🎄 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
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
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
Lady Indians win big!🏀
Larned 59, Plainville 27
Great start to the tournament! #larnedpride
Larned High School’s National Honor Society is hosting a Community Baby Shower Drive during the Keady Classic Basketball Tournament, December 9-14.
Most-needed items include:
🍼 Infant Tylenol, baby wash, and pacifiers
🧷 Diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, and sleep sacks
🛁 Infant bath towels with a hood and more
All donations will support new moms and infants in Pawnee County. Drop off your items at LMS during the tournament!
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community! #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
A big congratulations to Felicia Snodgrass, our District Staff Member of the Month! Felicia goes above and beyond every day to support students, staff, and families, and we’re so lucky to have her. This recognition is so well-deserved—thank you for everything you do, Felicia! #larnedpride
We would also like to thank Country Seasons Flower Shoppe for their donation of a bouquet for Felicia this month. We are truly #bettertogether! 🧡🖤
Before his legendary coaching career, Gene Keady was an all-sports star at Larned High School, graduating in 1954. He carried that talent to Garden City Community College, where he competed in four sports, and then to Kansas State University, where he lettered in football, baseball, and track!
Fun fact: Gene always said baseball was his best sport! ⚾
Don’t forget—Larned girls tip off tonight, Tuesday, December 10, at 5:30 PM at LMS, with the boys playing right after around 7:00 PM. Come out and support our teams! #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever
As we kick off the 18th Annual Keady Classic Basketball Tournament, we’re celebrating Gene Keady—Larned native and legendary coach best known for his 25 years as the head men’s basketball coach at Purdue University. Gene graduated from Larned High School in 1954, and his small-town roots shaped the foundation for an incredible career. #larnedpride
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Tina Gladow and Patrick Meyer have been named this month’s LES Superheroes for going above and beyond to make a difference!
Visit https://www.usd495.com/article/1915253 to learn more about how they embody our core values of SUPPORT and RESPECT every day. 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily
🎟️ Here’s everything you need to know for this week’s Keady Classic Tournament!
Gate and Concession Prices: Attached for your convenience so you’re ready when you arrive. Please note: Only local Larned passes and KSHSAA passes are valid for entry—league passes of any kind will not be accepted.
Game Times: Brackets are attached.
🧡 Larned girls tip-off tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10, at 5:30 PM at LMS.
🧡 The boys play right after, around 7:00 PM, also at LMS.
Other Ways to Support Our Students:
🏀 Grab a tournament shirt from Indian Ink!
🥧 StuCo will be selling pies on Tuesday and Saturday.
🍼 NHS is hosting a Community Baby Shower Drive every day during the tournament (details coming soon).
🍪 FCA will hold a bake sale during Saturday’s games.
Can’t make it to the game?
📺 Watch the live stream here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/larned/organization/5833/larned-high-school?fbclid=IwY2xjawHD8vBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUzV9rQFCfJOiUAXwXBtlQHAJK-xFgTCOF6PNuUeWk7ysCr3gn0DkKLHjA_aem_MSp-Af-gydnkdvA8_nYHxQ (LMS gym games only).
📻 Tune in to 106.9 during Larned games to hear Buddy and Gary bring the action!
Good luck this week, Indians! #larnedpride
Tonight: The Board of Education meets at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office. View the agenda here https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd495/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBLRD46CB518 or catch the Board Brief tomorrow. #larnedpride
🗞️ Hot off the press!
Read all about it—our LES Students of the Month have been announced! We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and achievements. 🎉 #larnedpride #lesfamily
We had an amazing assembly this past Friday with the NED Show! NED stands for Never give up, Encourage others, Do your best—a perfect match for our LES motto, Do your best, be your best, and our district theme this year, Never give up!
Parents can find additional resources from NED here: http://www.thenedshow.com/parents.html #larnedpride #bettertogether #lesfamily
A standing ovation for Mr. Gabe Upson, LHS’ Rockstar Teacher of the Month! 👏 Gabe embodies respect by ensuring every student feels heard and valued. Want to know why he’s earned this recognition? Read the full story here: https://www.usd495.com/article/1912678 #larnedpride #besttribeever
The Keady Classic kicks off tomorrow! Stay tuned for more tournament details, but for now, here's a look at the week ahead and all the happenings at USD 495! #larnedpride
Substitute teaching could be perfect for YOU! Earn $120/day plus a 2-day bonus after 10 days. Flexible schedule & licensure help available. Call the District Office at (620) 285-3185 with questions.
Apply now: https://usd495.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=154
#larnedpride #bettertogether
Big congratulations to our VFW writing and speech contest winners! 🎉
🏆 Grayson Maxwell: 1st in High School
🥇 Addison Maxwell: 1st in Middle School
🥈 Kole Maxwell: 2nd in Middle School
🥉 Oakley Brooks: 3rd in Middle School
Great job! #larnedpride #bettertogether
