Introducing our newest 'Faces of 495' spotlight: Tricia Prescott! 🍎
Tricia's 33-year journey at USD 495 reflects her passion for teaching (and learning!) and the joy she finds in witnessing her students' growth throughout the school year.
Learn more about Tricia at https://www.usd495.com/page/faces-of-495 and join us in celebrating her dedication to education! #larnedpride #facesof495

Big thanks to Pawnee County Coop Association for hosting Hi5 Friday! Your support means a lot to us, and starting the day with smiles and warm welcomes for our students at LES is truly appreciated! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether




Shawn's been hard at work crafting wooden plaques, and this time, he gifted his creations to Mr. Upson and Mr. Scheideman. Way to go, Shawn!


Here is the schedule for the JV baseball tournament in Colby on April 20th.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY:
Pool 1-Colby, Goodland, Larned
Pool 2-Hugoton, Scott City, Ulysses
Field 1 9:00 a.m. Colby v. Goodland (Sommers, Zimmerman)
Field 3 9:00 a.m. Scott City v. Ulysses (Knight, Saldana)
Field 1 10:30 a.m. Goodland v. Larned (Knight, Saldana)
Field 3 10:30 a.m. Hugoton v. Ulysses (Sommers, Zimmerman)
Field 1 12:00 p.m. Colby v. Larned (Sommers, Zimmerman)
Field 3 12:00 p.m. Hugoton v. Scott City (Knight, Saldana)
Field 1 1:30 p.m. Pool 1 #2 v. Pool 2 #2 (Knight, Saldana)
Field 3 1:30 p.m. Pool 1 #3 v. Pool 2 #3 (Sommers, Zimmerman)
Field 1 3:00 p.m. Pool 1 #1 v. Pool 2 #1 (Sommers, Zimmerman)
Congratulations to Karen Fairchild, our District Staff Member of the Month! 🌟 Karen’s tireless dedication and innovative teaching approach have set a standard of excellence within USD 495, fostering student success along the way. Well done, Mrs. Fairchild! #larnedpride #lesfamily
A big thank you to Country Seasons Flower Shoppe for their monthly gift of bouquets to our District Staff Members of the Month! Your support is truly appreciated. #bettertogether

Congratulations to Janae Finger, our All-Star Staff Member of the Month at Larned Middle School! 🌟 Janae is the real MVP, showing kindness and compassion to students and staff alike. Her dedication to creating a welcoming library environment is truly admirable. #larnedpride

Our elementary Internet service and main phone are back up and running again. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Larned Elementary School is experiencing an Internet interruption which has disabled our main phone. If you need to contact the school, please call 620-910-5016.
Congratulations to Amy Wilson, our Rockstar Teacher of the Month at Larned High School! 🌟 Amy is truly note-worthy, consistently making a positive impact on her students through her words and actions. Her commitment to going the extra mile ensures that students not only understand their school work but also excel in it. #larnedpride #besttribeever


Larned Elementary School is hosting the Chamber coffee this Thursday, April 11th @ 9:30 am at 2104 Broadway. Join us for treats and all the great things happening at the elementary school! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

Seven LHS band soloists aced the 3-2-1A Regional Music Festival and are heading to state on April 27th: Tristan Thompson on saxophone, Cassie Manry on flute, Troy Hemken on saxophone, David Colglazier on trumpet, Leah Pinkston on bass clarinet, Slade Sundahl on drumset, and Arianna Hemken on flute. Aspyn Kingsbury and the LHS choir both received a III and gained valuable feedback to help them enhance their performances in the future. We are proud of all of them! Job well done! 🎶 #larnedpride #besttribeever








Join us on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 6:00 pm for an orientation meeting at Larned High School! This meeting is for incoming Freshman and new students to Larned High. Learn about the upcoming school year, extracurricular activities, organizations, and meet our coaches. Tours and sign-ups will also be available. For any questions, contact the high school at (620) 285-2151. Come and discover the exciting opportunities at Larned High School! #larnedpride #besttribeever

Do your best, be your best! Congratulations to the students recognized as Student of the Month at LES! #larnedpride #lesfamily

Join us tonight, Monday, April 8, for the Board of Education meeting at the District Office at 6:00! If you can't make it, watch for the Board Brief that's released tomorrow morning for all the details. #larnedpride
Visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd495/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D3SMMY5BFBF2 to view the full agenda for tonight's meeting.

We have the best crew leading the way, every day! 🧡🖤
The transportation department is the first to greet and the last to say goodnight. #larnedpride

Support LHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)! 🍿 Grab your popcorn from the FBLA club. Your purchase helps fund their trip to Kansas City, where they will have the opportunity to explore the business operations of the KC Chiefs and catch a Royals game. #besttribeever #LarnedPride
To order, contact Mrs. Stahlecker at brooke.stahlecker@usd495.com and she will pair you with a student! #bettertogether

Thanks to United Way for hosting Hi5 Friday today! We appreciate you taking the time to show our students how much you care! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether





Look at these smiles as they make their #goodnewscallhome 🤩




🎉 Yesterday's assembly was filled with celebration for our 6th graders' achievements in the 3rd quarter! Great job, 6th grade! #larnedpride
You all loved Indian Ink's 'Aim to Be Pretty' shirts in adult sizes so much, they decided to now expand the range to include toddler and youth sizes! While the colors will be reversed, the design stays the same. Available sizes now include 2T, 4T, 5T/6T, and youth XS-XL. Visit their website to see the new options! https://sites.google.com/usd495.com/indianink/home #larnedpride


