Fort Larned USD 495

Due to the forecasted rainfall for the evening, LHS Stuco is going to postpone Trick or Treat for cans. #larnedpride

No tricks (or high school photos 🫠), just treats for the best crew around! Thanks to Jeremy, Tamara, Sherry, and Jamie for helping us make the rounds! 🎃 #larnedpride #bettertogether

Shout out to the ladies from BMO Bank for hosting Hi5 Friday at LES today! We appreciate you sharing your morning with our students! If your business or group would like to host a Hi5 Friday at LES, please contact Tina Gladow at LES: 620-285-2141 or tina.gladow@usd495.com

It's game day! The Indians kick off at 7:00 PM against Lakin at home. Senior recognitions will start at 6:30. Here’s what you need to know:

🎟 Tickets & Gates
• Pre-purchase online: https://gofan.co/event/3689706?schoolId=KS25162
• Cards (and cash) accepted at concessions + SE gate (only gate with card reader)
• QR codes available at each entrance for quick phone payment

🍔 Concessions
• Prices attached for your convenience
• Burgers & hot dogs from B&B Quality Meats
• Sponsored & grilled by Larned Fire Rescue. Thanks for dinner!!
• The LHS Junior Class will be selling chocolate bars next to the Booster shed to raise some money for prom. Please go see them!!

📋 Housekeeping Reminders
• Elementary students MUST attend the game with an adult, and MUST sit with them throughout the game. Middle school and high school students should be sitting in the stands. Thanks for helping us keep ALL kids safe.
• No pets allowed inside the sports complex
• Water only on the turf (no food or other drinks inside the 4-foot fence)

📺 Can’t make it?
• Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/larned/organization/5833/larned-high-school/schedule?date=2025-10-19T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2ODkyOTI5YjRmMzY5MjEyZmI1MjA5ZGE%3D
• Tune into 106.9 FM with Buddy & Gary or stream the broadcast online @ https://hits1069.com/#//

Good luck, Indians! 🏈 #larnedpride #besttribeever #bettertogether

Change of plans for tonight! Senior recognitions will start at 6:30 PM. “Meet Me at the 50” is postponed due to weather and will move to basketball season. Thanks for your flexibility! #larnedpride

Our schools turned orange yesterday for Unity Day! 🧡 This annual event during National Bullying Prevention Month reminds us to stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Check out the crew in orange at LMS! #larnedpride #bettertogether

Day 4 of Bus Safety Week! It’s time to get creative. 🎨 The 2025–26 Kansas School Bus Safety Poster Contest is open!

Students can design a poster that teaches others about bus safety. Teachers, this makes a great classroom project, and high school classes could even team up with younger students!!

Find the contest guidelines can be found here https://bit.ly/buspostercontest or on the KSDE School Transportation page.
#larnedpride #bettertogether #learningisfun

Larned’s turning into Halloween Town on Saturday, October 25! 🎃👻

Jordaan Memorial Library asked us to help spread the word:
🕷 Free Movie at 11 AM (Hotel Transylvania at the State Theater)
🍬 Trunk or Treat from 1–4 PM (Broadway & Christian Church)
📚 Haunted Library ($5/person) at Jordaan Library
🍴 Food trucks, games, and more on the courthouse lawn!

#larnedpride #bettertogether

Mr. Hagerman and our JAG crew spent the day building leadership skills at Cloud County Community College for the JAG-K Region 1 Conference! #larnedpride

Shoutout to Mrs. Long, she is a teacher who pours her heart and soul into her students. She is always offering unwavering support which makes a lasting impression! USD495 is lucky to have her! - Ms. Apley.

Don’t forget! Tomorrow is The Great Orange Out!

All students and staff across the district are invited to wear as much orange as possible to celebrate Unity Day and show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion for everyone. 🧡 #larnedpride #bettertogether #unityEVERYday

Day 2 of Bus Safety Week! 👋 Getting on and off the bus safely is everyone’s job!

- Wait for your driver’s signal
- Take five steps back after getting off
- Take 10 giant steps in front of the bus, and look both ways before you cross
- Tell the driver if you drop something anywhere near the bus
- Never crawl or play under or around the bus

Families, please talk with your kids tonight about safe ways to get on and off the bus. It only takes a few minutes and helps everyone stay safe! #larnedpride #bettertogether

Congratulations to the LHS Marching Band! 🎶 They earned three Excellent ratings and one Superior rating in Music, Marching, Color Guard, General Effect, and Percussion at the High Plains Marching Festival at FHSU! #larnedpride

🪩 Let’s dance, LMS! Our 7th & 8th graders in good standing are invited to the dance this Friday right after the LHS football game! #larnedpride

So close to first! Our High School Scholars’ Bowl team tied for first place and finished second based on point spread at the Macksville JV Tournament today. Way to go! 🏅 #larnedpride #learningisfun

Trick or Treat… for cans! 🎃 Next Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5–7 PM, Larned High School Student Council members will be out collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items for our local food pantry. If you’d like them to stop by, just leave your porch light on! 💡 Thank you for helping feed our community! #larnedpride #bettertogether

Sharing a few more good news calls home from this week! 📞🧡 Way to go! #larnedpride #lesfamily #goodnewscallhome

🍂 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Family Crisis Center is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jack Kilby Square in Great Bend! Enjoy food trucks, games, bounce houses, music, and more. There will also be special performances and an adopt-a-pet opportunity with the Golden Belt Humane Society. Check out the flyer for all the details! #bettertogether #larnedpride

Some good news to share from the office today! #larnedpride #lesfamily #goodnewscallhome