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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education March 24, 2025 - 9:51 pm

Lawrence school district looking to add preschool classes at neighborhood schools

by Maya Hodison

Preschool classrooms will be added to two Lawrence elementary schools next year, with the district’s vision to make enough seats for 3- and 4-year-olds accessible. The district also has plans to expand other programming.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times file photo
Education December 3, 2024 - 4:13 pm

Some Lawrence schools having heat issues; district says ‘dress in layers’

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district is telling students and staff to bundle up as several school buildings or classrooms are having heat problems, up against outdoor temperatures as low as the teens and only as high as the 30s.

Education September 18, 2024 - 2:58 pm

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School student reports overhearing threat to school; threat deemed not credible

by Maya Hodison

Following a student’s report of an alleged threat of gun violence toward Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, police have determined the threat was not credible, according to the school district.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 30, 2024 - 3:02 pm

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School teachers optimistic as they transition to STEAM

by Maya Hodison

Despite the uncertainties with shifting to a new curriculum, there’s an air of enthusiasm inside the century-old Liberty Memorial Central Middle School building, two teachers say.

Education April 10, 2024 - 10:37 pm

No extra transportation costs expected for busing STEAM school students; no late start Wednesdays proposed

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district is not expecting additional costs associated with transportation for students attending its planned STEAM school, which will most likely have longer school days but maintain early release Wednesdays.

Education April 8, 2024 - 3:33 pm

Lawrence school board to hear report on former Pinckney, Broken Arrow students

by Maya Hodison

Attendance and behavior has improved among students who transferred from two elementary schools the Lawrence school board closed, according to the district. Board members will also hear an update on plans for the STEAM school at LMCMS.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education March 26, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Proposed STEAM middle school schedule includes longer school days, late start Wednesdays

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district’s planned STEAM middle school could have a late start in addition to early dismissal on Wednesdays, longer school days, and other factors differing from the other middle schools.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 29, 2024 - 5:59 pm

Community can learn about plans for STEAM middle school at upcoming open houses

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district will host two open house events for community members to learn more about its planned STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — themed middle school. 

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education February 7, 2024 - 10:08 pm

Lawrence school district committee to recommend postponing middle school boundary changes

by Maya Hodison

A Lawrence school district committee decided Wednesday to recommend the district keep its current boundaries with the conversion of one middle school into a STEAM school next year, pushing boundary changes out a year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 31, 2024 - 10:09 pm

Lawrence school district families weigh in on STEAM school, proposed new middle school boundaries

by Maya Hodison

Families on Wednesday gave feedback on Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s transition to a STEAM school and asked the district committee working on middle school boundaries to maintain students’ communities.

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