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.
#larnedpride
View the full agenda here: https://usd495.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=212
about 10 hours ago, Drew Smith
An advertisement with an orange background. The text reads "USD 495 FT. Larned Board of Education Regular Meeting" with additional details.
The Girls Golf team is playing in Cheney today for Sub-State Golf. Goodluck ladies! #larnedpride
about 11 hours ago, Drew Smith
An event poster for the Sub-State Golf Tournament 2026 with a golf club, ball, and player silhouette.
Lights off, game on! 🌟 On Tuesday, Mr. Ball’s middle school PE classes teamed up with Mr. Hagerman’s high school JAG classes for glow-in-the-dark dodgeball—building connections through friendly competition and plenty of fun! #larnedpride
about 12 hours ago, Drew Smith
A group of individuals sits on a red platform with colorful lights. They are holding white balls and wearing colorful necklaces.
An indoor area with red and green lighting where people are playing laser tag. The floor reflects the lights.
Calls were rolling out last week from students who had good news 👏 we are proud of these kids! #lesfamily #larnedpride
1 day ago, Drew Smith
Congratulations to Braiden Stout! 🎉 Braiden has successfully completed the CDL Theory course through Barton and is the first student this year to obtain his CDL learner’s permit! Once he completes the behind-the-wheel course and passes his driving test, he’ll be on his way to earning his CDL. Great work, Braiden! #larnedpride
1 day ago, Drew Smith
Larned High School football plays at Home vs. Haven, game begins at 7 p.m. Join us for Pink Out and the little Indians cheer performance as well!

3A Girls Regional Tennis also begins today and plays into tomorrow. They travel to Lyons for a two-day Regional tournament.

Goodluck to all of our athletes competing! #larnedpride
3 days ago, Drew Smith
Sports event poster showing football players in helmets. Text reads "Indian Football, Larned vs. Haven, 9 October 2026, 7:00 PM."
Tennis court with two tennis rackets, a tennis ball, and the text "Regional Girls Tennis" in large letters.
On the schedule for today:

LMS/LHS Cross Country has a meet in Sterling at 3:30 p.m.
LHS Volleyball has a Home Triangular, beginning at 5 p.m.

Go Indians! #larnedpride
4 days ago, Drew Smith
A woman in black uniform spikes a volleyball during a game. The text reads: Game Day, Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Event poster with two runners in silhouette and "Cross Country 2026 Sterling High School XC Invitational" in white text.
Students in Mrs. Munden’s Audio/Video class created highlight videos featuring homecoming events of their choice. Some focused on one event, while others captured several celebrations!

Students voted in various categories this week, and candy prizes will be handed out when they return next week! 🍬

Check out their creativity and enjoy the videos here: ⬇️
● https://youtu.be/zmYpRISESBU
● https://youtu.be/-B2hZylSvT8
● https://youtu.be/dY69_JeOeHk
● https://youtu.be/tm2Wa4bdIag
● https://youtu.be/oGqIPuSIbQw
● https://youtube.com/shorts/O83geJv28rs
● https://youtu.be/_vftiB3mTrw
5 days ago, Drew Smith
Larned Elementary School students got a preview of the upcoming Tired Iron show. Mark it on your schedules, October 10th and 11th out at the Santa Fe Trail Center join them for the 26th Annual Tired Iron Show, it is sure to be fun! #lesfamily #larnedpride
5 days ago, Drew Smith
Line of students waiting outside a brick building with a table, two adults, and a grassy area.
A group of people gather outside near a building. Two men are speaking at a table with items on it.
A person stands behind a table with model tractors while two children watch. One child has a ponytail.
Two people stand by a table with toys and a white paper, set on a driveway with a grassy background.
Julie Strasburg would like to nominate Carter Atteberry, para for an Orange Spot Recognition. Carter has been a great addition to the LMS staff. He jumps right in and helps wherever he can. He instinctively knows who needs help and has a great rapport with the students. #orangespot #larnedpride
6 days ago, Julie Strasburg
Orange Spot Recognition
Shawn enjoying himself at the Rosewood Rodeo. We are grateful for these opportunities for him! #larnedpride
6 days ago, Drew Smith
A person in a red shirt and jeans rides a brown horse in a barn. Another person stands behind, wearing a hat and blue shirt.
A person in a red shirt rides a brown horse in an indoor space. Two other people are nearby.
A young person wearing glasses and a red T-shirt stands indoors, smiling. They wear a blue and pink ribbon with text.
We've got Larned High School Girls Golf traveling to Hesston for their League tournament today and a Home Volleyball Triangular. We wish all of them Goodluck as they compete today. #larnedpride
6 days ago, Drew Smith
Poster for a golf tournament. A golf club and ball on the grass with a golfer in the background.
A volleyball match with two women in black uniforms. One woman jumps to block the ball while another jumps to hit it. The date is October 6, 2026.

Orange Spot:

Courtney took a big leap from preschool to fifth grade this year, and she is doing a fantastic job! She has embraced the change with such a positive attitude and has worked hard to create a classroom where her students feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn. Her students absolutely love her and are genuinely enjoying being in her class. Courtney brings a positive light to the red hallway, and her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. We are so lucky to have her at LES and love watching her shine in this new role!

7 days ago, Jami Dryden
More good news calls home from LES! It is so fun to celebrate good behavior and we are proud of these kids! #lesfamily #larnedpride
7 days ago, Drew Smith
A young boy in a black shirt holds a phone to his ear and smiles in an office.
A boy in a black shirt stands at a desk, holding a telephone. Nearby, there is a paper with writing.
A child holds a phone to their ear. Behind them is a table with a computer, books, and a bulletin board.
Child wearing pink sweater smiles as they hold a phone to their ear inside a room.
A boy holds a phone in front of his face in an office. Behind him, a desk has a poster.
A girl wearing a sweater talks on a telephone inside an office with cabinets and a clock on the wall.
A boy wearing a pink hoodie speaks on a black telephone in a kitchen with cabinets.
A boy wearing a black hoodie speaks into a phone while standing in a kitchen area.
A child with short hair stands and holds a phone, smiling. Behind them, a clock is on a wall.
Now accepting applications for an Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026–27 school year!

Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=5947174

You can learn more about this position and other openings at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride
7 days ago, Drew Smith
Advertisement for USD 495 hiring an assistant boys basketball coach at Larned High School for the 2026-2027 school year.
Girls golf tees off at 1 p.m. in Hays today for the TMP tournament at Smoky Hill golf course. Goodluck, ladies! #larnedpride
7 days ago, Drew Smith
Golf tournament poster. A golf club lies on a green lawn with a golf ball. Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays, KS. Date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Time: 1 p.m.
Our 8th grade U.S. history students brought history to life through trade! 🌎 After researching nations and their trade goods, students traded with classmates. When their trade routes were shut down, they had to create new ones to get what they needed—learning how the search for new routes helped lead to the exploration of the Americas! #larnedpride
8 days ago, Drew Smith
A group of students using laptops and books at tables in a classroom. A teacher stands nearby.
A group of people gather around tables in a classroom. They are looking at papers on the tables.
A classroom with a table, chairs, and students working on papers. A large map hangs on the wall.
Two students facing each other in a classroom, one holding a paper and the other reading from a paper.
A classroom with tables and chairs where people are gathered. One person holds papers and appears to be discussing.
Group of students practicing in a classroom with whiteboards, papers, and laptops on tables.
Four individuals are gathered around a table with a laptop, papers, and a map on the wall.
The CKL girls tennis tournament is today in Hillsboro, hitting off at 9 a.m. Go Indians! #larnedpride
10 days ago, Drew Smith
Tennis court with two tennis rackets and a tennis ball in the center. Event details below.
Varsity Football final from Lyons.
10 days ago, Brian Deterding
Lyons Final Score
Pawnee County Extension office staff and 4-H families greeted our LES Students this morning with Hi5's! #larnedpride
10 days ago, Drew Smith