Fort Larned USD 495

Our #SeniorSpotlight for today is Michael Graf! Post-Secondary Plans: Attend Barton Community College Scholarships and Awards: Roy Peter Bach Memorial Scholarship and is also recognized with the KSHSAA Citizenship Award 🎓 Michael, you should be proud of your accomplishments! Good luck at Barton! #larnedpride #seniorspotlight

🚌 Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive! 📚 Help students in need start the school year right! Date: July 30th Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM How to Help: Shop at Dollar General or Dillons and drop off supplies. Prefer not to shop? Scan the QR code to donate! Early Drop-Off Locations: Larned Area Chamber of Commerce, 502 Broadway Larned United Methodist Church, 701 Main St Most Needed Donations: Glue Sticks, Crayons, Markers, Pencils, Notebooks, and more! Thank you to United Way for organizing this event! Your support makes a big difference. #larnedpride #bettertogether

Today's senior spotlight is Camryn Ettleman! Post-Secondary Plans: Attend Bellus Academy 🌟 We wish you the best of luck in Manhattan as you continue your education! #larnedpride #seniorspotlight

🎶 Mark Your Calendars! 🎶 We're hosting Summer Band Camp! If your 6th-12th grader is in band or considering joining, tell them to grab their instrument and come join Mr. Lyman! 📅 Dates: August 12, 13, 14, 2024 📍 Location: LMS and LHS Music Rooms 🎺 Schedule: 6th Grade: 9:00 - 9:45 AM in the LMS Music Room 7th & 8th Grade: 10:00 - 10:45 AM in the LMS Music Room 9th - 12th Grade: 11:00 - 11:45 AM in the LHS Band Room Bring your instruments and play old and new music! For more information, contact Mr. Lyman at craig.lyman@usd495.com #larnedpride

The Board Brief from the July 15, 2024, Board of Education meeting is now live! 📋✨ Stay updated on the latest actions and discussions by checking it out here: https://5il.co/2s354 #larnedpride

Everybody say hi to Erin! 👋🏼 Erin Tims is representing Larned this week at Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.! We can’t wait to hear about this incredible opportunity. 🇺🇸 #larnedpride

📚✏️ School starts soon, and we're hiring! ✏️📚 Join USD 495 as an At-Risk Aide for the 2024-25 school year! Choose the age group and building that fits you best: Larned High School: https://usd495.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=217 Larned Middle School: https://usd495.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=215 Larned Elementary School: https://usd495.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=187 Visit our Careers page for more details and other opportunities: https://www.usd495.com/page/careers #larnedpride

📅 Prefer to register your student in person? We’ve got you covered! Join us for in-person registration on: 📍 Tuesday, August 6: 12:00–6:00 PM 📍 Wednesday, August 7: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Location: Larned Middle School Our USD 495 staff will be available to: 🔹 Answer any questions you have 🔹 Accept cash or check payments 🔹 Assist with the online registration process See you there! #larnedpride

🚀 Online registration is NOW OPEN! 🚀 Get started today by following the mailed instructions and visiting our website for full details. 👉 www.usd495.com #larnedpride

📬 You've got mail! Enrollment letters for the 2024-2025 school year are on their way! 📬 Be sure to check your mailbox for important information, including: ✅ Step-by-step Online Registration Instructions ✅ Details on Using eFunds for School Fees ✅ Dates for In-Person Registration Assistance ✅ Your Skyward Login Info ✅ Email and Family ID for eFunds Online registration opens on July 15!

Guess who took 1st place in the 4th of July run hosted by Larned Civic PRIDE? 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🥇 Our LMS principal, Mr. Sundahl, finished first in the 10K for the 40-49 year old division! Way to go! #LarnedPride #BetterTogether

🎒✨ Get ready for the new school year with ease! We've teamed up with TeacherLists to make your back-to-school shopping easier than ever. 🛒📝 Just find your child's school and supply list, then shop online or in-store with pre-filled carts from major retailers like Walmart, Target, and more! 🌟 Don't miss these special weeks to save big: 🛍️ Target Circle Week: July 7-13 🛒 Walmart+ Week: July 8-11 📦 Amazon Prime Day: July 16-17 Start your shopping today at https://www.teacherlists.com/content/parents/ and make this school year the best one yet! #larnedpride

Next on our #SeniorSpotlight series, Kaius Lang! Post-Secondary Plans: Enter the workforce 🌟 Congratulations, Kaius! We wish you success in all your future endeavors! #larnedpride

We are proud to shine the #SeniorSpotlight on today's feature, Luke Fischer! Post-Secondary Plans: Attend Kansas State University Scholarships and Awards: Central KS Catbackers Scholarship, Pawnee County Farm Bureau Association Scholarship, Pheasants Forever Scholarship, First American Baptist Church Scholarship, KSU Endowed Scholarship, Don Schoonover Family Scholarship, Roy Peter Bach Memorial Scholarship, John Schnack Rotary Scholarship, Tami Borck Memorial Scholarship, and the Limestone Award. Luke is also recognized as a Kansas Board of Regents Scholars Curriculum Completer, and recipient of the Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award 🌟 Luke, your achievements are incredible. We wish you all the best at KSU! #larnedpride

Starting the month off right by introducing you to another #SeniorSpotlight feature: Gage Donecker! 🎓 Congratulations, Gage! Best wishes in your future endeavors. #larnedpride

Our final #SeniorSpotlight of the week, meet Cadee Upson! Post-Secondary Plans: Attend Barton Community College Scholarships and Awards: Fort Larned Lions Memorial Scholarship, Bill & Kay Dooley Memorial Scholarship. Cadee is an alternate for the Dr. John D. Jordaan Scholarship 🌟 Cadee, your hard work is paying off! Best of luck at Barton! #larnedpride

We'd like to introduce you to Jaidyn Pinkston, our next #SeniorSpotlight feature! Post-Secondary Plans: Attend Hays Academy of Hair Design Scholarships and Awards: John Schnack Rotary Scholarship, Larned First Methodist Church Scholarship, Pawnee County 4H Scholarship, Pheasants Forever Scholarship, Effie I. Bank and Roy Banks Memorial Scholarship, The Chester Crane Memorial Scholarship, Virginia Lupfer Memorial Scholarship 🌟 Jaidyn, your achievements are outstanding! Good luck at Hays Academy of Hair Design! #larnedpride

Attention 24-25 Kindergarten Families - An email was sent to you from Mrs. McGurk regarding what group your child will be in for the start of the school year. Please reach out to her if you did not receive an email. See flyer for details of our Tears and Cheers event. #bettertogether #lesfamily

We're shining today's #SeniorSpotlight on Abigail Holt! Post-Secondary Plans: Attend Kansas University Scholarships and Awards: Valley Community Church Scholarship, Pheasants Forever Scholarship, Golden Belt Telephone Scholarship, John Schnack Rotary Scholarship, Dr. John D Jordaan Scholarship, KU Pawnee County Alumni Scholarship, PEO Scholarship, Langford Engineering Scholarship, Bob and Rosalee Family Scholarship, and received the KU Chancellor’s Scholarship. Abigail is also recognized as a Kansas Board of Regents Scholars Curriculum Completer 🎓 Abigail, your accomplishments are incredible! Best of luck at KU! #larnedpride

Love never ends.... neither does laundry. From 4-6 PM today, United Way is hosting a Laundry Love event at the Santa Fe laundromat here in Larned. Your family can do up to 5 loads of laundry for no cost! #larnedpride #bettertogether