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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.

Nathan Kramer
Education August 19, 2025 - 3:18 pm

Free State High School wins statewide performing arts excellence award for the second time

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School has won a statewide award for excellence across all performing arts programs for the second time, marking a first in the award’s history.

Education August 17, 2025 - 1:37 pm

Lawrence runner, 15, completes ultramarathon, encourages others to ‘challenge yourself’

by Maya Hodison

Free State sophomore Moses Minor, 15, recently completed his first ultramarathon. While he accomplishes his running goals, he encourages others to join and stay active to their abilities.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 1:49 pm

Open house celebrates decade of Free State High School prairie restoration project

by Nathan Kramer

Local wildlife appeared and wildflowers were in bloom on Sunday as community members toured the decade-old Free State High School prairie.

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