Fort Larned USD 495

LES students completed their first safety drill of the year today with a bus evacuation drill. We are so thankful to have transportation available for our students. Practicing these procedures helps make sure our students know exactly what to do if an emergency ever occurs. Thank you to our drivers for helping keep our students safe! #larnedpride

Our 2nd graders had a visit from Kansas Wetlands Education Center today to go over the life cycle of butterflies!! They got to see the different stages in person and even tag a butterfly!! Thankful they made the trip over for us! #lesfamily #learningisfun

Businesses, organizations, and alumni classes are invited to join the LHS Homecoming Parade!
Apply online by visiting: https://www.usd495.com/page/homecoming-2026-27
Paper form to print is available here: https://aptg.co/Cr_Nkc (return to Roni Ettleman or Brooke Stahlecker at LHS)
Entries are due by Friday, Sept. 11 (end of school day). Let us know if you have any questions! #larnedpride #bettertogether

The fitness center will be CLOSED, tomorrow, September 2nd from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please make arrangements to attend the gym outside of those times. Thank you! #larnedpride

🏈 LMS FOOTBALL TIME CHANGE 🏈

The Larned Middle School football game at Reno Valley this Thursday, September 3, has been moved to 7:00 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.

This adjustment was made due to the projected WBGT index at 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you there!

The small engines class at Larned High School is learning the basics of maintenance and repair! Once they’re ready, the class will offer lawn mower maintenance and service as a student-run business for our community. Stay tuned for details! #larnedpride

Final score from match 2 at the HS CKL VB Tournament. Their next match is scheduled for 1:30pm. Larned - 9/13 Hesston - 25/25

If you're looking for something to do tomorrow, get in the car and head to Hoisington to watch the lady Indians compete in the 2026 CKL Pre-Season Volleyball Tournament. Beginning at 9 a.m. Goodluck ladies!

Links to watch the games live here:
Court A - Activity Center West Court: https://youtube.com/live/tdVqdsDROho
Court B - Activity Center East Court: https://youtube.com/live/7nwWSXEyKzo
Court C - High School Court: https://youtube.com/live/9ROduwcg6X0

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We love to see these good news calls home from our LES kids!! #larnedpride #lesfamily

The first Hi5 Friday for Larned Elementary School started this morning, thank you to our Board of Education members and District Office staff for bringing smiling faces and Hi5's this morning! #larnedpride

Indians football is kicking off with the Jamboree tonight. Come out and show your support! #larnedpride

Volleyball season hits off today, August 27th. Come out and Cheer on your lady Indians! #larnedpride

JV Tennis heads to the Dodge City High School invitational tomorrow, play begins at 9:00 am. Go Indians! #larnedpride

Math is more fun with a deck of cards!

Our second graders are busy practicing their math skills with playing cards. Hands-on learning makes practicing those important skills even more fun! #larnedpride

Tailgate with the Tribe is TONIGHT, August 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. downtown Larned. We have extended our invitation to our friends and families of USD 496. ALL USD 495 and 496 students get a FREE hotdog meal! Come hang out with us tonight, have fun at the carnival, listen to music, eat good food and enjoy the company of your friends. We can't wait to see you there! #larnedpride

To show our support for our friends at Pawnee Heights, we are trading in our Orange and Black for Red, White and Blue on Friday, August 21st. Please join us in sending our deepest condolences to the Tiger family and community. ❤️💙

We are doing things a little different this year with our Preschool kiddos. Preschool will not have their first day of school until Monday, August 24th. This allows our Pre-K teachers more time to be able to meet with all the parents. If you need assistance setting up a meet the teacher appointment for your preschooler, please contact the Larned Elementary School office at 620-285-2141.

We are excited to welcome our Preschoolers on Monday, August 24th. #larnedpride

We’re getting ready for a great school year at USD 495, and we can’t wait to kick things off together! Join us for Tailgate with the Tribe this Friday, August 21, from 6:30–8:00 PM!

📍 NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: DOWNTOWN on Broadway between 6th & 7th, in conjunction with Moonlight Madness and all the fun planned by the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce.

🌭 FREE hot dog meal for ALL USD 495 students!
Additional meals may be purchased for $3 each.

We have a great night planned, including:
🎶 Tim’s Tunes DJ
🚒 Larned Fire Department fire truck water fun
🐐 Petting zoo
📸 Photo booth
🎯 Yard games
🧡 Indian tattoos
🛍️ Larned Indian merchandise
…and more!

SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT-ONLY MERCH DEALS!

Larned Indian Booster Club:
🔥 ALL apparel will be just $10 during the event! They’ll also have stadium seats and other items available. Definitely check them out.

Merch Made 4 U:
👕 Mini T-shirt Bar featuring 4 Larned Indian designs for just $15 per shirt! This pricing is special for Friday night purchases. Shirts will be made after the event and delivered to the schools.

And there’s even more happening downtown! The Larned Area Chamber of Commerce will have food trucks at 5th & Broadway, vendor booths throughout downtown, and of course the CARNIVAL! 🎡🎠

Bring the family, wear your Indian pride, and come help us celebrate the start of another great school year! #larnedpride

Here comes the busy month of September right around the corner 🗓️

Just a reminder rather than releasing one 12 month calendar for the entire year, we'll be sharing one month at a time. We take pride in keeping our families informed with the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. As schedules change and new events are added, this helps ensure you're always working from the latest version.

Each calendar will be available to download and print in both 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 18" formats, making it easy to hang on the fridge, in the office, or wherever your family keeps track of the busy school year!

We're excited to get school kicked off in just a few days! You can always find this calendar and the printable versions @ https://www.usd495.com/page/2026-27-school-year-calendar.

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