K-12 Education

Community mourns 17-year-old Lawrence High School student who died at Olathe pool

Friends and family are mourning after a Lawrence High School student unexpectedly died last week at a neighborhood pool in Olathe. Isaiah Ferguson, 17, died on Saturday. Close friend Josh Lavin has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover expenses for a celebration of life service on June ...

Lawrence school district picks alumna to lead Hillcrest Elementary School

The Lawrence school district announced the selection of Christine Caffey as principal of Hillcrest Elementary School. Starting July 1, 2025, Caffey will take on the role of principal at the school. She will succeed Sarah Kruse, who led Hillcrest for five years before accepting a building ...

Lawrence school board to consider 10-cent price increase for full-price school meals

The Lawrence school district next week will consider increasing the price of full-price school breakfasts and lunches for the 2025-2026 school year. On Monday, school board members will consider raising the meal prices by 10 cents per meal for students and adults paying full price, according ...