Lansing USD 469

Lansing USD 469 Thanks Westside Family Church for Annual Donation Supporting District Staff

December 17, 2025

Lansing USD 469 is thankful to Westside Family Church in Leavenworth for its annual donation of $2,500, given to support and encourage teachers and staff across the district. Repr...

Lansing High School ACE Mentor Team Earns Design Excellence Award at KC Metro End-of-Year Presentations

December 17, 2025

Lansing High School students showcased their creativity and real-world design skills on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the ACE Mentor Program’s End-of-Year Presentations, held at...

Lansing Elementary Weekly Update - December 13, 2025

December 14, 2025

Lansing High School senior Bryce Fullen officially signed his National Letter of Intent on Thursday, December 11, 2025, committing to continue his baseball career at Mineral Area Community College. A standout student-athlete, Fullen has built an impressive résumé during his time with Lansing Baseball. He is a two-time All-UKC selection, a two-time All-State selection, and a three-year varsity letter winner. Over the past two seasons, he has also been one of the Lions’ leading hitters, consistently contributing to the team’s success. Bryce becomes the 32nd Lansing High School baseball player to sign a National Letter of Intent to play college baseball during Coach Michael Basler’s tenure, marking another milestone for the program. “Bryce is a coach’s dream,” said Coach Basler. “He is a high-character kid and a great student in the classroom. He is a natural leader, a great teammate, and has a high baseball IQ to go along with a strong work ethic. He has impacted our program in many ways, and I’m extremely proud of him. He has a bright future ahead, and I look forward to following his career.” Bryce was joined at the signing by his parents, Jason and Jessica Fullen, who have supported him throughout his academic and athletic journey. Lansing High School congratulates Bryce on this exciting next step and wishes him continued success at Mineral Area Community College and beyond.

Lansing High School Senior Bryce Fullen Signs to Play College Baseball

December 12, 2025

Lansing High School senior Bryce Fullen officially signed his National Letter of Intent on Thursday, December 11, 2025, committing to continue his baseball career at Mineral Area ...

The Lansing 8th grade girls’ basketball team finished an unforgettable season in the best possible way—undefeated and crowned 2025 KVL Girls’ Basketball Champions. The team capped off their dominant run by bringing home the championship trophy, securing a well-earned back-to-back (2-Peat) KVL title. Led by Head Coach Bishop and Assistant Coach Hamilton, the Lions played with energy, confidence, and relentless effort all season long. Their dynamic style of play and strong team connections made every game exciting to watch and showcased the dedication and hard work that defined this group. The road to the championship wasn’t without challenges. In the semifinal matchup against Mill Creek, the Lions faced a tight contest that came down to the final moments. With the game tied late in the fourth quarter, Reese Anderson stepped to the free-throw line with everything on the line. “I knew when I was fouled that the game was on the line, but Coach Bishop always says when I make shots there’s no shot bigger, so I knew I had to hit them—and I did,” Anderson said. Coach Bishop praised the team’s resilience and ability to respond under pressure. “During the Mill Creek game in the semis, we faced a lot of adversity. They’re a well-coached team that always gives us all we can handle,” Bishop said. “After being down to start the fourth quarter, we kicked it up a notch and found ways to get steals and baskets. Reese and Allie both hit important free throws to put us up at the end of that game.” In the championship game, the Lions left no doubt. The team applied constant defensive pressure and capitalized on key scoring opportunities to pull away and secure the title. “When we played in the championship match, we never let up,” said Maliyah Davis. “We just kept playing pressure defense and hit some big shots to increase our lead. We were so excited to 2-Peat!” Assistant Coach Hamilton echoed the pride felt by the entire Lansing community. “I’m so proud of this team,” Hamilton said. “They worked hard all season and deserved the championship.” Congratulations to our coaches and players, and to the reigning KVL Champions. This undefeated season is a testament to leadership, teamwork, and determination—and one that will be remembered with pride.

Undefeated and Unstoppable: 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Claims 2025 KVL Championship

December 12, 2025

The Lansing 8th grade girls’ basketball team finished an unforgettable season in the best possible way - undefeated and crowned 2025 KVL Girls’ Basketball Champions! The team capp...

Lansing students and staff are invited to join in the fun as we celebrate Winter Spirit Week from December 15–19, 2025! Each day features a different theme to help spread holiday cheer, build community, and create memorable moments during the final week before winter break. Below is the lineup for this year’s festivities: Monday: Winter Whiteout Kick off the week by dressing like Frosty and wearing your best winter whites! Students and staff are encouraged to bundle up in snowy shades to bring a flurry of fun into the building. Tuesday: Christmas Sweaters Bring out your most festive (and maybe most ridiculous!) holiday sweater. Whether it’s sparkly, silly, or musical, Christmas Sweater Day is always a crowd favorite. Wednesday: Holiday Bling It’s time to accessorize! Wear your best Santa hat, reindeer antlers, jingle bells, crazy socks, or anything else that shows off your holiday spirit. The more creative, the better! Thursday: Grinch Day Dress up in green and channel your inner Grinch! From cozy green outfits to full Whoville-inspired flair, this day is all about having a little mischievous, light-hearted fun. Friday: Festive Flannels End the week with comfort and holiday style by wearing your favorite festive flannel and sweatpants. It’s the perfect cozy finish to a spirited week.

Lansing USD469 Winter Spirit Week Is Almost Here!

December 12, 2025

Lansing students and staff are invited to join in the fun as we celebrate Winter Spirit Week from December 15–19, 2025! Each day features a different theme to help spread holiday ...

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Lansing USD469 Employee Spotlight: Michael Basler (Coach Baz), Social Studies Teacher- Government & APGOV (LHS-Social Studies Department Chair) Head Baseball Coach

December 12, 2025

Our "Employee Spotlight" series aims to showcase the unique personalities, talents, and stories that contribute to the success of Lansing USD469. This section celebrates the incred...

Lansing High School Expands Postsecondary Pathways for Students

December 10, 2025

At the December 8 Board of Education meeting, Lansing High School Principal Alan Penrose shared how LHS is continuing to grow opportunities that help students graduate prepared fo...

Teammates Mentoring Program Expands After Remarkable First Year

December 10, 2025

Lansing USD469 is excited to share an update on the Teammates Mentoring Program, an initiative focused on building meaningful relationships and supporting student growth. Since la...

Lansing USD469 proudly recognizes one stand-out staff member and student at the beginning of each regularly scheduled board meeting. If you know a staff member or student that has done something exceptional, please consider taking the time to fill out the form below. Our Board Recognition Committee will make their decision and contact the recipients prior to the next board meeting.

Nominate an Outstanding Staff and/or Student for Board Meeting Recognition

December 9, 2025

Lansing USD469 proudly recognizes one stand-out staff member and student at the beginning of each regularly scheduled board meeting. If you know a staff member or student that has...

December Student of the Month: Paytin Beeman (10th Grade, Lansing High School)

December 9, 2025

Lansing High School sophomore Paytin Beeman has been named the district’s December Student of the Month for her outstanding leadership, kindness, and commitment to supporting othe...

December Staff Members of the Month: Klinton Brown, Drew Barba, and Brian Burns

December 9, 2025

Lansing USD 469 is proud to recognize Klinton Brown, Drew Barba, and Brian Burns from the district’s Technology Department as our December Staff Members of the Month. This team h...

LHS Students Bayne Yoakam and Bruce Blankartz Headed to Washington, D.C.

December 8, 2025

Lansing USD469 congratulates debaters Bayne Yoakam and Bruce Blankartz on an incredible accomplishment this weekend! Our LHS Debate team had a standout performance at a long, hig...

There are incredible lessons, projects, and opportunities for students throughout Lansing High School. To share these initiatives, Dr. Penrose sends an all-staff email with pictures of an assignment, project, or activity and titles it “Name It, Claim It.” The teacher responsible then replies to all staff to briefly explain what the unit is, what they are doing, and any reactions. The email allows teachers to visit other teachers’ classrooms virtually and start conversations about student learning, cross-curricular activities, and differentiation. The December 3rd “Name It, Claim It” features Social Studies teacher Michael Basler and his American Government students, who were captured in the middle of a highly interactive Gallery Walk. “This is the American Government classes participating in a ‘Gallery Walk,’” Basler shared. Gallery walks are not new to the Social Studies department, but this year they are being used with renewed intention across multiple courses. Basler explained that a key focus for the Social Studies PLC in 2025–26 is to strengthen shared instructional practices that students will experience repeatedly as they move through the program. “One of the 2025–26 initiatives for the social studies PLC department was to establish some shared lessons that we could use from course to course,” he said. “One of those was the use of gallery walks for students to view items like WWI & WWII propaganda, posters from civil rights era, political campaign posters/pamphlets & sketch notes. This would give students some common practice in viewing and evaluating materials & pictures as they progress from World History, American History, American Government & our social studies electives.” Research, Sketch Notes, and Student Choice Basler noted that this specific Gallery Walk took place during the Foreign and Domestic Policy Unit in American Government. Students were given the chance to follow their curiosity, selecting a president they were genuinely interested in studying. “This particular lesson was from our government Foreign and Domestic Policy Unit,” he explained. “We asked students to pick a particular president from the 20th or 21st century that they were interested in learning about.” From there, students moved into a two-part research and creation process. First, they developed a presidential biography emphasizing both foreign and domestic policy decisions. Then, they transformed that research into visual sketch notes designed to communicate meaning quickly and clearly. “Students had to research & produce a presidential bio which included information on both Foreign & Domestic policies that were initiated during the presidential term,” Basler said. “The second part of the lesson students were asked to take their presidential bio & created/develop sketch notes of their president.” The final products were shared publicly in the classroom for peer review and discussion—turning student work into a learning tool for everyone. “The sketch notes were collected & publish for viewing,” he continued. “Students were required to have a picture or cartoon of the president and images or symbols from the various policies president’s initiated during their term(s).” Learning From One Another Once the gallery was up, students circulated through their classmates’ work, evaluating how effectively each sketch-note set communicated its message. Basler emphasized that this stage helps students sharpen both content understanding and visual literacy skills. “Students then viewed their classmates’ sketch notes to see how effective the sketch notes were in translating a message about the foreign and domestic policies,” he said. To close the experience, students reflected in writing, choosing the examples they found most successful and explaining why. “Finally, students were asked to summarize in a short paragraph which sketch notes version they liked the best & explain why,” Basler shared. A Strategy Students Enjoy—and Teachers Keep Improving Basler said Gallery Walks have been a consistent success in Social Studies classrooms, because they invite movement, discussion, and active engagement with content. “Over the years our department has used gallery walks, it’s been a very productive lesson for our classes, and the students have enjoyed the opportunity to do them,” he noted. He also invited staff to continue the professional conversation by offering ideas for future growth. “I’ve attached a few from various classes that stood out for various reasons for viewing,” Basler wrote. “Would love to hear thoughts anyone may have on how to improve the lesson or use of gallery walks.” Basler closed his message with gratitude for the chance to highlight student learning in Government: “Appreciate the opportunity to share what goes on in Government.”

Lansing High School “Name It, Claim It” Spotlight: Gallery Walks Bring Presidential Policy to Life

December 8, 2025

There are incredible lessons, projects, and opportunities for students throughout Lansing High School. To share these initiatives, Dr. Penrose sends an all-staff email with pictur...

Six Lansing Middle School singers earned a spot in this year’s Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association (NEKMEA) Middle-Level District Honor Choir, representing LMS among some of the region’s most talented young vocalists. Over the weekend, students traveled to participate in the prestigious event, which brought together approximately 170 middle-level singers from 34 schools across Northeast Kansas. The honor choir experience gives students the chance to rehearse and perform high-level choral music alongside peers from other districts, all under the direction of a guest clinician. LMS students selected for the 2025 NEKMEA Middle-Level District Honor Choir included: Amara Robinson (8th grade) Dominick McNeal (8th grade) Leah Nickelson (8th grade) Kinley Hawks (8th grade) Dakota Vaughan (8th grade) MJ Carson (7th grade) During the day-long clinic and performance, students worked with nationally recognized composer and conductor Ryan Main, who led rehearsals and also composed several pieces featured in the concert. His guidance challenged students musically while also giving them an inside look at the creative process behind choral performance. “This was an incredible experience for our singers,” said LMS choir staff. “It was a great day for music making and a great day to be a Lion.” Congratulations to Amara, Dominick, Leah, Kinley, Dakota, and MJ for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of Lansing Middle School. Their selection to NEKMEA Honor Choir reflects both their individual talent and the strength of the LMS choral program.

LMS Singers Earn Spots in NEKMEA Middle-Level District Honor Choir

December 8, 2025

Six Lansing Middle School singers earned a spot in this year’s Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association (NEKMEA) Middle-Level District Honor Choir, representing LMS among some...

The Lansing Angels Holiday Program has seen an incredible outpouring of generosity this season. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to support Lansing families—your kindness is making a real difference. For the first time ever, all holiday program tags have been claimed. While those gift requests are fully covered, there is still an ongoing need for cash and grocery gift cards to help families through the remainder of the holiday and winter season. With increased need for food resources in our community—especially as some families are impacted by changes in government services and paused SNAP benefits—grocery gift cards and cash donations are especially helpful right now. These contributions allow Lansing Angels to respond quickly and directly to family needs as they arise. How to Donate We are still accepting: Cash donations Grocery/food gift cards, including: Aldi Walmart Dillons All donations can be dropped off at Lansing Middle School (LMS). Thank You for Supporting Lansing Families Lansing Angels continues to serve and support families across our district, and your generosity helps ensure that students and families have what they need during the holidays and into the winter months. We’re grateful for a community that shows up for one another. If you have questions or would like to help in another way, please contact the Lansing Angels Holiday Program through your school or the district office.

Lansing Angels Holiday Program: All Tags Claimed, Gift Cards Still Needed

December 8, 2025

The Lansing Angels Holiday Program has seen an incredible outpouring of generosity this season. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to support Lansing families. Your kind...

Mini Spirit Clinic Returns This Winter for K–5 Students

December 8, 2025

Lansing families: Mini Spirit Clinic is back for Winter 2026! This fun, high-energy experience gives our youngest Lions a chance to learn cheer routines alongside Lansing High Sch...

Lansing Elementary Weekly Update - December 6, 2025

December 8, 2025

Teddy Bear Toss Toy Drive- Tuesday, December 16, Halftime of LHS Basketball Game

Teddy Bear Toss Toy Drive at Boys Varsity Basketball

December 5, 2025

During the boys varsity basketball game on Tuesday, December 16, we’ll be hosting a Teddy Bear Toss Toy Drive. Fans are invited to bring a new teddy bear to the game and toss it o...

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November 2025 Coaches Club Athlete of the Month: Jadyn Bollin

December 5, 2025

Congratulations to our Athlete of the Month, Jadyn Bollin, for Cheerleading! Lansing High School is proud to announce a new initiative designed to highlight the outstanding achie...