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Education August 20, 2024 - 5:40 pm

Free State High School teacher earns Outstanding Kansas Biology Teacher of the Year award

by Maya Hodison

Free State High School biology teacher Julie Schwarting has earned a Kansas biology teacher of the year award from a cohort in her field who commended her community-based environmentalism.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education August 17, 2024 - 12:17 pm

Citing ‘miscommunication,’ district mows native plants, vegetable swales in Free State garden down to dirt

by Maya Hodison

Multiple instances of mowing and other damage to Free State High School’s outdoor learning space is giving educators in that space the impression that the Lawrence school district is prioritizing looks over learning.

Education June 23, 2024 - 3:51 pm

Free State debate duo nabs 3rd at nationals in coach’s last season

by Cuyler Dunn

Sophie Racy and Connor Brown placed third in the nation in policy debate and Free State was named a top-20 school nationwide at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, closing out coach Kelly Thompson’s teaching career.

Education June 10, 2024 - 8:18 pm

Lawrence school board president asks to consider revising high school boundaries

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School’s enrollment is dangerously declining, putting it at a “low risk – but certainly a consideration” to be reclassified from a 6A school to a 5A school, the Lawrence school board president said Monday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2024 - 11:03 pm

Lawrence community mourns loss of Free State alum, athlete; his ‘light’ represented at vigil

by Maya Hodison

Following the recent sudden death of a young Lawrence man, friends on Saturday held a vigil at one of his favorite places, their cellphone lights symbolizing who he was to them.

Education May 29, 2024 - 3:59 pm

A moment in Lawrence: Free State grad honored with P.E.O. scholarship

by Lawrence Community

Free State High School graduate Becca Craft has been selected for the P.E.O. STAR scholarship from the Lawrence chapter.

Education May 17, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Free State High School thespian earns rising star award

by Lawrence Times

In recognition of her impact on her theatre troupe, Free State High School sophomore Ebi Hegeman has earned a rising star award.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Education May 15, 2024 - 10:35 am

Lawrence, Free State and more graduations coming up

by Lawrence Times

Graduations are coming up fast for high school seniors and more in Lawrence. Here are the whens and wheres for the big celebrations.

Education May 6, 2024 - 10:43 am

Free State High School takes 5th-straight state speech championship; LHS finishes 5th overall

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School has won its fifth straight KSHSAA 6A state speech championship, and two students won three individual championships. Lawrence High School came in fifth overall.

Education May 1, 2024 - 2:27 pm

Free State High School theatre students nominated for Blue Star Awards

by Lawrence Times

For artistry shown in their fall production, Lawrence theatre students have been nominated in seven Blue Star award categories, including Outstanding Ensemble.

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