The Board Brief from the August 10, 2026 Board of Education meeting is now available! Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/gaveu
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LHS Students & Families - Please take note of the following dates and times for LHS student schedule changes:
Tuesday, August 18
9:00–11:00 AM — New Students (by appointment)
1:00–3:00 PM — Seniors
Wednesday, August 19
9:00 AM–3:00 PM — All Students (first come, first served!)
Additional appointments will be available during school hours on Friday, August 21st and Monday, August 24th.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call the LHS Office at 620-285-2151.
Tuesday, August 18
9:00–11:00 AM — New Students (by appointment)
1:00–3:00 PM — Seniors
Wednesday, August 19
9:00 AM–3:00 PM — All Students (first come, first served!)
Additional appointments will be available during school hours on Friday, August 21st and Monday, August 24th.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call the LHS Office at 620-285-2151.
USD 495 Families,
Please complete your student's enrollment as soon as possible. You may visit www.usd495.com/enroll - using a computer for enrollment will be the best for a smooth process. If you need assistance, school offices will offer in-person enrollment help on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Student fees can be paid through eFunds, with the convenience fee waived through August 19. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56339/login
Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals should complete the Consent for Disclosure form during enrollment to be considered for fee waivers.
For more back-to-school information, visit www.usd495.com/backtoschool. Have questions about any of this? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185. Or need Tech help, call (620) 285-8451. We look forward to welcoming families back for another year! #larnedpride
Please complete your student's enrollment as soon as possible. You may visit www.usd495.com/enroll - using a computer for enrollment will be the best for a smooth process. If you need assistance, school offices will offer in-person enrollment help on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Student fees can be paid through eFunds, with the convenience fee waived through August 19. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56339/login
Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals should complete the Consent for Disclosure form during enrollment to be considered for fee waivers.
For more back-to-school information, visit www.usd495.com/backtoschool. Have questions about any of this? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185. Or need Tech help, call (620) 285-8451. We look forward to welcoming families back for another year! #larnedpride
We’re excited to welcome our Kindergarteners and their families to a special Tears & Cheers Breakfast!
Whether there are a few tears as you send your kindergartener off or lots of cheers for this exciting new adventure, we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the start of a wonderful school year! 🥹🎉
Not sure which group your child is in? We’re happy to help!
📞 Call the LES Office at 620-285-2141
📧 Email Catrina McGurk at catrina.mcgurk@usd495.com
We can’t wait to welcome our kindergarten families and kick off a great year together! #larnedpride
Whether there are a few tears as you send your kindergartener off or lots of cheers for this exciting new adventure, we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the start of a wonderful school year! 🥹🎉
Not sure which group your child is in? We’re happy to help!
📞 Call the LES Office at 620-285-2141
📧 Email Catrina McGurk at catrina.mcgurk@usd495.com
We can’t wait to welcome our kindergarten families and kick off a great year together! #larnedpride
Parents of students participating in fall sports at Larned Middle School and Larned High School please plan to attend the Fall Sports meeting, this Thursday, August 13th. Come meet coaches and get ready to kick off a great season. #larnedpride
Join the Larned Rec for Tackle Football. see flyer for details
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Last week, Tri-County Special Services welcomed our team back with comprehensive First Aid and CPR training for all teachers and paraprofessionals. Tri-County Special Education teachers and certified staff also dedicated time to reviewing student files to ensure documentation meets Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) special education compliance requirements.
This important work helps ensure our records are accurate, complete, and aligned with state and federal requirements as we begin another year of supporting students and families.
Thank you to our staff for their attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to starting the year strong!
This important work helps ensure our records are accurate, complete, and aligned with state and federal requirements as we begin another year of supporting students and families.
Thank you to our staff for their attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to starting the year strong!
The USD 495 Board of Education is meeting tonight at 6:00 PM at the District Office. Feel free to join us in person, or check out the Board Brief later for a quick recap of what happened.
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View the full agenda here: https://usd495.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=197
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View the full agenda here: https://usd495.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=197
We're bringing it back to our roots this year at USD 495. We'd like to invite all USD 495 retired Teachers to attend our Back to School convocation day, August 14th at 8:30 a.m. at Larned Elementary School. Please share this post as much as you can to help us spread the word and if you know a USD 495 retiree personally please send this to them. We'd really love if we could get a large group to come reconnect, celebrate and kick off a new school year with us!
Also, breakfast will be served ☕️ If there are questions or if you'd like to RSVP you may call (620) 285-3185 or email Drew Smith @ drew.smith@usd495.com #larnedpride
Clothing Give Away - see flyer for details
Mark it on your calendar! 🗓️ Join us for Tailgate with the Tribe, Friday, August 21st 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Note, there is a venue change this year, we will be downtown, on Broadway between 6th and 7th street. We are happy to be partnering with the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce for their Moonlight Madness event that brings even more fun.
Some fun things on the agenda for Friday night are:
🌭 Free hot dog meal for all USD 495 students
🎶 Tim's Tunes
🎲 Games
💦 Water fun
🐐Petting zoo
🎡Carnival
🌮Food Trucks
🍪Fried Oreos
🛍️Vendors
.... and so much more. We hope to see you there! #larnedpride
Some fun things on the agenda for Friday night are:
🌭 Free hot dog meal for all USD 495 students
🎶 Tim's Tunes
🎲 Games
💦 Water fun
🐐Petting zoo
🎡Carnival
🌮Food Trucks
🍪Fried Oreos
🛍️Vendors
.... and so much more. We hope to see you there! #larnedpride
Starting Thursday, August 20, 2026, students on Routes 21 - 32 will use a new bus stop. They will still ride their same assigned bus, but will now board and exit at 518 W 13th Street, on the north side of the street. Please contact Richard Fairchild at (620) 285-8492 if you have any questions.
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Larned Indian Sports Passes Are Here!
Skip the ticket line all season long! Larned High School sports passes are now available and are the easiest way to enjoy all the action while supporting Larned Indian Athletics.
Purchase your pass:
📍 At the Larned High School office
💻 Online: https://gofan.co/app/school/KS25162
A sports pass means you won't have to worry about buying a ticket for every home event—just show your pass and cheer on the Indians!
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes. We can't wait to see you at the games!
Go Indians! #larnedpride
Skip the ticket line all season long! Larned High School sports passes are now available and are the easiest way to enjoy all the action while supporting Larned Indian Athletics.
Purchase your pass:
📍 At the Larned High School office
💻 Online: https://gofan.co/app/school/KS25162
A sports pass means you won't have to worry about buying a ticket for every home event—just show your pass and cheer on the Indians!
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes. We can't wait to see you at the games!
Go Indians! #larnedpride
USD 495 Families,
Please complete your student's enrollment as soon as possible. You may visit www.usd495.com/enroll - using a computer for enrollment will be the best for a smooth process. If you need assistance, school offices will offer in-person enrollment help on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Student fees can be paid through eFunds, with the convenience fee waived through August 19. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56339/login
Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals should complete the Consent for Disclosure form during enrollment to be considered for fee waivers.
For more back-to-school information, visit www.usd495.com/backtoschool. Have questions about any of this? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185. Or need Tech help, call (620) 285-8451. We look forward to welcoming families back for another year! #larnedpride
Please complete your student's enrollment as soon as possible. You may visit www.usd495.com/enroll - using a computer for enrollment will be the best for a smooth process. If you need assistance, school offices will offer in-person enrollment help on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Student fees can be paid through eFunds, with the convenience fee waived through August 19. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56339/login
Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals should complete the Consent for Disclosure form during enrollment to be considered for fee waivers.
For more back-to-school information, visit www.usd495.com/backtoschool. Have questions about any of this? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185. Or need Tech help, call (620) 285-8451. We look forward to welcoming families back for another year! #larnedpride
📣 We’re Hiring! USD 495 is looking for a Secretary to join the team at Larned High School!
This role offers competitive pay, great benefits (hello, KPERS and paid time off!), and a family-friendly schedule with workdays ending by 4 PM—plus holidays and summers off. You’ll also enjoy perks like a discounted fitness membership and a family activity pass.
Apply now: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=5869854
For more details or questions, call (620) 285-3185. We’d love to have you on our team!
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This role offers competitive pay, great benefits (hello, KPERS and paid time off!), and a family-friendly schedule with workdays ending by 4 PM—plus holidays and summers off. You’ll also enjoy perks like a discounted fitness membership and a family activity pass.
Apply now: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=5869854
For more details or questions, call (620) 285-3185. We’d love to have you on our team!
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USD 495 is looking for a few GameTime sponsors! GameTime is our “in-house” radio station, providing music and announcements before and during home sporting events, as well as other activities throughout the school year. Becoming a GameTime sponsor is a great way to support USD 495 students and activities while promoting your business or organization to our community!
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Athletic Director, Brian Deterding at brian.deterding@usd495.com.
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For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Athletic Director, Brian Deterding at brian.deterding@usd495.com.
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In-person enrollment help will be available Tuesday, August 4th at each of our school offices from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you have children in multiple buildings, you only need to visit one location. Our staff can help you through the online process and accept cash or check payments for Instructional fees during this time.
If your family needs help with Spanish to English translation, please plan to enroll at the Larned Elementary School office.
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If your family needs help with Spanish to English translation, please plan to enroll at the Larned Elementary School office.
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Larned Volleyball wrapped up its final summer camp today for our 3rd–6th graders!
They worked on the basic skills of volleyball and put those skills to the test by scoring points with great passes.
A special thank you to our high school volleyball players who jumped in to help, encourage, and inspire the next generation of Lady Indians. We can't wait to see these young athletes continue to grow!
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USD 495 Families,
Please complete your student's enrollment as soon as possible. You may visit www.usd495.com/enroll - using a computer for enrollment will be the best for a smooth process. If you need assistance, school offices will offer in-person enrollment help on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Student fees can be paid through eFunds, with the convenience fee waived through August 19. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56339/login
Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals should complete the Consent for Disclosure form during enrollment to be considered for fee waivers.
For more back-to-school information, visit www.usd495.com/backtoschool. Have questions about any of this? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185. Or need Tech help, call (620) 285-8451. We look forward to welcoming families back for another year! #larnedpride
Please complete your student's enrollment as soon as possible. You may visit www.usd495.com/enroll - using a computer for enrollment will be the best for a smooth process. If you need assistance, school offices will offer in-person enrollment help on Tuesday, August 4, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Student fees can be paid through eFunds, with the convenience fee waived through August 19. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56339/login
Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals should complete the Consent for Disclosure form during enrollment to be considered for fee waivers.
For more back-to-school information, visit www.usd495.com/backtoschool. Have questions about any of this? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185. Or need Tech help, call (620) 285-8451. We look forward to welcoming families back for another year! #larnedpride
Heart of Kansas Family Health Care will be offering free sports physicals on Tuesday, August 11th from 1 - 4 p.m. You must come with a completed physical form. This is a great opportunity to get this checked off the list before school starts for free! 🏈🏐🎾
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