High School 9-12

Wishing Our Lansing USD 469 Families a Joyful Winter Break

December 19, 2025

As we head into winter break, we thank you for your continued support and for being part of the Lansing USD 469 community. We are proud of the growth we’ve seen in our students th...

Lansing High School Choirs Featured on Sounds of the Holidays Television Special

December 19, 2025

The Lansing High School Women’s Ensemble and Legacy Singers have been selected to appear on this year’s Sounds of the Holidays television special, produced by local NBC affiliat...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

Lansing USD 469 District Leadership Team Deepens PLC Work at Kansas City Conference

December 3, 2025

From December 1–3, members of the Lansing USD 469 District Leadership Team attended the PLC at Work Institute at the Kansas City Convention Center. This national conference brough...

Lansing USD 469 Schools Closed, Daycare is Open - December 2, 2025

December 2, 2025

Due to forecasted frigid temperatures expected to continue through noon tomorrow, along with refreezing on country roads that will create dangerous driving conditions, Lansing USD...

Lansing USD469 November 2025 Parent Newsletter

November 21, 2025

Lansing USD469 Employee Spotlight: Emily Steadman, Lansing High School Nurse

November 21, 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 incre...

District Site Council Reviews Facilities Needs, Bond Planning, and New Supports for Students

November 21, 2025

Lansing USD 469’s District Site Council met on November 20, 2025, to hear updates from Superintendent Mr. Marty Kobza and share feedback on several key topics, including a potenti...

Lansing Kansas Scholarship Fund Adds New Scholarship for the Class of 2026

November 20, 2025

Lansing High School seniors, the opportunity to apply for the Lansing Kansas Scholarship Fund is here! Since its establishment in April 1987, the Lansing Kansas Scholarship Fund, ...

Lansing USD469 Artist Spotlight: Wynter Fontenot

November 14, 2025

Lansing High School senior Wynter Fontenot continues to impress with her incredible artistic talent and creativity. Known for producing dynamic and expressive works of art, Wynter...

Lansing USD469 Employee Spotlight: Paul Hanson, LHS Physical Education Teacher

November 14, 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 incre...