Fort Larned USD 495

Two Larned High School students earned the chance to represent their school — and Indian Ink — on a national stage. They may not have brought home hardware, but this trip was a wi...

We’re excited to share that the USD 495 Board of Education has approved the promotion of Mr. Roni Ettleman as the next Principal of Larned High School, effective July 1, 2025. Mr...

Daniel Drimmel has been named LHS Rockstar Teacher of the Month for showing our core value of support—and it’s easy to see why. He’s known for always putting students first, wheth...

Galen Hulse has earned the title of LMS All-Star of the Month for showing our core value of integrity. He’s the kind of teacher who shows up, shows students he cares, and does wha...

David Gladow has earned the title of LES Certified Superhero of the Month for living out our core value of being Student-Centered . He goes above and beyond to make sure every ...

Did You Know? Leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, kale, and arugula have been eaten for thousands of years! Spinach has been grown for over 2,000 years. These plants grow best i...

Kirby Westerman has earned the title of LHS Rockstar Teacher for embodying our core value of Integrity . Whether he’s coaching, teaching, or just offering a listening ear, Mr. We...

Jennie Erway has earned the title of LMS All-Star of the Month for embodying our core value of Support . She goes above and beyond to help both students and teachers, making sure...

Did You Know? Pork is the second most consumed protein in the world, just behind chicken! There are around 1,000 pork farms in Kansas, and pigs have been raised in America sinc...

Jenny Colglazier - Certified Superhero Mrs. Colglazier is a superhero in the music room, bringing passion and energy to every lesson. She puts her heart into preparing students ...

We’re so excited to recognize Jennifer Fitzpatrick as LHS’ Rockstar Teacher of the Month for showing our core value of INTEGRITY ! Mrs. Fitzpatrick stays in harmony with her val...

Did You Know? Sweet potatoes are a nutritious and versatile vegetable that come in different colors, including white, yellow, purple, and cream. The part we eat is actually the ...

Julie Strasburg has earned the title of LMS All-Star of the Month for embodying our core value of being student-centered. She is in the game for students, always putting their n...

This month, we are thrilled to celebrate two amazing staff members who truly embody our core value of SUPPORT ! Cindi Smith – Certified Superhero Nurse Smith is a hero always...

Larned High School is proud to recognize students who achieved excellent grades during the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Students are placed on the Honor Roll based...

Larned Middle School is proud to recognize students who achieved excellent grades during the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year . Students are placed on the Honor Roll b...

Did You Know? Beef is the top agricultural product exported from Kansas. In 2021, Kansas produced about 18% of the total U.S. beef supply. Kansas cattle are raised on grass, hay...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Questions about your state’s delegates, alternates or state selection process: Tamla Miller at tmiller@ksde.org . For general information about th...

Did You Know? Kansas dairy farms are a big part of our state’s agriculture. In 2021, Kansas dairies produced 4.1 billion pounds of milk. With about 228 licensed dairy herds, Kan...

Tina Gladow , our certified superhero, was chosen for showing our core value of SUPPORT . Tina is always ready to jump in and help wherever it’s needed, making sure everyone suc...