Reading Buddy Adventure: A Blast Across the Grades! Picture this: a 1st grader and a 4th grader teaming up for an epic reading journey every Thursday. The best part? They’re not just practicing their reading....they’re becoming partners in literary crime......but in the most fun, non-criminal way! 😄 For 20 minutes, they escape into the world of stories, taking turns reading to each other and laughing at silly characters, unexpected plot twists, and even the occasional funny mispronunciation. We’ve seen nothing but success so far, with bonds forming between buddies that go beyond the classroom! The cozy vibe of being in their own classrooms, paired with the joy of reading with a friend, has made these sessions pure magic. ✨📚 Check out these adorable photos of our buddy system in action! You’ll see just how much fun they’re having, and who knows—maybe these stories will inspire the next big adventure! 😉 -Mrs. Gregory & Ms. Kasson

It is gameday for our basketball teams! They are headed to Royal Valley tonight. Good luck to both the boys and girls teams. Go kaws!

This week 2nd grade took their annual Kansas Day trip to the Territorial Capital Museum/Lane University and Constitution Hall. They had great time discovering more about the history of our state and town. Thank you, @Historic Lecompton for helping us learn!

Take a look at what's happening at PLES in February!

Our scholars bowl team is headed to Silver Lake for regionals. Wish them good luck as they try to qualify for state! Congratulations to Eli Dean on making the Big East All-League! #gokaws

The high school girls basketball team is excited to cheer on the K-State women's basketball as they take on TCU! No better day than on National Girls & Women in Sports day! #emaw

The boys basketball team hosts Hiawatha tonight! Link to watch: https://youtube.com/@usd343media?si=NKy1rEhXH5iDxBRI #gokaws

Ahoy Mateys! ⚓️ From rough seas to calm waters, counselors help us navigate life! 🧭 Jump in the fun for National School Counseling Week, February 3rd–7th! And hey, speaking of navigating... the Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl! 🏈 Let’s ride that wave of victory together as we celebrate all the amazing ways counselors help us chart our course. Go Chiefs and go counselors! 🎉

Mrs. Hurlbut's favorite day of the year to teach is Kansas Day. Her class spent the day celebrating the great state we live in. Happy 164th birthday, Kansas!

Join us in celebrating School Counselor Week!

The wrestlers are headed to Baldwin Friday and Saturday. Friday - Girls Only Saturday - Boys Only Good Luck wrestlers! #gokaws

Our boys basketball teams are headed to Jeff West tonight! #gokaws

Our girls basketball varsity team is headed to Jefferson County North High school for their mid-season tournament this week! The first game will be against JCN at 7:30 PM on Tuesday. #gokaws

Varsity Scholars Bowl is headed to Jeff West today to participate in the Big East League meet today. Wishing our students good luck! #gokaws

Good Luck to our wrestlers who are headed to Holton today! #gokaws

Join Mr. O'Brien on Wednesday, January 29th from 6:00-7:00 PM to learn more about the upcoming educational tour to France and Spain! This tour will take place in June of 2026. Meeting will be held in the high school library.

Girls host Hiawatha at home tonight. JV starts and 5:00 and Varsity starts at 6:00. #gokaws

Our boys head back to Valley Falls on Friday! They will play Jeff West at 7:30 PM. # Go Kaws Check back for a video link.

USD 343 is currently accepting applications for an elementary/middle school PE teacher. This teacher will spend time at both LES and PLMS. If you, or anyone that you know, are interested please apply at the following link: https://usd343.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=254

Congrats to Mr. Matt Anguiano, PLHS Agriculture teacher, on being recently named "Young Teacher of the Year" and "Outstanding Early Career Teacher" by the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators!