Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program Applications Now Available
The 2026 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program is now accepting applications for Lansing families who may benefit from assistance this holiday season.
Applications are available at Lansing City Hall, 800 1st Terrace, or can be downloaded using the link below. Applicants must be Lansing residents and meet the program’s income eligibility requirements.
Completed applications and all required proof of income must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by noon on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Please review the application carefully for eligibility requirements and required documentation.
Download the 2026 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program Application: https://aptg.co/5-4GK6
Questions may be directed to the City of Lansing at 913-727-3036.
The 2026 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program is now accepting applications for Lansing families who may benefit from assistance this holiday season.
Applications are available at Lansing City Hall, 800 1st Terrace, or can be downloaded using the link below. Applicants must be Lansing residents and meet the program’s income eligibility requirements.
Completed applications and all required proof of income must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by noon on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Please review the application carefully for eligibility requirements and required documentation.
Download the 2026 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program Application: https://aptg.co/5-4GK6
Questions may be directed to the City of Lansing at 913-727-3036.
Community Event: Leavenworth’s Best Trunk or Treat
Looking for some Halloween fun for the family? Sagasu Family Martial Arts and Sagasu Kids are hosting Leavenworth’s Best Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 16, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
This free community event will feature trunk-or-treating, a live DJ, raffle prizes, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
725 N. 7th St., Leavenworth
Friday, October 16
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Free to attend; registration is required
Space is limited. Families interested in attending can call/text (913) 306-5759 for more information or register here: https://sparkpages.io/cart/2/?i=_YhGb&c=&ocu=
This is a community event and is not sponsored by Lansing USD 469.
Looking for some Halloween fun for the family? Sagasu Family Martial Arts and Sagasu Kids are hosting Leavenworth’s Best Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 16, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
This free community event will feature trunk-or-treating, a live DJ, raffle prizes, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
725 N. 7th St., Leavenworth
Friday, October 16
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Free to attend; registration is required
Space is limited. Families interested in attending can call/text (913) 306-5759 for more information or register here: https://sparkpages.io/cart/2/?i=_YhGb&c=&ocu=
This is a community event and is not sponsored by Lansing USD 469.
Math Talk in 4th Grade!
Every day, Mrs. Holden’s 4th grade students participate in Math Talk, using a consistent Think–Pair–Share–Compare–Justify–Connect routine to strengthen their mathematical thinking and communication.
Students:
THINK – Take time to think about numbers, solve a problem independently, and think about the strategy they used.
PAIR – Turn to a partner to explain their thinking and listen to another approach.
SHARE – Share strategies and ideas with the class.
COMPARE – Look at different strategies and discuss what is similar or different about them.
JUSTIFY – Explain how they know their answer is correct and provide reasoning to support their thinking.
CONNECT – Make connections between strategies, mathematical concepts, and what they have learned previously.
Math Talk gives students opportunities to explain their thinking, ask questions, learn from mistakes, consider multiple ways to solve a problem, and use mathematical vocabulary. Most importantly, students learn that math is about more than getting the right answer—it’s about understanding the why behind the mathematics.
We love watching our Lansing Lions think, talk, listen, reason, and learn together!
Every day, Mrs. Holden’s 4th grade students participate in Math Talk, using a consistent Think–Pair–Share–Compare–Justify–Connect routine to strengthen their mathematical thinking and communication.
Students:
THINK – Take time to think about numbers, solve a problem independently, and think about the strategy they used.
PAIR – Turn to a partner to explain their thinking and listen to another approach.
SHARE – Share strategies and ideas with the class.
COMPARE – Look at different strategies and discuss what is similar or different about them.
JUSTIFY – Explain how they know their answer is correct and provide reasoning to support their thinking.
CONNECT – Make connections between strategies, mathematical concepts, and what they have learned previously.
Math Talk gives students opportunities to explain their thinking, ask questions, learn from mistakes, consider multiple ways to solve a problem, and use mathematical vocabulary. Most importantly, students learn that math is about more than getting the right answer—it’s about understanding the why behind the mathematics.
We love watching our Lansing Lions think, talk, listen, reason, and learn together!
The Leavenworth Soccer Association is hosting its 3v3 Inferno Cup on Saturday, October 31, at the LSA Game Complex in Leavenworth!
The tournament is open to players 3rd grade through adult, with divisions created based on age, gender, skill level, and registrations received.
Tournament Details:
- Saturday, October 31 - morning and early afternoon
- LSA Game Complex, 3300 S. 14th St., Leavenworth
- $125 per team
- 3 - 7 players per team
- Three games guaranteed, with finals to determine division winners
Visit the Leavenworth Soccer Association website for additional information, registration, and the required player liability waiver.
https://leavenworthsoccer.org/tournament/
Mrs. Settles and Mrs. Norris delivered Sonic drinks to all of our Lansing Intermediate School staff today as a small thank-you for the hard work, dedication, and heart they have put into student success so far this year!
We are incredibly grateful for everything our teachers and staff do each day to support, encourage, and help our students grow and succeed.
And a BIG thank you to our local Sonic for helping us make this special treat happen! Your support of our Lansing Lions is greatly appreciated!
We are incredibly grateful for everything our teachers and staff do each day to support, encourage, and help our students grow and succeed.
And a BIG thank you to our local Sonic for helping us make this special treat happen! Your support of our Lansing Lions is greatly appreciated!
An early start at Lansing Intermediate School!
Principal Mechelle Settles captured Facilities Director Drew Allen hard at work mowing the grounds at LIS before 7:00 a.m. this morning.
We are so thankful for Drew and our entire maintenance and facilities crew for all they do behind the scenes to keep our schools looking great and ready for our students and staff.
Principal Mechelle Settles captured Facilities Director Drew Allen hard at work mowing the grounds at LIS before 7:00 a.m. this morning.
We are so thankful for Drew and our entire maintenance and facilities crew for all they do behind the scenes to keep our schools looking great and ready for our students and staff.
A Message from LIS Principal Mechelle Settles: Celebrating a Great Start to the Year at Lansing Intermediate School!
Dear Lansing Intermediate School Families,
What a wonderful start to the year at Lansing Intermediate School! Our building has been filled with excitement, laughter, new friendships, and so many opportunities for our students and staff to begin getting to know one another.
One of the most important parts of the beginning of a school year is making connections. These past two weeks, our teachers and staff have been learning about their students—their interests, personalities, strengths, and what makes each of them unique. At the same time, our students have been getting to know their teachers, learning classroom routines, and discovering that they have a team of adults at school who care about them and want to see them succeed.
We know that strong relationships are at the heart of a successful school experience. When students feel known, valued, and connected, they are more comfortable taking risks, asking questions, learning from mistakes, and growing as learners. These first days have been about beginning those relationships and creating a sense of belonging for every student.
We have also been so proud of the way our students have welcomed one another, helped each other, and begun building our Lansing Lion community. There is something special about watching a school come together during those first days, and we are excited to see these connections continue to grow throughout the year.
Thank you to our families for helping us get the school year off to such a great start. We are grateful for your partnership and for the opportunity to work together to make Lansing Intermediate School a place where Every Student is Connected, Every Student is Valued, and Every Student is Successful.
We are off to a fantastic start, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
With Lansing Lion Pride,
Mrs. Settles
Principal
Lansing Intermediate School
Dear Lansing Intermediate School Families,
What a wonderful start to the year at Lansing Intermediate School! Our building has been filled with excitement, laughter, new friendships, and so many opportunities for our students and staff to begin getting to know one another.
One of the most important parts of the beginning of a school year is making connections. These past two weeks, our teachers and staff have been learning about their students—their interests, personalities, strengths, and what makes each of them unique. At the same time, our students have been getting to know their teachers, learning classroom routines, and discovering that they have a team of adults at school who care about them and want to see them succeed.
We know that strong relationships are at the heart of a successful school experience. When students feel known, valued, and connected, they are more comfortable taking risks, asking questions, learning from mistakes, and growing as learners. These first days have been about beginning those relationships and creating a sense of belonging for every student.
We have also been so proud of the way our students have welcomed one another, helped each other, and begun building our Lansing Lion community. There is something special about watching a school come together during those first days, and we are excited to see these connections continue to grow throughout the year.
Thank you to our families for helping us get the school year off to such a great start. We are grateful for your partnership and for the opportunity to work together to make Lansing Intermediate School a place where Every Student is Connected, Every Student is Valued, and Every Student is Successful.
We are off to a fantastic start, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
With Lansing Lion Pride,
Mrs. Settles
Principal
Lansing Intermediate School
REMINDER Lansing Intermediate Families: Join Us for Popsicles with the Principals!
Kick off the new school year with a sweet treat! Join Mrs. Settles and Mrs. Norris on Tuesday, August 11, from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the east doors of Lansing Intermediate School for Popsicles with the Principals.
Afterward, families are invited to stay for Meet the Teacher Night, beginning at 4:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing year.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back!
A quick reminder that there is no school Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Break.
Students will return to class on Monday, December 1.
Lansing USD469 hopes all our families enjoy a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday break!
Students will return to class on Monday, December 1.
Lansing USD469 hopes all our families enjoy a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday break!
Lansing USD469 will start one hour later each Thursday during the 2025-2026 school year. Here is some helpful information for our families regarding Late Start Thursdays:
Late Start: Each Thursday, all K-12 students will start school one hour later than usual.
Preschool: This schedule will not affect preschool students.
Purpose: The additional time allows our teachers to collaborate on enhancing the MTSS process, discuss student data, intervention strategies, instructional techniques, common assessments, and set goals for our students.
Transportation: Buses will run one hour later each Thursday.
Childcare: For elementary and intermediate students (grades K-5), free childcare is available through the YMCA for parents needing to drop their students off at 8:00 am. Please contact your child's school for more information on how to sign up.
We appreciate your support as we work to provide the best educational experience for our students.
Late Start: Each Thursday, all K-12 students will start school one hour later than usual.
Preschool: This schedule will not affect preschool students.
Purpose: The additional time allows our teachers to collaborate on enhancing the MTSS process, discuss student data, intervention strategies, instructional techniques, common assessments, and set goals for our students.
Transportation: Buses will run one hour later each Thursday.
Childcare: For elementary and intermediate students (grades K-5), free childcare is available through the YMCA for parents needing to drop their students off at 8:00 am. Please contact your child's school for more information on how to sign up.
We appreciate your support as we work to provide the best educational experience for our students.
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).
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).
Cheering on Lions, On and Off the Field!
Lansing Intermediate School 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Laurie Holden, goes above and beyond for her students. Whether they’re in her classroom now or were in her class years ago, she shows up to support them, even at their football games!
We love seeing our teachers make such lasting connections with students, reminding them that once a Lion, always a Lion.
Lansing Intermediate School 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Laurie Holden, goes above and beyond for her students. Whether they’re in her classroom now or were in her class years ago, she shows up to support them, even at their football games!
We love seeing our teachers make such lasting connections with students, reminding them that once a Lion, always a Lion.
Mark your calendar!
PTA meetings are your chance to stay in the loop, get involved, and contribute to the success of our schools.
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to our community, we welcome you to join us!
PTA meetings are your chance to stay in the loop, get involved, and contribute to the success of our schools.
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to our community, we welcome you to join us!
This afternoon, the Lansing Fire Department responded to Lansing Intermediate School due to a faulty smoke detector. Out of an abundance of caution, students and staff were evacuated from the building until the fire department gave the all clear.
At no time were students in danger, and normal activities have now resumed.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
At no time were students in danger, and normal activities have now resumed.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
