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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education December 4, 2024 - 5:49 pm

Free State High School student given award for saving teacher’s life

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Lucas Fearn, a senior at Free State High School, was recognized Wednesday with a high honor from the American Red Cross: the organization’s Lifesaving Award.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education October 23, 2024 - 9:17 pm

Lawrence school district committee on high school boundaries will seek analyses from consultant

by Maya Hodison

Members of the Lawrence school district’s committee working on high school boundaries decided Wednesday they need more data from a consultant before presenting their ideas to the community.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education September 25, 2024 - 8:34 pm

Lawrence school district committee discusses 3 options for high school boundary changes

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence Public Schools Boundary Advisory Committee on Wednesday discussed three maps creating new high school boundaries in an effort to even enrollment between the two schools. 

Education September 24, 2024 - 11:50 am

Lawrence school district committee to host first meeting on high school boundaries

by Maya Hodison

After postponing its first planned meeting, the Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday to begin evaluating high school boundaries.

Education September 13, 2024 - 8:22 am

Douglas County schools celebrate National Merit Semifinalists

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Public Schools are celebrating eight students who qualified as National Merit Semifinalists this year, and Eudora Schools are celebrating one senior who qualified.

Julie Boyle / Contributed photo
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.

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