Join us tomorrow, May 8th at 12:00 PM at the Larned Community Center Auditorium for the celebration and certification of our Larned High School students who have completed the OSHA, NCCER Core, and CDL programs! We look forward to seeing you there. #larnedpride #besttribeever #bettertogether
Transitioning from elementary to middle school can be nerve-racking, but not for our incoming 6th graders! They had a fantastic time at 5th Grade Transition Day, meeting their future teachers, principal, counselor, and staff at LMS. From school tours to LMS trivia and course discussions with Mrs. Sundahl, they're all set for a smooth transition this fall. We're excited to see them thrive at LMS! #larnedpride
Today, Larned Elementary School enjoyed an extra special lunch featuring LOCAL farm beef, courtesy of the Local Food for Schools Grant! A big thank you to Golden Belt Beef for supplying the beef and joining us for lunch. Our students gave it a thumbs up, so you know it's delicious! 👍 #larnedpride #bettertogether
🍎✨ Help us share the love for our amazing teachers!
Now that the wild weather has settled a bit, it's the perfect time to show appreciation to those who care so much for each and every child in our district. Visit https://www.usd495.com/page/share-the-love to send your special teacher an e-card. We'll take care of the rest! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #larnedpride #ThankATeacher #bettertogether
Fort Larned Families,
Our district has been actively monitoring the developing severe weather situation in our area, collaborating closely with local emergency services and our transportation department. To prioritize the safety of our students and staff, we have decided that K-12 students will be dismissed at 3:00 pm this afternoon, May 6, 2024. We are also dismissing preschool students at 2:30 pm to maintain our normal bussing schedule.
This early release will also include the cancellation of our after-school program and all extra-curricular activity practices this afternoon.
We kindly ask that families begin to plan accordingly for this early release. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child(ren)'s school office.
We appreciate your cooperation and flexibility during these circumstances. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we thank you for your continued support.
Due to forecasted bad weather in Hesston today the JV track meet has been postponed a makeup date has not yet been scheduled. #larnedpride
Calling all LHS Football Parents (including incoming freshmen)! 🏈
Coach Keith invites you to discuss next season's goals, summer events and schedule, summer expectations, and season expectations. Save the date for Wednesday, May 8th, at 6:00 pm in the middle school cafeteria. See you there! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Due to the forecasted bad weather in Hillsboro the CKL Middle School track meet scheduled for Monday May 6th has been postponed to Tuesday May 7th. Same times. #larnedpride
📢 Calling all local businesses! Is your company in need of summer help? We've had requests for a central location for summer job listings for our high school students. We'll be adding these to our website and collaborating with our high school counselor to find the right fit for you!
If you'd like to be added to our listing, please comment below with your business name, point of contact, and contact information. Feel free to share to help us get the word out! #larnedpride #bettertogether
Larned girls place FIRST at the Lakin track meet today! 🏆🧡🖤 #larnedpride #besttribeever
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
