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Lawrence school board approves contract for enrollment study
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a new contract with RSP & Associates for enrollment projections for each district building over the next five to 10 years.
Lawrence school board approves contract for enrollment study
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a new contract with RSP & Associates for enrollment projections for each district building over the next five to 10 years.
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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district families report bus issues as Durham bus service begins
As Lawrence Public Schools begins its contract with Durham School Services, some families have reported difficulty securing bus service and confirming route enrollment, and longer commutes for some students.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves stricter student cell phone policy
The Lawrence school board on Monday unanimously gave final approval to a new cell phone policy prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices throughout the school day.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves policy limiting staff social media use for district purposes
Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a policy change that will bar district staff from using social media for two-way communications with students or parents.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider cell phone policy, hear budget overview
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider final approval of a new bell-to-bell personal electronic device ban, hear an overview of school finance and budget basics and more.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Former Lawrence school district para charged with child sex crimes will face jury trial
A former Lawrence school district paraeducator was bound over for trial for charges related to allegedly grooming and inappropriately touching a minor and possessing images of child sexual abuse.
When school starts in Lawrence Public Schools and more to know for 2026-27
Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, when breaks are scheduled, school supply lists and more for the 2026-27 school year.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence students can get health screenings, free haircuts and more at Kids Expo
Families across Lawrence are invited to the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s third annual Kids Expo, a free back-to-school event packed with resources, giveaways and activities for students and caregivers.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence schools to tighten student device policy, in line with state law
The Lawrence school district is shifting to a stricter personal electronic device policy that will require students to keep cell phones out of sight and inaccessible during the school day, bringing the district into compliance with a new state law.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Judge rules Lawrence school district must pay $113K in attorney fees tied to open records violations
A federal judge has ordered Lawrence Public Schools to pay more than $113,000 in attorney fees and costs after finding the district violated the Kansas Open Records Act in bad faith in a case tied to use of student-monitoring software.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear back-to-school update
Lawrence school board members will meet Monday to hear a back-to-school update from Superintendent Jeanice Swift as the district prepares for the 2026-27 school year.
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Cordley Elementary bike bus program will give kids a ‘human pace’ on Friday mornings
A bike bus program at Cordley Elementary School aims to help kids get their wiggles out before class while building better transportation infrastructure and neighborhood connection.
Five Lawrence Lions to be inducted into Hall of Honor
The Lawrence Lions Alumni Association has announced five alumni who will be inducted into the Hall of Honor this year.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence middle schooler gives lesbian community in Kansas City a national stage
Éabha Klinksick, a 13-year-old West Middle School student, researched and created one of 12 projects chosen for a public showcase at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board elects president, vice president for 2026-27; public comment might return
The Lawrence school board on Monday elected Bob Byers as board president and Yolanda Franklin as vice president. Byers indicated he might want to bring back general public comment.
Lawrence school district announces interim principals for Quail Run, New York
The Lawrence school district has announced new interim principals for Quail Run Elementary School and New York Montessori: Jeremy Philipp and Virginia Gwyn, respectively.
