NOVEMBER 2026 DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Our mission at Lansing Public Schools is to provide all students with the scholastic, technical, social, and life-long learning skills essential for academic, occupational, and personal success as productive citizens.

As we approach Election Day tomorrow, November 3, I encourage our families and community members to take the time to become informed about the candidates and issues on the ballot and exercise their right to vote.

One of the foundations of our nation is our representative democracy, and its success depends on an informed and engaged electorate. Public education plays an essential role in that process. By providing educational opportunities to all students, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, we help prepare future generations to think critically, make informed decisions, and participate meaningfully in our democracy.

Our schools do more than teach academic subjects. They help students develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to become engaged and responsible citizens. This is one of the many reasons public education is so important to the future of our communities and our nation.

As we head into the colder months, I also want to remind families to review our district's inclement weather procedures, which are outlined in more detail below. Decisions to delay or cancel school are never easy, and weather conditions can vary throughout our district. Please remember that parents and guardians always have the option to keep their children home if they feel local weather or road conditions make travel unsafe. Simply notify your child's school, and the absence will be excused. We appreciate your understanding as we work to make the best decisions possible for the safety of our students and staff.

Thank you for your continued support of Lansing USD469 and the important work happening in our schools every day.

Sincerely,

Marty Kobza
Superintendent
Lansing USD 469

Congratulations to our elementary staff members and student of the month for October who were recognized at our October Board of Education meeting:

• Student of the Month: Emilia Sanchez
• Classified Staff Member: Darrell Denney
• Certified Staff Member: Tonya Arias

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• November 3: Election Day - Please vote
• November 11: Veterans Day, No School for Students or Staff
• November 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Break, No School for Students or Staff
• December 18: End of 2nd Quarter
• December 21 - January 4: Winter Break, No School for Students
• January 5: Students Return, Start of Second Semester

Please check your student's school newsletter for building-specific dates. Click here for Events calendar.

As colder weather approaches, we want to remind families of Lansing USD469's inclement weather procedures.

Decisions to delay or cancel school are never easy, and we understand that weather and road conditions can vary throughout our district. When making these decisions, Superintendent Kobza consults with area superintendents and district transportation and facilities personnel to assess conditions and determine the safest course of action.

Please remember that parents and guardians always have the option to keep their children home if they feel weather or local road conditions make travel unsafe. If you choose to do so, simply contact your child's school to report the absence as weather-related, and it will be excused.

Depending on conditions, the district may implement a two-hour delayed start, two-hour early release, school closure for students, or full district closure.

We encourage all families to review our Inclement Weather Closure Guidelines ahead of time so they are familiar with the procedures.

While we hope winter weather won't disrupt our school days anytime soon, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students and staff safe!

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Lansing USD 469 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected classification in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Marty Kobza, Superintendent

200 East Mary Street, Lansing, KS 66043

913-727-1100

marty.kobza@usd469.net

For further information on non-discrimination, visit the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or call 800-421-3481.

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