Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Students are safe, but Billy Mills Middle School was locked down and then dismissed early for police to complete a thorough search after a student reported seeing a Snapchat image of another student with a gun.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sunshine and temps in the low 60s were a welcome contrast to arctic wind chills a week ago. Still, that combination proved a bit deceptive Thursday afternoon as students and educators took the Special Olympics Polar Plunge outside Lawrence High School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Poetry, music and inspirational words were shared Friday afternoon in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy during the 34th MLK schoolwide assembly at Billy Mills Middle School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Hip-hop beats and positive lyrics filled Billy Mills Middle School’s main gymnasium Tuesday morning during an all-school assembly led by Supaman, the Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer.
Lawrence police have determined there’s no credible threat after a Billy Mills Middle School student allegedly made a comment in class about bringing a gun to school.
Engage Douglas County has recognized the Billy Mills Middle School SRO, a Perry-Lecompton High School student and the Baldwin City Police Department with its three Engaged in Action awards for this year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Olympian Billy Mills said he believes this year’s class of Haskell Indian Nations University graduates will lead the healing of generational trauma in their communities.
Sara (Reichenberger) Murray has been selected as the next assistant principal and athletics director for Billy Mills Middle School, according to a news release from the Lawrence school district on Monday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
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.
Andrew Beaven, USD 497 / Contributed photo
Lawrence middle school student musicians who play trombone, baritone and tuba will join with KU brass to perform the first “Brassmas” holiday concert, set for Thursday.
