Fort Larned USD 495

More good news calls home from LES! It is so fun to celebrate good behavior and we are proud of these kids! #lesfamily #larnedpride

Now accepting applications for an Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026–27 school year!

Apply here: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=5947174

You can learn more about this position and other openings at usd495.com/workat495. #larnedpride

Girls golf tees off at 1 p.m. in Hays today for the TMP tournament at Smoky Hill golf course. Goodluck, ladies! #larnedpride

Our 8th grade U.S. history students brought history to life through trade! 🌎 After researching nations and their trade goods, students traded with classmates. When their trade routes were shut down, they had to create new ones to get what they needed—learning how the search for new routes helped lead to the exploration of the Americas! #larnedpride

The CKL girls tennis tournament is today in Hillsboro, hitting off at 9 a.m. Go Indians! #larnedpride

Varsity Football final from Lyons.

Pawnee County Extension office staff and 4-H families greeted our LES Students this morning with Hi5's! #larnedpride

Larned Indian football travels to Lyons this evening for some Friday night lights. Game begins at 7 p.m. #larnedpride

Final scores from the LHS Quad tonight. The Indians finish the evening with a 1-2 record.

Lady Indians Volleyball has a home Quad today beginning at 5 p.m. Come out and help us cheer them on! #larnedpride

Cross Country and JV golf both were cancelled for today.

NOTICE! Students will not be released from any USD 495 school until we are out of a tornado warning. We appreciate your cooperation and flexibility during these circumstances. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we thank you for your continued support.

Our 2nd graders are putting on their thinking caps! 🎩 They’re exploring the properties of matter by designing hats using foil for protection, paper bags for sturdiness, and paper towels for softness. #lesfamily #larnedpride

The Lady Indians pick up the sweep tonight in Haven as they bring home wins over both Haven and Nickerson. Great job, Lady Indians!

Congratulations to Adam Hewson, who was named a $75,000 winner of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence this morning. Mr. Hewson won $50,000 for his school’s program and $25,000 for himself. A total of $2 million was awarded today to 25 public high school skilled trades teachers and their programs across the United States. We are so proud of Adam and all he does for our students and community. His wealth of knowledge and skills has impacted many people along the way. #larnedpride #harborfrieghttoolsforschools

Larned State Correctional Facility brought the Hi5's to LES on Friday 👋 #lesfamily #larnedpride

We’re so proud of these LES students for earning Good News Calls Home this week! We love celebrating our students and sharing good news with their families. Keep up the great work, kids! 👏 #lesfamily #larnedpride

It was a good day of Volleyball for the Indians at the Kiowa County Invitational. The ladies went 2-1 in Pool Play and advanced to Bracket Play. In Bracket Play, they defeated Macksville in the Semi-Final and then fell to South Gray in the Final in 3 sets. They finish the day in 2nd place. Great job, Indians.

Final score from tonight's game vs. Pratt.

Art students enjoyed a special sneak-peak of Spotlight on Art, art show at City Hall today. Viewing times are from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on September 25th and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on September 26th.  Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.