High School 9-12

REMINDER: Lansing High School Homecoming Extravaganza is Tonight!

Mark your calendars for a night of fun, food, and community spirit at the Lansing High School Homecoming Extravaganza!

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing High School Football Field, 1412 147th St., Lansing, KS 66043

The evening kicks off with food trucks opening at 6:00 p.m., followed by games beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food, exciting activities, and the chance to celebrate homecoming in true Lansing Lion style.

This year’s event features a Wizard of Oz theme, so follow the Yellow Brick Road to the football field for an unforgettable night! Whether you’re a fan of food trucks, carnival-style games, or simply want to gather with the community, there’s something for everyone.

Come out, show your Lion pride, and help make Homecoming 2025 one to remember!

Support Lansing Schools at the Lansing Educational Foundation's Boots & Bow Ties Gala

The Lansing Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Boots & Bow Ties Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and we would love for our community to join in. This signature event combines a fun night out with meaningful support for Lansing students and teachers.

By attending, you’re helping LEF continue its mission of enriching learning opportunities across USD 469. In the 2025–26 school year alone, the LEF awarded more than $45,000 in classroom grants and since 2004, has invested over $750,000 in our schools.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Registration: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/2025-lef-bootsandbowtiesball

Questions? Contact Kara Thompson at Kara.Thompson@usd469.net

We’re grateful to the Lansing Educational Foundation for their ongoing support of our students, teachers, and schools.

Homecoming Spirit Week: There’s No Place Like Homecoming

Monday, Sept. 29 – Rhyme Over the Rainbow: Rhyme Without a Reason, Students pair up with a friend and dress in costumes that rhyme, even if they don’t go together.
Examples: Cat & Rat, DJ & PJs, Clock & Rock.

Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Twister Tuesday, Teachers and students swap roles by dressing like each other!

Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Which Witch is Which? Find a friend and wear matching outfits—it’s all about twinning!

Thursday, Oct. 2 – Lions, Moms, and Dads… Oh My! Choose your side: dress up as a Soccer Mom or a BBQ Dad.

Friday, Oct. 3 – Neon Rainbow, End the week in bright spirit! Wear your favorite neon colors. Refer to your building for specific neon colors by grade level (if applicable).

Ahoy, mateys!

Our Lansing High School Counseling Office celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day and wished a very happy birthday to Ms. Collins - all while dressed as pirates!

Our new counselor, Mr. Johnson, even brought along a treasure trove of pirate jokes, like:
“What kind of grades did the pirate get in school? High Cs!”
“What do you call a pirate with two eyes and two legs? A rookie!”

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Military Appreciation Night – First Home Football Game!

Lansing Lions fans, get ready for an exciting night under the lights!

Join us on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. for our first Friday Night Home Football Game as the Lions take on Leavenworth.

This special evening is also our Military Appreciation Night. To honor our service members, all active duty and retired military will receive FREE admission with a valid Military ID.

The theme of the night is Red, White, and Blue & Camo, so show your spirit in patriotic colors and camouflage as we cheer on our Lions!

Location: Lansing High School Football Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Military ID = Free Admission

Let’s fill the stands, celebrate our military heroes, and support our Lions in their big game against Leavenworth. Go Lions!

Military Appreciation Night – First Home Football Game!

Lansing Lions fans, get ready for an exciting night under the lights!

Join us on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. for our first Friday Night Home Football Game as the Lions take on Leavenworth.

This special evening is also our Military Appreciation Night. To honor our service members, all active duty and retired military will receive FREE admission with a valid Military ID.

The theme of the night is Red, White, and Blue & Camo, so show your spirit in patriotic colors and camouflage as we cheer on our Lions!

Location: Lansing High School Football Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Military ID = Free Admission

Let’s fill the stands, celebrate our military heroes, and support our Lions in their big game against Leavenworth. Go Lions!

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

Lansing High School Graduation – Class of 2025 Recording Now Available! We are thrilled to share the recording of the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, held on Saturday, May 17th. Although a widespread internet outage prevented us from livestreaming the event, we were still able to capture the full ceremony—and we’re excited to now share it with our families, friends, and community. Watch the Graduation Ceremony Here: USD 469 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5sRESo9Cbs Congratulations to the Lansing High School Class of 2025!

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!

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!

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.

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 Wednesday, May 1st & No School for Students on Friday, May 2nd We want to remind families of this week’s schedule adjustments: Wednesday, 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!