Lansing High School

10/21/2026

Name It, Claim It: Learning in Action at LHS!

LHS Principal Dr. Alan Penrose is giving staff a chance to virtually step into one another’s classrooms through “Name It, Claim It,” a series highlighting the lessons, projects, and learning opportunities happening throughout Lansing High School.

This week’s feature takes us into **Lorie Ketter’s Spanish II class**, where students are exploring Latin American legends while strengthening their Spanish language skills through reading, writing, and creativity!

Mrs. Ketter shares what was happening:

“¡Buenos días!

In my Spanish II class, we learned about three different Latin American legends: El Gritón (The Yeller/Shouter), El Silbón (The Whistler), and El Cucuy (the Latin American Boogeyman).

After reading, watching, or listening to three different versions of the El Cucuy legend, students worked with partners on a mini project to retell one of the versions. Students illustrated what they imagined El Cucuy looked like based on the storybook version and then rewrote the legend in their own words in Spanish.

In the storybook version, El Cucuy has one giant red ear so he can hear misbehaving children. The legend tells of two sisters who are taken to his cave until a shepherd eventually rescues them and returns them home to their family.”

Through this project, students had the opportunity to **practice Spanish reading comprehension, writing, and storytelling while exploring Latin American folklore and culture**. Their creative illustrations and written retellings demonstrate how language learning can bring stories and traditions to life!

Thank you to Mrs. Ketter for giving us a look inside her classroom and showing another way our LHS students are learning in action!

10/19/2026

Lansing Students Earn Fourth Place at Basketball Tournament

Congratulations to our Lansing Middle School, Lansing High School, and LINCS students who competed ...

10/14/2026

Name It, Claim It: Learning in Action at LHS!

LHS Principal Dr. Alan Penrose is giving staff a chance to virtually step into one another’s classrooms through “Name It, Claim It,” a series highlighting the lessons, projects, and learning opportunities happening throughout Lansing High School.

This week’s feature takes us into Zach Dent’s French classes, where students are creating personalized notebooks that serve as a record of their learning throughout the school year.

Mr. Dent shares what was happening:

“The students build their notebooks throughout the year with exams, notes, vocabulary, and more. They essentially create their own textbooks and notebooks! The pictures show students gluing their exams into their notebooks.

This is a very traditional practice in classrooms in France. While the notebooks may not look fancy, they provide a record of everything students have learned and completed in French class, which they get to keep at the end of the academic year.”

Beyond their notebooks, students are also preparing to reconnect with peers across the globe! Mr. Dent shared that his classes are finishing pen pal letters that will soon be sent to one of their contact schools in France, giving students an opportunity to practice their language skills while building international connections.

What a great example of students taking ownership of their learning while experiencing authentic French classroom traditions and connecting with another culture!

Thank you to Mr. Dent for giving us a look inside his classroom and showing another way our LHS students are learning in action!

10/07/2026

Name It, Claim It: Learning in Action at LHS!

LHS Principal Dr. Alan Penrose is giving staff a chance to virtually step into one another’s classrooms through “Name It, Claim It,” a series highlighting the lessons, projects, and learning opportunities happening throughout Lansing High School.

This week’s feature takes us into Jordan Moshier’s Weight Training class, where students are using technology and data to improve their sprint performance.

Mr. Moshier shares what was happening:

“We have been using OVR Performance laser timing to improve our students' top-end sprint speed in our Weight Training class. The students in these photos are running a 10-yard fly sprint with a 10-yard acceleration zone. This means that the sprinter has 10 yards to accelerate as fast as possible, and the laser timing system is only measuring the final 10 yards after they have built momentum.

“The focus for this drill was to work on improving our starts, continuing to work on proper sprint mechanics, and maintaining our speed. The fastest girl time of the day was 1.26 seconds (16.2 MPH), and the fastest boy time was 1.06 seconds (19.3 MPH).”

What a great example of students combining physical performance, technology, and real-time data to measure progress and put proper technique into practice!

Thank you to Mr. Moshier for giving us a look inside his classroom and showing another way our LHS students are learning in action!

10/06/2026

Lansing High School Debate Team Starts Season Strong

The Lansing High School Debate Team is off to an exciting start to the 2026-2027 season, with stude...

10/02/2026

Name It, Claim It: Learning in Action at LHS!

LHS Principal Dr. Alan Penrose is giving staff a chance to virtually step into one another’s classrooms through “Name It, Claim It,” a series highlighting the lessons, projects, and learning opportunities happening throughout Lansing High School.

This week’s feature takes us into Nick Black’s Direct Geometry class, where students took their learning beyond the classroom to discover how geometry shows up all around them!
Mr. Black shares what was happening:

“This is from one of my Direct Geometry classes. We had just finished learning about transversals and all the special angles they create when they cross parallel lines. After some classroom lessons, we took a field trip around the school to find real-world examples of these lines and angles so students could recognize that they see them every day already.

The chairs in the halls provided a perfect example with their design. We also found great examples in the commons area and gym.”

10/01/2026

Lansing Lions Football to Host Military Appreciation Night

Lansing High School Football will host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, October 9, as the Lions take on the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats at Lansing High School. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

As part of the evening, Lansing High School will honor the men and women who have served our country. All past and present service members will receive free admission to the game.

We hope our Lansing community will join us for a great night of football as we recognize and thank our military service members!

10/01/2026

Lansing High School Update

09/28/2026

Putting HVAR knowledge to the test!

Lansing High School students Kenneth Kramer and Cameron Raney are gaining hands-on experience in the HVAR program at the KCKCC Pioneer Career Center (PCC).

Students recently learned how to test capacitors using multimeters to measure their electrical charge. Capacitors play an important role in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems by helping components such as AC compressors and fan motors start and operate properly.

Great work, Kenneth and Cameron!

09/28/2026

Practicing the details that matter in patient care!

Lansing High School students MacKenzie Cigich, Wylie Bradshaw, and Hallie Dodd are developing hands-on skills in the CNA program at the KCKCC Pioneer Career Center (PCC).

Students recently practiced safely and efficiently making both occupied and unoccupied beds. Along the way, they learned important procedures for maintaining cleanliness and safety, including proper handling of linens and positioning the bed at a safe working height.

These hands-on lessons help students build the skills and attention to detail needed when caring for patients.

Great work, MacKenzie, Wylie, and Hallie!