Fort Larned USD 495

January is School Board Recognition Month! School Board members are local citizens—your friends and neighbors—whose decisions while serving on the school board impact all our chil...

January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the USD 495 Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student in our communit...

Today, on January 11, 2024, Fort Larned USD 495 administration and Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education for the Kansas State Board of Education, proudly surprised Jami Dry...

J anuary is School Board Recognition Month! School board members at Fort Larned USD 495 develop policies and make crucial decisions that help shape the future of our educati...

It is my pleasure to announce that Michael Steele has been nominated as the LMS All-Star of the month for consistently going the extra yard! This dedicated staff member goes...

We are excited to recognize Katie Delaney as our classified Superhero Staff Member of the Month and Becky Hammeke as our certified Superhero Staff Member this month at Larned Elem...

We are proud to recognize Scott Upson as our Rockstar Teacher of the Month at Larned High School. Scott earned this rockstar title because he sets the stage for success. This teac...

In a remarkable adventure of leadership and self-discovery, James Kingsbury, a dedicated JAG-K student from Larned, recently embarked on a 6-day trip to Washington DC for the Natio...

Sportsmanship is a vital aspect of any athletic competition, fostering a positive and respectful environment for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. The Kansas State High Sch...

Last week, we announced David Gladow as our certified superhero staff member at Larned Elementary School. David was named our superhero because he is a powerful problem solver! Th...

Last, but certainly not least, we are proud to announce David Gladow as our certified Superhero Staff Member of the Month at Larned Elementary School! David was named our Superher...

We are happy to announce Tricia Prescott as our All-Star Staff Member of the Month at Larned Middle School! Tricia was named our All-Star because she is the real MVP! This staff m...

Fort Larned Foundation for Education will be participating in Giving Tuesday, November 28th. All donations will be placed in our endowment funds. We use the interest earned from...

We are excited to recognize Rachel Jacobs as our classified Superhero Staff Member of the Month at Larned Elementary School! Rachel was named our Superhero because she goes to inf...

We are proud to recognize Danielle Fox as our Rockstar Teacher of the Month at Larned High School. Danielle was named the rockstar this month because she is always in tune: This t...

Mark your calendars! From November 7th to 9th, 2023, Kansas residents have the opportunity to apply for free at our 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colle...

Elections are underway, and we wanted to take this opportunity to encourage the citizens of Larned to exercise their right to vote. Early voting is now open at the County Clerk's ...

In a testament to their dedication and leadership within the community, four staff members from USD 495 were nominated as Emerging and Empowering Leaders of the Year awards by the...

Larned High School has taken significant steps to enhance the overall learning experience for students this academic year. With a focus on safety, engagement, and minimizing distr...

Larned High School is excited to announce that they have been awarded a $27,000 CTE grant from the Patterson Family Fund this Fall. The Patterson Family Foundation, dedicated to e...