🎉 We’ve been keeping a really, really BIG secret… and today we finally got to let it out! With it being Assistant Principal’s Week, Mrs. Keith thought we invited her family to today’s assembly just to celebrate her (and maybe embarrass her a little…).
But after some kind words from the LES Ambassadors, we had an even BIGGER surprise… Mrs. Jennifer Keith has been named the Kansas Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Kansas Principals Association! 🏆
If you know Mrs. Keith, you know this is so well deserved. She works hard, leads with heart, and builds the kind of relationships with kids that truly make a difference. She makes LES better every single day—and we’re just really lucky she’s ours.
Congratulations, Mrs. Keith! We couldn’t be prouder! 🧡🖤 #larnedpride #lesfamily
Do your best, be your best! We are so proud of these LES students who were named Student of the Month! #larnedpride #lesfamily
We’re excited to bring back Adopt a Senior for the Class of 2025!
We have 51 seniors this year, and we’d love to see each one matched with someone from our community. You’re welcome to request a specific student (if they haven’t already been picked), or we can pair you with one.
We recommend spending around $20–$30 on a small gift. Just make sure it’s dropped off at the LHS office by Monday, May 12 so we can get it to your senior before graduation.
To adopt a senior, reach out to Allisa Spain at allisa.spain@usd495.com or call 620-285-3185. #larnedpride #bettertogether
Mallorie Ceniceros and Brayden Smith—State Champs and now officially recognized by our Pawnee County Commissioners yesterday morning! What a proud moment for these two and for all of us! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Tonight’s the night! Protect Young Eyes kicks off at 6:30 PM at the Larned Community Center, and doors open at 5:30.
🍕 Pizza, pop, and water will be available (cash only)
🎟 Giveaways at the end of the night
👶 Childcare drop-off starts at 6:00 PM at Larned Elementary School
If you’re planning to come and just haven’t registered yet, you can still RSVP. It helps us and Humble Pie know how much pizza to bring. 🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/april7presentation
#larnedpride #protectyoungeyes #bettertogether
Mr. Scheideman and his crew were up bright and early on April 5 for a forensics tournament in Coldwater—and their hard work paid off!
LHS took four students: Erin Tims, Brayden Smith, Emma Corman, and Troy Hemken. Each competed in three events, and 11 out of 12 entries made finals!
• Erin: 1st in Impromptu & Oration
• Erin & Emma: 1st in IDA
• Emma: 3rd in Improvised Duet Acting
• Troy: 1st in Extemp, 4th in Impromptu, 6th in Prose
• Brayden: 5th in Informative, 6th in Extemp, 7th in Impromptu
Erin, Emma, and Troy all qualified for State! LHS brought home 3rd place overall as a school.
We're proud of this team and the way they represented Larned! #larnedpride
We hope you’ll join us TOMORROW NIGHT for a presentation that every parent, grandparent, and caring adult should hear. You’ll leave with real tools to help keep kids safe online—and maybe even win a prize or two!
📍 Protect Young Eyes
📅 Monday, April 7 | 6:30–8:00 PM at the Larned Community Center
• $1 pizza slices from Humble Pie starting at 5:30 PM
• Pop and water available for purchase
• Prizes include a smart watch, a WiFi router, and gift cards!
🎉 BONUS GIVEAWAY 🎉
Head over to our USD 495 Facebook page and find the Protect Young Eyes post. Like it, share it, and tag 2 friends in the comments to be entered into a special giveaway—just for helping us spread the word!
RSVPs aren’t required, but they help us plan for food and drinks:
🔗 bit.ly/april7presentation
One more #goodnewscallhome to share from this week! Way to go Kolby! 📞🧡 #larnedpride #lesfamily
Hop, hop, hooray! Kinder matched the beat with animal moves in music class. #larnedpride #lesfamily
Join Our Team at USD 495! 📣
We’re hiring an Assistant Custodian to help keep our facilities in top shape year-round! This 12-month position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits like KPERS and paid time off, and great perks including a family activity pass and discounted fitness center membership.
Learn more and apply today at: https://usd495.schoolspring.com?jobid=4944557.
If you have questions, contact the District Office at (620) 285-3185 and ask for Tiffany Burris. We’d love to have you on our team! #larnedpride
We sure enjoyed having the crew from Haynes Electric at LES as they welcomed our students for Hi5 Friday! Thank you for spending your time with us this morning! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
We’re gearing up for a whirlwind of a week—Monday, April 7 through Saturday, April 12!
Between State Assessments, the Protect Young Eyes presentations for both parents and students, assemblies, and Prom on Saturday, there’s plenty going on. And don’t forget all the baseball, softball, track, tennis, and golf in between!
Take a look at this sheet, compare it to your calendar, and make sure you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/dxnkf
Brennon placed 2nd at the Hoisington golf tournament today with an 83! Our team finished with a 400. #larnedpride
Friday’s on the way, but these #goodnewscallhome moments deserved a little spotlight first! 📞🧡 #larnedpride #lesfamily
Assistant principals do so much more than most people ever see—and we’re lucky to have some of the best.
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week to Mrs. Keith and Mr. Ettleman! #larnedpride
Here’s to the ones who help students fall in love with reading and learning! Thank you to our amazing school librarians for all you do. #larnedpride
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
We’re so thankful for ours. Their care, patience, and support make a difference every single day! #larnedpride
This has to be one of our favorite Super Chat interviews yet! Nurse Cindi shares what it’s really like to care for kids every day—and it’s so much more than Band-Aids.
Can you believe our nurses have already documented 4,573 health office visits this year across 3 buildings? And we still have 9 weeks to go! That number doesn’t even include scheduled meds, screenings, or chronic care.
Give it a listen. There’s so much to learn (and love) in this episode! #larnedpride
🎥: https://youtu.be/v5e9eTpHzj0?feature=shared
You don’t need to go far to explore new life—just grab a microscope. 🔬 Mr. Drimmel’s biology students practiced their microscope skills and got a close-up look at tiny freshwater organisms. #larnedpride #learningisfun
We know how busy weeknights can be, so thank you for spending part of yours with us! 🧡 It was great having our 1st and 2nd grade families together at LES for Family Dance Night—just a simple night of time well spent. #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
