Fort Larned USD 495

Larned Love Stories continues! Meet Daniel & Susie Drimmel! 🧡🖤 Married for 28 years, Daniel and Susie are both dedicated educators in Larned Schools—Daniel teaches high school biology, while Susie teaches 3rd grade. How has working in the same district shaped their relationship? "Being teachers in the same district allows us to understand each other’s challenges and pressures. It makes it easier to support one another, whether it’s navigating policies or just sharing the ups and downs of the job." Fun fact: They are high school sweethearts! They met 30 years ago on Susie’s birthday in a Walmart parking lot—Daniel was working when Susie had car trouble, and he stepped in to help. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating Larned Love Stories leading up to Valentine’s Day! 💕 #larnedpride

No Wheatland Café order pickup tomorrow! Pickup has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 13, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the LMS Commons. Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your support!

Good evening, USD 495. Due to the anticipated snowfall accumulation from midnight until noon tomorrow, there will be NO SCHOOL for USD 495 on Wednesday, February 12th. Road conditions are expected to be snow-packed with reduced visibility. The district will be operating in Phase 2 of our Inclement Weather Procedures. Ensuring safety is our top priority, we appreciate your support and understanding.

Larned Love Stories continues! Meet Mike & Michele Pfortmiller! 🧡🖤 Married for 31 years, Mike and Michele both play important roles in Larned Schools—Mike as head custodian and Michele as a kindergarten teacher. How has working in the same district shaped their relationship? "It’s always a nice surprise when we get to see each other during the workday." Fun fact: They went on a safari in South Africa! Stay tuned as we continue celebrating Larned Love Stories leading up to Valentine’s Day! 💕 #larnedpride

Due to the scheduled incoming weather on Tuesday February 11th we are going to move up the varsity basketball games. Varsity girls will start at 4:30 PM immediately followed by the varsity boys at approximately 6 PM. We will not play any sub varsity games. #larnedpride

Larned Love Stories continues! Meet Dustin & Amy Wilson! 🧡🖤 Married for 23 years, Dustin and Amy both work at LHS—Dustin as Principal and Amy as a teacher. How has working in the same district shaped their relationship? "It definitely makes it easier to be there for our kids. We haven’t always worked in the same district, so having the same schedule is a big help!" Fun fact: Between the two of them, they have taught five different content areas and coached six sports over the years! Stay tuned as we continue celebrating Larned Love Stories leading up to Valentine’s Day! 💕 #larnedpride

LES Ambassadors are selling Friendship Cards before school this week, Feb. 10-14 in the cafeteria. 💕 ✨ Only 25¢ each or 10 for $2! 📅 Cards will be delivered on Feb. 14! #larnedpride #lesfamily

Here’s what’s happening across the district from February 10-15! #larnedpride Reminder: The Winter Royalty crowning was rescheduled and will take place this Tuesday, February 11, between varsity games. Best of luck to all the candidates! 👑🏆

Larned Love Stories continues! Meet Israel & Lucia Hagerman! 🧡🖤 Married for 21 years, Israel and Lucia are both dedicated educators in Larned Schools. Israel teaches and coaches, while Lucia teaches and sponsors LMS Stuco. How has working in the same district shaped their relationship? "We love impacting the same group of kids—many of them feel like family because they get to know both of us. I miss not working in the same building as Israel, though. We work really well together. It’s also nice having someone at home who understands the highs and lows of the job… and having the same breaks so we can travel and work out together!" Fun fact: They keep things fun with jokes, pranks, and a little friendly roasting. Basically, they still act like teenagers together! Stay tuned as we highlight more Larned Love Stories leading up to Valentine’s Day! 💕 #larnedpride

Larned Love Stories continues! Meet Scott & Sherry Upson! 🧡🖤 Scott and Sherry have been married for 28 years and both teach in Larned Schools—Scott teaches high school history, while Sherry teaches 7th grade math. Fun fact: They actually met through their jobs in the district! Outside of school, they enjoy going to concerts and Nebraska football games together. Stay tuned for more Larned Love Stories as we celebrate the amazing couples in our district leading up to Valentine’s Day! 💕 #larnedpride

The ladies from our public library were here to greet the students for Hi5 Friday at LES this morning. Thanks for being a part of our village! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

The Indians Are Finally HOME! 🏀 After a long stretch of away games, the Indians are back in Larned tonight, Friday, February 7, to take on Hesston! 📍 At Larned High School: JV girls start at 4:30 PM (2 quarters), followed by JV boys. There will be no C-team games. 📍 At Larned Middle School: Varsity girls tip off at 6:00 PM, followed by Varsity boys. Little Indian Cheerleaders will perform at halftime of the boys' game! Little Cheerleaders should sit with their families when not cheering. Those wearing their cheer shirts get in free, but families will need to pay regular admission. Cheerleaders will meet in the LMS Band Room after the first quarter of the Varsity boys' game to line up. Can’t make it? Watch the games live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/larned/organization/5833/larned-high-school?fbclid=IwAR0nxI9ZzB16l7sgEAFOPCrpeR1QRasljd0VnaeXHT_CUTo5d19t3N4h6xM 🎙 or listen live on 106.9 FM with Buddy & Gary! Best of luck tonight, Indians! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’re kicking off Larned Love Stories, celebrating the amazing couples who make a difference in our district every day! First up: Chad & Jennie Erway! 🧡🖤 Chad and Jennie have been married for 29 years, but their love story started long before that. They first met at an LHS football game when Chad was in 8th grade and Jennie was in 7th—and they’ve been together ever since! Now, they’re both proud LHS alumni who have built their lives and family right here in Larned. Jennie teaches At-Risk Math at LMS, while Chad is the PE and Virtual Class instructor at LHS and a longtime LHS baseball coach. What do they love about working in the same district? "Having the same work schedule—summers off and holiday breaks—gives us more time together. It’s also nice to talk about work and have someone who really understands what it’s like to be in education." Stay tuned for more Larned Love Stories leading up to Valentine’s Day! 💕 #larnedpride

Seniors! Local Scholarships are OPEN! 🎓 Scholarship opportunities are now available on the USD 495 website. Don’t miss your chance to apply! 📅 DEADLINE: Friday, February 28 by 11:00 AM 🔗 Apply now: usd495.com/scholarships #larnedpride #bettertogether

🏈🥣 It’s the 4th Quarter, LES Family! 🥣🏈 Tomorrow is the final day for students to bring boxes of cereal or other dry goods to school for the 3rd Annual Cereal Bowl! We’ll do a final count in the morning before collecting all the boxes to create our domino chain and find out which class will win the Cereal Bowl championship! 🎉 Thank you for helping us tackle hunger and support the Pawnee County Food Pantry. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

Our kids at LES have already made so many #GoodNewsCallHome calls this week! Love celebrating their hard work—keep it up! 📞👏

We’re halfway through the 3rd Annual Cereal Bowl at Larned Elementary School! 🥣🏈 Have you brought in your boxes of cereal or dry goods yet? You have until this Friday, February 7, to donate and help us support the Pawnee County Food Pantry. 🎉 Remember, the class that brings in the most boxes wins a class party! Thanks for your help, LES Family! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

FAFSA HELP NIGHT IS COMING UP! 💰🎓 Seniors (and parents!), need help filling out the FAFSA? We got you! A Barton TRiO rep will be in the LHS Library on Monday, Feb. 17, from 5:30-7:00 PM to answer questions and walk you through it. Come & go as needed! ✅ What to bring: Your school Chromebook (charger too!) FSA ID login for both student AND parent 🚨 IMPORTANT: You must create your FSA ID at least 3 days before Help Night! 🔗 Create Your FSA ID: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch 🔗 Start Your FAFSA Application: studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Questions? Reach out to Dr. Wasinger at jacque.wasinger@usd495.com or call (620) 285-2151. #larnedpride

Larned takes on Hillsboro TONIGHT, Feb 4! In the MS Gym: 🏀 JV Boys – 5:15 PM ❌ No C-Team Boys game In the HS Gym: 🏀 JV Girls – 4:30 PM 🏀 Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM 🎥 Can’t make it? Games in the HS gym will be live-streamed on TrojanTV, NFHS Network, and HUDL Fan. You can also listen to Buddy and Gary on 106.9 FM! 🍿 Concessions will be available in the commons area northwest of the HS gym. Let’s go, Indians! #larnedpride

🗞 Big news at LES! 📰 Our Students of the Month are making headlines for all the right reasons! Congrats to these hardworking, kind, and all-around awesome kids! 🏆👏 #larnedpride #lesfamily