Fort Larned USD 495

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

Good news calls home to end the week! #goodnewscallhome

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

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

Last Friday was a blast with our LMS Student Council and PTO hosting a dodgeball tournament for our 6th graders after school! Students signed up in the office and joined equally competitive teams for some Friday afternoon fun! 🎉 #larnedpride

Sign Up, Move Up: LES has purchased yard signs that we will place in the grass near the drop off line to recognize our 5th grade students as they move up to middle school. We invite all of our 5th grade families to come help their child decorate their sign on May 14th from 5:15-6:15 PM in our cafeteria! We have plenty of paint, but feel free to bring any extras you may want to add - pictures, etc. The signs are 19"x14". #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

🛍️ Today was Market Day hosted by our 3rd graders! They picked what to sell and visited each 'store'. It's a fantastic showcase of creativity and a fun lesson in commerce, year after year. Always a favorite day at LES! #larnedpride #lesfamily

📚 LES yearbook sales have officially started! Look out for the flyers sent home with your student(s) - sales end on May 17th. #larnedpride #lesfamily

Families of 2024 Seniors: Important update! Graduation week details have been posted in "Rooms" and emailed to students. Make sure to check for all the info you need in the upcoming weeks! If you need any help getting into your Rooms account, please contact the District Office. #larnedpride

Happy National Trade Skills Day! 🌟 Today, we're celebrating the value of trade skills and the incredible impact they have on our communities. As proud recipients of the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant, we're committed to furthering opportunities in skilled trades and empowering our students for success. Learn more about this amazing opportunity at www.dewalt.com/growthetrades #dewalt #growthetrades #grantrecipient #larnedpride

OAA (Over Actors Anonymous) had a blast at Barton Community College's production at the Wolf Hotel in Ellinwood last night! 🎭 #larnedpride

May Day Muffins! 🌸 🌷 A big thank you to everyone who joined us this morning to enjoy a muffin with your student! Special thanks to our local sponsors for the delicious donations, the Board of Education for serving, and, of course, the LES PTO for hosting! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether

Our high school JAG class just wrapped up an inspiring project called "Local Leaders"! 🏛️ Students researched and identified key figures from various sectors of our community, including PCCA CFO Kim Barnes, Mayor William Nusser, Police Chief Lance Duft, among 30 other local leaders. Each student then chose a leader to study further, creating insightful slideshows to share with their classmates. (Excited we were able to catch two very special guests while they were in the classroom: Brent Hemken, BOE President, and Superintendent Bryce Wachs!) A big shoutout to Mr. Hagerman and all the JAG students for highlighting the importance of community engagement and leadership. 👏 #larnedpride #bettertogether #besttribeever

Teaching is more than a job; it's a calling. 🧡🖤 Have you thought about becoming an educator? Ft. Larned is currently seeking an elementary teacher! You can make a lasting impact; be the teacher they'll never forget! Learn more by visiting https://www.usd495.com/page/careers #Inspired2Teach #InspireED #EducateKansas #ThankaKansasTeacher #KSLeaders #larnedpride #lesfamily

Congratulations to Karen Fairchild, Terry Rainbolt, and Tina Gladow on receiving mini-grants from the Ft. Larned Foundation for Education! 🎉 #larnedpride #bettertogether

Our 5th grade music concert is tonight, Monday, April 29th at 7pm at the Community Center! #larnedpride #lesfamily

Good news call home! #goodnewscallhome

Big thanks to the ladies from Kappa Psi Sorority for hosting Mystery Monday today at LHS! #larnedpride #bettertogether

We have more good news calls home to share out! Way to go everyone! #goodnewscallhome

Today, 1st grade took a trip to Fusion Bank for the 'Teach Kids to Save' program! Big thanks to Fusion Bank for hosting us and teaching us about the inner workings of our hometown bank! 🏦💰 #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether