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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.

Arts & Events October 28, 2023 - 6:37 pm

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community prepares for centennial; alumni choir participants needed

by Lawrence Times

The Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community is preparing for the school’s 100th anniversary celebration in November and seeking alumni to sing in the choir.

Arts & Events September 29, 2023 - 6:53 pm

Robby Steinhardt Foundation to launch scholarship with proceeds from auctioning platinum Kansas album

by Lawrence Times

A piece of rock history is up for grabs as the Robby Steinhardt Foundation is auctioning a rare platinum album owned by the world-renowned violinist who was a founding member of the band Kansas. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 16, 2023 - 4:41 pm

Lawrence High’s Valerie Schrag wins annual Bobs Award and $10K prize

by Tricia Masenthin

The payout was huge, and it matched the praise heaped today on social studies teacher Valerie Schrag as she received the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Arts & Events January 17, 2023 - 6:43 pm

Ovation! to spotlight talents of students in Lawrence Public Schools

by Cuyler Dunn

Student musicians, comedians, dancers and more will hit the Lied Center stage Sunday for the seventh annual Ovation! talent show, featuring performers from Lawrence’s middle and high 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.

Lawrence Schools Foundation/Contributed Photo
Education December 22, 2021 - 12:08 pm

Free State High School teacher honored with Dedication to Education Award for ‘never giving up on students’

by Emma Bascom

Erin McDaneld-Campbell, a Free State High School special education teacher, was selected to receive the 2021 Dedication to Education Award and the $5,000 check that goes with it. 

Contributed/Lawrence Schools Foundation
Education October 28, 2021 - 1:53 pm

Community nominations open for Lawrence school district employees who show dedication to their craft

by Tricia Masenthin

A $5,000 prize awaits the winner of the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s 2021 Dedication to Education Award. The honoree’s check will arrive just in time for the holidays and winter break, but the foundation must receive the nomination by Nov. 30.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 9, 2021 - 7:49 pm

Photos: LowRence Cruisers hold inaugural fundraiser for Lawrence schools

by Lawrence Times

The LowRence Cruisers held their inaugural fundraiser to benefit the Lawrence Schools Foundation on Saturday.

Lawrence Schools Foundation / Contributed Photos
Education October 4, 2021 - 5:14 pm

Lawrence Schools Foundation celebrates 4 high school seniors as champions of the arts

by Tricia Masenthin

Four accomplished young artists — Free State High School seniors Matt Chappell and Devon Janus and Lawrence High School seniors Ashton Rapp and Rachel Schmaus — have been honored as the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s 2021 Student Champions.

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