Reminder: No school November 27–29 for Thanksgiving Break! All district buildings will be closed. Wishing our USD 495 families a safe and happy holiday! We will see you back at school on Monday, December 2. 🦃🍂 #larnedpride
Here's what's happening this week at USD 495! Don't forget, Thanksgiving Break starts Wednesday—enjoy the time off with family and friends! 🦃 #larnedpride
LHS students are invited to Game Night on Nov. 23 at 7 PM at the Larned Community Center! Hosted by the LHS PTO #larnedpride
A big shout out to Farmers Bank & Trust for giving lots of high fives and sharing their positive energy with the LES students at Hi5 Friday this morning. We appreciate you spending your morning with us! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Happy National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! 🎉 We are so grateful for the incredible subs who step in and make a difference for our students every day. Thank you for all you do!
What’s better than learning in the classroom? Learning in the garden!
Mr. Gingerich’s second graders had a successful sweet potato harvest a few weeks ago, and it looks like they loved every minute! #larnedpride #lesfamily #learningisfun
Could you enlarge a candy wrapper by a scale of 6? 🍫 These 7th graders are putting their math skills to the test in Mrs. Upson's class—and they're doing a sweet job! 🍬 #larnedpride #learningisfun
The Angel Tree is up at LHS! 🎄 Stop by 815 Corse Avenue or connect with Bethany Steinlage to choose an angel and brighten someone’s holiday. ❤️🎁 #larnedpride #bettertogether
🎨 Prairie Arts brings the "Picture Lady" program to our K-5 students throughout the year, offering them a wonderful opportunity to explore and appreciate art. Thank you! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
This morning, the USD 495 Board of Education visited LHS for a Work Session, and we were proud to showcase the many ways we guide students toward graduating college and career ready. A big thank you to Mason Miller, Cassie Manry, and Dr. Wasinger for presenting to the board, and to Mr. Hewson, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and Mrs. Steinlage for welcoming us into your classrooms to see the amazing work that happens every day! #larnedpride #besttribeever
Love never ends.... neither does laundry. From 4-6 PM today, United Way is hosting a Laundry Love event at the Santa Fe laundromat here in Larned. Your family can do up to 5 loads of laundry for no cost! #larnedpride #bettertogether
The Board Brief from the November 18 Board of Education meeting is now available to view! Click here to check it out: https://5il.co/31c18.
A big thank you to the 4th-grade students who led the Pledge of Allegiance and to Mason Miller from the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for inviting the LMS football team to celebrate their undefeated season. 👏
And another congratulations to Kyle Leroy, our District Staff Member of the Month, for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 #larnedpride
🍊 Fresh from FFA! 🍎 These students have been hard at work sorting fruit orders this morning. Deliveries will be heading your way soon—thanks for your support! #larnedpride #besttribeever
LES Families: Tomorrow’s Books and Breakfast Bars event is postponed due to limited parking and wet conditions making the grass lot unavailable. The event is rescheduled for next Tuesday, November 26, at the same time. Thanks for understanding, and we look forward to seeing you then!
The Board of Education will hold their monthly meeting tonight, Monday, November 18, at 6:00 PM at the District Office. The agenda includes celebrating our district staff member of the month, a student presentation, and the board member monthly highlight, along with other important agenda items. Join us in person or check out the Board Brief tomorrow to catch up! #larnedpride
Don’t forget to join your LES student for books and breakfast bars on Tuesday morning at 8:00! Afternoon preschool will read at 12:00. 📚 Thanks to the LES PTO for hosting! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Celebrating these awesome students for earning a #goodnewscallhome—making their families proud, and us too! 📞#larnedpride #lesfamily
Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team for winning Pratt tournament and to 7th grade boys for finishing 3rd on Saturday!!
Here’s what’s happening this week at USD 495! Join us in celebrating American Education Week—a time to recognize public education and honor those who make a difference in the lives of nearly 900 students in Larned schools every day. #larnedpride
This Veterans Week, Larned Middle School was honored to have these veterans lead our morning announcements. Thank you, Chief Brian Stahlecker (US Coast Guard), Dr. Jon Briel (Capt., US Army), Staff Sergeant Douglas Lawson (US Army), and Specialist John Pritchett (US Army), for your service and for inspiring our students with your dedication.
"Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage of the soul." – John F. Kennedy 🇺🇸 #larnedpride #bettertogether #thankyouveterans
