What a day! 🎣
Many of our 5th graders fished for the first time this morning. Thanks to Mr. Gladow for beginning this tradition and to all who helped reel in the fun! #larnedpride #lesfamily
Today was Autumn Holopirek’s last day as Mrs. Makings’ TA. She’s been a constant for the past two years, and our littles are going to miss her big time. Thanks for making such a difference! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Don’t forget! 🎉
We’re inviting 5th grade families to come decorate yard signs together on May 21 from 5:15–6:15 PM in the LES cafeteria. We're excited to celebrate your student as they move up to LMS! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
One final project for the books! Levi Sanders and Trenton Devine knocked this one out of the park in woodworking with Mr. Hewson. #larnedpride #learningisfun
The Board Brief from the May 12 Board of Education meeting is now available! Click here to check it out: https://secure.smore.com/n/p8c4jt
Thank you to Mrs. DeLong and Mrs. Pfortmiller’s kindergarteners for leading the Pledge of Allegiance!
And congrats to Abby Miller, our LHS Rockstar Teacher and District Staff Member of the Month 🎉 Read more about Abby here: www.usd495.com/article/2209464
🧡 Big thanks to Country Seasons Flower Shoppe for helping us celebrate District Staff of the Month all year long. We appreciate your support! #larnedpride #bettertogether
🎓 As part of their final week, LHS seniors surprised teachers with Indian Difference Maker awards. Just a small way to say "you mattered to me".
Thanks to LHS PTO for starting this tradition. 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether
Dressed to a tee! 🏌️♂️These two showed up in style for Day 1 of the golf unit in LMS PE with Mr. Fitzpatrick! #larnedpride
That’s a wrap for Be Your Best Academy! Our last day is Wednesday, May 21. There will be no BYBA on Thursday, May 22.
Looking ahead to next year, registration for BYBA will open during school enrollment. All spots will reset, so students will need to reapply to participate in 2025–2026. #larnedpride #lesfamily
Way to go, Camden Bird!
He completed his CDL theory class and passed his learner’s permit exams at the DMV. Next up: CDL driving class this summer to earn his full license! #larnedpride
3...2...1...BOOK BLAST! 🚀📚
Thanks to everyone who supported our Book Blast event! LES raised over $24,000—enough to put around 1,500 books into the hands of our students. Every child took home a book (or five!) on Friday, and our school library also earned a $1,700 shopping spree for even more new titles.
We’re so excited to help build up home libraries across our school! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Community Service Day was a great one for LMS! Students jumped in to help at places like Pawnee Rock, the Humane Society, and even washed school buses for our school district!
Huge thanks to our staff and transportation team for helping it all come together. Proud of our kids for doing good work and giving back! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Mrs. Brabb doesn’t ask for recognition, but her students notice the way she treats them. She’s respectful, kind, and steady, and we think that deserves to be celebrated!
Read about her here: https://www.usd495.com/article/2207466 #larnedpride
The Board of Education meets tonight, Monday, May 12, at 6:00 PM at the District Office. You’re always welcome to join us in person. If you can’t make it, you can catch up later with the Board Brief for all the updates. #larnedpride
View the full agenda by visiting https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd495/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DGDS37704CAC
Here’s a look at what’s happening during our last full week of school! 🎓
It’s graduation week and a busy one. This should help you stay on track: https://secure.smore.com/n/q1vz7n
Drop-off day is tomorrow! Please bring Adopt A Senior gifts to the LHS office. Thanks again for showing up for our seniors! #larnedpride #bettertogether
How fun is this?! Mrs. Pontius' animation students have been learning about character design—and used LHS staff as their inspiration. For Teacher Appreciation Week, each student picked a staff member to turn into a cartoon character. Some are silly, some are spot-on, and all of them were made with appreciation. 🎨🧡 #larnedpride #learningisfun
We’re looking for a middle school assistant football coach. Know someone who’s great with kids and loves the game? Send them our way!
Learn more and apply today at www.usd495.com/workat495 #larnedpride
Wacky Wednesday at LHS started with a balloon scavenger hunt and ended with Mr. Wilson getting pied in the face. Mr. Hagerman’s seminar pulled off the win! 🎈🥧 #larnedpride
Our 5th graders did an awesome job bringing history to life at the Living Museum! #larnedpride #lesfamily #learningisfun
Our Board of Education members were up early Tuesday to help serve May Day muffins at LES! Thank you! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
