Katie Burger shared why she loves being a para at LES, from the tiny humans she works with to the supportive team around her. If you want a workplace that feels like home, we’d love to visit with you about joining our team!
Visit www.usd495.com/workat495 to learn more or apply today. #lesfamily #larnedpride
Visit www.usd495.com/workat495 to learn more or apply today. #lesfamily #larnedpride
The Indians head to Kingman to finish out the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule. The following schedule will be used tonight.
JV Gym
- 4:30pm JV Boys (Full Game)
- 6:00pm C Boys (Full Game)
- 7:30pm JV Girls (2 Qtrs)
Varsity Gym
- 6:00pm Varsity Girls
- 7:30pm Varsity Boys
JV Gym
- 4:30pm JV Boys (Full Game)
- 6:00pm C Boys (Full Game)
- 7:30pm JV Girls (2 Qtrs)
Varsity Gym
- 6:00pm Varsity Girls
- 7:30pm Varsity Boys
A story, a lap, and a little time together.
If you want your Larned student featured, send a photo to allisa.spain@usd495.com. #kansaskidsread #larnedpride
If you want your Larned student featured, send a photo to allisa.spain@usd495.com. #kansaskidsread #larnedpride
Friday wraps up the first semester and second quarter.
Wishing our USD 495 families a safe and happy winter break. We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 6! #larnedpride
Wishing our USD 495 families a safe and happy winter break. We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 6! #larnedpride
LMS boys picked up a win over Smoky Valley, 49–12. 👏
Up next, Haven around 5:30. Let’s go, Indians!! #larnedpride
Update: Tonight’s MS Girls Basketball game vs. Hillsboro has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
The girls will be back on the court Saturday morning in Hesston at 9 am vs. Hoisington or Halstead. #larnedpride
USD 495 is accepting applications for a Secondary Band Instructor for the 2026–27 school year!
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with students and build on the positive momentum our band program has seen in recent years. We’re excited to find someone ready to continue that work and bring fresh energy to the program!
Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5472875
Learn more at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with students and build on the positive momentum our band program has seen in recent years. We’re excited to find someone ready to continue that work and bring fresh energy to the program!
Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5472875
Learn more at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
Heads up! Tonight’s 8A girls basketball game vs. Hillsboro will now start at 6:30 pm due to the high wind forecast.
This game is the first round of the CKL Tournament and will be played in the LMS gym. Hope you can join us to cheer these girls on! 🏀 #larnedpride
This game is the first round of the CKL Tournament and will be played in the LMS gym. Hope you can join us to cheer these girls on! 🏀 #larnedpride
Kinship care is more common in Kansas than many people realize! These families step in with love, often without a roadmap. If you're raising a grandchild or caring for relatives, there’s support at GrandfamiliesRising.org. #larnedpride #bettertogether
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
