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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 30, 2026 - 9:51 am

Students of Lawrence schools to perform in annual Ovation! talent show

by Lawrence Times

The 10th annual Ovation! talent show, set for Sunday, will highlight Lawrence Public Schools’ young singers, dancers, musicians and more.

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Education December 15, 2025 - 2:51 pm

Deerfield Elementary teacher earns Dedication to Education award

by Lawrence Times

Melissa Clover, a fourth grade teacher at Deerfield Elementary School, was surprised Monday with an award for her dedication to student success.

Education November 3, 2025 - 4:18 pm

Lawrence school district welcomes food donations at schools

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district has launched a food drive to help meet its students’ immediate needs.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education September 26, 2025 - 5:42 pm

Local high school seniors recognized with awards from Lawrence Schools Foundation

by Nathan Kramer & Maya Hodison

Four Lawrence high school students were recognized Friday with the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s champion awards.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education August 2, 2025 - 3:49 pm

Kids Expo to offer free school supplies, shoes and more for Lawrence students

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Schools Foundation will soon host its second annual Kids Expo, offering creative activities for families, free screenings, free shoes, back-to-school supplies and more for students who need them.

Lawrence Life August 6, 2024 - 2:20 pm

Lawrence organization receives donation to fund free back-to-school haircuts

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence organization that offers kids free back-to-school haircuts has received a donation ahead of this year’s first annual Kids Expo.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 2, 2024 - 11:33 am

Lawrence Schools Foundation to hold first Kids Expo

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Schools Foundation will soon host a Kids Expo to welcome students and help them get ready for the 2024-25 school year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 14, 2024 - 3:35 pm

Brad Stoll takes home $10K prize for contributions ‘to the entire USD 497 community’

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence Schools Foundation on Tuesday presented its annual Bobs Award to special education teacher Brad Stoll, who works with students of all abilities across the Lawrence school district through the adaptive P.E. program.

Arts & Events February 1, 2024 - 3:04 pm

Students to perform at Lawrence school district talent show, fundraiser

by Maya Hodison

Middle and high school students are set to sing, dance and tell jokes as part of an upcoming Lawrence school district talent show and annual fundraiser.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education December 19, 2023 - 5:35 pm

Caleb Rahmeier wins $5K teaching prize from Lawrence Schools Foundation

by Tricia Masenthin

West Middle School celebrated paraprofessional Caleb Rahmeier on Tuesday with the Dedication to Education award and a $5,000 prize.

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