Fort Larned USD 495

It’s National School Counseling Week! Our school counselors do so much for our students—offering support, guidance, and a listening ear when it’s needed most. They help kids through challenges, celebrate their successes, and make a difference every single day. Take a moment this week to thank a school counselor—they deserve it! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride

When there's good news, we make sure it reaches home! 🏡📞 #larnedpride #lesfamily #goodnewscallhome

Lady Indians take the win 40-37 at TMP. #larnedpride

Thanks to the LHS wrestlers for taking time out of their busy schedule to host Hi5 Friday at LES this morning. The kids sure enjoyed seeing you! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

It’s game day! 💪 At TMP Fieldhouse (1701 Hall Street), the schedule is: 🏀 JV Girls – Two quarters starting at 4:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Girls – Tip-off at 6:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Boys – Game immediately following the varsity girls At Kennedy Middle School (1309 Fort Street), JV Boys will play at 4:45 PM. ❗ Reminder: There will be no C-Team boys game tonight due to too many players being out sick. 🎟 Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for students (K-12). Tickets available at the gate (cash/card) or online at gofan.co/event/1564594?schoolId=KS25212. 🍿 Concessions available at TMP Fieldhouse. 📻 Can’t make it to the game? Listen live on 106.9 FM with Buddy and Gary, or stream it on Hays Post at vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/1267926 or on the NFHS Network at nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thomas-more-prepmarian-high-school-hays-ks. Good luck, Indians! 🏀🧡 #larnedpride

Join us in celebrating Joseph Wilder, this month’s JAG-K Student of the Month at LHS! Joseph’s teachers and coaches had nothing but great things to say about his work ethic, leadership, and positive attitude. 💬 “Joseph is one of the most likable kids I’ve ever been around. He has a keen sense of humor and gives his best effort toward his school work and the athletic teams he is a part of. Long story short, he is very deserving of JAG student of the month.” – Mr. Keith 💬 “Joseph worked really hard in Chemistry to really learn the information we were talking about, not just to get work done. I also get to see Joseph in wrestling, where he works hard and is a positive contributor to our team.” – Mrs. Fitzpatrick 💬 “Joseph is an awesome kid! He is fun to have in class, and I enjoyed being one of his football coaches. He is so easygoing and gets along with everyone. Joseph seems to never have a bad day.” – Mr. Apley 💬 “Joe is the quiet leader. He leads by example, and the younger kids will follow. He’s the one kid you can count on to get his job done. Joe exemplifies hard work and determination.” – Coach Johnson #larnedpride

🏈🥣 It’s Almost Time for the 3rd Annual Cereal Bowl! 🥣🏈 📅 When: February 3–7 📦 What to Bring: Unopened boxes of cereal or other dry goods 🎉 The Prize: The class that brings the most boxes will win a class party! On Friday, February 7, we’ll line up all the boxes to create an epic domino chain through the main hallway. You won’t want to miss it! All donations will go to the Pawnee County Food Pantry to help local families in need. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

It’s game day! 💪 At TMP Fieldhouse (1701 Hall Street), the schedule is: 🏀 JV Girls – Two quarters starting at 5:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Girls – Tip-off at 6:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Boys – Game at 7:30 PM At Kennedy Middle School (1309 Fort Street), JV Boys will play at 4:30 PM. ❗ Just a reminder: Unfortunately, there will be no C-Team boys game tonight due to too many players being out sick. 🎟 Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for students (K-12). Tickets available at the gate (cash/card) or online: gofan.co/event/1564594?schoolId=KS25212 🍿 Concessions will be available at TMP Fieldhouse. 📻 Can’t make it to the game? Listen live on 106.9 FM with Buddy and Gary, or stream it on Hays Post (https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/1267926) or the NFHS Network (https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thomas-more-prepmarian-high-school-hays-ks). Good luck, Indians! #larnedpride

Join Our Team! 📣 USD 495 is hiring an Assistant Custodian to help keep our schools clean, safe, and in great shape all year long! This full-time, 12-month position offers competitive pay, great benefits (KPERS, paid time off), and extra perks like a family activity pass and a discounted fitness center membership. Join Our Team! 📣 USD 495 is hiring an Assistant Custodian to help keep our schools clean, safe, and in great shape all year long! This full-time, 12-month position offers competitive pay, great benefits (KPERS, paid time off), and extra perks like a family activity pass and a discounted fitness center membership. 📍 Apply today: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=4944557 📞 Questions? Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185 and ask for Tiffany Burris. 🔎 See more job openings: www.usd495.com/workat495 We’d love to have you on our team! #larnedpride

Smart AND lucky?! 🤯🏆 Here are our big prize winners from Family Math & Reading Night! #larnedpride #lesfamily #learningisfun

The Kansas Children's Discovery Center’s Mobile Museum is coming to Larned! This free event, hosted by the Larned State Correctional Facility, will be packed with hands-on educational play that your kids will love. From giant games to creative exhibits like the Plexi Paint Experience, Wind Tube, Puppet Theater, and more—there will be something for everyone! 📅 When: THIS Friday, January 31, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Larned Community Center, 1500 Toles, Larned, KS For more about the Mobile Museum, visit: kansasdiscovery.org/programs/mobile-museum #larnedpride #bettertogether **This event is exclusively for the community and does not involve any residents of the facility.**

As January comes to a close, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to these incredible educators who take the time to support, guide, and mentor their colleagues. The world is better when we lift each other up—thank you for all you do! 🧡🖤 #NationalMentorMonth #larnedpride #mentorshipmatters

Schedule Update: There will be no C-Team boys game this Friday vs. TMP due to illness. Thanks for your understanding, and we hope everyone feels better soon! #larnedpride

🎉 It’s School Board Appreciation Month! 🎉 To wrap up our series, we’re excited to introduce our final board member—Mike Myrick! Mike just completed his first year serving on the USD 495 Board of Education. We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know the dedicated individuals who help guide our district! When we asked Mike, "What’s one thing about our district that makes you especially proud?" here’s what he shared: 💬 "I’m so proud of the dedication our teachers and staff show to preparing students for the future. Our district focuses on programs like JAG, which teach resume building, interview skills, and career readiness. Industrial skills classes, including building, electrical, and welding, give students hands-on experience. We also offer college credit opportunities to help students get ahead, and our CDL program allows graduates to earn their CDL license before leaving high school. As a parent of three Larned graduates, I couldn’t be more proud of how ready they were for their next steps in life." A huge thank you to Mike and all of our Board of Education members for their leadership and dedication to our schools! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether #ThankBOE

High school biology students got hands-on with passive cellular transport! Using dialysis tubing to act like a cell membrane, they tested how osmosis and diffusion work by tracking the movement of molecules. With chemical indicators for starch and glucose, they discovered which molecules could pass through and which were too big to diffuse. Science is always better when you can see it in action! #larnedpride #learningisfun

Happy Birthday, Kansas! 🥳 Mrs. McNett’s 4-year-old preschoolers had a blast celebrating Kansas Day! They made crowns and sunflowers while learning all about Kansas symbols. 🌻 #larnedpride #lesfamily #learningisfun #KansasDay

Got a great idea? Pitch it like a pro! 🦈 The Pawnee County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is your chance to bring a business idea to life—just like on Shark Tank! If you're a 7th-12th grade student with a creative idea for a business, product, or service, this is your opportunity to share it, compete for cash prizes, and gain real-world experience! 📅 Date: March 6, 2025 ⏰ Tradeshow: 9:30 AM | Presentations: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: Jordaan Room, 502 Broadway, Larned 📝 Registration Deadline: February 21, 2025 Compete solo or with a team, present your idea, and answer questions from the judges. Whether you're dreaming up the next big thing or just want to try something new, this is a great way to build confidence, learn business skills, and maybe even win some cash! 💰 Think you might be the next big entrepreneur? Check out the details on the poster and visit www.larnedks.org/yec to sign up! #larnedpride #bettertogether

You’ve probably already seen the honor roll lists, and we couldn’t be prouder of our LMS and LHS students! If you missed them, you can find them here: 👉 LMS Honor Roll: https://www.usd495.com/article/1982520 👉LHS Honor Roll: https://www.usd495.com/article/1982404 Here are a few pictures from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade awards assemblies celebrating our students' hard work in the second quarter. Awards were given for Principal’s Honor Roll, Honor Roll, Honorable Mention, TRIBE Excellence, and Tribe in Action. 💪 Way to gooooo, LMS!!! 🧡🖤 Keep up the great work! #larnedpride

Next Week is SPIRIT WEEK!! 🎉🎲🎰 We know how to have fun around here, and what better way to celebrate Winter Royalty than with a trip to the Las Vegas hotels! Pack your (imaginary) bags and get ready for a week of fun: 🎸 Monday: Hard Rock Cafe – Rock out in your favorite band tee! 🏖 Tuesday: Mandalay Bay – Beach vibes only! Break out your best beach attire. 🎪 Wednesday: Circus Circus – It’s Wacky Wednesday, so get creative! 🏛 Thursday: LES & LHS: Heading to the Mirage! LES – Twin Day! LHS – Dress like the Greek… It’s Toga Day! LMS: Taking a detour to the Luxor – It’s Egyptian Day! 🛫 Friday: Time to fly home – Wear your orange and black! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride

We loved seeing our students and families come together for a night of learning and fun. Huge shoutout to our teachers, staff, and families for making Math and Reading night happen! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether