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Education September 15, 2026 - 12:02 pm

Nine Lawrence high schoolers qualify as National Merit semifinalists

by Lawrence Times

Nine Lawrence high school seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Education September 11, 2026 - 7:24 pm

Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence High and Free State athletes are embracing a new opportunity as girls flag football begins its first sanctioned season in Kansas.

Education July 6, 2026 - 12:35 pm

KU student, Free State alum wins prestigious STEM scholarship

by Lawrence Times

Arthur Benson, a KU rising senior and Free State High School alum, is a 2026-2027 Astronaut Scholar.

Miles Beaty / Contributed photo
Arts & Events May 26, 2026 - 6:03 pm

Free State High School theatre students bring home Blue Star Awards

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School students earned awards — and double snaps — from Starlight Theatre Thursday for their staging of “The Addams Family Musical: School Edition.”

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education May 19, 2026 - 11:13 pm

Free State graduates reflect on perseverance and leadership at commencement

by Courtney Lane

Family and friends of 409 Free State graduates filled Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday evening as district administrators called the occasion a milestone of resilience and perseverance. 

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Education May 7, 2026 - 2:04 pm

Free State wins 7th-straight state forensics title

by Cuyler Dunn

Free State is once again the best forensics school in the state, continuing its streak of dominance with a seventh-straight state championship.

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.

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