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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.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education August 16, 2023 - 6:45 pm

City still needs crossing guards for several Lawrence intersections as new school year begins; construction continues near some schools

by Maya Hodison

As the first day of the new school year approaches, 7 crossing guard positions serving 5 Lawrence elementary schools remain unfilled. Construction is also compounding concerns for some parents.

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.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education May 24, 2023 - 2:16 pm

Broken Arrow community members reminisce, mourn last day in the school

by Cuyler Dunn

As the school community embraced, cried and celebrated all at once Wednesday morning, they carried a common message: We will always be Broken Arrow Eagles.

Education April 24, 2023 - 11:06 pm

Lawrence school board approves new elementary boundaries

by Maya Hodison

New boundaries approved by the Lawrence school board on a 5-2 vote Monday will reassign students from the two elementary schools that are closing and some students from two schools that aren’t, based on where they reside.

Education April 23, 2023 - 2:58 pm

Lawrence school board to consider new elementary boundaries, hear report on 4-day weeks

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving new elementary boundaries for next year and hear a report on four-day weeks for students.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education April 19, 2023 - 9:01 pm

Lawrence school district committee settles on final recommended boundaries

by Maya Hodison

The district’s committee for school boundary planning on Wednesday settled on a final recommendation to the school board that keeps Deerfield students from being transferred to Woodlawn, requires some Hillcrest students to change schools and more.

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