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Free State High School’s pop variety show to showcase throwbacks and modern hits
Performers in Encore, Free State High School’s annual spring pop variety show, are gearing up to showcase music for all ages. The show premieres Thursday.
Nathan Kramer
Free State High School’s pop variety show to showcase throwbacks and modern hits
Performers in Encore, Free State High School’s annual spring pop variety show, are gearing up to showcase music for all ages. The show premieres Thursday.
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Lawrence school board to consider new high school graduation requirements
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving new high school graduation requirements that would add a required STEM credit and a financial planning course, as well as an MOU to address surging mental health needs.
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Lawrence Youth of the Year winner to be selected at community ceremony
Three candidates will give speeches Thursday in front of family, friends and community members, and one will be selected as the 2024 Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year.
Thousands of students in Kansas and Missouri have left public education. Here’s why
Kansas and Missouri public schools enroll thousands of fewer students compared to before the pandemic, in part, because of a homeschooling boom and declining birth rates.
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Lawrence school district’s boundary committee advances new boundaries for LMCMS transition to STEAM magnet school
The Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee decided Wednesday on a set of proposals to present to the public as the district reworks its boundaries to accommodate Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s transition into a STEAM magnet school.
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Snow days add up for Lawrence school district; unclear so far whether makeup time will be needed
The Lawrence school district has had three snow days so far this month, and schools may need to make up time down the line.
Lawrence schools will be in session Wednesday, but no morning bus service
Lawrence Public Schools will be in session Wednesday, but there will be no morning bus service because of issues related to the cold.
Free State High School brings home hardware from debate state championship
For the third straight year, Free State High School took home a trophy from the four-speaker debate state championship, adding to their status as one of the best speech and debate schools in the country.
No school for Lawrence Public Schools, Haskell Tuesday
School will be canceled for Lawrence Public Schools Tuesday amid more dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, plus a new layer of snow.
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Lawrence middle schoolers encouraged to use their voices for good at MLK tribute
Voices from the past, present and future converged Friday at Billy Mills Middle School to share messages of empowerment, community and courage in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
No school Wednesday for Lawrence Public Schools; library to delay opening
The Lawrence school district has canceled school Wednesday, the second day in a row, because of snowstorms.
Lawrence school board evacuates meeting after reported bomb threat
The Lawrence school board’s meeting came to an abrupt end Monday evening after a bomb threat was reported to have appeared on Facebook.
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Lawrence Public Schools canceling school for Tuesday, plus more local closures
The Lawrence school district will have no school Tuesday because of winter storm conditions. Here’s a list of closures and cancelations.
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Lawrence Public Library plans slate of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lawrence Public Library and community partners have organized a series of activities and two donation drives that start Jan. 8 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and King’s legacy of service.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County students invited to apply to 2024 Lawrence Juneteenth T-shirt design, essay contests
Douglas County students could have their work featured in this year’s Lawrence Juneteenth celebration. The annual T-shirt design and essay contests are now open.
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Lawrence school board to consider new high school graduation requirements
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to approve proposed high school graduation requirements for next year.
