Results from today’s wrestling meet in Scott City:
🏆 Girls take 1st as a team!
Teagan - 1st
Miranda - 2nd
Lili - 4th
Cara - 1st
Mia - 2nd
Kinley - 4th
Paisley - 1st
💪 Boys: Konnor takes 1st!
Great job to everyone who wrestled today! 🖤🧡 #larnedpride
Both of our LHS basketball coaches stopped by the kindergarten basketball practice this morning! 🏀 #larnedpride #bettertogether
LES kiddos sure enjoyed seeing the crew from World Wrestling Xpress this morning! Thank you for sharing your time to host the first Hi5 Friday of 2025! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Join Our Team at USD 495! 📣
We’re hiring an Assistant Custodian to help keep our facilities in top shape year-round! This 12-month position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits like KPERS and paid time off, and great perks including a family activity pass and discounted fitness center membership.
Learn more and apply today at: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=4944557.
If you have questions, contact the District Office at (620) 285-3185 and ask for Tiffany Burris. We’d love to have you on our team! #larnedpride
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 20, for Teacher Professional Development. Enjoy the long weekend! #larnedpride
We’ve updated the Ft. Larned mobile app to make it easier than ever to stay connected with your child’s school. Whether you haven’t used the app in a while or it’s your first time trying it, now is the perfect time to check it out!
With the update, you’ll find all your messages, announcements, and classroom updates in one spot. Tap the book icon to log in and see what’s happening—no need to switch between pages. You can also filter by school or classroom to quickly find what you’re looking for.
All USD 495 staff members use this app, making it the best way to communicate with your child’s teacher(s). We hope you’ll give it a try and see how simple it is to stay connected!
Our friends at Opaa! are hiring to join the kitchen team at Fort Larned USD 495 schools! They’re looking for a Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Staff.
These positions offer flexible hours with no nights or weekends, competitive wages, and the chance to work in a fun environment with kids. There are also opportunities for advancement and a great team culture!
📲 Apply today at opaajobs.com #larnedpride #bettertogether
Larned vs. Halstead Basketball Games are today, Thursday, January 16, at Halstead High School, 521 W. 6th, Halstead, KS. Games begin at 4:30 PM.
Schedule:
🏀 4:30 PM – JV Boys (Main Gym) | JV Girls (Auxiliary Gym, 2Q)
🏀 6:00 PM – Varsity Girls (Main Gym) | C-Team Boys (Auxiliary Gym, 2Q)
🏀 7:30 PM – Varsity Boys (Main Gym)
Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students (K-12), and league passes will be accepted. Concessions will be available in the high school commons throughout the evening!
Can’t make it in person? Varsity games will be streamed on the Halstead High School Facebook Page or, as always, tune into 106.9 FM.
Go Indians! #larnedpride
📋 The January Board Brief is here! Catch up on what happened at the Board of Education meeting: https://5il.co/3571j
👏 Special thanks to the 2nd-grade students for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and to Clara Shaver from the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for inviting Nurse Amie, Mrs. Sundahl, Mrs. Hoch, and Slade Sundahl from the RESIST Chapter to share their mission!
💡 Board Member Michelle Koch shared exciting district updates, including student activities and upcoming events.
🎉 We also celebrated School Board Appreciation Month with help from LES and the annual BOE Appreciation Poster Contest! The board loved all the entries but selected Karrie Sleder's 1st-grade class as the winner. They’ll celebrate with a cupcake party this Friday! 🧁 #larnedpride #bettertogether #lesfamily
We’re Hiring! USD 495 is looking for a Teacher at Larned Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year!
Why Join Us?
✅ Great pay and benefits (hello, KPERS!)
✅ Family-friendly schedule
✅ Great perks like family activity passes and discounted fitness memberships
📲 Apply today: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=4941207
Or call (620) 285-3185 and ask for Tiffany Burris to learn more.
We’d love to have you on our team! 🧡 #larnedpride #lesfamily
📣 Quick Reminder: LMS Wrestling Parent Meeting is today, Jan. 15, at 5:30 PM at the Community Center. See you there! #larnedpride
🎉 It’s School Board Appreciation Month! 🎉
If you don’t know her already, meet Jessie Pleasant! Jessie has been serving on the USD 495 Board of Education for 8 years and was just elected as the 2025 BOE President this past Monday. 👏
When we asked Jessie, “What inspires you to serve on the Board of Education, and what do you find most rewarding about the role?” here’s what she shared:
💬 "What inspires me to serve on the board? I enjoy taking an active role in my community and have a strong interest in education. What do I find most rewarding? Visiting the schools and seeing the kids in their environment is definitely the highlight. One of my favorite moments is listening to the elementary school’s Pledge of Allegiance."
Thank you, Jessie, for your dedication and leadership in shaping the future of our schools! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether #ThankBOE
📞 It’s always a good day for a #goodnewscallhome! #larnedpride #lesfamily
This year’s theme for the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts’ poster contest was “May The Forest Be With You Always”. Pawnee County Conservation District representative, Sandy Herrman, visited our LES K-1, 2-3, and 4-6 grades to present the contest.
Congrats to our talented winners: Camille Bowman, Ryan Ramsey, and Zayley Griffey! Camille’s poster earned her first place and a $25 prize! 🎉 The winning posters will also be featured in ads for the State Conservation. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Larned vs. Nickerson Basketball Games are TODAY, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Nickerson High School, 305 S. Nickerson St., Nickerson, KS.
The schedule is as follows:
🏀4:30 PM – JV Boys (Competition Gym), JV Girls (Auxiliary Gym, 2 quarters), and C Boys (Auxiliary Gym)
🏀6:00 PM – Varsity Girls (Competition Gym)
🏀7:30 PM – Varsity Boys (Competition Gym)
Concessions will be available throughout the evening. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students (K-12), and CKL passes will be accepted!
Can’t make the game? Watch the Competition Gym games live here or tune in to 106.9 FM: https://www.youtube.com/@PantherTV309.
Come out and cheer on our teams as they take on Nickerson—Go Indians! #larnedpride
📰 This just in — The LES Students of the Month have been announced! We’re so proud of each of you. 🎉 #larnedpride #lesfamily #earnedit
Every year, the LES PTO provides an LES t-shirt for all students and staff. This year’s design was created by Camden Wagner! Huge thanks to LES PTO for their generosity and congratulations to Camden for an awesome design! #larnedpride #lesfamily
🦷 Free Dental Care at KMOM Hutchinson 2025! 🦷
The Kansas Mission of Mercy will provide free dental services on January 17-18, 2025, in Hutchinson, KS. Services include cleanings, fillings, and extractions (no dentures or implants).
This event is first-come, first-served, and no appointments are needed. Doors open at 5:30 AM each day, so be sure to arrive early. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all patients at no charge.
This opportunity is open to anyone, including children. For more information, visit the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation website or Facebook page.
LMS Wrestling practice will be over at 5:30 at the Community Center and there will be a parent meeting Wednesday at the Community center following practice. #larnedpride
Here’s what’s happening this week at USD 495, January 13-18! 📅 #larnedpride
