Intermediate School

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

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

Field of Dreams Spring/Summer Sports Registration Now Open! Darren and Kelli Fayard, the new operators of the Field of Dreams sports complex, are excited to welcome young athletes for the upcoming Spring/Summer season! They are dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment for youth sports and invite families to explore their programs. Registration is now open, and the season begins on April 21st. For more details and to sign up, visit www.dreamitplayit.com.

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!

Read Across America Spirit Week is Coming to Lansing USD469! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading with Read Across America Spirit Week! Each day, we’ll have a special theme to encourage literacy and creativity. Mash-Up Monday - March 3rd Royal Reading Tuesday - March 4th Reading is All Around You Wednesday - March 5th Cozy Up to a Good Book Thursday - March 6th Reading Gives You a Bright Future! - March 7th

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.

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! ❄️

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.

It’s Day 2 of National School Counseling Week! Today’s theme encourages counselors to reflect on how they know their students are thriving. At USD 469, our school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists are dedicated to supporting the success and well-being of our Lansing Lions—both inside and outside the classroom. But what does student success really look like? Our Lansing School Counselors know their students are thriving when they are: 🦁 Persevering through challenges 🦁 At their best, even on tough days 🦁 Excited about learning and growth 🦁 Achieving their goals, big and small 🦁 Advocating for themselves and others Thank you to our incredible counseling team for fostering an environment where students can truly thrive!

🎉 It’s National School Counseling Week! 🎉 In honor of this special week, we will be sharing a new graphic each day to highlight the incredible work our Lansing School Counselors and Mental Health Team do to support our students. From academic growth to career exploration and social-emotional development, their impact is felt in every aspect of student success! Today’s graphic showcases how our school counselors help students thrive in and beyond the classroom.