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Education May 12, 2024 - 2:48 pm

Lawrence school board to consider selling East Heights property for affordable housing project

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving the sale of the district’s former East Heights Elementary School property to develop affordable single-family homes.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education May 10, 2024 - 5:46 pm

North Lawrence community to celebrate Woodlawn Elementary School’s centennial

by Maya Hodison

The Woodlawn Elementary School community will soon recognize 100 years of the school’s existence with a North Lawrence block party-style celebration.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 8, 2024 - 4:41 pm

Spirit of inclusion surrounds student-athletes at annual Pat Grzenda Triathlon

by Tricia Masenthin

Students who participated in Lawrence Public Schools’ adaptive triathlon on Wednesday agreed the cheers they received from their supporters made all their hard work worth it.

Education May 6, 2024 - 4:08 pm

Lawrence High School assistant principal tapped to fill associate principal role

by Lawrence Times

Mike Gillman, current assistant principal and athletic director for Lawrence High School, has been selected to fill the role of associate principal.

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 3, 2024 - 2:46 pm

Lawrence school district names new College and Career Center principal

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district has selected Mark Preut as the next principal of the Lawrence College and Career Center and Academy, Adult Education Services, and Alternative Programs.

Education May 3, 2024 - 2:37 pm

Patrick Kelly to retire from Lawrence school district

by Lawrence Times

Patrick Kelly, chief academic officer for Lawrence Public Schools, is retiring from his position, the district has announced.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education May 3, 2024 - 12:58 pm

Workshop encourages Lawrence middle schoolers to imagine solutions for the future

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence middle school students put their imaginations to use Friday, working in teams to craft solutions for the future at the Alternative Futures for Kansas Workshop. 

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.

Education April 30, 2024 - 8:36 pm

Lawrence school district sets number of open seats for transfers into the district, lowers classroom ratios

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district will have approximately 100 spots available for students transferring from outside the district, and it will lower its student-to-teacher classroom ratios for the 2024-25 school year.

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