New 453 Fireside Podcast is up: Jake visits with Noah Brown (Class of 2025), Levi Hanlen (Class of 2024), and Christian Skaggs (Class of 2023) about potential educational impacts and thoughts about AI usage in the classroom. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/453…

(1/6/2025): Due to winter weather impacting our area, there will be No School for Leavenworth Students and Staff for Monday, January 6. USD 453 12-month employees will not be required to report. Stay warm and be safe. suno.com/song/342f8b62-…

USD 453 Winter Weather Update - Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Due to snow and ice impacting a number of our neighborhoods from this weekend's winter weather, there will be No School for Students or Staff on Tuesday, January 7.

USD 453 Winter Weather Update - Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Due to reports of a number of neighborhoods, local streets, and sidewalks still impacted from this weekend's winter weather, there will be No School for Leavenworth students on Wednesday, January 8.

We have been monitoring local road conditions throughout the morning impacted by overnight winter weather. The decision has been made to school for TODAY: Friday, January 10. For all 12-month employees, please adjust your arrival schedule for a 2-Hour Late Start.

💙 Share this as a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

USD 453 LATE START for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21. Intermediate, Middle & High Schools will begin at 9:45 a.m. (doors opening at 9:15). Elementary Schools will begin at 10:15 a.m. (doors opening at 9:45). No breakfast service, No early morning practices, No a.m. Pre-K.

The 2025 KTOY team was recognized by the House today!

The verdict is in: Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow! That means six more weeks of winter. ❄️ What do you think? Are you excited for the season ahead? #GroundhogDay

New episode available of the 453 Fireside podcast w/ video via YouTube, featuring a discussion of the unknown future of the U.S. Department of Education and potential impacts on local public school districts: youtu.be/DuUCN1nX5-8

USD 453 Winter Weather Update: Due to predictions of overnight snowfall impacting local road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel school for students and staff for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

USD 453 Winter Weather Update (Tuesday, February 18, 2025) Due to predictions of overnight winter weather impacting local road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel school for students and staff for Tuesday, February 18.

❄️ Leavenworth USD 453 Winter Weather Update (Wednesday, February 19, 2025) 👇 Due to poor road conditions and severe low temperatures, the decision has been made to cancel school for students and staff for Wednesday, February 19. 💙

Congratulations to PJ Wells on being selected as the Chamber of Commerce Jr Citizen of the Year! Leavenworth USD 453

453 Fireside Podcast featuring the 2025 KS Dept of Education Kansas Teacher of the Year team discussing the Teacher of the Year process, and opportunity to advocate for public education. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/453… Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3eQnmI…

👇REMINDER: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be TODAY ONLY from 1- 8 P.M.! We can't wait to see our Pioneer families! #ProudToBeAPioneer 💙

🏌️‍♂️ Big congrats to John Ward for an amazing finish at the 5A Regional! John shot an impressive 74, just one stroke away from first place, earning 2nd overall! He’s headed to State in Emporia!🎯 John is making major moves on the course as a sophomore & 2 time state qualifier. 💪👏

That’s a wrap! 🎉 The final bell has rung, and another school year is in the books. We’re proud of everything our students and staff accomplished this year. Have a safe, fun, and restful summer. You’ve earned it! ☀️📚✌️ #LastDayOfSchool #HelloSummer #ProudToBeAPioneer 💙

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a reflective and peaceful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #HonoringOurHeroes #PioneerPride ❤️🤍💙

📣🔹 Pioneers! Attached are Summer workout dates for high school athletics... Hope to see you there! 📣🔹 #PioneerPride #ProudToBeAPioneer