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Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year.
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Free State High School students and lifelong theatre buddies nominated for Blue Star Awards
Two students at Free State High School have been nominated for prestigious Kansas City-area theatre awards.
Free State High School announces changes in administration
Free State High School will see three educators move into new positions starting in July, including one hire from outside the district.
Lawrence High School’s Showtime returning to the stage
Lawrence High School choir members have been hard at work rehearsing for the first Showtime since the pandemic hit.
‘Families need to know they’re not alone’: Upcoming fair offers resources, fun for Lawrence families
Lawrence families will have the opportunity to learn more about resources for children and families in the community at an upcoming Early Childhood Family Resource Fair.
Lawrence school board approves Montessori program for New York Elementary
The Lawrence school board narrowly approved implementing a Montessori program at New York Elementary this fall to serve 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners.
NATIONAL CHAMPS! Free State debate duo wins big tournament
Free State High School seniors Serena Rupp and John Marshall won the final round of the Tournament of Champions late Monday on a 2-1 decision, becoming national champions.
Girls high school gymnastics program to continue in Lawrence school district next year
The FireLions gymnastics team will go on. After hearing the findings of a Title IX report, the Lawrence school board agreed Monday to look at ways the district could boost participation in its high school gymnastics program as well as other offerings for girls.
Firebirds and Lions earn top awards, qualify for national competition during weekend speech and debate tournament
Twenty competitors from Free State and Lawrence high schools are heading to Kentucky in June for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.
West Middle School principal to retire
After three decades of service to Lawrence Public Schools, Kathy Branson will retire at the end of June, the district announced Monday.
Lawrence school board to consider Montessori program, hear results of Title IX study
Lawrence school board members at their meeting Monday will discuss the possibility of Montessori education at New York Elementary and hear the results of a Title IX study.
Photos: KU for Ukraine event draws crowd in Lawrence
Stories, poetry and music brought the Lawrence community a little closer to war-torn Ukraine on the other side of the globe Monday evening.
Olympic champion Billy Mills encourages youth at Lawrence school named in his honor
Two special lunch guests and a small entourage visited Billy Mills Middle School on Tuesday. Billy Mills himself, and his wife, Patricia, greeted students and educators at the Lawrence school named after the Olympic gold medalist.
Yes, Lawrence Public Schools are in session Monday
There will be school for all grades in Lawrence Public Schools on Monday. It is the district’s make-up day for inclement weather days during the winter.
Student-led group Hang12 curates shows with goal to elevate young Lawrence artists
Hang12, a student-led curatorial board run out of the Lawrence Arts Center, plans and runs art shows and art-centered community events with the goal of elevating young artists from the Lawrence area.
High school gymnasts, coach want answers from Lawrence school district about program’s future
Lawrence High freshman Adriel Lamer could envision her future when the gymnastics season started last fall. But since December, whether the sport will continue during the 2022-23 school year in the Lawrence school district has remained uncertain.