Lawrence school district officials have extended the timeline for an expansion to Langston Hughes Elementary, which was previously slated to be finished in August 2026, and the school board has also approved an architect for renovations to the former Centennial Elementary School. Board ...
It is officially voting season in Lawrence. Advance voting for city and school races is now open in Douglas County, with Election Day set for Nov. 4. The Journal-World has received responses from all seven candidates seeking a seat on the Lawrence school board, and from all four candidates ...
The Journal-World asked Lawrence school board candidates how they would apply First Amendment principles in office, oversee public meetings, and handle media relations — whether through direct communication or official spokespeople. Each candidate was asked the question: “As a public ...
Seven candidates are running for the Lawrence school board in the general election this November, and only three will be elected. The Lawrence school board currently has seven members — President GR Gordon-Ross, Vice President Bob Byers, Kelly Jones, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, Anne Costello, ...
The Lawrence school board is set to consider architectural service contracts for two large capital projects totaling $1 million. On Monday, board members will consider approving contracts for renovations at the former Centennial Elementary School building, 2145 Louisiana St., and the expansion ...
To raise awareness for National Pedestrian Safety Month, the health department is hosting its second annual safe routes to school lantern walk. Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is inviting neighbors, school staff and families to bring homemade lanterns and walk in the Sunset Hill ...