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Education August 13, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Second-year Lawrence teachers given Horizon Awards for outstanding work

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district has recognized two new Lawrence teachers for their exemplary work with students.

Education February 26, 2024 - 4:21 pm

Lawrence school district names next West Middle School principal

by Lawrence Times

Kady Carson, currently the assistant principal and athletic director at Billy Mills Middle School, has been named the next principal of West Middle School.

Andrew Beaven, USD 497 / Contributed photo
Arts & Events December 13, 2023 - 3:51 pm

Student musicians from Lawrence middle schools and KU to join together for ‘Brassmas’ concert

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence middle school student musicians who play trombone, baritone and tuba will join with KU brass to perform the first “Brassmas” holiday concert, set for Thursday.

Arts & Events October 25, 2023 - 4:49 pm

Renowned trumpeter and Lawrence school district band teacher earn Lied Center honors

by Lawrence Times

The Lied Center has named Terence Blanchard, Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter, and Melissa Smith, assistant director of bands at Free State High School and West Middle School, as this season’s IMPACT Award winners.

Education March 31, 2023 - 7:44 pm

Lawrence middle schools hold Model UN conference amid program’s uncertain future

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence middle schoolers held a citywide Model United Nations conference Friday as questions about the program’s future continue, following the school board’s approval of schedule and curriculum changes. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 28, 2023 - 1:43 pm

Lawrence students hold walkouts for transgender rights

by Lawrence Times

Students at multiple Lawrence schools participated in walkouts at 11 a.m. Tuesday to show support for transgender people and trans rights.

Education January 26, 2023 - 12:04 pm

West Middle School evacuated after report of ‘threat that could be considered a bomb threat’

by Lawrence Times

West Middle School students have evacuated the building as a safety precaution “following a report of a written threat that could be considered a bomb threat left on a technology device yesterday,” according to the school district.

Tricia Masenthin / Lawrence Times
Education November 18, 2022 - 3:22 pm

West Middle School gun threat investigated, dismissed overnight, district says

by Chansi Long

A report that a student threatened to bring a gun to West Middle School was investigated overnight and determined to be a “rumor,” according to the Lawrence school district. 

Education May 12, 2022 - 1:51 pm

West Middle School students hold walkout in support of bodily autonomy

by Tricia Masenthin

More than 100 students filed outside West Middle School on Thursday morning to demonstrate their support of bodily autonomy and the right to choose abortion.

Education May 9, 2022 - 10:58 pm

Lawrence High assistant principal to lead West Middle School

by Lawrence Times

Quentin Rials, assistant principal at Lawrence High School, will serve as interim principal of West Middle School, effective July 1.

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