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Education May 19, 2022 - 10:41 am

Teachers from Free State, Pinckney, Lawrence High earn district awards for engaging and supporting students

by Lawrence Times

Three teachers, a paraeducator and a building and grounds team lead have recently earned awards and cash prizes for their service to students and staff of Lawrence Public Schools.

Education May 9, 2022 - 5:13 pm

Free State students use shop skills to replace Little Free Library at Pinckney Elementary

by Tricia Masenthin

A new Little Free Library will go up this week at Pinckney Elementary thanks to the contributions of Free State High School students and an out-of-state donor.

Education May 8, 2022 - 1:13 pm

Lawrence students take state championships in Speech and Drama; Free State takes 3rd consecutive title

by Lawrence Times

Students from Free State High School, Lawrence High School and Bishop Seabury Academy all have state champions to celebrate following a successful weekend.

Education May 6, 2022 - 1:58 pm

Free State High School student’s photo wins Great Shot contest

by Mackenzie Clark

Addie Driscoll, a senior at Free State High School, has won first place in a national photo contest for a joyful photo of her lemon beagle, Maizie Jo.

Arts & Events April 30, 2022 - 3:01 pm

Free State High School students and lifelong theatre buddies nominated for Blue Star Awards

by Emma Bascom

Two students at Free State High School have been nominated for prestigious Kansas City-area theatre awards. 

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Education April 28, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Free State High School announces changes in administration

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School will see three educators move into new positions starting in July, including one hire from outside the district.

Education April 25, 2022 - 6:58 pm

Firebirds and Lions earn top awards, qualify for national competition during weekend speech and debate tournament

by Lawrence Times

Twenty competitors from Free State and Lawrence high schools are heading to Kentucky in June for the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Courtesy of Milo Bitters
Arts & Events April 16, 2022 - 5:56 pm

Student-led group Hang12 curates shows with goal to elevate young Lawrence artists

by Cuyler Dunn

Hang12, a student-led curatorial board run out of the Lawrence Arts Center, plans and runs art shows and art-centered community events with the goal of elevating young artists from the Lawrence area. 

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Education April 15, 2022 - 5:46 pm

High school gymnasts, coach want answers from Lawrence school district about program’s future

by Tricia Masenthin

Lawrence High freshman Adriel Lamer could envision her future when the gymnastics season started last fall. But since December, whether the sport will continue during the 2022-23 school year in the Lawrence school district has remained uncertain.

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Education March 28, 2022 - 6:12 pm

Free State High School associate principal promoted to principal position

by Lawrence Times

Amy McAnarney, associate principal of Free State High School, will soon take over the principal position, the Lawrence school district announced Monday evening.

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