group of students outdoors in a grassy field, listening to a person standing in front of them.
A group of people standing in a field. One holds a paper. Vehicles are parked in the background.
A group of people walks through a grassy field, with school buses parked in the background.
Many people stand in a field, some near vehicles, with a school bus and cloudy sky.
A group of people stands in a field with tall grass. One person, wearing a hat and green jacket, leads the group.
Final score from the LHS VB duel with Macksville last night.
3 days ago, Brian Deterding
Match #1
The Larned State Hospital served up the Hi5's this morning at LES! Thank you for participating and getting the student's ready for a fun Friday! #lesfamily #larnedpride
3 days ago, Drew Smith
A group of people are gathered outside a brick building, posing for a photo on a sidewalk.
A group of adults and children stand in a circle, hands linked, on a sidewalk. An American flag is visible in the background.
Group of adults in a school hallway, some holding hands, guiding a child in a bright shirt.
People stand in line outside a building with glass doors. A woman in red holds a sign, a child in a backpack walks ahead.
Group of children, adults, and teachers hold hands in a circle in a school corridor.
A group of people, including adults and children, stand outside a building, holding hands in a circle.
Adults and children hold hands in a circle. A brick building with glass doors and windows is in the background.
Larned High School Indians football plays at home against Halstead for their Homecoming game. Come out and support your Larned Indians, game starts at 7 p.m. #larnedpride

Don't forget about all the fun Homecoming activities tomorrow as well:
🤩Homecoming Parade at 3 p.m. downtown Larned
📣 Pep Rally at the Courthouse lawn, following the parade
👑 Crowning of the King and Queen will happen before the game at 6:20 p.m.


3 days ago, Drew Smith
A black-and-white sports poster with two football players. One player wears a jersey number 22 and the other wears a jersey number 8.
The Larned Middle School Football game for today @ Halstead has changed the start time to 5:30 p.m. Please take note of this time change from the original schedule. #larnedpride
4 days ago, Drew Smith
Advertisement for LMS Football game at Halstead. Time change: Thursday, September 17th at 5:30 PM. Background shows a football field.
We've got a line up of Indian sports today - Thursday, September 17th

🎾 JV Tennis @ Pratt, 3 p.m.
🎾 Varsity Tennis @ Ellinwood, 9 a.m. (this is a time change from originally scheduled)
⛳️ Varsity Girls Golf @ Larned, 10 a.m.
🏐 LHS Volleyball Duel @ Macksville, 5 p.m.
🏃‍♂️ Cross Country @ Wakeeney, 4:30 p.m.

Go Indians! #larnedpride
4 days ago, Drew Smith
Tennis rackets, a tennis ball, and white lines on a blue tennis court with text "IV Tennis Match Day" and "September 17, 2026 at 3 PM Pratt High School".
Tennis court with a ball and two rackets. Text: Tennis Match Day. Date: September 17, 2026. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Ellinwood High School, Grade School Tennis Courts.
Poster for a 2026 golf tournament. A ball and club are on grass. Location and date below.
A poster for a volleyball game on September 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. It features a woman in a black jersey and shorts jumping to hit a ball.
Cross country invitational event for Trego Community High School on September 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM at Big Creek Golf Course, Wakeeeney, KS.
With the help of a couple of her peers and some staff members, this student completed a very difficult 130 piece puzzle, which she began the first week of school. She is now glueing it together to display. Way to go 👏 #larnedpride
5 days ago, Drew Smith
A person sits at a table with a puzzle and book, wearing glasses, in a kitchen.
The Board Brief from the September 14, 2026 Board of Education meeting is now available! Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/gt3rs

🌟 Board Member Brent Hemken highlighted the transportation department and our wonderful staff who keep it going!
🎊 Congratulations to Ashley Crosby, our District Staff Member of the Month, for her award she received this summer! And Country Seasons for the beautiful flower arrangement.
#larnedpride
5 days ago, Drew Smith
Three people standing next to each other with a banner that says "First Learned U83495" in the background.
A woman holds a plaque with a team photo, standing in a sports arena. The plaque reads "Ashley Crosby".

Larned High School Volleyball team did Hi5 Tuesday at LES yesterday. With the popularity of serving Hi5's at LES, we we're all out of Friday's. Thank you to the team for being flexible and showing up with smiles! #lesfamily #larnedpride

5 days ago, Drew Smith
A group of people wearing casual clothing stand outside a brick building with a gray roof.
Group of girls standing in a hallway, holding hands. Bright light and checkered floor.
A group of young women hold hands with a young girl in front of a building.
A group of children and adults are outdoors in front of a building. Some are carrying backpacks.
Five adults and a child stand in a hallway with multicolored flooring. People in the background wear hats and carry backpacks.
A group of students, including a child, stand on a patio with their hands joined, wearing casual summer attire.
LES Picture Day is tomorrow!! Bring those smiles!
5 days ago, Catrina McGurk
picture day
Match #2 final score
5 days ago, Brian Deterding
Match #2
Final from match #1
6 days ago, Brian Deterding
Match #1
Larned High School Booster Club is hosting a Homecoming poster contest for this Friday's game against Halstead. Great way to show some Indian spirit and have your chance at winning a sonic gift card! Be sure to watch on the Larned High School Booster Club Facebook page to have your say in voting for the best poster! #larnedpride
6 days ago, Drew Smith
A football poster contest announcement for homecoming. It shows steps for participating and prizes for the winners.
JV Tennis heads to Hoisington for a meet this afternoon. The varsity Ellinwood meet scheduled for today has been postponed until Thursday, due to potential weather. Goodluck and Go Indians! #larnedpride
6 days ago, Drew Smith
Tennis court with two tennis rackets and a tennis ball, and text reading "IV Tennis Match Day" and event details.
Today is our home Volleyball meet - come out and support your Lady Indians! To meet the team members view these videos that we're made by one of our students in Mrs. Munden's class. #larnedpride

Seniors: https://youtu.be/Iv5zTtEOXj0?si=sqc3qR0w1oFGF6Mg
Juniors: https://youtu.be/kAHC9KW6G4o?si=kRi4U9uam6eNBWpA
Sophomores: https://youtu.be/b0A-IzZeprg?si=GlBBcL1JE0Q5pfuv
Freshman: https://youtu.be/CqQ0mPlDWMk?si=itLACH59n42EQhGK
6 days ago, Drew Smith
An image shows two women in black uniforms playing volleyball. One is jumping and the other is jumping with arms raised. The date and time are September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The USD 495 Board of Education will hold its Budget Hearing, Revenue Neutral Hearing, and regular monthly meeting tonight, Monday, September 14, starting at 5:45 PM. Join us in person or catch up later by reading the Board Brief!
You can view the complete agenda by visiting: https://usd495.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
#larnedpride
7 days ago, Drew Smith
A flyer shows the agenda for a Board of Education meeting. It lists staff presentations, budget hearings, and approval of a local option budget.