Fort Larned USD 495

Shawn was very busy trying to finish up plaques for the people who have made a great impact on him before he graduated on Saturday. We are so proud of you and your hard work, Shawn!

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⚾️ 4A Regional Baseball in Pratt today, Indians will play the second game starting at approx. 4 p.m.
🥎 4A Regional Softball in McPherson, lady Indians will play the first game beginning at 2 p.m.

Good luck and Go Indians! #larnedpride

USD 495 has made the decision to postpone 8th grade promotion tonight until Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Based on the current severe thunderstorms in our area, along with the tornado watch, this decision was made not knowing what the severe weather conditions will be over the next couple of hours.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Join us at Larned Middle School gymnasium at 2:00 p.m. for the graduation ceremony. 🎓🎉

Reminder to 8th grade students and their parents of the 8th Grade promotion party happening this Sunday evening, May 17th from 5:30-7:30pm at the high school north practice field. This function is being sponsored by the 8th grade parents. There will be food and drinks for the 8th graders with games and live music. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.

The Santa Fe Trail Rodeo Association rode in on their horses this morning to Hi5 the students at LES! Okay, maybe no horses but all jokes aside we appreciate them spending their morning with us.

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We have two doubles teams traveling to State Tennis today to compete today and tomorrow! Goodluck boys and go Indians!

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RESULTS ARE IN 👏 from the 2026 CKL Track and Field meet. Congratulations to all of our placers and a special shoutout to Cara Herbert for breaking her own record from 2024 in 100M Hurdles! 🥇

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Orange Spot! We would like to nominate Kim Cardoza for standing outside rain or shine to greet students as they come to school at LES. She always has a smile on her face and a Hi5 ready.

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Thursday, May 14th Varsity Track heads to Hillsboro for the CKL Track meet starting at 2:00 p.m. Go Indians!

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The Board Brief from the May 11, 2026 Board of Education meeting is now available! Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/5r9ju
🇺🇸 👏 A huge shoutout to the Preschool students for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
🌟 Board Member Brent Hemken highlighted the Larned High School band and choir, Boys Tennis and the Internship program.
🎊 Congratulations to Corbin Steele, Sarah Manea and Cierra Wood, our District Staff Members of the Month and Orange Spot winners - they are our "night shift" crew at LHS for Janitorial staff, they help prepare for events, keep things clean and work hard for our district.

📩 We have started a new Board Agenda website, if you would like to subscribe to receive Public Agendas and updates, you can navigate to this site and find the subscribe tile and enter your information. https://usd495.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
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USD 495 wants to wish Joyce Link a Happy (early) Birthday! Her birthday is this summer but we wanted to make sure and celebrate her before school is out. Thank you, Joyce, for your hard work and dedication to our students at LHS.

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LMS Track Record Breakers for the 2026 season! Way to work hard and show up this season.

🏃‍♂️ Ben Simmons - Javelin (106'2.5")
🏃‍♀️ Finley Froetschner - 100M Dash (13.36) and 200M Dash (27.68)
🏃‍♀️ Leighton Barker - Javelin (58'8")
🏃‍♀️ Makenzi Ploutz - Javelin (71'5.5")
🏃‍♀️ Mylee Keith - 100M Dash (13.44) and 200M Hurdles (33.15)

So proud of all of you for making LMS history this season! #larnedpride

Final scores from Game #2 in the double header with Pratt.

Final scores from Game #1 of the double header with Pratt.

FREE sports physicals for any K-12 student attending USD 495. Join us at Larned High School, Tuesday, May 19th from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Paperwork can be picked up from LMS or LHS offices.

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Tuesday, May 12th - come out and cheer on Softball and Baseball at home this afternoon

⚾️ Varsity Baseball plays at Home vs. Pratt, games beginning at 4:00 p.m.
🥎 Varsity Softball plays at Home vs. Pratt, games beginning at 4:00 p.m.

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Monday, May 11th - we have Indian's Golf and Track to start off the week

⛳️ Varsity Boys Golf head to their league tournament in Nickerson, teeing off at 1:00 p.m.
🏃 JV Track is traveling to Hesston, meet starts at 4:00 p.m.

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A huge thank you to Sonic for bringing the fun to our Hi5 Friday at the elementary school yesterday morning! #lesfamily #larnedpride