Did you know increased costs significantly impact public schools? In Ft. Larned USD 495, 63.7% of our annual budget supports salaries, with a 3% increase for the 2023-24 school year. We allocate $760,000 for instructional materials and software, over $190,000 for utilities, and face notable rises in standard operating costs:
14.8% increase in student transportation costs
32.6% increase in custodial supplies
6.4% increase in health insurance costs
36% increase in property and liability insurance costs.
#DYKKansasKids #larnedpride
🎉 Today's assembly was filled with celebration for our 6th graders' achievements in the 2nd quarter! Great job, 6th grade! 🌟 Tomorrow (1/23), 7th grade takes the spotlight at 8 am in the LMS gym, and on Thursday (1/25), it's 8th grade's turn. Families, join us in cheering for our students! #larnedpride
✨ Attention LES families (K-5)! Tonight is all about Math & Reading! Join us for exciting station activities, a galactical meal, and your shot at winning a prize! See you there for a night of fun and learning! 🌎 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
LES families (K-5), tomorrow is Math & Reading night! Be sure to join us for station activities, food, and a chance to win prizes! See you there! 🌎 #larnedpride #bettertogether #lesfamily
Jai Sean and Luke both earned 1st place! Best individual placements ever at the Bob Kuhn Classic. #larnedpride
We'd like to give a big shout-out to the Larned Noon Lions Club for hosting Hi5 Friday yesterday morning! The kids were super excited to receive their own notepads and pencils. Thank you so much for being there for our students! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #bettertogether
Thank you to all of the elementary classes who participated in the Board of Education appreciation poster contest! The Board truly loved them all, but they picked Mrs. Rainbolt's 1st grade class as the winner! They were able to celebrate yesterday with cupcakes! #larnedpride #lesfamily
It was #fizzyfriday at LMS yesterday thanks to LMS PTO! #larnedpride
Here are some good news calls home to share out! #goodnewscallhome
Join our Ft. Larned family! We are hiring a Social Worker/Family Support Worker at Larned Elementary School.
🟠 To complete an application for this position, visit https://usd495.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=208
🧡 To learn more about working in the Ft. Larned district, visit https://www.usd495.com/page/careers #larnedpride
Teamwork extends beyond the field! Coach Keith and our football players visited with our 6th-grade boys to discuss respect and positive behaviors yesterday. This ongoing mentorship is designed to inspire and guide these young leaders. Stay tuned for future sessions with our girls and other role models! #larnedpride #besttribeever #bettertogether
Telling some big stories at breakfast with SRO Perez! #larnedpride #lesfamily
📚 Mrs. Swart's 4th-grade class became published authors! Each student wrote a story about an elf and added their own illustrations. Now, each one has special book to take home and share with their families. Amazing work! #larnedpride
Do your best, be your best! Congratulations to these outstanding LES students for earning the well-deserved title of Student of the Month in their classes. Keep up the great work! #larnedpride #lesfamily
🤼♂️ Our rules and officiating class had the honor of learning from state tournament official, Kyle Roberts today. Thanks for sharing your expertise! #larnedpride #besttribeever #bettertogether
Exploring the 'crazy' theories of Alfred Wegener! Ms. Polston brought the fun to the classroom, dressing up as a scientist to share the Continental Drift theory. Her students had fun examining the evidence and debating if she's still a 'crazy scientist.' 🌎#larnedpride #learningisfun
Visit https://5il.co/2ciht to view the Board Brief from the January 15th Board of Education meeting #larnedpride
Last night's Board Meeting was filled with recognition and appreciation! 🏆 First, a big thank you to the LES Ambassadors for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and presenting the board with gifts for School Board Recognition Month! The Board Room was filled with colorful posters showcasing the artwork of our elementary students - thanks to all the teachers who had their classes participate in the BOE appreciation poster contest! Last but not least, we celebrated Jami Dryden's Horizon Award through KSDE! Thanks again to everyone who made it a special evening. #larnedpride #bettertogether
Wrestling scheduled for Tuesday January 16th at Nickerson has been rescheduled for next Tuesday January 23rd. #larnedpride
Check out the full agenda for the Board of Education meeting by visiting http://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd495/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CZ5KMR519894
Join us in person for the rescheduled regular meeting today, Monday, January 15th at 5:15 PM on at the District Office. If you can't make it, catch the Board Brief tomorrow. #larnedpride
