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Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts today where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. An email was also shared with families through skyward.
@go.booksarefun #learningisfun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
Here’s what’s going on this week at USD 495: April 14–18!
Heads up… there’s no school for PK–12 on Friday, April 18 or Monday, April 21. Enjoy the long weekend! 😎 #larnedpride
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You’ve got two ways to watch Promenade tonight!
Catch the livestream inside on our Facebook Live — or watch the arrivals outside on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/fdpC3gmKO1k?feature=shared
#larnedpride
Promenade is almost here! Join us tonight, Saturday, April 12 from 6:30–7:15 PM at the Larned Community Center. We kindly ask that families and spectators use the back parking lot! #larnedpride
Blakelynn was able to make a #goodnewscallhome this week! Way to go girl! 📞🧡 #larnedpride #lesfamily
Coach Lessard shared some big news... 🎾 LHS Tennis brought home 1st place at the Cimarron Varsity Meet yesterday! Tristan Thompson took 3rd at #1 Singles Troy Hemken placed 2nd at #2 Singles Brayden Smith and Aiden O’Crotty earned 1st at #1 Doubles Hunter Hewson and Ryan Hill finished 2nd at #2 Doubles #larnedpride
🎭 Holy Mother of Bingo had our biggest cast in 3 years and packed the house—last Saturday night’s show was completely sold out! Huge shoutout to this awesome group for putting on such a fun show! 👏 #larnedpride
Many thanks to the Pawnee County Coop Association for sharing their morning with our students for Hi5 Friday at LES. The kids were excited to see how their bracelets would look this year-3 years and 3 different PCCA Hi 5 bracelets! So fun! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
BIG day for the LHS Band yesterday in Pratt—they brought home THREE 1 ratings at State Large Group! 🎶 Woot woot! #larnedpride
Our Indians track team is headed to Lyons today for the Wheaton Relays! The meet starts at 3:30 PM at 601 E American Rd. Best of luck! #larnedpride
This Friday, April 11, LES is celebrating Schwa Day—a fun way to spotlight one of the trickiest sounds in the English language!
To make it extra special, students and staff are invited to wear their coziest pajamas to school. It’s a comfy way to show school spirit and get excited about learning.
Ask your child what they know about the “schwa” sound—you might be surprised! It’s the most common sound in English, and it shows up in so many words we use every day.
Let’s make it a fun day full of learning, laughter and loungewear!
🎉 We’ve been keeping a really, really BIG secret… and today we finally got to let it out! With it being Assistant Principal’s Week, Mrs. Keith thought we invited her family to today’s assembly just to celebrate her (and maybe embarrass her a little…).
But after some kind words from the LES Ambassadors, we had an even BIGGER surprise… Mrs. Jennifer Keith has been named the Kansas Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Kansas Principals Association! 🏆
If you know Mrs. Keith, you know this is so well deserved. She works hard, leads with heart, and builds the kind of relationships with kids that truly make a difference. She makes LES better every single day—and we’re just really lucky she’s ours.
Congratulations, Mrs. Keith! We couldn’t be prouder! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily
Do your best, be your best! We are so proud of these LES students who were named Student of the Month! #larnedpride #lesfamily
We’re excited to bring back Adopt a Senior for the Class of 2025!
We have 51 seniors this year, and we’d love to see each one matched with someone from our community. You’re welcome to request a specific student (if they haven’t already been picked), or we can pair you with one.
We recommend spending around $20–$30 on a small gift. Just make sure it’s dropped off at the LHS office by Monday, May 12 so we can get it to your senior before graduation.
To adopt a senior, reach out to Allisa Spain at allisa.spain@usd495.com or call 620-285-3185. #larnedpride #bettertogether
The countdown is on! Kindergarten Informational Night is just two weeks away!
📅 Tuesday, April 22
🕠 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Larned Elementary School
Come meet our Kindergarten teachers, tour the school, and get all the info you need for the big transition! Don’t forget to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records.
To be eligible, your child must be turning 5 on or before August 31, 2025. #larnedpride #lesfamily
Mallorie Ceniceros and Brayden Smith—State Champs and now officially recognized by our Pawnee County Commissioners yesterday morning! What a proud moment for these two and for all of us! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Tonight’s the night! Protect Young Eyes kicks off at 6:30 PM at the Larned Community Center, and doors open at 5:30.
🍕 Pizza, pop, and water will be available (cash only)
🎟 Giveaways at the end of the night
👶 Childcare drop-off starts at 6:00 PM at Larned Elementary School
If you’re planning to come and just haven’t registered yet, you can still RSVP. It helps us and Humble Pie know how much pizza to bring. 🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/april7presentation
#larnedpride #protectyoungeyes #bettertogether
Mr. Scheideman and his crew were up bright and early on April 5 for a forensics tournament in Coldwater—and their hard work paid off!
LHS took four students: Erin Tims, Brayden Smith, Emma Corman, and Troy Hemken. Each competed in three events, and 11 out of 12 entries made finals!
• Erin: 1st in Impromptu & Oration
• Erin & Emma: 1st in IDA
• Emma: 3rd in Improvised Duet Acting
• Troy: 1st in Extemp, 4th in Impromptu, 6th in Prose
• Brayden: 5th in Informative, 6th in Extemp, 7th in Impromptu
Erin, Emma, and Troy all qualified for State! LHS brought home 3rd place overall as a school.
We're proud of this team and the way they represented Larned! #larnedpride
Assistant principals do so much more than most people ever see—and we’re lucky to have some of the best.
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week to Mrs. Keith and Mr. Ettleman! #larnedpride
Our kids are growing up with pressures we never had.
Tomorrow, we take a step toward understanding—and protecting them better. We hope to see you there.
April 7 | 6:30 PM | Larned Community Center
RSVP: bit.ly/april7presentation
#larnedpride #bettertogether #protectyoungeyes
