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

USD 495 families there will be a 2-hour delay, Tuesday, January 16th. This is due to the wind chill warning issued for tomorrow morning. When leaving for school in morning, make sure to wear appropriate clothing, coats, a hat and gloves. Student and staff safety is always our top priority and we appreciate your support.
If anyone is interested in placing a Wheatland Cafe order, get with any LMS STUCO member! Thank you for your support! #larnedpride

Just a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 15th. #larnedpride

Due to the weather-related cancellation of the Larned High School basketball games, the middle school dance scheduled for tonight is also canceled. We appreciate your understanding.
Basketball games scheduled for tonight have been postponed because of poor weather conditions near Smoky Valley High School. Game will be rescheduled for February 8th. #larnedpride
Doubling the spirit on Twin Day during Spirit Week! 👯♂️👯♀️ #larnedpride
📸Janet Fleske at LHS





