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The Building Blocks to Kindergarten

Lawrence preschools are part of a statewide pre-kindergarten pilot program that some hope will eventually be available to all 4-year-olds in the state.

District retirees to be honored
J-W Staff Reports
May 9, 2008
Lawrence schools, the teachers association and the school district will honor dozens of retirees at several receptions this month.
Stadiums, new turf on drawing board
By George Diepenbrock
May 9, 2008
Lawrence could have two high school football stadiums with artificial turf as early as next year under a plan for a $2.8 million project that emerged Thursday. “This isn’t just about one sport. This is really more about the total system and the total program,” Superintendent Randy Weseman said.
Share prom 2008 photos, stories
J-W Staff Reports
May 9, 2008
It’s spring, so it must be high school prom season.
6News video: Teaching staff surprised with serenade
By Lindsey Slater
May 8, 2008
It's teacher appreciation week and some local educators are being honored all week.
Proposal could move high school games from Haskell Stadium
By George Diepenbrock
05:08 p.m., May 8, 2008 Updated 05:46 p.m.
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider a variety of options for improving outdoor athletic facilities, including — possibly as early as next season — playing home football games at each high school.
Student: Teacher tossed Mexican flag in trash
May 8, 2008
A high school student in Twin Falls, Idaho, says he may file a lawsuit against a physical education teacher who took a Mexican flag he had brought for Cinco de Mayo and put it in the garbage.
6News video: CJH puts on dancing shoes
By Lindsey Slater
May 7, 2008
A dance team at Central Junior High plans to hit the stage for cerebral palsy.
Graduates again have ticket to ride at annual party
By George Diepenbrock
May 7, 2008
The prize list for the annual Lawrence graduation party keeps growing. As of this week, donations include a Nintendo Wii, a PlayStation 3, a laptop computer, a Global Positioning System device, a digital camera, a MiniDV camcorder, a 15-inch flat-panel LCD HDTV and a portable DVD player.
Search begins for new principal at Central
By George Diepenbrock
May 7, 2008
The search is on for a new Central Junior High School principal. Lawrence school district administrators want to see who might emerge in the next two weeks, but they say it’s possible they’ll appoint an interim principal.
Teachers group honors principal
By Lindsey Slater
May 7, 2008
Prairie Park School Principal David Williams thought the staff meeting Tuesday afternoon was about the school’s field day on Friday. Boy, was he wrong.
6News video: David Williams named ‘Principal of the Year’
May 6, 2008
The 'Lawrence Organization of Substitute Teachers' names David Williams its 'Principal of the Year!'
6News video: Janet Stallerd named ‘Teacher of the Month’ for April
May 6, 2008
A 20-year teaching veteran - known for going above and beyond her duties - is named Sunflower Bank's 'Teacher of the Month' for April.
6News video: Career Day takes local students around city
By Lindsey Slater
May 5, 2008
Some Central Junior High School kids find out that the real world is dog eat dog. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
6News video: Administrators ready to fill CJHS principal position
May 5, 2008
Lawrence school administrators are pushing forward to find a new leader for the city's oldest junior high school.
Lawrence district to begin search for new Central Junior High principal
By George Diepenbrock
May 5, 2008
Because it is so late in the school year, Superintendent Randy Weseman was considering whether to start looking for a new Central Junior High principal — or appoint an interim principal and start the search next school year.
Project Graduation organizers to chat
J-W Staff Reports
May 5, 2008
Parent organizers of Project Graduation, the drug- and alcohol-free post-graduation party, will chat with readers Thursday here at www.ljworld.com.
Virginia public schools to teach classes on Internet safety
By Theresa Vargas - The Washington Post
May 4, 2008
Alan Portillo didn’t think much, if at all, about his online vulnerability. Then the 15-year-old heard technology teacher Wendy Maitland list three pieces of information an online predator would need to find him.
6News video: Elementary school holds classes despite storm damage
May 2, 2008
The storm also damaged the roof at a West Lawrence Elementary school - but that didn't effect class schedules.
Senior named Presidential Scholar
By George Diepenbrock
May 2, 2008
Free State High School senior Kate Falkenstien has been named a 2008 Presidential Scholar along with 138 other American students, U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings announced Thursday.
Project Graduation members to chat
May 2, 2008
Parent organizers of Project Graduation, the drug- and alcohol-free post-graduation party, will chat with readers Thursday online.
Students qualify for national history competition
By George Diepenbrock
May 2, 2008
The Lawrence tradition continues. Eight Lawrence students — five from Central Junior High School and three from Lawrence High — have qualified to compete in the National History Day in June at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.
Rap session
Lawrence High School students explore skills developed through hip-hop class
By Jon Niccum
May 2, 2008
In a rural recording studio south of Lawrence, posters of Green Day and Against Me adorn the walls, overlooking Marshall amplifiers, guitars and a drum kit. It’s not exactly a venue that exudes a hip-hop vibe. But on this particular day, a batch of high school students have invaded the studio to lay down their own raps and beats.
Senior proud to earn scholarship
J-W Staff Reports
May 1, 2008
Cori Allen can now reap the benefits from her hard work. The Free State high School senior earlier this week was named a National Merit Scholar and awarded a $2,500 scholarship.
CJHS principal taking job at district level
By George Diepenbrock
May 1, 2008
Superintendent Randy Weseman has moved quickly to fill the school district’s top technology post, tapping a junior high school principal.
Students to open Italian restaurant
By Lindsey Slater
May 1, 2008
A new restaurant is opening in Lawrence, and it’s very exclusive. It will be open for only two hours, and seating is based on how well you know the people in charge — namely, Hillcrest School sixth-graders.
6News video: CJHS principal new district technology director
April 30, 2008
A Lawrence junior high school principal is slated to move to district headquarters next year.
6News video: Hillcrest students open Italian restaurant
By Lindsey Slater
April 30, 2008
Students at Hillcrest Elementary are bringing a taste of Italy to their school for a day, and making the pasta themselves. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Central Junior High’s principal named technology director
By George Diepenbrock
April 30, 2008
Superintendent Randy Weseman announced this afternoon that Central Junior High School Principal Frank Harwood would make the move to district headquarters next school year.
2 local students named National Merit Scholars
By George Diepenbrock
April 30, 2008
Cori Allen of Free State High School and Michael Penny of Veritas Christian School have been named National Merit Scholars.
6News video: Local elementary students learn Yoga
April 29, 2008
As part of a district-wide wellness event, students at Quail Run Elementary take a new and calming approach to the traditional recess.

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