Nine Lawrence high schoolers qualify as National Merit semifinalists
Nine Lawrence high school seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history
Lawrence High and Free State athletes are embracing a new opportunity as girls flag football begins its first sanctioned season in Kansas.
KU student, Free State alum wins prestigious STEM scholarship
Arthur Benson, a KU rising senior and Free State High School alum, is a 2026-2027 Astronaut Scholar.
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Free State High School theatre students bring home Blue Star Awards
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
Free State graduates reflect on perseverance and leadership at commencement
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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Free State wins 7th-straight state forensics title
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
Free State High School launching hall of fame to commemorate 30 years; nominations open
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.
Third KU debate team qualifies for national tournament
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
Free State High School’s pop variety show to showcase throwbacks and modern hits
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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Lawrence High School student artists shine in regional competition, advance to nationals
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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