Spreading good news one call at a time! 📞 #goodnewscallhome #larnedpride #lesfamily
Gingey the Gingerbread Man is Mrs. McNett’s class’s fun twist on the traditional Elf on the Shelf! 🎄🍪 As one wise preschooler put it, 'We need to build a trap for the Grinch so he doesn’t teach Gingey bad choices!' 😆 #larnedpride #lesfamily #learningisfun
🎉 A huge thank-you to High Plains Farm Credit for being our mystery hosts for ‘Mystery Monday’ at LHS today—the last Monday before break!
We’re so grateful for your continued partnership and the incredible support you provide to our students, from the littles to the bigs. #larnedpride #bettertogether
📋 The Board Brief from the December 9 Board of Education meeting is available to check out! Click here: https://5il.co/32tmr
👏 A huge thank you to the 3rd-grade students who led the Pledge of Allegiance and to Karley Lemuz and Cammy Upson from the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for inviting Mrs. Steinlage, Erin Tims, and Clara Shaver from the LHS drama department to share their recent successes.
💡 Board member Mike Myrick highlighted the LHS JAG program and Rules & Officiating class. We even had a few JAG students in attendance to answer questions and share insights about the program.
🎉 Lastly, congratulations to Felicia Snodgrass, our District Staff Member of the Month, for this well-deserved recognition!
#larnedpride #bettertogether
It’s the last week of school before Christmas Break and the end of the first semester! Here’s what’s happening December 16–21:
Holiday Spirit Week!
🎄 Merry Monday: Wear red and green
🧦 Toasty Tuesday: Wear fuzzy beanies, socks, or Santa hats
❄️ Winter Wonderland Wednesday: Wear blue and white
🎁 Trim the Tree Thursday: Dress like a Christmas tree or present
🔥 Fa-La-La-Flannel Friday: Wear your favorite flannel shirt
🎶 With holiday concerts, the LES Cupstacking Tournament, wrestling and basketball, and the LHS Snowball Dance, it’s shaping up to be a great week! #larnedpride
Our district is home to around 860 students, from preschoolers to seniors. Just like them, Gene Keady grew up right here in Larned, walking these same streets and dreaming about what his future could hold. He went on to achieve greatness and left an incredible impact on the world of basketball.
The Keady Classic isn’t just a tournament—it’s a way to honor his legacy and celebrate our community, our history, and the belief that big dreams can start right here in Larned, KS. #larnedpride #besttribeever
Larned Lady Indians take down Hoisington 55-46 tonight! 🏀 They’re back tomorrow at 3:30 PM at LMS for the championship game of the Keady Tournament. #larnedpride
LES got a special visit from the LHS Culture & Climate Committee for Hi5 Friday! Thanks to these ladies for spreading smiles wherever they go! #larnedpride #lesfamily #besttribeever #bettertogether
In 2013, Larned honored Gene Keady by naming a street after him—Keady Way, near Moffet Stadium. Reflecting on his roots, Gene said, “I am very humbled. I spent a lot of time on this field (Moffet). Sports in Larned kept me out of trouble. It was a great place to grow up. I appreciate this and I’ll never forget it."
Games tonight start at 5:00 PM at LHS and 5:30 PM at LMS. Come out and cheer on these athletes! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
🏀 Grab your 2024 Keady Classic T-Shirt for $15! Stop by Indian Ink’s booth in the LMS Commons during the tournament to get yours. #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
📦 It’s not too late to donate!
Larned High School’s National Honor Society is still collecting items for the Community Baby Shower Drive during the Keady Classic Basketball Tournament, running through December 14.
🍼 Infant Tylenol, baby wash, and pacifiers
🧷 Diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, and sleep sacks
🛁 Infant bath towels with a hood and more
Every donation goes to support new moms and infants in Pawnee County. Drop off your items at LMS during the tournament and help us make a difference! #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
Congratulations as well to the LMS girls C team for finishing undefeated as well this season with a closing victory at Hoisington!
Congratulations to the LMS 7th grade girls for their 27-15 win vs. Hoisington. With the victory, they finished undefeated for the basketball season! In addition, the 8th grade boys also won 39-19 tonight at Hoisington!
🎁 Kiddie Shopping Day is almost here! 🎄 Larned Civic Pride is hosting this fun event for Kindergarten through 4th grade students on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, from 9:30–11:30 AM at City Hall (417 Broadway, Larned).
A registration form should have come home with your student, but if you need another copy, you can find it here: https://5il.co/32zon. #larnedpride #bettertogether
In his 25 years as Purdue’s head coach, Gene Keady led his team to 6 Big Ten championships and 18 NCAA tournaments. He was named National Coach of the Year 6 times and is in the NJCAA Hall of Fame, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and College Basketball Hall of Fame—what an incredible legacy for someone from little Larned, KS!
The Keady Classic Tournament kicks off again tonight. Hope to see you there! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
🎄 Holiday Spirit Week is December 16-20 for students and staff district-wide —check out the graphic to plan your festive outfits for each day! 🎅✨ #larnedpride #bettertogether
We sure love when Santa comes to town! 🎅❤️ Big thanks to our Early Ed Department (Pre-K and PAT) for putting on another awesome Cookies with Claus event, and to all the families who came out to join the fun. We love seeing everyone get into the holiday spirit! 🍪🎄 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
📣 We’re Hiring! USD 495 is looking for a Secretary to join the team at Larned Elementary School!
This role offers competitive pay, great benefits (hello, KPERS and paid time off!), and a family-friendly schedule with workdays ending by 4 PM—plus holidays and summers off. You’ll also enjoy perks like a discounted fitness membership and a family activity pass.
Apply now at usd495.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=225.
For more details, call (620) 285-3185 and ask for Tiffany Burris. Not the right fit? No problem—check out other opportunities with USD 495!
We’d love to have you on our team! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily
In 1958, Gene Keady was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers but never played professional football due to a knee injury. Back home in Kansas, Gene accepted a teaching and coaching position at Beloit Junior-Senior High School, where the only open coaching role was for basketball.
After six years at Beloit, Gene moved to the college level, coaching at Hutchinson Community College (9 years), the University of Arkansas (3 years), Western Kentucky University (3 years), and Purdue University, where he spent an amazing 25 years leading the Boilermakers.
No games today, but the tournament continues Thursday-Saturday! Come out and support if you can! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
🎙️ Super Chat: Season 2, Episode 4 is here! In this episode, we’re spotlighting Kyle Leroy, our Staff Member of the Month for October! Kyle shares how his passion for teaching and officiating inspires students in both academics and athletics, plus his vision for preparing the next generation of sports officials.
🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krKWUuLdmbA #larnedpride
