Lansing USD 469

Summer 2025 Opportunities for Lansing Students Lansing High School is excited to offer a lineup of athletic opportunities for students in grades K -12 this summer! Whether your student is looking to stay active, build strength, or sharpen skills for the upcoming season, our 2025 Summer Sports Camp and Strength, Speed, and Conditioning Program are designed to meet their goals in a supportive and structured environment. Strength, Speed, and Conditioning Program (Grades 2-12) This program focuses on improving athletic performance through strength training, speed development, and overall conditioning. It is ideal for student-athletes preparing for fall sports and anyone looking to enhance their fitness levels over the summer. Summer Sports Camps Sport-specific camps are available for a variety of athletics, including football, volleyball, basketball, and more. These camps are led by our experienced LHS coaching staff and offer fun, skill-based instruction tailored to each age group. Program Dates, Registration Details & More To view the full list of offerings, schedules, age group information, and registration links, visit our Summer 2025 Opportunities page: usd469.net/o/usdhs/page/summer-2025-summer-opportunities-for-lansing-students Help your student stay active, motivated, and connected this summer—sign up today!

Now Hiring: 8th Grade Science Teacher Lansing USD 469 is seeking a passionate and dynamic 8th Grade Science Teacher with an Earth Science emphasis to join our dedicated team for the 2025–2026 school year. Why Lansing? $3,000 Signing Bonus Multiple Modes of Collaboration are embedded in this position to ensure strong team support. Comprehensive Mentoring Program for all new hires—because your growth matters to us. Small-Town Feel with Big Opportunities, just minutes from the Kansas City Metro area. Join a district that values innovation, relationships, and the success of every student—and educator. Apply now and become part of our Lansing USD469 family: https://www.usd469.net/page/employment

The Lansing Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Monday, June 2 at 5:30 pm. Location: Lansing District Office - 200 East Mary Street, Lansing, KS 66043. YouTube Link for livestream: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=usd469 Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd469/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DGUH26465027

Help Us Celebrate Excellence in Lansing USD469 : Nominate a Student or Staff Member of the Month! At each regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognize one exceptional student and one outstanding staff member who have gone above and beyond. Do you know someone who deserves the spotlight for their hard work, kindness, or extraordinary contributions? Nominate them today using the link below! Your nominations make a difference in showcasing the amazing individuals who make our district shine. Staff/Student Recognition Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgIcO19VdkO38GsLPNVUUgr1sNOeqaSmU6ZF1bgbIY0EZuaA/viewform Strategic Plan Connection: Positive Culture - Develop incentives to assist in recruitment/retention of all staff. Let’s show our appreciation and celebrate those who inspire us every day!

Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens – Find a Site Near You! Lansing USD 469 is helping spread the word about free summer meals available to all children and teens 18 years old and younger through the Kansas State Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program. Find a Summer Meal Site: Use this interactive map to locate the closest summer meal sites in your area: https://ksde.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c59a8dfe7b5046aa893d32296c946f53 Dates and Times Vary by Site Many sites operate from early June through early August. Check the map for site-specific days and hours of operation. This program ensures that kids stay nourished all summer long. Please share this information with families who may benefit!

The Lansing Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, May 12th at 6:00 pm. Location: Lansing District Office - 200 East Mary Street, Lansing, KS 66043. YouTube Link for livestream: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=usd469 Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd469/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DFRFXY41515F

Planning for the 2025–2026 School Year If your student will not be returning for the 2025–2026 school year, please take a moment to complete the Non-Returning Student Form. Click here for form: https://businessofficeadmin.plumsail.io/f7d39418-3089-49eb-ba87-f718fdebd829 Your response helps us greatly with scheduling and planning—thank you!

THIS IS A REMINDER: Lansing USD469 will be on a Late Start Schedule tomorrow. The Late Start schedule does not affect students or children in our Early Childhood building.

On Monday, May 5th, Lansing Middle School hosted its 2nd Annual 8th Grade Math Fair! Families, staff, and community members explored a showcase of interactive student projects that connected math to real-world careers. Organized by educators Penny Wagner and Miranda Cote, 8th-grade students interviewed professionals from various industries—including construction, healthcare, culinary arts, and more—and presented their findings through essays and tri-fold displays. Guests were also entered into a raffle to win two Sporting KC tickets, generously donated by Kurt Austin, Senior Director of Communications for Sporting KC and one of our featured volunteers. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our students’ exploration of how math powers the world around us!

You’re Invited to the 2nd Annual 8th Grade Math Fair at Lansing Middle School! Monday, May 5 | 8:15 - 3:00 PM and 4:00–6:00 PM | Lansing Middle School Please RSVP at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL9xee5bXcOEhvagSfc-tsnErMr4K_6MPl2QhuMl6Kr52n0g/viewform Lansing Middle School is thrilled to welcome families, community members, and guests to the 2nd Annual 8th Grade Math Fair, an event that showcases how students are connecting math to real-world careers through interactive displays and personal research. Organized by educators Penny Wagner and Miranda Cote, 8th-grade students interviewed community members about how they use math in their professions. The students then transformed their learning into essays and tri-fold displays that spotlight the importance of math in the workplace. Explore dozens of careers through student-created projects, spanning fields such as construction, healthcare, finance, culinary arts, education, and more! Special Giveaway! Attendees will have the chance to win TWO Sporting KC tickets, generously donated by Kurt Austin, Senior Director of Communications for Sporting KC and one of our dedicated career volunteers. Just by attending, you're entered into the raffle! Why You Should Attend: Celebrate our students’ hard work and creativity Get inspired by the many ways math applies to everyday life and careers Support community learning and real-world readiness Enter to win Sporting KC tickets! Thank you for being part of our community’s commitment to hands-on, meaningful education. We can’t wait to see you there!

Reminder: No Late Start on Thursday, May 1st & No School for Students on Friday, May 2nd We want to remind families of this week’s schedule adjustments: Thursday, May 1st – Regular start time (No late start) Friday, May 2nd– No school for students due to our districtwide Professional Development Day. Thanks so much for helping us keep the week running smoothly—we appreciate you!

The Lansing Board of Education will hold a board work session on Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30 pm. Location: Lansing District Office - 200 East Mary Street, Lansing, KS 66043. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd469/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DFXJVQ4F0826

The LHS Choirs performed at the State Large Group Festival contest and had outstanding results! LHS had 3 choirs perform, the max permitted by KSHSAA. Each group, Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble, and the Legacy Singers, performed a set of standard choral literature for 3 judges on a rubric of 80 points, resulting in earning a rating of I - V. (I = outstanding, III = average, V = ineffective). We are thrilled to announce that all 3 choirs not only earned a "I" overall rating, but the LHS Choirs average score over 9 rubrics was 76.3/80, far surpassing the benchmark of 69 points needed for a "I" rating! The accolades did not stop there as the Women's Ensemble and Concert Choir both earned a perfect rubric of 80 points from judges! This marks the 15th consecutive "I" earned by the LHS Choirs at this event! Senior Shaliyah Wright, a member of each of the choirs, says, "This day was an incredible experience filled by our shared love for music and love for one another! We strive to inspire others to feel the passion and joy that music brings to us all. Our classroom is truly remarkable, and to witness the successful outcome of our hard work is amazing. I am honored to experience this with my peers and to continue to carry on our program's legacy." If you would like to hear some of our work, our final concert of the year is on May 5th at 7pm in the LHS auditorium.

District-Wide Spirit Week for Teacher Appreciation! The LHS KAY Club is hosting a district-wide (Pre) Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week this week in honor of the upcomingTeacher Appreciation Week! Since the high school won’t be able to celebrate next week due to Senior Week activities, they are asking our staff and students to join in showing our appreciation for our amazing educators. - Tuesday, April 29 - LHS Staff are "Oz-some": Wear green vs. pink (for Wicked) - Wednesday, April 30 - Our Teachers Color Our World: Wear your favorite color - Thursday, May 1 - "Throwback": Wear 80s themed clothes

Planning for the 2025–2026 School Year If your student will not be returning for the 2025–2026 school year, please take a moment to complete the Non-Returning Student Form. Click here for form: https://businessofficeadmin.plumsail.io/f7d39418-3089-49eb-ba87-f718fdebd829 Your response helps us greatly with scheduling and planning—thank you!

Support the 2025 Lansing Angel Tree Fundraiser! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to serve 33 local families this past holiday season with heartfelt gifts and meal support. Let’s keep the spirit going! We’re kicking off our Spring Fundraiser with t-shirt sales to help fund the Winter 2025 Lansing District Angel Tree — and we need your help. How You Can Help: Shop & Support – All profits from sales of t-shirts (see order form link below) will go directly to the Angel Tree initiative. Contribute Early – Additional monetary donations and traditional Angel Tree gift tags will be available starting November 3, 2025. Order Details: Order forms can be turned into the main offices at Lansing Elementary, Intermediate, or Middle School. Deadline to order: Friday, May 2, 2025 Payment methods: Cash or Check only Make checks payable to: Lansing Middle School Let’s continue making the holidays brighter for Lansing families in need. Your support makes a difference! Click below for order form: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4483/LUSD/5572941/Angel_Tree_Fundraiser_Spring_25_-_Google_Docs.pdf

Register Now for the 2025 Youth Fishing Derby! Join us at Bernard Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025 for the David Trinkle Jr. Youth Fishing Derby hosted by Lansing Parks & Recreation! This event is open to youth 15 years and under. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. | Fishing runs from 9:30–11:00 a.m. Prizes, raffles, and a picnic lunch included! $5 registration fee (includes bait & lunch). Pre-registration is required by May 1 – no onsite registration available. Register online at lansingks.org/parksrec or in person at 108 S 2nd Street, Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bring your fishing pole, an adult companion, and a blanket or chair. Questions? Call (913) 727-2960 or email parks@lansingks.org.

We are proud to announce that singers from the LHS Choirs had an outstanding showing at the KSHSAA Regional Music Solo & Small Ensemble Festival with a school record of 22 "I" - Outstanding ratings earned from 30 performances (previous high mark was 15). These singers prepared and performed two pieces for a judge and were provided feedback on an 80-point rubric. The LHS Choirs' 30 entrants were the most allowed under KSHSAA regulations, with all of them earning a rating of "I" - Outstanding or "II" - Excellent. LHS Choirs director, Brian J. White says "These students have worked on their product diligently this semester with commitment and follow-through. I am honored to help them realize the potential that they have and bring it to life through music. Their growth has been significant, and we are proud that 100% of our students performed at least to the level of excellence, with nearly 75% qualifying for State. It was a remarkable day." These who earned a "I" rating qualify for State Music Solo & Small Ensemble in Andover.

A big THANK YOU to the Rotary Club for donating The Energy Bus and How Full is Your Bucket? to our LES library—and for continuing their tradition of giving each 3rd grader their very own dictionary! We’re grateful for your ongoing partnership and support!

The Lansing Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Friday, April 25th at 1:00 pm. Location: Lansing District Office - 200 East Mary Street, Lansing, KS 66043. YouTube Link for livestream: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=usd469 Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd469/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DFXJVQ4F0826