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Education September 13, 2022 - 10:26 am

Lawrence High to assist Special Olympics film crew with national inclusion campaign

by Tricia Masenthin

The efforts of students in Lawrence High’s Interpersonal Skills class have not gone unnoticed. Students will be under the bright lights Wednesday when a Special Olympics film crew visits the school.

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Education August 26, 2022 - 12:59 pm

Lawrence High School science teacher selected for international education exchange program

by Maya Hodison

Lisa Ball, a science teacher at Lawrence High School, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an international education exchange program, teaching and learning abroad. 

Education August 16, 2022 - 9:13 pm

Lawrence Lions Alumni Association announces 2022 Hall of Honor recipients

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Lions Alumni Association has announced a recently retired teacher, a news reporter and an attorney who served President Obama as the three newest Hall of Honor inductees.

Education June 28, 2022 - 2:51 pm

Lawrence High student wins $10K scholarship to support her dream of becoming a restaurateur

by Maya Hodison

Victoria Bell remembers peanut butter cookies and cornbread as the first recipes she ever made by herself. Now, as a rising high school senior, she can see her dream career of one day owning a restaurant or bakery in close reach.

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Education June 16, 2022 - 2:21 pm

Lawrence Public Schools report forecasts drop in Black high school students enrolling in AP courses

by Maya Hodison

As Black high school students’ enrollment in Advanced Placement courses is expected to drop by 26% this fall, most of their peers will increase their AP enrollment by 21% to 41%. The disparity raises questions about whether or not all students feel empowered to take these college-level courses.

Education June 9, 2022 - 3:09 pm

Longtime teacher, coach selected as Lawrence High assistant principal

by Lawrence Times

Greg Farley, who has taught math and coached numerous sports at Lawrence High School over the past 23 years, has been selected as the school’s new assistant principal.

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Education May 27, 2022 - 10:51 pm

Lawrence High’s 148th class graduates to life’s ‘next chapter’

by Tricia Masenthin

The sun set Friday evening on the high school careers of 375 Lawrence High Chesty Lions as family members, friends and faculty filled the outdoor stadium to celebrate the class of 2022’s accomplishments.

Education May 25, 2022 - 11:55 am

Lawrence High School graduation rescheduled to Friday

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence High School’s commencement has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, according to an announcement from the school district.

Education May 9, 2022 - 10:58 pm

Lawrence High assistant principal to lead West Middle School

by Lawrence Times

Quentin Rials, assistant principal at Lawrence High School, will serve as interim principal of West Middle School, effective July 1.

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.

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