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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.

Education May 5, 2022 - 5:12 pm

Pinckney Elementary principal to resign

by Lawrence Times

Miah Lugrand, principal of Pinckney Elementary School, has decided to pursue other professional opportunities, according to a news release from the Lawrence school district.

Crime & Courts May 3, 2022 - 3:29 pm

Fire destroys Little Free Library at Pinckney Elementary; school looks for help to replace it

by Tricia Masenthin

Pinckney Elementary School has lost a piece of its community. A fire last week destroyed its Little Free Library, located outdoors at the school’s northeast entrance.

Contributed / USD 497
Education November 12, 2021 - 10:03 am

Lawrence school board honors Pinckney, Quail Run elementaries for gains in state assessments

by Tricia Masenthin

After a one-year reprieve from state testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence school district celebrated the spring 2021 performance of two of its K-5 schools during Monday’s school board meeting.

Tricia Masenthin / The Lawrence Times
Education July 6, 2021 - 1:34 pm

Neighborhood association passes baton to community to decide whether Pinckney Elementary school name should change, too

by Tricia Masenthin

While the renamed Pinkney Neighborhood Association prepares to ratify its new moniker, the question lingers of whether Pinckney Elementary will also change its name.

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