One last LES concert for our 5th graders! 🎵
Huge thanks to Mrs. Colglazier for sparking a love of music we hope sticks with them for years to come. #lesfamily #larnedpride
Our CNA students just finished their last clinical at Diversicare—next up: class finals in May and the state test in June! Thanks to Nurse Amie for helping them get one step closer to becoming Certified Nurse Aides! #larnedpride #bettertogether
🎉 We’re celebrating our 5th graders as they get ready to move up to middle school!
LES has purchased yard signs to recognize each student, and we’re inviting families to come decorate them together on May 21 from 5:15–6:15 PM in the LES cafeteria.
We’ll have some paint on hand, but feel free to bring anything else you’d like—photos, markers, glitter, stickers—whatever helps make it special! Signs are 19"x14" and will be displayed near the drop-off line.
#larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
They juggle it all: schedules, calls, questions, and chaos—and they do it with a smile. Today we celebrate our amazing administrative professionals! You wear a million hats and make it look easy. Thank you for all you do! #larnedpride
Signed, sealed, ready for school! ✍️
Our future kindergarteners made it official last night! #lesfamily #larnedpride
Attention LES Book Blaster families! We have only a few days left! Now is the time to contribute through the invitation from your favorite student. You have until Sunday night to contribute.
Thank you to everyone in our community and beyond that have contributed to our Book Blast event! Your support will help students take home as many books as possible, up to 10 each. In our quest to promote literacy and reading, every new book is like gold to be treasured!
Our treasure chest winners were: Bentley, Nancy, Austin, and Allen! Congratulations.
Solid day on the courts for Larned Boys Tennis at home yesterday! 🎾
Tristan snagged 2nd at #1 Singles, Troy took 3rd at #2 Singles, Aiden & Brayden finished 4th in #1 Doubles, and Hunter & Ryan grabbed 3rd in #2 Doubles.
Team placed 3rd overall out of 5. Proud of these guys! #larnedpride
We're looking for our next Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Larned High School! If you're interested in leading our students and our athletic programs—we’d love to hear from you. 🧡🖤
Details + application: https://usd495.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5104211 #larnedpride
Looking for ways to keep your kids busy, safe, and learning this summer?
Stop by our Summer Resource Fair during Touch a Truck—Monday, May 5 from 6:00–7:30 PM at LES! You’ll connect with local programs like summer rec, the library, the Pawnee County Summer Food Program, 4-H, and more! (Plus, visiting these tables gets you entries to win some great prizes!) #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Kindergarten Informational Night is TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 22! See you at Larned Elementary School from 5:30-6:30 PM.
✅ Meet our Kindergarten teachers & staff
✅ Tour the school
✅ Learn how to get ready for the big first day!
📌 Bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate & immunization records! Children must be 5 on or before August 31, 2025, to be eligible.
We are so excited to meet our future Kindergarteners! #larnedpride #lesfamily
LHS Track hits the road today, April 22 for the meet at Kingman High School. Start time is 3:00 PM!
📍 260 W Kansas, Kingman, KS
Concession stand will be open on the west side of the stadium. Let’s go, Indians! #larnedpride
We still have about 30 seniors who need to be adopted! If you, your family, or your business would like to make a difference for one of this year’s graduates, please email allisa.spain@usd495.com.
You’re welcome to request a specific senior (if they haven’t already been adopted), or we can match you with someone! Each student filled out a quick form to give you a little info about themselves to help with shopping.
Thanks for supporting our Class of 2025! 🎓 #larnedpride #bettertogether
Two big events are happening tonight for incoming students and families! Join us at Larned Middle School from 5:00–6:00 PM for 6th Grade Transition Night—tour the building, meet staff, ask questions, and grab a hot dog before you head out.
Then head across the street to Larned High School at 6:30 PM for Freshman and New Student Orientation. You'll get to check out clubs, meet teachers, and get a feel for what life at LHS is all about. We can’t wait to see you! #larnedpride
📅 Here’s what’s going on this week at USD 495! Students return Tuesday, but we’re kicking things off Monday night with 6th Grade Transition Night and Freshman/New Student Orientation. Then on Tuesday, it’s Kindergarten Readiness Night at LES! We’ve got a full week ahead—be sure to check the calendar and come out to support when you can! #larnedpride
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Monday, April 21 is an inservice day for staff, which means no school for students. We’ll be ready to see you back Tuesday! #larnedpride
🚒 Touch a Truck is back! 🚜
Join us Monday, May 5 from 6:00–7:30 PM at Larned Elementary School for this fun family event! It’s open to all PK–5th grade students and their families. We’ll have trucks to explore, food trucks, shaved ice, face painting by the LHS cheerleaders, and tons of summer resources for families! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Speaking of TGIF… 🎉
Congratulations to Jami Dryden, 3rd grade teacher at LES, on receiving a Teach, Grow, and Inspire the Future (TGIF) grant through Credit Union of America! She plans to use the funding to purchase classroom organization tools and supplies to support small group learning. Way to go, Jami! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
📣 Mark your calendars—April 21 and 22 are big days for our families!
👟 6th Grade Transition Night
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕔 5–6 PM | 📍 LMS Gym
This night is just for current 5th grade students and their families! You’ll tour the building, meet the staff, ask questions, and grab a hot dog before you go.
🎓 Freshmen & New Student Orientation
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕡 6:30 PM | 📍 LHS Gym
Incoming 9th graders and new students at LHS are invited to tour the high school, explore clubs and activities, and get all your questions answered.
🍎 Kindergarten Informational Night
📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 🕠 5:30–6:30 PM | 📍 LES
This is a great chance to meet our Kindergarten teachers and staff, take a tour, and get all the info you need before your little one starts school!
We can’t wait to welcome your family to USD 495! #larnedpride
A big thank you to the Larned Police Department and Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for being such a great part of last night’s field events. We’re so thankful for their continued partnership and the many ways they support our schools and students—on the field and beyond! #larnedpride #bettertogether
📞 Making a #goodnewscallhome is the best part of the day! #larnedpride #lesfamily
