Fort Larned USD 495

Mrs. Brabb's 6th graders are gearing up for State Assessments with a fun twist! 💼✨ They played an exciting game of Deal or No Deal and won awesome prizes like extra credit, Subway cookies, and more! Way to make learning fun, Mrs. Brabb! #larnedpride #learningisfun

These LES students got to make a #goodnewscallhome to wrap up the week! Way to go! #lesfamily #larnedpride

Who's ready to glow wild at the LES Family Glow Dance? Join us from 7-8:30 for a fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and glow-in-the-dark excitement, thanks to the LES PTO! $5 per family, and don't miss out on pizza, water, and popcorn for just $1 each! Cash only. Remember, a guardian 18+ must be present. #lesfamily #larnedpride #bettertogether

Big thanks to the Pawnee County Humane Society for bringing smiles and cheer to LES by hosting Hi5 Friday this morning! 🐾 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

LMS and LHS students impressed with their solos at the Larned Music Club performance this week! 🎶 #larnedpride #bettertogether

Mrs. Stahlecker's students dive into budgeting with The Bean Game! 🌱 Starting with 20 beans as income, they make tough choices on spending. Then, reality hits: a job loss causes the loss of 7 beans. Can they adapt? Life throws curveballs, like unexpected ER visits without insurance, teaching valuable lessons on financial planning. #besttribeever #larnedpride #learningisfun

The JV baseball games scheduled for Monday March 25th at Nickerson have been moved to Thursday March 28th because of the poor weather forecast for Monday. #larnedpride

Fort Larned families, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the inaccurate low lunch balance notifications. We have resolved the issue and reactivated the notifications. The next round will be sent out tomorrow, Thursday March 21st, and we are confident that they will be accurate. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's lunch account or any other matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's school building. Thank you for your patience and understanding! #larnedpride

The Board Brief from the March 18th Board of Education meeting is now available to view by visiting https://5il.co/2gsmr #larnedpride

We're proud to announce that Chad Erway has been chosen as our district staff member of the month by our external voting panel and was recognized at tonight's Board of Education meeting! Chad's dedication and contributions to USD 495 have not gone unnoticed. From actively participating in the LHS building leadership team and the district leadership team to coaching the high school baseball team, Chad's positive impact extends far beyond the classroom. We're incredibly fortunate to have him as part of our district! 👏 #larnedpride #besttribeever

Jumping back into the school routine after Spring Break isn't always easy - but thanks to Prairie Arts Unlimited hosting Mystery Monday at LHS, we're off to a great start! 🍩 #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever

Join us in person for the regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, March 18th at 6pm at the District Office. If you can't make it, catch the details on the Board Brief that will be released tomorrow. #larnedpride

Meet our latest 'Faces of 495' feature: Adam Hewson! 🍎 Adam's journey into education began unexpectedly, driven by his love for woodworking and construction in high school. Now, as an Industrial Arts Teacher at LHS, he's living his dream. He also shares his expertise as an adjunct instructor for Barton Community College and holds certifications as an NCCER instructor and mentor for the Build Up Kansas program. Get to know Adam and his story by visiting https://www.usd495.com/page/faces-of-495 #larnedpride #facesof495

Spring Break well spent! LHS theater students rolled up their sleeves for a day of spring cleaning at the community center. #larnedpride #bestrribeever

Introducing the JAG-K Student of the Month, Aspyn Kingsbury! Here's what a few teachers had to say about her: "I had Aspyn in a class last year. From last year to this year she has improved significantly in her confidence. Her public speaking skills have drastically improved too. I can not wait to see what more she is able to accomplish in her future." -Mr. Scheideman "Aspyn does a great job staying on top of her work. She goes above and beyond expectations in the classroom and is a great friend to everyone. She is always willing to help." -Mrs. Zook "Aspyn is a great kid. She stays on top of all her work. If she is missing something, she makes sure to get it turned in. She is an important member of the Scholars Bowl team, never missing, and participating in every practice. I am very proud of Ash and her accomplishments." -Mr. Upson #larnedpride #besttribeever

🚨 Attention Larned High School baseball fans! Our team store is now open for a limited time, closing on Sunday, March 17th at 11:59 PM. Visit https://larnedbaseball.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to place your orders today! #larnedpride #besttribeever

We hope you all take Spring Break as an opportunity to unwind, recharge, and enjoy quality time together. Whether you're traveling or staying local, we wish all of our students, staff members, and families a well-deserved and enjoyable break! We will see you back at school on March 18. #larnedpride

These 6th graders completed Hunters Safety with Eli Makings yesterday! #larnedpride #bettertogether

We started off Spring Break by celebrating a great group of Upstander award recipients! The LHS PTO wants to recognize those students who exemplify the true spirit of an Upstander – those who demonstrate kindness, empathy, and courage in supporting others and standing up for what's right. Congratulations to Arianna Hemken, Kinley Atteberry, Alexis Stewart, Slade Sundahl, David Colglazier, and Jocelyn Clawson (not pictured) for their well-deserved Upstander Awards! #larnedpride #besttribeever

Here's a few good news calls home to start Spring Break!