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Education April 11, 2024 - 10:23 pm

Lawrence school district analyzes former Broken Arrow and Pinckney students’ attendance, behavior 

by Maya Hodison

Attendance and behavior issues among students who transferred from the now-closed Pinckney and Broken Arrow elementary schools last year have improved, a district administrator told the school board Wednesday. 

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.

Education March 9, 2024 - 7:56 pm

After school closures, Lawrence families grapple with fractured communities, future of school district

by Cuyler Dunn

After the Lawrence school board voted to close two elementary schools last year, some local families now wrestling with doubts about their future in the district and the community.

Arts & Events July 17, 2023 - 6:22 pm

Former Pinckney Elementary parent raising funds for ‘buddy benches’ at students’ new schools

by Maya Hodison

A former Pinckney Elementary parent is working with an arts-based youth program to bring memories of the now-closed school to students’ new schools. 

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education May 24, 2023 - 3:32 pm

Last day of school brings emotions for Pinckney community as school closes

by Maya Hodison

For the Pinckney Elementary School community, the last day of school this year really does mean the last day of the school.

Education April 14, 2023 - 4:15 pm

Principals named for Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, Prairie Park Elementary

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district on Friday announced Jennifer Schmitt as the new principal of Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, and Jason Townsend will become permanent principal of Prairie Park Elementary School, where he has served in the interim role this year.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education March 27, 2023 - 11:17 pm

Lawrence school board votes to close Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementary schools

by Maya Hodison & Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence school board has voted to close Broken Arrow and Pinckney elementary schools. 

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Education March 25, 2023 - 9:10 pm

‘You’re breaking up a family’: Pinckney community discusses the support system the school provides

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of the Pinckney Elementary School community frequently teared up on Saturday afternoon as they told Lawrence school board members why the small school is so special.

Education May 19, 2022 - 10:41 am

Teachers from Free State, Pinckney, Lawrence High earn district awards for engaging and supporting students

by Lawrence Times

Three teachers, a paraeducator and a building and grounds team lead have recently earned awards and cash prizes for their service to students and staff of Lawrence Public 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.

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