Wednesday was a productive day for Larned Middle School students during Community Service Day! A big shout-out to our LMS staff and the USD 495 Transportation Department for organizing this meaningful event and ensuring everything ran smoothly. It was all about giving back to our community who supports us throughout the school year!
From Fort Larned National Historic Site to the Pawnee County Humane Society, our 6th - 8th graders made a positive impact in various locations around Larned and Pawnee Rock. They also helped out the City of Larned crew and took care of tasks for USD 495 such as washing school buses, cleaning gym bleachers, and assisting with general school maintenance. Everyone's efforts truly made a difference! Way to go LMS! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Do your best, be your best! We are so proud of our elementary students who have earned the title of Student of the Month! 🌟 #larnedpride #lesfamily #earnedit
Good news calls home! #goodnewscallhome
Introducing the JAG-K student of the month: Michael Graf!
"Michael is a great kid. While he's a great student and participates in class, he's always up for fun! I'll never forget the time in accounting, when everyone had had enough learning for the day and I looked over to find Michael with tape dispenser glasses. He definitely knows how to make others laugh! I sure will miss him next year." -Mrs. Stahlecker
"Over the past two years, Micheal has become a leader amongst his peers. In class, his work is consistent and always showing improvement. He is a true asset to Larned High School." -Mr. Scheideman
"Michael Graf has been an awesome student all year. He is a leader in the weight room, on the field, and at powerlifting meets. It has been a joy teaching and coaching Michael! I am sad that I only had the opportunity to teach and coach him for one year." -Mr. Westerman
"Good guy. Hard worker. Always has a positive attitude." -Mr. LeRoy
Teachers are the heart of our schools! This Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s give a virtual round of applause to the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and cheer on our students every day. How many clapping hands emojis can we get by the end of the week? Start clapping in the comments! 👏👏👏 #larnedpride #teacherappreciationweek #thankateacher
Join us tomorrow, May 8th at 12:00 PM at the Larned Community Center Auditorium for the celebration and certification of our Larned High School students who have completed the OSHA, NCCER Core, and CDL programs! We look forward to seeing you there. #larnedpride #besttribeever #bettertogether
Transitioning from elementary to middle school can be nerve-racking, but not for our incoming 6th graders! They had a fantastic time at 5th Grade Transition Day, meeting their future teachers, principal, counselor, and staff at LMS. From school tours to LMS trivia and course discussions with Mrs. Sundahl, they're all set for a smooth transition this fall. We're excited to see them thrive at LMS! #larnedpride
🚒 Ready for a fun-filled evening with the family? Join us for Touch a Truck this Thursday, May 9th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Larned Elementary School's back parking lot. This event is open to kids from preschool to 5th grade!
🚓 Explore all of the cool vehicles, grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks, and check out our Summer Resource Fair! 🎉 We'll have loads of resources to keep your child engaged, safe, and learning all summer. Plus, complete your punch card with 5 punches to enter our summer fun basket giveaway.
We can't wait to see you there! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Today, Larned Elementary School enjoyed an extra special lunch featuring LOCAL farm beef, courtesy of the Local Food for Schools Grant! A big thank you to Golden Belt Beef for supplying the beef and joining us for lunch. Our students gave it a thumbs up, so you know it's delicious! 👍 #larnedpride #bettertogether
🍎✨ Help us share the love for our amazing teachers!
Now that the wild weather has settled a bit, it's the perfect time to show appreciation to those who care so much for each and every child in our district. Visit https://www.usd495.com/page/share-the-love to send your special teacher an e-card. We'll take care of the rest! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #larnedpride #ThankATeacher #bettertogether
Fort Larned Families,
Our district has been actively monitoring the developing severe weather situation in our area, collaborating closely with local emergency services and our transportation department. To prioritize the safety of our students and staff, we have decided that K-12 students will be dismissed at 3:00 pm this afternoon, May 6, 2024. We are also dismissing preschool students at 2:30 pm to maintain our normal bussing schedule.
This early release will also include the cancellation of our after-school program and all extra-curricular activity practices this afternoon.
We kindly ask that families begin to plan accordingly for this early release. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child(ren)'s school office.
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.
Due to forecasted bad weather in Hesston today the JV track meet has been postponed a makeup date has not yet been scheduled. #larnedpride
Due to the forecasted bad weather in Hillsboro the CKL Middle School track meet scheduled for Monday May 6th has been postponed to Tuesday May 7th. Same times. #larnedpride
Calling all LHS Football Parents (including incoming freshmen)! 🏈
Coach Keith invites you to discuss next season's goals, summer events and schedule, summer expectations, and season expectations. Save the date for Wednesday, May 8th, at 6:00 pm in the middle school cafeteria. See you there! #larnedpride #bettertogether
📢 Calling all local businesses! Is your company in need of summer help? We've had requests for a central location for summer job listings for our high school students. We'll be adding these to our website and collaborating with our high school counselor to find the right fit for you!
If you'd like to be added to our listing, please comment below with your business name, point of contact, and contact information. Feel free to share to help us get the word out! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Larned girls place FIRST at the Lakin track meet today! 🏆🧡🖤 #larnedpride #besttribeever
Governor Laura Kelly has officially declared May 5 as Kansas Kids Fitness Day (KKFD)! Here at Fort Larned Elementary, we're proud to participate in this initiative. Today, our 3rd graders welcomed students from Great Bend (Holy Family), Ellinwood and Otis-Bison grade schools, and Ellinwood (St. Joseph) at Fort Larned National Historic Site for KKFD. 💪 They had so much fun rotating through the different stations and activities, which were run by 7th and 8th-grade students from LMS - thank you! We'd also like to give a shoutout to all of those who worked so hard to make this happen, and to Slade and Grayson for keeping us on time by playing the drums and trumpet to notify groups to rotate stations! 🥁🎺
To read the official press release, visit https://www.usd495.com/article/1583240 #larnedpride #bettertogether #lesamily #kkfd
Huge shout out to the Santa Fe Rodeo Association for hosting Hi5 Friday at LES this morning. It was a beautiful morning for throwing frisbees and the kids loved seeing "the cowboys"! Thanks for sharing your morning with us. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Good news calls home to end the week! #goodnewscallhome
Join us in celebrating our hardworking nutrition professionals at USD 495! Today, on May 3, we honor School Lunch Hero Day, recognizing the dedication of those who ensure our students receive nutritious meals every day. From navigating food allergies to serving with a smile, our team goes above and beyond.
School Lunch Hero Day, established in 2013 by The School Nutrition Association and "Lunch Lady" author Jarrett Krosoczka, is a special day to express gratitude to those who feed nearly 30 million students across America daily.
Our school nutrition professionals are true heroes, balancing multiple roles and adhering to strict nutrition standards to provide safe and healthy meals. On average, Roberta, Shannon, Jan, Lori, Stephanie, and Tamarra serve 520 meals to students daily, and they also manage the fresh fruit and vegetable program for our elementary students.
They play a vital role in fueling our students for success. Visit www.schoollunchheroday.com to learn more about this celebration. For details about our nutrition program at USD 495, visit https://www.usd495.com/page/nutrition-services. #larnedpride
