photo by: Chris Conde

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School is pictured in September 2018.

Liberty Memorial Central Middle School staff and administrators are hosting two open houses in March regarding the school’s upcoming switch to a STEAM-based curriculum.

In December, as the Journal-World reported, the Lawrence school board unanimously approved the repurposing of LMCMS to a STEAM curriculum, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, beginning with the 2024-25 school year.

The STEAM curriculum “will connect core academic subjects and empower students to learn by doing as they solve real challenges through collaborative, hands-on projects,” the Lawrence school district said in a news release.

The open house events are scheduled for 4 p.m. on March 6 and 6:30 p.m. on March 7 at LMCMS, 1400 Massachusetts St. Those interested in learning more about STEAM can visit www.usd497.org/lmcmsSTEAM.