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Wear green on March 25th to support Cerebral Palsy Awareness! #GoGreen4CP Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects thousands of babies each year. It is not contagious and can range from mild to severe. People with Cerebral Palsy have trouble controlling the muscles of the body, making everyday tasks more of a challenge. Even though they may seem different, they are just like you, so never be afraid to be their friend!

Lansing High School Summer 2025 Driver Education Enrollment Now Open Lansing High School is excited to offer its Summer 2025 Driver Education program, designed to help students gain essential driving skills and earn their instructional permits. Enrollment is now open, and students must meet specific requirements to participate. Important Dates & Enrollment Details Parents and students interested in enrolling must attend one of the following mandatory informational meetings: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – 6:00 PM Location: Pride Rock Room, Lansing High School Enrollment is first come, first served based on when the course fee is paid. Lansing High School students may begin enrolling on Monday, March 31, 2025, while 8th graders can enroll starting Monday, April 7, 2025, if spots remain available. Course Sessions Students will enroll in one of the two available sessions: June Session: June 2 – June 20 July Session: July 7 – July 25 Attendance Policy: A student may miss no more than two class periods. A third absence will result in removal from the course. Please keep this in mind when planning around summer activities like band, cheer camps, and sports conditioning. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for the Lansing High School Driver Education program, students must: ✔️ Be at least 14 years old by June 1, 2025 ✔️ Successfully pass a vision exam by the school nurse or a doctor ✔️ Pay the $300 course fee Kansas Driver’s Handbook Test Before starting the course, students must pass a written test over the Kansas Driver’s Handbook with a score of at least 80%. Test Dates: May 27, 28, & 29, 2025 Time: 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM Location: Pride Rock, LHS Students will have up to three attempts to pass the test. If they do not pass, they will be dropped from the course and refunded $225. However, failing the driving portion of the course will not result in a refund. Click here for application: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4483/USDHS/5441698/Driver_Education_Enrollment_Form_ed._03_2024.pdf Click here for handbook: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/dlhb.pdf Course Structure & Driving Schedule Students will be assigned to driving groups by the instructor after enrollment. Drive times will vary and will be posted in an online Canvas classroom for students. Contact Information For questions regarding enrollment or course details, please reach out to: Driver Education Instructor: Brian J. White – brian.white@usd469.net LHS Bookkeeper: Mona Hauver – mona.hauver@usd469.net | (913) 727-3357 ext. 8110 Don't wait! Secure your spot in the Lansing High School Summer 2025 Driver Education program today!

Spring Break at the Frontier Army Museum! All programs are free and open to all ages.

Need a prom dress? Fill out the form below by 3/24! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd3PQQHFJ874rfdvqkTKzwwck4b8-x4ZZ4vGk_16YxskTSsg/viewform Questions? Contact Ms. Davis @ rebecca.davis@usd469.net or Ms. Molly @ molly.henson@usd469.net

REMINDER! STEAM Museum at Lansing Intermediate School! The Mobile Ed. STEAM Museum has arrived at Lansing Intermediate School (LIS) for an exciting hands-on learning experience! Event Dates: March 11 & 12 – Daytime sessions for 4th and 5th grade students at LIS March 11 | 5:00-7:00 PM – Family Night (Open to all district families) at LIS This interactive, state-of-the-art portable museum will transform the school into an immersive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning environment. Students will explore hands-on stations featuring robotics, 3D printing, simple machines, engineering challenges, and more! The event is made possible by a generous grant from the Lansing Educational Foundation (LEF) for the daytime sessions and support from the LIS PTA for the evening event. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience STEAM education in action! Families are invited to join us on March 11 from 5-7 PM at LIS for an evening of discovery and fun. For more details, visit Mobile Ed Productions.

REMINDER: Lansing High School is hosting a blood drive! Wednesday, March 12 8:00 am - 1:00 pm LHS Wrestling Room Appointments are preferred. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code: QJ For additional details, contact Maddie Swanson at maddie.swanson@usd469.net

Lansing High School is hosting a blood drive! Wednesday, March 12 8:00 am - 1:00 pm LHS Wrestling Room Appointments are preferred. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code: QJ For additional details, contact Maddie Swanson at maddie.swanson@usd469.net

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.

The Lansing Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, March 10th 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=DDMKTS535F17

Lansing USD 469 will be operating on a 2-hour delay today. Please note the following adjustments: No AM Preschool Daycare will open at 10:00 AM Y-Care will open at 8:00 AM (Please note that breakfast will not be provided for Y-Care students.) Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Please stay safe, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Lansing 469 app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents and Guardians, check your email or text messages for instructions to sign up and access new features now!

Reminder: No Late Start on Thursday, February 27 This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, will NOT be a late start day. As we have now used all of our allotted snow days for the year, adjustments were made to our schedule to ensure we meet the required instructional hours without adding an extra day to the calendar. Late start Thursdays will now only occur on the following dates for the remainder of the school year: March 6 April 3 May 8 On all other Thursdays, including tomorrow, school will begin at the regular start time. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we make these adjustments to support our students' instructional time!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Lansing 469 app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Parents & Guardians, look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app this Thursday, February 27! Download for Android: https://aptg.co/gLkgzj Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/XHFn9k

Mark Your Calendar: Lansing USD 469 Job Fair! • Date: May 6, 2025 • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Location: 200 E. Mary Street Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at the Lansing USD 469 Job Fair! We are hiring for multiple positions, including: • Paraprofessionals • Custodians • School Nurses • Bus Drivers & Bus Monitors • Custodial Supervisor • Nutritional Services Staff • Seasonal Grounds / Facilities Workers • Focus Room Aides 🌟 Open the door to your future! 🌟 On-Site Interviews Available – Bring your résumé! For more information, email hr@usd469.net We look forward to meeting you!

Due to dangerously cold temperatures, Lansing USD469 will follow Inclement Weather Plan D on Thursday, February 20, 2025. What does Plan D mean? • No students will report to school. • All schools and district buildings will be closed. • Daycare and Y-Care will be closed. • District office staff will work remotely. • Custodial staff, maintenance and grounds staff, and the Superintendent will report to work. Additionally, Lansing USD469 has used all available snow days for the year. A message will be sent via Skyward this afternoon with details on how we will be making up instructional time for the missed days. Thank you, and stay safe!

Due to winter weather conditions, Lansing USD469 will follow Inclement Weather Plan D on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. What does Plan D mean? • No students will report to school. • All schools and district buildings will be closed. • Daycare and Y-Care will be closed. • District office staff will work remotely. • Custodial staff, maintenance and grounds staff, and the Superintendent will report to work.

Due to winter weather conditions, Lansing USD469 will follow Inclement Weather Plan D on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. What does Plan D mean? • No students will report to school. • All schools and district buildings will be closed. • Daycare and Y-Care will be closed. • District office staff will work remotely. • Custodial staff, maintenance and grounds staff, and the Superintendent will report to work.

Day 5 of National School Counseling week asks mental health professionals and stakeholders to reflect on what kind of school counselor students need.

On the third day of National School Counseling week our school counselors reflected on what they need in order to thrive in their positions. Our school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors are intrinsically motivated by the growth of our students and sense of community that being a part of the Lansing team and community provides.

Due to ice and dangerous driving conditions, [Your School District Name] will be operating under Plan A – a Two-Hour Delay today. What does Plan A mean for Parents/Students? 🔹 School will start two hours later than usual. 🔹 Dismissal times remain the same. 🔹 All preschool is canceled. 🔹 Daycare will remain open as usual unless communicated otherwise. 🔹 Buses will pick up students two hours later than usual in the morning. What does Plan A mean for Staff? 🔹 All staff will report two hours later than normal (unless directed differently by a supervisor). 🔹 All school bus services will run two hours late, serving only regular routes. ⚠️ Please use caution when traveling, as roads and sidewalks may still be slick. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. 📢 Please share to help spread the word! Stay safe and warm! ❄️