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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education March 27, 2026 - 4:41 pm

Free State High School launching hall of fame to commemorate 30 years; nominations open

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Free State High School has launched a nomination form for its first round of hall of fame inductees, which the school will celebrate as part of its 30-year anniversary.

Education March 11, 2026 - 3:04 pm

Third KU debate team qualifies for national tournament

by Lawrence Times

A National Debate Tournament committee selected a KU team that includes a Free State High School graduate as the university’s third pairing to attend the competition.

Nathan Kramer
Arts & Events March 2, 2026 - 9:22 pm

Free State High School’s pop variety show to showcase throwbacks and modern hits

by Hannah Loub

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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Arts & Events February 2, 2026 - 9:07 pm

Lawrence High School student artists shine in regional competition, advance to nationals

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence High School students are celebrating success in a prestigious regional art competition, and many of their works will advance to the national level.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 27, 2026 - 4:20 pm

Lawrence, Free State high school students hold walkouts to protest ICE

by Cuyler Dunn

Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education January 16, 2026 - 9:58 pm

Free State High School recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion banner school

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Free State High School was honored Friday with a banner from the Special Olympics, recognizing the school for cultivating an inclusive space for students with and without intellectual disabilities.

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Education January 7, 2026 - 3:17 pm

Former Lawrence substitute teacher, basketball coach and community mentor dies at 79

by Maya Hodison

Craig Butler was known for far more than the bass heard in the words he spoke. He also helped many Lawrence youths find their own voices.

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Arts & Events December 16, 2025 - 12:11 pm

Free State High School troupe selected to perform at Wichita festival; local performance to send them off

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School theatre students will take “The Addams Family: School Edition” on the road after being selected as one of five schools statewide to participate in the Kansas Thespian Festival.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education November 27, 2025 - 2:10 pm

Free State journalism students, former Lawrence High adviser net national awards

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Several Free State High School students claimed national awards for reporting, photojournalism and design, and a local journalism instructor netted the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for educators.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 5, 2025 - 11:56 pm

Free State High School students honored with performing arts award

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Free State High School students celebrated their historic performing arts award during halftime of the Firebirds’ football game Friday night.

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