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Fort Larned USD 495 Announces New Athletic Director

Wednesday, June 11

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 has announced the hiring of Brian Deterding as the new athletic director and assistant principal at Larned High School.Deterding comes to LHS from Kiowa County USD 422 in Greensburg, where over the past 12 years he has... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Approves 2025 District Legislative Priorities, Other Meeting Items

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education discussed legal services again at Monday's meeting. No bids were submitted to provide comprehensive legal services for the district, and following an in-depth discussion on this the Board formed a committee... Read More.

Ft. Larned USD 495 Board Approves Negotiated Agreement Handbook with Teachers Including $1,250 Base Salary Increase

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the Negotiated Agreement handbook with their teachers. The agreement calls for a $1,250 increase in the base salary plus step and column movement, along with supplemental increases for certified... Read More.

County Commissioners Receive Preliminary Estimate of Over $4.95 Million for Remodeling County Building, Approve Culvert Widening Project on 27th Ave

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners received a preliminary estimate of just over 4.95 million dollars Monday for remodeling of the County Building at 122 West Marlin. The project would provide remodeled meeting space on the 4th and 5th floors, remodel the... Read More.

USD 495 School Board Candidate Forum Oct. 21

Tuesday, October 17

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned Teachers Association is hosting a USD 495 School Board Candidate Forum on Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jordaan Public Library, 724 Broadway in Larned.All of the candidates running for USD... Read More.